Wednesday, April 30, 2014

They Might Be Giants - New York City

New York Vacation Day 2.
They Might Be Giants awesome cover of Cub's "New York City"!  I'll never forget how sad I was when I found out this was a cover.  It's far superior to the original and a definite highlight from "Factory Showroom"!

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

The 6ths - I've Got New York

Since I'll be in NY for about a week, I figured I'll change the blog up a bit and post all my favourite songs that remind me of the Big Apple...One for each day I'm away.  Enjoy!

Here's The 6ths' "I've Got New York" featuring the awesome voice of Melanie!

Monday, April 28, 2014

Ramona Lisa - Dominic

Ramona Lisa is Caroline Polachek from Chairlift.  Her new solo album "Arcadia" is released tomorrow and it's quite good!  There are some strange experimental moments, but when the odd pop numbers hit, they hit with perfection!!  And there are plenty!  "Dominic" is one of those such poppier moments.  Enjoy!

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Marnie - Hearts on Fire

Taken from my Top Album of 2013, "Crystal World", here is Marnie's newest video for the excellent track "Hearts on Fire"!

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Hercules & Love Affair - Do You Feel the Same?

Hercules & Love Affair are releasing their new album "The Feast of the Broken Heart" next month and it features a whole slew of new vocalists.  Based on this track, I'm excited.

Friday, April 25, 2014

Maria Minerva - The Beginning

Maria Minerva has a new album coming out called "Histrionic" and this is its lovely opening track!  Can't wait to hear more...

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Gem Club - Polly

Gem Club make very slow-burning, emotional music.  "Polly" from their latest album "In Roses" is just plain depressing.  Watch the haunting video and feel the melancholy...

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Slottet - A Brand New Heart / Daydream

I was just wondering last week whatever happened to Slottet (proud creators of one of my Top EPs of 2011!) and today when randomly playing my entire music collection, their track "Oh No" popped up and made me bopbopbop!  Of course, I immediately ran over to their Facebook to discover that not only did they have new songs up, but that they're giving them away as free downloads!!  Talk about awesomeness!!
Here are a couple of the songs, the poptastic and newest track "A Brand New Heart" and slow-burning beauty "Daydream"!  Make sure you listen to all the new tracks too...they're all awesome!!



Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Monday, April 21, 2014

Sky Ferreira - I Blame Myself

Sky Ferreira's newest video from her great debut album "Night Time, My Time"!
Screw all the people calling this racist.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Suede - Let Go

HAPPY RECORD STORE DAY 2014!!!  There is really only ONE release that I want more than any other and that is Suede's "Let Go" 7"-single release!  It was originally released in Sweden on CD but never on vinyl, nor as an "official" single.  Suede are surely just teasing me since there is adequate space in their just released 7" singles box set (that I happily own) for the "Let Go" single!  Someone in the UK... buy one for me...please!!!!

Friday, April 18, 2014

Ji Nilsson & Marlene - Love You Anyway

The joy of now having a sister in the blog universe is that I can steal...I mean, be inspired by her blog postings!  Featured on her awesome new all-Swedish music blog (Swedes Are Sweet) a couple days ago, comes Ji Nilsson & Marlene's synth pop gem for International Women's Day!

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Fujiya & Miyagi - Flaws

Bringing your sound back to a more synth-based style is always a good idea in my book.  Seems that's what Fujiya & Miyagi have done for their new album "Artificial Sweeteners" and I love it!!  Can't wait for it's release next month!

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Amaya Laucirica - Running Out of Time

I knew nothing about this artist before a couple days ago but I am totally digging this song.
Amaya Laucirica is a solo artist out of Melbourne who has released two albums and is set to release her third "Sway" this year!

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Kylie Minogue - I Was Gonna Cancel (The Presets Remix)

"I Was Gonna Cancel" is definitely the best song off of Kylie's newest album "Kiss Me Once".
The Presets were asked to remix it and they've done a great job!!

Monday, April 14, 2014

Elephant

Elephant from London are releasing their debut album "Sky Swimming" at the end of the month.  Based on what I've heard so far, this is going to be one hell of an album!



Sunday, April 13, 2014

Sherry Vine & Bianca del Rio - Hot Mess

The hilarious Sherry Vine & only-queen-deserving-of-winning-RuPaul's-Drag-Race-Season-6 Bianca del Rio have made a lovely little song called "Hot Mess"...named after Bianca & Lady Bunny's weekly drag spectacular in New York!  The video also features The Glamazons, a pop group I've never heard of but based on their dance moves, must get to know soon!

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Wild Beasts - A Simple Beautiful Truth

Yes, this is lovely pop!  Wild Beasts just released their new album "Present Tense"!

Friday, April 11, 2014

Lykke Li - No Rest for the Wicked

Lykke Li showing off some acting chops here in the new video for "No Rest for the Wicked"!  Why oh why can't Lykke just love whom she wants!!  The anticipation builds for the release of "I Never Learn" in less than a month!!

Thursday, April 10, 2014

The Mary Onettes - Naive Dream

The Mary Onettes released their awesome new album "Portico:" last month on Labrador!  Here is a fine example of the exquisite pop they're bringing this time!

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

The Irrepressibles - Forbidden

I know I just posted about The Irrepressibles a few days ago, but they've just released another new and great video/song from the upcoming "Nude : Forbidden" EP!  Another heartbreaking story...

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

GusGus - Crossfade

GusGus have a new album called "Mexico" coming out at the end of May!  This is the first single and it is awesome electro dance!!

Monday, April 7, 2014

Craft Spells - Breaking the Angle Against the Tide

Oh yes oh yes, finally a new Craft Spells album is surfacing!  It's called "Nausea" and will be out on Captured Tracks in June!!

Sunday, April 6, 2014

The Irrepressibles - Edge of Now

This is the most "poppy" I've ever heard The Irrepressibles!  This new track is taken from the third EP in the "Nude" trilogy "Nude : Forbidden" which comes out this week!

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Kelis - Rumble

Kelis is ready to release her new album.  "Food" comes out in a couple weeks!

Friday, April 4, 2014

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Weeping Willows - We're in Different Places

I cannot believe it's been 7 years since the last Weeping Willows album!!  Lead singer Magnus Carlson (who has released quite a few solo albums since the last WW release) has one of the most gorgeous voices around!  Their latest album "The Time Has Come" was released last week and this track below is quite lovely!

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Via Audio - Boat

Via Audio released their third album "Natural Language" last week.  I've always loved their cheery, big pop sound!

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Woman's Hour - Conversations

In mid-July, Woman's Hour are releasing their debut album "Conversations".  I suspect this will be in my year-end top albums list!  Here's the title track: