Band: Yeasayer
Album: Odd Blood
Released: February 8, 2010
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY
Why is it on here?: I don't really know much about these guys but I like their sound. Its a mixture of experimental rock and electropop that reminds me of some of my favorite bands from the 80s. Give it a listen, hopefully you will like too. Oh and by the way, its pronounced "Yay-sayer", I suppose its the opposite of naysayer.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
"One Armed Scissor" - At The Drive In
Band: At the Drive In
Album: Relationship of Command
Released: September 12, 2000
Home Town: El Paso, TX
Why is it on here?: Although they broke up shortly after the release of this album, At the Drive In still influences bands 10 years later. Known for their rapid tempo shifts and unusual guitar rifts, these El Paso natives are as intense on stage as they sound (as you can tell by the video - assuming you actually watched it - also assuming you actually read this). The lead singer and guitarist left the band to form The Mars Volta (also seen on this blog) so they may look or sound familiar. I've been hearing rumors lately of a reunion tour.
Album: Relationship of Command
Released: September 12, 2000
Home Town: El Paso, TX
Why is it on here?: Although they broke up shortly after the release of this album, At the Drive In still influences bands 10 years later. Known for their rapid tempo shifts and unusual guitar rifts, these El Paso natives are as intense on stage as they sound (as you can tell by the video - assuming you actually watched it - also assuming you actually read this). The lead singer and guitarist left the band to form The Mars Volta (also seen on this blog) so they may look or sound familiar. I've been hearing rumors lately of a reunion tour.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
"From Debris" - Matt Pond PA
Band: Matt Pond PA
Album: Several Arrows Later
Released: Oct 11, 2005
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA
Why is it on here?: I just found out these guys will be here in June. Let me know if you want to go, I've never seen them.
Album: Several Arrows Later
Released: Oct 11, 2005
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA
Why is it on here?: I just found out these guys will be here in June. Let me know if you want to go, I've never seen them.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
French Navy - Camera Obscura
Band: Camera Obscura
Album: My Maudlin Career
Released: April 20, 2009
Home Town: Glasgow, Scotland
Why is it on here?: Man I love her voice. This is a good one, makes me want to join the French Navy. Ok maybe not.
Album: My Maudlin Career
Released: April 20, 2009
Home Town: Glasgow, Scotland
Why is it on here?: Man I love her voice. This is a good one, makes me want to join the French Navy. Ok maybe not.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
"Specks" - Matt Pond PA
Band: Matt Pond PA
Album: The Dark Leaves
Released: April 13, 2010
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA
Why is it on here?: Great track off of Matt Pond's new album that came out last week. His songs always make me envision myself in a canoe floating down a river. I would never actually do this, but this song gets me pretty close.
Album: The Dark Leaves
Released: April 13, 2010
Home Town: Philadelphia, PA
Why is it on here?: Great track off of Matt Pond's new album that came out last week. His songs always make me envision myself in a canoe floating down a river. I would never actually do this, but this song gets me pretty close.
Monday, April 19, 2010
"Always On My Mind" - Phantom Planet
Band: Phantom Planet
Album: The Guest
Released: June 5, 2002
Why is it on here?: Phantom Planet is most known for their song "California" the theme from the once popular TV show "The OC". I never watched the show, (ok fine I secretly wished I was Seth Cohen) but I liked the song. The rest of the album is full of equally juicy pop songs including this one that is sure to leave you singing.
Album: The Guest
Released: June 5, 2002
Why is it on here?: Phantom Planet is most known for their song "California" the theme from the once popular TV show "The OC". I never watched the show, (ok fine I secretly wished I was Seth Cohen) but I liked the song. The rest of the album is full of equally juicy pop songs including this one that is sure to leave you singing.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
"Submarine" - The Drums
Band: The Drums
Album: The Drums
Released: To be released June 7, 2010
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY
Why is it on here?: I stumbled across this band earlier this week. Sounds like a mixture of 50's or 60's pop and 80's new wave. Whatever the mixture is, it works. The Drums havent even released an album yet but based on the first few tracks I've heard, this might be one to keep your eye on.
Album: The Drums
Released: To be released June 7, 2010
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY
Why is it on here?: I stumbled across this band earlier this week. Sounds like a mixture of 50's or 60's pop and 80's new wave. Whatever the mixture is, it works. The Drums havent even released an album yet but based on the first few tracks I've heard, this might be one to keep your eye on.
