A Song A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Fun. Feat. Janelle Monáe - We Are Young

2012-02-12T10:30:00.000+01:00

Fun "We Are Young" from Nicole Olson on Vimeo.

A: Fun. Feat. Janelle Monáe
S: We Are Young
C: We Are Young - Single

It's the Grammys tonight. Sure won't be too much of a party with Whitney Houston passing away last night in LA - the Grammys being the reason why she was in town.
Anyway, this is Fun (stylized fun.), an American indie pop band based in New York, and the song featured during one of the Super Bowl ads for Chevrolet. Still can't believe Whitney died.

... and you feel like falling down - I'll carry you home.

The Head And The Heart - Down In The Valley

2012-02-11T13:01:00.000+01:00

A: The Head And The Heart
S: Down In The Valley
C: The Head And The Heart

It's The Head And The Heart! I truely think they are amazing - they are my personal runner up of every category last year: best new band, best album, best lyrics, best music. And they are from Seattle, as Grey's Anatomy is (I know that's fictional), but I think they sound exactly like it. Which is why I am dying to see them live (no luck so far).

... Lord have mercy on my rough and rowdy ways.

Coldplay - Charlie Brown

2012-02-10T09:55:00.001+01:00

Coldplay - Charlie Brown from David Silva on Vimeo.

A: Coldplay
S: Charlie Brown
C: Mylo Xyloto

If you write somebody a love letter, it's considered the cutest thing ever - the joy! If you break up with somebody over a letter, you're purely evil. Why is that? Is it classical message versus messenger? Just a thought I had, being a writer and all (yes it's only copy and blog but it still qualifies). Anyway, this the new Coldplay video.

... I saw the lights go down at the end of the scene.

Wilco - Dawned On Me

2012-02-09T10:23:00.000+01:00

A: Wilco
S: Dawned On Me
C: The Whole Love

So it is Wilco and Popeye. I don't really see the connection but I guess that is what I love best about it. That and the fact that it is the first hand-drawn Popeye cartoon in more than 30 years (a Tube called You told me). Dawned On Me is off the last Wilco record called The Whole Love which is nominated for a Grammy or two (I don't know exactly).

... and again I will stop to begin - at the end.

Feist - The Bad In Each Other

2012-02-08T09:25:00.000+01:00

FEIST - The bad in each other from martin de thurah on Vimeo.

A: Feist
S: The Bad In Each Other
C: Metals

Not sure if I told this story before but it's always a good one: Leslie Feist started her music career in a punk band. Not all singer/songwritery as you might like to think. And she only changed the musical division because she had to, recovering from vocal cord damage, which is no good for a punk band singer. Well not for any singer.

... we had the same feelings - the opposite time.

OK Go - Needing/Getting

2012-02-07T09:23:00.002+01:00

A: OK Go
S: Needing/Getting
C: Needing/Getting - Single

Needless to say this is insane. OK Go set up over 1000 instruments over two miles of desert outside Los Angeles. A Chevy was outfitted with retractable pneumatic arms designed to play the instruments, and the band recorded this version of the song, singing as they played the instrument array with the car. Without stuntmans or stand-ins, of course.

... needing is one thing and getting, getting is another.

Julio Iglesias - La Mer

2012-02-06T09:24:00.001+01:00

A: Julio Iglesias
S: La Mer

So this version of La Mer is as featured at the end of the nothing but quite spectacular Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy film. And apparently, that's the only place where it is featured. And here, of course. But as one of the internet's greatest mistery, it La Mer by Julio isn't recorded on any record. Remember those? We used to buy them at stores.

... ces maisons rouillees - la mer les a berces.

Grouplove - Tongue Tied

2012-02-05T14:47:00.000+01:00

Grouplove "Tongue Tied" from Toy Human on Vimeo.

A: Grouplove
S: Tongue Tied
C: Never Trust A Happy Song

Well if this isn't the perfect song for a snowy Berlin Sunday, I don't know what is. I know this doesn't make much sense but then I think hardly anything does on a snowy Berlin Sunday. I had the feeling that January is just about the same as November, only more depressing. And February doesn't seem to be any different. If you know what I mean.

... slumber party; pillow fight - my eyes on your eyes.

João Brasil Feat. Lovefoxxx - L.O.V.E. Banana

2012-02-04T12:45:00.000+01:00

A: João Brasil Feat. Lovefoxxx
S: L.O.V.E. Banana
C: L.O.V.E. Banana - Single

... what is the difference between Madonna and Banana? The fruit was released 9 months ago. And they call Lana Del Rey a copy/paster? Stop the world I want to get off!

M.I.A. - Bad Girls

2012-02-04T11:51:00.000+01:00

A: M.I.A.
S: Bad Girls
C: Bad Girls - Single

How very ironic that Miss Missing In Action releases her new video the same day Madonna has released her new video featuring the before mentioned acronymed artist. As for the Madonna song, I'm not impressed. Although I hear there are people liking her losing her marbles, entertainemntwise. Still, shame on M.I.A. for Give Me All Your Luvin.

... get back, get down - pull me closer if you think you can hang.

Lucy Rose - Red Face

2012-02-03T13:18:00.000+01:00

A: Lucy Rose
S: Red Face
C: Red Face - Single

So up next in the great line of great red heads is Lucy Rose. By the way, is red head politically incorrect? It might be, for all I know. What would be politically correct then? I mean if you can't use colors to describe colors anymore. It has happened before! Carrot's daughter? Irish infused maybe? Then what if they aren't Irish? Anyway, Lucy rocks.

... take what you wanted - leave what you didn't need.

Lianne La Havas - Forget

2012-02-02T09:21:00.000+01:00

A: Lianne La Havas
S: Forget
C: Lianne La Havas (album out 07.05.12)

Ha - I think I am liking this and I am liking it a lot. You might ask: When is the album out? I say: Steady, it will take another 3 months. Seriously. On questions, somebody asked me yesterday if Berlin was a bit chilly. That's like saying Hitler was a bit unfriendly. My scarf usually turns into a block of ice whilst racing to work or back.

... waste all your time writing love songs, but you don't love me.

Die Antwoord - I Fink U Freeky

2012-02-01T09:26:00.000+01:00

A: Die Antwoord
S: I Fink U Freeky
C: TenSion (out 06.02.12)

I better post this quickly, before the video is blocked in Germany. And whilst I am at it, good morning to you too. This on iTunes is classified as HipHip/Rap, which does sound a bit odd, not to say off. Die Antwoord's next album is out next Monday and will probably break them. Just saying. Since everybody I know went to see them live on their tour already.

... and I like you a lot.

Moullinex & Peaches - Maniac

2012-01-31T09:27:00.000+01:00

A: Moullinex & Peaches
S: Maniac
C: Casablanca Reworks

This might just be nothing less than simply the best version of this song. As in ever. As for the video, I've been told that you shouldn't watch it when your boss is standing behind you. Sorry, should I have mentioned this earlier? Then again, depending on the boss, you might just score an extra point or two. I know that I totally would.

... and she's dancing like she's never danced before.

Alex Turner - Piledriver Waltz

2012-01-30T11:34:00.001+01:00

A: Alex Turner
S: Piledriver Waltz
C: Submarine - EP

Alex Turner, singer of the fantastic Arctic Monkeys, wrote a song or two (actually it was 6) for the movie Submarine, released in 2010. Some might know this, some might not. Anyway, the Brit Awards nominations are out, and NME as well as my humble self aren't too impressed, and NME crowned the Submarine EP as 2011's best - so here you go.

... your waitress was miserable - and so was your food.

Benjamin Francis Leftwich - Pictures

2012-01-29T17:36:00.000+01:00

A: Benjamin Francis Leftwich
S: Pictures
C: Last Smoke Before The Snowstorm

There are some artists I post on here and then eventually forget about, because the albums take forever to be released. Well and then I eventually rediscover some of them. Like Benjamin Francis Leftwich, for example. I'm a bit like that with real people too, I think, which is probably not the most sociable thing to admit, but I'll do it anyway.

... if you are afraid dont be - I have the whole thing planned.

We Have Band - Where Are Your People?

2012-01-28T11:24:00.001+01:00

We Have Band - Where Are Your People? (Official Music Video) from We Have Band on Vimeo.

A: We Have Band
S: Where Are Your People?
C: Ternion (out 29.01.12)

How very funny, now I won't get political on this blog of mine, but this song sounds like it has been written for that italian captain sinking that cruise ship. It's all there, lyricwise: YOU'RE RUNNING FROM YOUR PEOPLE, and: HERE IN THE COLD WITH A BREEZE WE'RE ASKING FOR YOU, plus: FLEEING THE SCENE OF THE CRIME BUT WE WILL FIND YOU.

... jump in the fire - empty words and clever games, of which we tire.

DJ Shadow Feat. Little Dragon - Scale It Back

2012-01-27T11:42:00.000+01:00

DJ Shadow "Scale It Back" ft. Little Dragon from DJ Shadow on Vimeo.

A: DJ Shadow Feat. Little Dragon
S: Scale It Back
C: The Less You Know, The Better

In case you are watching this you needn't worry, the song will start eventually. And end, as well. While the video keeps playing on, having an ending that is even more bizarre, which I love, of course. As well as Little Dragon, this year being the year of Dragons anyway. As for who DJ Shadow is, no need to worry about such details, I think.

... and I thought I heard someone say: Fly far away.

The Cast Of Cheers - Family

2012-01-26T15:54:00.000+01:00

A: The Cast Of Cheers
S: Family
C: Chariot

Honestly, I got the Lana Del Rey album today and I can't think of much else, musicwise. But this is the The Cast Of Cheers with their debut single called Family. The Lana album is gorgeous, by the way. So The Cast Of Cheers remind me a bit of the early Arctic Monkeys, attitude-wise. And I love a stop motion video any day anyway.

... my eyes keep moving ever closer to the door.

Ladyhawke - Black, White & Blue

2012-01-25T09:17:00.000+01:00

A: Ladyhawke
S: Black, White & Blue
C: Anxiety (out 20.02.12)

This track is new, by the way. So new that there isn't even a video out yet. Anyway, Ladyhawke is Phillipa "Pip" Brown, from New Zealand, and before she was Ladyhawke she formed the band Teenager with Nick Littlemore of Pnau and Empire of the Sun. As for what's up next, the album Anxiety, her second, will be out next month, 20.02.12 to be exact.

... but this is real life, oh no - you can’t fight it.

Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie

2012-01-24T09:29:00.000+01:00

A: Red Hot Chili Peppers
S: The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie
C: I'm With You

I have to admit that I am not really really into the Red Hot Chili Peppers. They just are one of those bands that passed my by. But I love this track and video, although I think there is just one real rooftop terrace concert, which was by U2, although I am not into them either, because they passed my by too. Maybe I'm just not into rooftop terrace bands at all.

... tic-toc, I want to rock you like the 80s.

Memory Tapes - Yes I Know

2012-01-23T10:02:00.000+01:00

Memory Tapes "Yes I Know" from Najork on Vimeo.

A: Memory Tapes
S: Yes I Know
C: Player Piano

Ok so nobody is overly keen on The Who. And I have absolutely no idea what to write today. Except, I hate stairs. And I hate lazy people. Which might seem strange because not liking stairs might indicate some form of lazyness, but it's not. Not liking stairs is something practical, where being lazy is just bad time management, basically.

... you're a voice without a sound.

The Who - You Better You Bet

2012-01-22T12:32:00.000+01:00

A: The Who
S: You Better You Bet

Since there is this thing going around on a book called face (find out the number one single when you were born and post it) and I am pretty sure I have already posted mine (which was Queen Feat. Bowie - Under Pressure, at least in the UK, which explains a lot), this has been the greatest re-discovery in that discussion, if you can call it that.

... I call you on the telephone - my voice too rough with cigarettes.

Big Foote Feat. Sun For Moon - Crazy Crazy Nights

2012-01-21T11:26:00.000+01:00

A: Big Foote Feat. Sun For Moon
S: Crazy Crazy Nights
C: Crazy Crazy Nights - Single

This is, obviously, a cover version of the brilliant KISS song - and the sound of the latest Smirnoff campaign, which is quite brilliant too, because it states: Don't wait for an extraordinary night - make one. No I am not getting any free booze out of this - thinking about it, I should. But I like covers, they let you discover new things about old songs.

... if life is a radio, turn it up to 10.

... missed already - RIP.

2012-01-20T18:05:00.000+01:00

A: Etta James
S: At Last

... and life is like a song.

Boy & Bear - Feeding Line

2012-01-20T09:33:00.002+01:00

A: Boy & Bear
S: Feeding Line
C: Moonfire

Despite the fact that I couldn't find a decent sound quality version of this song has nothing got to do with how brilliant this song and band are. You might want to settle them somewhere between Mumford & Sons and Young Rebel Set. The best part of the whole thing is that they are from Sydney, Australia, although I would never go there.

... and finding it hard is a feeling that all of you know.

Santigold - Big Mouth

2012-01-19T09:28:00.000+01:00

A: Santigold
S: Big Mouth
C: Master Of My Make Believe (out later on this year)

So I never really got this renaming from Santogold to Santigold. Who knows, maybe by her thrid album it will be Santagold. That wouldn't be such a bad idea actually. And then, eventually, she would run out of vowels. Anyway, 2012 seems to develop it's very own pretty preppy sound already - and I like what I hear and I hear what I like. For a change.

Sébastien Tellier - Pépito Bleu

2012-01-18T09:21:00.000+01:00

A: Sébastien Tellier
S: Pépito Bleu
C: My God Is Blue (out 13.04.12)

Well there isn't much to say about Sébastien Tellier. To me, it's an artist where words just don't make that much sense when it comes to either describing him or his music. So I won't. Let me just say that the album will be out mid April, this year, and from the looks, it will be much more spiritual than the last one, which is much more sexual.

Tribes - Sent To Earth

2012-01-17T09:22:00.000+01:00

A: Tribes
S: Sent To Earth
C: Baby (out 16.01.12)

This will do for today. Tribes' (finally again a band without the oh so common The) album was released yesterday, not that I knew we were waiting for it but I think I will like them by the time I have finished writing this post, even if this isn't the most original video ever surfacing on this blog. But it will do for today, I promise you.

The Maccabees - Love You Better

2012-01-16T09:16:00.000+01:00

A: The Maccabees
S: Love You Better
C: Wall Of Arms

In order to celebrate their new album, I'm simply posting a song of their old one. Because I can, and because I couldn't find a newer video. And, of course, because this is a smashing song. And last but not least, because NME (which I got as a subscription now - as a belated but amazing birthday present) said in 2012, The Maccabees will take the world by storm.

Marina & The Diamonds - Radioactive

2012-01-15T11:52:00.000+01:00

A: Marina & The Diamonds
S: Radioactive
C: Radioactive

So they released a song last year, didn't know that. And Marina went halfway blond, didn't know that either. And what about an album following this single? Haven't got a clue. Sometimes it's nice to be clueless, I think, in general. Taking the luxury of deciding not to know certain things is nice. Some people might call it arrogance, but I'd disagree.

... I thought I try my own luck - it couldn't hurt.

2012-01-14T18:14:00.000+01:00

A: The Ghosts
S: Enough Time
C: Enough Time - EP (out 22.01.12)

Here's a word which I only learned yesterday, which is weird, because it's like my favourite thing to do when writing these little notes accompanying the daily songs - digress - love it. I mean the actual activity, not the word itself. And in case anybody cares, which I am sure nobody does, I found it on a Burger King ad, which is grand, too.

... we once were the loved ones, we once were the lost ones.

2012-01-13T09:31:00.000+01:00

A: Firefox AK
S: Color The Trees
C: Color The Trees

Berlin is the city where the car drivers brake for the bikers, just saying. Anyway, Firefox AK is the stage name of swedish Andrea Kellerman. Apparently she is married to Karl Rasmus Kellerman, stage named musician Tiger Lou. I never get how couples can be doing the same thing professionally. I mean look at Abba, since we are in Sweden, it never works.

... you broke my lungs, my tongue, you broke my arms.

2012-01-12T15:35:00.000+01:00

A: Vanbot
S: Numb
C: Vanbot

Vanbot is, frankly speaking and please bare in mind that I basically never compare artists, like Robyn. Which isn't a bad thing, because Robyn is quite great, and now there are two great artists around. Love and peace and harmony to the world - right, I will get a hold of myself again. Did I mention Vanbot sounds like Robyn? Yeah I think I did.

... give me nights of solitude - red wine just a glass or two.

2012-01-11T22:44:00.000+01:00

A: Brooke Fraser
S: Something In The Water
C: Something In The Water - Single

As somebody on 'a tube called you' wrote: what the freak is the water? After Cloud Control and Florence & The Machine, here's another artist who takes on the question of the thing in it. Fine with me. I actually thought the song was years old, but it's not. Which isn't a good thing, probably. Then again, if it is a good song, it is a good song.

... und fang ich an zu schnarchen man dann schnarcht sie einfach mit.

2012-01-10T11:04:00.000+01:00

A: Till Sunrise
S: Sie ist noch wie ein Kind

I figured it was time for another German song for some time now, and here's what I found. There might be another one or two reasons for posting this, but they are mainly personal, and I wouldn't want to bother you with all that jazz - because this blog is all about music. Well and maybe today about a certain dog too. And a little bit political, I guess.

... it's ok to feel the rain on my hands.

2012-01-09T09:00:00.001+01:00

A: Alpine
S: Hands
C: Hands - Single

So I figure the best way to fight Monday mornings is to ignore them, simply think 24 hours ahead and the world only seems half as bad. I'm doing that by kicking off the new week with a song by my new favourite band Alpine, which is, surprisingly, on no other Artist to Watch in 2012 list but my very own, which makes things twice as exciting.

... weekends are never fun - unless you're around here too.

2012-01-08T13:45:00.000+01:00

Smith Westerns - "Weekend" from Fat Possum Records on Vimeo.

A: Smith Westerns
S: Weekend
C: Dye It Blonde

Blogging a song on a weekend that is actually called Weekend is sheer brilliance on my behalf, I know that (sheer being one of my favourite words, by the way). But I won't take any credit for picking the song, because it was a recommendation, and apparently Smith Westerns sound like Girls or something but like a bit different and stuff.

... let all the dreamers wake the nation.

2012-01-07T12:43:00.000+01:00

A: Carly Simon
S: Let The River Run
C: Working Girl - OST

Jeez, what a mouth. Ok the lyrics on this one might be a bit borderlinie-ish, but it won an Oscar and a Golden Globe so it will do for a fantastic 80s revival effort on this rainy and grey Saturday morning, well, afternoon. As for the video, I'm still struck with sadness when I see the Twin Towers. Most likely because I never saw them live.

... you were like weed in a time of need.

2012-01-06T09:22:00.000+01:00

A: Lawrence Arabia
S: Apple Pie Bed
C: Chant Darling

This will do for a Friday, some soap bubbles enriched, styled to the max, masquerade slash underwear party in light rose. I love writing slash instead of slashing it, if you know what I mean. Anyway, Lawrence Arabia is the band, not the movie (that's good if you don't want to get mixed up, I guess, as in: not), not from Arabia but New Zealand.

... I do exactly what I want when I'm with him - and when I'm not.

2012-01-05T09:20:00.000+01:00

A: Friends
S: I'm His Girl
C: I'm His Girl - Single

Here's more on what went missing last year, meaning left to discover this year: Friends. Meanwhile, I'm rediscovering the pros (huge: solitude is bliss, is all I'm saying) of commuting to work on a bike instead of PT (yes, public transfort) which basically means I'm trying to convince myself why I would pedal through a wet winter before 9am.

... I fell in love and all I did was cry.

2012-01-04T08:26:00.000+01:00

A: Jake Bugg
S: Someone Told Me (Acoustic)
C: Someone Told Me - Single

18 years old this year, in case that was the first question on your mind. And Jake already played Glastonbury last year. And they compare him to The Tallest Man On Earth (understandable) and Bob Dylon (maybe we'll wait onther year for that). As for his lyrics writting, the above mentioned line, taking a sad take on love so easily, is pure brilliance.

... she gon’ vote for Obama, and she likes to dance with Madonna.

2012-01-03T09:16:00.000+01:00

A: Scissor Sisters Feat. Krystal Pepsy
S: Shady Love
C: Shady Love - Single

Well who would have thought that the New Year would start kicking so soon, certainly not me. But here we go and up today are Scissor Sisters, with a new sound that everybody is raving about. The last thing I heard was that they went bankrupt and I had to return my concert ticket. So apparently being pennyless might be inspirational.

... yeah I’m Rapunzel - who are you bitch, new lunch?

2012-01-02T12:32:00.000+01:00

A: AZEALIA BANKS FEAT. LAZY JAY
S: 212
C: 212 - Single

This will do for today, as Azealia is on about every Artist To Watch in 2012 list there is. Which doesn't say much, to be frank - I've seen people on watch lists and they never appeared anywhere else again, just saying. As else, I picked my New Year resolution which is daily flossing. Already missed out on that last night. Enough said I'd say.

... we make out in your Mustang to Radiohead.

2012-01-01T18:42:00.001+01:00

Katy Perry -- The One That Got Away - MyVideo

A: Katy Perry
S: The One That Got Away
C: Teenage Dream

It's the first day of the new year and I haven't seen daylight. Off to a promising start, I'd say. And because of that, as well as in general, I think the first of January is nothing but a delusion. Which is why this little song with the 'in another life' theme is nothing but matching. And I like the artwork. And the Johnny Cash song at the end.

... for one big night to end it all.

2011-12-31T11:48:00.000+01:00

A: The Jezabels
S: Disco Biscuit Love
C: The Man Is Dead - EP

I've been waiting for months to post this - about four to be exact. But a line like 'for one big night to end it all' has to be posted on New Year's Eve. Just because and simply why. And The Jezabels, to me, are my band 2011 - so it makes all perfect sense. At least, at last. So thanks to everybody for watching and listening - have a smashing one, etc.

... I get up in the morning to the beat of the drum.

2011-12-30T19:12:00.000+01:00

A: Dead Man's Bones
S: Lose Your Soul
C: Dead Man's Bones

So he's the actor on everybody's lips, yet I've only just seen Drive. Still, nobody really knows that Ryan Gosling had an album released two years ago. And even fewer people know that it is ten times greatness. Because I read on another music/gossip blog that it was nothing but lousy, but that was two years ago, and maybe today this sounds different.

... I knew right then that he would be breaking my heart.

2011-12-29T16:33:00.000+01:00

Cults - Abducted from Jonathan Wang on Vimeo.

A: Cults
S: Abducted
C: Cults

Imagine you'd spend a drunken night on a dance floor, a very drunken night, on a very illuminated dance floor. And you would talk to a complete stranger, claiming to be from mistery land. And the next morning, all you can remember is that they listen to Cults in mistery land, well, I'm pretty sure you'd go out and buy the album, wouldn't you?

... I swear I will be coming home for you.

