Here is what's I'm listening to at the moment. Check it out!
1. Scala and Kolancy Bros: Choir Cover of Damien Rice's The Blower's Daughter
What's could make Damien Rice's melodramatic masterpiece even more interesting? Why have sung by a girl's choir. A haunting rendition of an already beautiful and tragic song, I can't but seem to get this version out of my head. They also do a great cover of Creep by RadioHead which can be heard on the trailer for the new movie social network.
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2. Mr. Hudson Feat. Kid Cudi: Everything is Broken
How awesome is Mr. Hudson? Making his debut on some pretty high profile rap/hip-hop songs like Jay-Z's Young Forever and Kanye's Paranoid. In his remarkable 2nd album Mr. Hudson showcases his unique voice and his hip-hop/pop centric flare. Everything is broken is a great collaboration with Kid Cudi- it uses some def. catchy beats that you can't but help jam out to. I def. recommend checking out Mr Hudson's album Straight No Chaser.
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3. The High Wire: Hang From the Ceiling
It's funny how to stumble upon new music. My sis gave me one of those starbucks weekly free songs- and viola I found this song. It def. grew on me. There is something really haunting about this song- and something about the line "This is the last time I'll take you out tonight." Sometimes there are reasons why you like a song but just can't articulate them that well- this is one of them.
4. OneRepublic: Secrets
OneRepublic is just awesome. Sweeping melodies and anthems- you can't just be caught up in the powerhouse of OneRepublic. I love their second album, and while it takes on a new approach from their prior work- it def. is a direction that works. Secrets is a moving song that you just want to close your eyes and dramatically sing along.
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5. Jenny and Johnny: Scissor Runner
I wouldn't be honest if I didn't say that one of the reasons this song is on here is because I love Jenny Lewis. Heralded as one of the great lyricist of our time- Jenny Lewis really can do no wrong in book. Jenny teams up with Johnny Rice- fellow musician and boyfriend on what turns out to be a really just fun country/indie record (eat that Scarlett Johannsen and Pete Yorn). But really though- check out this song- it will have you in a nostalgic daze.
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6. Brandon Flowers: Crossfire
Brandon Flower is always changing and really doing something interesting. In his first single solo Crossfire stirs up memories of Sam's Town- and I can't but help enjoy it. There is always something very moving about Brandon's lyrics (even though they can be quite unsettling at the same time) that always makes me wondering what he's trying to say. Crossfire is a great start to his solo album Flamingo and I can't wait to listen to it after it comes out!
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7. Shiny Toy Guns: Rocketship 2010
Shiny Toy Guns are another staple are my music list. Every since I heard Don't Cry Out I've been hooked. While I didn't really enjoy their second album, there new work really recalls stuff from We Are Pilots- fun, electronic, futuristic and catchy. While they seem to be on a weird space kick Rocketship 2010 is just a song that gets to on the floor moving.
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8. Frankmusik: Confusion Girl (Shame Shame)
There is just something utterly delightful about this song. Frankmusik has a sheer delight singing this song about a confused girl who just can't figure out her life- and in the process brings down others with her (with a jolly electronic tune in the background). Either way just check it out.
9. Florence + The Machine: Dog Days are Over
Florence + the Machine are really gaining some steam. Dog Days are Over is truly a song of celebration and I can't but help but want to sing along- especially during the climax of the song which is just an all out explosion of declarations of freedom and finding contentment. You go Florence.
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10. Inhaler Feat. Christian Burns: Something About You
What an interesting find. Christian Burns was a member of BBMak (Strange right) and does this get techno/house song with Inhaler. Unique, haunting and fun to dance to- who knew BBMak was back? lol
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11. Mark Ronson feat. Intl. Business: Bang Bang Bang
Mark Ronson is the man. His newest song has him partnering up with Q-Tip in a really strange (if you think combining French, Japanese elements into a song is weird). Ronson is known for combing a modern flare with that kind of jazzy throwback. Bang Bang Bang maybe weird- but in the funniest way possible.
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12. Mumford and Sons: Little Lion Man
What I really love about this song is the unique combination of folk/country/pop that all melted perfectly into this song. There is something about the composition of the chorus and you can feel of the pain of the line "But it was not your fault- but mine." If you want to try something new def. take a listen to Little Lion Man.
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13. Brandon Flowers: Jenny was a Friend of Mine Acoustic
The return of Brandon Flowers to my list. Hot Fuss will go down as one of my favorite albums of all time- and thanks in the part to the scary/dark/passionate opening with Jenny was a Friend of Mine. Brandon puts a new twist on this version- but keeps the terrifying obsession and frailty alive- it's just a classic.