Friday, April 16, 2010
"In Exile" - Thrice
Band: Thrice
Album: Beggars
Released: August 9, 2009
Home Town: Irvine, CA
Why is it on here?: Saw these guys last night. JoLee's favorite song, she said it had to be the song of the day today so like a good boyfriend, I comply.
Favorite Line:
I wont rest until my lips touch the shore
Of the land that I've been longing for as long as I've lived
Where they'll be no pain or tears anymore
Album: Beggars
Released: August 9, 2009
Home Town: Irvine, CA
Why is it on here?: Saw these guys last night. JoLee's favorite song, she said it had to be the song of the day today so like a good boyfriend, I comply.
Favorite Line:
I wont rest until my lips touch the shore
Of the land that I've been longing for as long as I've lived
Where they'll be no pain or tears anymore
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
"Dreams" - Passion Pit
Band: Passion Pit
Album: Manners Reissue
Released: TBD
Home Town: Cambridge, MA
Why is it on here?: I was sitting here thinking about what my song of the day would be when I read a friends facebook post that said "Cant stop listening to Passion Pit's cover of The Cranberries 'Dreams'. Listened to it and now its the song of the day. Thanks Shelley.
Album: Manners Reissue
Released: TBD
Home Town: Cambridge, MA
Why is it on here?: I was sitting here thinking about what my song of the day would be when I read a friends facebook post that said "Cant stop listening to Passion Pit's cover of The Cranberries 'Dreams'. Listened to it and now its the song of the day. Thanks Shelley.
Monday, April 12, 2010
"iGeneration" - MC Lars
Band: MC Lars
Album: The Laptop EP
Released: 2004
Home Town: Berkeley, CA
Why is it on here?: This guy is my hero.
Album: The Laptop EP
Released: 2004
Home Town: Berkeley, CA
Why is it on here?: This guy is my hero.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
"Knights"- Minus the Bear
Band: Minus the Bear
Album: Planet of Ice
Released: August 21, 2007
Home Town: Seattle, WA
Why is it on here?: Minus the Bear is an indie rock band with a kind of ambient vibe. It'll be a good start to your Saturday.
Album: Planet of Ice
Released: August 21, 2007
Home Town: Seattle, WA
Why is it on here?: Minus the Bear is an indie rock band with a kind of ambient vibe. It'll be a good start to your Saturday.
Friday, April 9, 2010
"Congratulations Smack and Katy" - Reggie and the Full Effect
Band: Reggie and the Full EffectAlbum: Under the Tray
Released: February 18, 2003
Home Town: Kansas City, MO
Why is it on here?: Reggie and the Full Effect is the side project of James Dewees, keyboardist for the Get Up Kids (previously mentioned on this blog). This is my favorite song of theirs, great beat, catchy melody and one of the best videos ever made. Its worth the 2 minutes, I promise.
Released: February 18, 2003
Home Town: Kansas City, MO
Why is it on here?: Reggie and the Full Effect is the side project of James Dewees, keyboardist for the Get Up Kids (previously mentioned on this blog). This is my favorite song of theirs, great beat, catchy melody and one of the best videos ever made. Its worth the 2 minutes, I promise.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
"She's Got You High" - Mum-Ra
Band: Mum-Ra
Album: These Things Move in Threes
Released: May 28, 2007
Home Town: Sussex, England
Why is it on here?: I like the song but the main reason is that the band is named after a Thundercats character.
Album: These Things Move in Threes
Released: May 28, 2007
Home Town: Sussex, England
Why is it on here?: I like the song but the main reason is that the band is named after a Thundercats character.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
"The Grey Man" - Copeland
Band: Copeland
Album: You are my Sunshine
Released: October 4, 2008
Home Town: Lakeland, Fl
Why is it on here?: I have been a fan of Copeland since the early 2000's. Sad to say that tonight is the last time I'll ever get to see them in concert. They are calling it quits and are doing one last "Farewell Tour". Hopefully they change their minds at some point, but for now this is it.
Album: You are my Sunshine
Released: October 4, 2008
Home Town: Lakeland, Fl
Why is it on here?: I have been a fan of Copeland since the early 2000's. Sad to say that tonight is the last time I'll ever get to see them in concert. They are calling it quits and are doing one last "Farewell Tour". Hopefully they change their minds at some point, but for now this is it.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
"Hills and Valleys" - The Rocket Summer
Band: The Rocket Summer
Album: Of Men and Angels
Released: February 23, 2010
Home Town: Fort Worth, Tx
Why is it on here?: The Rocket Summer is Bryce Avary, a talented musician who plays all of the instruments on his albums and has an incredible passion for music. He continues to churn out a mixture of piano and pop rock that always leaves you dancing. Bryce is becoming more and more successful (Of Men and Angels is his 4th full length album on the same label as bands like the Killers, Fall Out Boy and pop stars like Mariah Carey and Rihanna). Despite his increasing success he continues to maintain a level of humility and likability that you rarely see in celebrities these days.