2011-12-28T13:26:00.000+01:00

A: The Bianca Story
S: Coming Home
C: Coming Home - Single

One home, or the other. I've decided that the subject of home is as subjective as love and stuff. As in home is where the heart is, or what you make of it, or if you even need it. Listening to people over Christmas, home might just as well be one hell of a scary place. So maybe some of us having none isn't that bad, even if it sounds quite sad.

... you know how to pull me back - when I go runnin.

2011-12-27T17:25:00.000+01:00

A: Rihanna
S: You Da One
C: Talk That Talk

I'm back on my Mac. Ok it's not exactly world news but still. You Da One is basically Say My Name, in other words, in black and white, in a kind of karaoke version (hence all the words floating around in da video). Needless to say that I love all the smoke being smoked in that video. It's so extravagant, so rebellious, purely fantastically flamboyant.

... let me put on a show for you tiger.

2011-12-26T18:06:00.000+01:00

A: Lana Del Rey
S: Yayo

Countdown! One month to go until Lana's debut is released, and I think it's safe to say it is awaited. Anyway, this is not the real reason why I'm posting this. The thing is I'm done searching for songs, as I have to write this on a PC (I didn't know they still exist) and it's doing my head in. Took me like 5 minutes to figure out how to open a tab. Well, maybe 10.

... I don't care about the presents - underneath the Christmas tree.

2011-12-25T15:51:00.000+01:00

A: My Chemical Romance
S: All I Want For Christmas Is You

When the world goes corny, go rock'n'roll - that's all I'm saying. Merry freaking Christmas everyone - and thanks for watching!

... those same old songs - every single year.

2011-12-24T15:26:00.000+01:00

A: Smith & Burrows
S: This Ain't New Jersey
C: Funny Looking Angels

I figure it makes sense to end this festive season the way we started it. With Smith & Burrows, which is still and surprisingly one of the best Christmas albums in a long time. Maybe because it's indie, and maybe because it just is. So I keep this short, in order to give us all plenty of time to listen to the same old songs, and drink as much as we can.

... I'm a soldier to my own emptiness - I'm a winner.

2011-12-23T16:22:00.000+01:00

A: Lady Gaga
S: Marry The Night
C: Born This Way

It's neither the newest song around nor the latest video, but it is 13:51 minutes long and we are living in 2011, so I think it's pretty preppy awesome. Which is more, there should be an oscar for the best music video scene, which would have to be lighting up a cigarette in a hospital bed. As for the song, well, heard worse, heard better, I guess.

... when all of your flaws and all of my flaws are counted.

2011-12-22T16:14:00.000+01:00

BASTILLE - Flaws from Lost in the Specific on Vimeo.

A: Bastille
S: Flaws

Right, I always determine how drunken a night actually was by checking my musical memory of the night. And since I remember this, it can't have been half as bad as I feel. Anyway, back then, it was smashing, obviously. Listening to Bastille in a certain basement, on the iPhone, drowning out the sound of the speakers, but not the air con.

... in other words.

2011-12-21T17:08:00.000+01:00

A: Julie London
S: Fly Me To The Moon
C: Mad Men, Vol. 1

Can I just say that I am a big Julie London fan. As in big, as in massive. I actually wanted to say this about Frank Sinatra, and post his version of the song, but then I changed my mind, because there have been Frank songs on this blog before, but none of Julie, and her rendition is really ace, too, and I am already drunk so this makes perfect sense.

... tell the world I'm coming home.

2011-12-20T13:09:00.000+01:00

Diddy-Dirty Money featuring Skylar Grey "Coming Home" from New Hat on Vimeo.

A: Diddy & Dirty Money Feat. Skylar Grey
S: Coming Home
C: Coming Home - Single

After spending six short months in a country far far away, today it's time to pack my bags for a short short trip back home, for this most jolly of all seasons. Yet it made me think what this thing called home is anyway. And if home and stuff isn't overrated after all. To me, personally, home isn't where the heart is, but what you make of it.

... why not feel a bit of anything while you can.

2011-12-19T11:08:00.000+01:00

A: Full Of Keys
S: Desolate / Suicide Bridge
C: Desolate / Suicide Bridge - Single

So Christmas, here's my take on things this year. Instead of buying lots and lots of presents myself, for others, of course, I'm selling lots and lots of things on Ebay, letting others buy lots and lots of things for their loved ones, thus helping to spread joy all around the world. I know it's a bit egoistic, but then so is Christmas, I think.

... there's still a little bit of your face I haven't kissed.

2011-12-18T14:35:00.000+01:00

A: Damien Rice
S: Cannonball
C: O

Now this might not look like some sort of Christmas song at first sight, but Damien's debut O will always remain a winter album to me, so it will do. In addition, Cannonball is most likely to be Britain's Christmas number one this year, because it's been covered by Little Mix, this year's X Factor winner (which is alright but not as great as the original, of course).

