Let the Dancing Begin

It's good stuff...

Download it: Passion Pit - "Sleepyhead"

To get you through the day

I've been listening to Bon Iver quite a bit lately and thought it was about time to share. Their music is soft and romantic, the lyrics slightly offbeat, and if you close your eyes...you just might drift off into a nice nap. With all of the stress in our lives, couldn't we all use a bit of relaxation? The band has only technically released one album so far, but my favorite fun fact about this group is that their debut disc, For Emma Forever Ago, was recorded in a cabin in Northwestern Wisconsin (near lead singer Justin Vernon's hometown of Eau Claire). Not bad for a few Midwest guys.

Download it: "Blood Bank" / "Lump Sum" / "Skinny Love" / "Flume"

Judge for Yourself

If the Beatles were still around today would they be flattered by Dr. Dog's copycat style?



Download it: Dr. Dog - "From"

It's true...

"I've been up all night,
I might sleep all day.
Get your dreams just right
Let them slip away,
I might sleep all day.
When the roads are clear,
We'll head on out of here,
If you're coming back,
I'll see you in the morning
I'm just staring at
the ceiling staring back at me,
Just waiting for the daylight to come crawling in on me...
And I've been up all night,
I might sleep all day"

Download it: Counting Crows - "Up All Night"

I Like to Dance All Night

In case you had forgotten...just wanted to send out a friendly reminder that the Miike Snow / Jack Peñate show is coming up tomorrow (Friday, September 23) at the Empty Bottle. I've been listening to Jack's latest album for the past week (pretty heavily I must admit) and I've fallen even more in love with it. Each song is as fun as the next and, as I mentioned in my last post about this show, the beats are definitely danceable. People...it's only $12, which I consider a steal. Let me advise you that it would be a great way to start off the weekend.

If you need yet another reason to stop by the show....Jack is pretty stinkin' adorable too!

Song of the Day

Eerie music. Cute lyrics. Getting me through these long hours at work.

Download it: Oh No Oh My - "I Love You All the Time"

It's good...it's really good

Frightened Rabbit has a slightly familiar sound that I just can't place. Scott Hutchinson's voice is somewhat reminiscent of Counting Crow's great, Adam Duritz, and their music is soft and dreamy much like Death Cab for Cutie, but I'm not quite sure that's it. Either way, this band has an amazing emo-indie rock vibe going for them (even if they are a masterful amalgamation of a number of great bands...in my opinion). Their new album is set to drop in March 2010, but until then you can chew on their 2008 release, The Midnight Organ Fight, or its' live album counterpart, "Quietly Now! Midnight Organ Fight Live at The Captain's Rest". Delicious!

Download it: "Poke" / "Good Arms vs. Bad Arms" / "Head Rolls Off"