Album: Of Men and Angels
Released: February 23, 2010
Home Town: Fort Worth, Tx
Why is it on here?: The Rocket Summer is Bryce Avary, a talented musician who plays all of the instruments on his albums and has an incredible passion for music. He continues to churn out a mixture of piano and pop rock that always leaves you dancing. Bryce is becoming more and more successful (Of Men and Angels is his 4th full length album on the same label as bands like the Killers, Fall Out Boy and pop stars like Mariah Carey and Rihanna). Despite his increasing success he continues to maintain a level of humility and likability that you rarely see in celebrities these days.
Monday, April 5, 2010
"Weapon of Choice" - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Band: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Album: Baby 81
Released: May 1, 2007
Home Town: San Fran, CA
Why is it on here?: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club is all over the place when it comes to sound. Depending on the album, they could be alternative, garage rock, alt-country, post-punk..... This song and this album is a little more raw than their previous work - I would probably classify this track as alternative rock.
Album: Baby 81
Released: May 1, 2007
Home Town: San Fran, CA
Why is it on here?: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club is all over the place when it comes to sound. Depending on the album, they could be alternative, garage rock, alt-country, post-punk..... This song and this album is a little more raw than their previous work - I would probably classify this track as alternative rock.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
"My Doorbell" - The White Stripes
Band: The White Stripes
Album: Get Behind Me Satan
Released: June 7, 2005
Home Town: Detroit, MI
Why is it on here?: This is one of my favorite White Stripes songs. I cant believe I haven't put it on here yet.
Album: Get Behind Me Satan
Released: June 7, 2005
Home Town: Detroit, MI
Why is it on here?: This is one of my favorite White Stripes songs. I cant believe I haven't put it on here yet.
"This is War" - Dustin Kensrue
Band: Dustin Kensrue
Album: This Good Night Is Still Everywhere
Released: November 18, 2008
Home Town: Orange County, CA
Why is it on here?: Dustin Kensrue, lead singer of Thrice put out a Christmas album a few years back. This song is a different take on the story of Jesus and a good one for Easter. The beginning of the video starts with him talking about the song. Happy Easter peeps (double meaning).
Album: This Good Night Is Still Everywhere
Released: November 18, 2008
Home Town: Orange County, CA
Why is it on here?: Dustin Kensrue, lead singer of Thrice put out a Christmas album a few years back. This song is a different take on the story of Jesus and a good one for Easter. The beginning of the video starts with him talking about the song. Happy Easter peeps (double meaning).
Friday, April 2, 2010
"Flowers in the Window" - Travis
Band: Travis
Album: The Invisible Band
Released: June 11, 2001
Home Town: Glasgow, Scotland
Why is it on here?: Dedicated to Robert Hiestand AKA the Flower Man, who passed away this week. I saw him every day on the way to and from work selling flowers on the corner of Northside and Paces Ferry. It made me think about all of the other things I take for granted and wont even realize it until they are gone. Here is a link to the story if you are interested. http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/buckhead-mourns-robert-the-425926.html
Album: The Invisible Band
Released: June 11, 2001
Home Town: Glasgow, Scotland
Why is it on here?: Dedicated to Robert Hiestand AKA the Flower Man, who passed away this week. I saw him every day on the way to and from work selling flowers on the corner of Northside and Paces Ferry. It made me think about all of the other things I take for granted and wont even realize it until they are gone. Here is a link to the story if you are interested. http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/buckhead-mourns-robert-the-425926.html
Thursday, April 1, 2010
"In the Meantime" - Space Hog
Band: Spacehog
Album: Resident Alien
Released: October 24, 2005
Home Town:
Why is it on here?: This is old school for me, I remember rocking out to this while my mom was driving me to school in like 8th grade. This band broke up for a while but are not back together and touring, I'd go see them.
Album: Resident Alien
Released: October 24, 2005
Home Town:
Why is it on here?: This is old school for me, I remember rocking out to this while my mom was driving me to school in like 8th grade. This band broke up for a while but are not back together and touring, I'd go see them.
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