... I've been working day and night - to keep your heart satisfied.

2011-12-17T14:59:00.000+01:00

A: Jhameel
S: White Lie
C: Waves

I've got no idea on how that name is pronounced, but I like this little tune called White Lie. As in like like. Jhameel, 20-something, originally from Minnesota but now calling California home, let's you download his music for free, or for as much as you think it's worth. Which is smart, kind of sexy, and totally 2010/11/and/12. Visit: http://www.jhameel.com/Site/Home.html

... my hands, I feel like I've been here before.

2011-12-16T12:10:00.000+01:00

A: Miike Snow
S: Devil's Work
C: Devil's Work - Single

So today I am writing from the fabulous city called Vienna, which is purely fabulous itself, but even more so because leaving Germany always means getting access to all the music videos that are blocked over there (which is like basically every music video). It's a bit like China, but different. So this is it, Miike Snow's latest output.

... sometimes love's not enough when the road gets tough.

2011-12-15T11:24:00.000+01:00

Lana del Rey "Born to die" from RENS on Vimeo.

A: Lana Del Rey
S: Born To Die
C: Born To Die

This link will probably be deleted in a couple of hours so you better watch it quick. As for the video, can I just say, that all I want for Christmas, are two tigers. Alright one might do too. As for Lana, I think this might be shaping up to what I call the Hurts syndrom. By the time the album is released, the hype is probably over.

... we get three half-dozen beats to choose from.

2011-12-14T10:27:00.000+01:00

A: Gotye
S: State Of The Art
C: Making Mirrors

Gotye made it from insiders' tip to international break through idol, at least that's what his record label stated yesterday. As for this blog, even I realised that this year is about to come to an end, and I've decided to post some left over songs in these two final weeks, in order to do 2011 some final justice. It's been a good one, by the way.

... oh yeah you will see what I was all about.

2011-12-13T11:24:00.000+01:00

A: Young Rebel Set
S: Lion's Mouth
C: Curse Our Love

Young Rebel Set are so unpretentiously brilliant that they are hard to compare to other bands. Thinking about it, those are the two key elements that make a great band. Getting the instant feeling that their music is just about music and not themselves being stars is the key ingredient which many other indie bands are lacking these days.

... all safe and all rescued - from the slowly sinking ship.

2011-12-12T11:52:00.000+01:00

A: College Feat. Electric Youth
S: A Real Hero
C: Drive - Original Movie Soundtrack

Monday morning is always a drag, no? Yes. Anyway, this song (which I don't know really) is taken from the movie Drive (which I don't know either) which features Ryan Gosling (who's seems to be everybodies favorite actor at the moment). So maybe there are some exciting things that a Monday morning holds in store for clueless people like me.

... and the music started sighin' - an' awailin' through the hall.

2011-12-11T16:17:00.000+01:00

A: The Killers
S: The Cowboys' Christmas Ball
C: (RED) Christmas - EP

Another December Sunday, another indie Christmas song - although it might be debatable how independent The Killers are. So let's not. It's their sixth Christmassy song in six consecutive years, and you can get the lot on iTunes and for some charity thing against Aids. As for the band, let's hope they make for a quick comeback after their leave of absence.

... he breaks my hand - so many times.

2011-12-10T12:56:00.000+01:00

A: Alpine
S: Villages
C: Zurich - EP

Well first and foremost I would apologize for yesterday's song being deleted, which, of course, has nothing to do with me and I can't even be blamed. Anyway, you can always google the song yourself I figure. So, on Alpine, there's nothing on Wikipedia about them, their web page hasn't got a biography part, and the Facebook site doesn't say anything either.

... one day you said - you wanted to fly.

2011-12-09T13:26:00.000+01:00

Goldfrapp - Yellow Halo from Pop Labyrinth on Vimeo.

A: Goldfrapp
S: Yellow Halo
C: The Singles

So where are we? Friday? Think I haven't slept at all this week. Anyway, Goldfrapp. I've read that they are releasing a Best Of album thing, called The Singles (how creative) and this is like the new track to go with it. As for Alison, I interviewd her once when working for the radio, and she was chewing gum, as in really working it. As in come on.

... what's that you hide behind your back - nothing but a shadow trap.

2011-12-08T11:01:00.000+01:00

They Stay Down Deep by Giselle Rosselli from Vivienne Smith on Vimeo.

A: Giselle Rosselli
S: They Stay Down Deep
C: They Stay Down Deep - Single

As far as I know, nothing has been released yet. And thus, I'm just saying what I've been told about Giselle: 20 years old, singer/producer based in Sydney, stemming from a classical background in composition and an obsession for exotic instruments, her style has developed into a collage of world, electronic and dream pop. Dream pop? Nice one.

... we're all no one 'til someone thinks that we're someone.

2011-12-07T09:45:00.000+01:00

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A: Nervo Feat. Afrojack & Steve Aoki
S: We're All No One
C: We're All No One - Single

Well as sweet as the lyrics are, I wouldn't exactly agree. Then again, someone could be anyone, so it would work. Here's to former, future and actual singles everywhere. Anyway, the video is of such a summery and refreshing breeze that it's almost an insult, but I thought I'd post it anyway, because I can. And because it's ace. Tune!

... I’m sure I'll fuck things up in the same way.

2011-12-06T10:37:00.001+01:00

A: Alex Clare
S: Treading Water
C: The Lateness Of The Hour

Treading Water (in case you are not too fluent with the English langugae) means 'not moving forward', as in 'moving standing still', kind of. In case you aren't fluent with labels, Alex is signed to Island Records, in my opinion the one with the most smashing artists. Indie enough to be cool, commercial enough to survive big time. I like.

... and all the girls say - all the girls say.

2011-12-05T10:40:00.000+01:00

Yellow books from DEAD SEA LIONS on Vimeo.

A: Dead Sea Lions
S: Yellow Books
C: Dead Sea Lions - EP

So I know that this video looks kind of wrong, and it probably is, but from where I'm looking, I don't really care. I haven't been to bed, which means this is kind of the second song I'm posting 'today', and I'm having strawberry flavored jelly beans and natural sea salt and pepper crisps for breakfast, just my usual healthy self I guess.

... if I should fall from grace - if I should leave this stinking place.

2011-12-04T12:37:00.000+01:00

A: There Will Be Fireworks
S: In Excelsis Deo
C: (some) Rack & Ruin Records Holiday Sampler

This was released two years ago, but I only discovered it recently. As for the band, being Scottish which I love anyway, I obviously adore the name (yes Mr. Fox, only thanks to you). As for the song, it fits perfectly into my 'I post an indie Christmas song on every Sunday in December before Christmas' scheme - just pointing that out, in case you didn't notice.

... these cities, this view - I see nothing without you.

2011-12-03T11:11:00.000+01:00

Patrick Wolf - Together from long mai on Vimeo.

A: Patrick Wolf
S: Together
C: Lupercalia

While everybody is running around with animal masks on their faces, Mister Wolf put some actual foxes and owls and stuff on his shoulders - love it. A much better look, if you ask me. Anyway, I posted all videos of Patrick's current album Lupercalia so far, so I might just as well post this one too. Well there isn^t much more to say really.

... j'veux une méga happy end - enlacée dans tes bras.

2011-12-02T11:57:00.000+01:00

A: Yelle
S: Comme un enfant
C: Safari Disco Club

Fancy some pink? Go on I know you want to. And since we're at it, let's have it in French. Fcuking funky Friday, is all I'm saying. Apparently Yelle is a band and not the singer herself, Julie Budet. It's like Coldplay saying they aren't just Chris Martin. As for the video, it is (apparently) about capturing raw energy and beauty via playful dance routines.

... almost better - this thing's about to break.

2011-12-01T11:25:00.001+01:00

A: Electric Guest
S: American Daydream
C: (I wouldn't know - but it's out in January 2012)

I've been in love with this track ever since I've heard it couple of weeks ago. The subtle monotony that leaves much to imagination while the song is actually called Daydream gets me every time. So anyway, there isn't much info about the band around at the moment. It's a duo, Asa Taccone & Matthew Compton, and their debut is out next year, January.

... take a walk, walk with me - no don't talk, let it be.

2011-11-30T10:45:00.001+01:00

A: Muchuu
S: Somebody Tell Me
C: On Beyond

Honestly, I'm just going to copy/paste the band's internet 'about' section today. Call me lazy. Brother-sister duo Muchuu (Japanese – meaning to be in an ecstatic delirious trance) have been writing and recording music since 2008. The combination of George's piano arrangements and Millie's melodies and poetic lyrics makes for beautiful, hooky, electro music.

... can the heart crumble while devotion stands?

2011-11-29T12:21:00.000+01:00

A: Maria Taylor
S: Masterplan
C: Overlook

Maria Taylor. Mmmh, what to say. Masterplan isn't the current single, so there is no video. But I love the song. As most of Maria's songs. If the voice sounds familiar, you might know it from Azure Ray, a duo she used to play in. Or because some songs were featured on Grey's Anatomy. Or on Bones. Or because she used to date Connor Oberst. Or still does.

... and we'll hate what we've lost - but we'll love what we find.

2011-11-28T08:56:00.000+01:00

A: The Paper Kites
S: Featherstone
C: Woodland

This might look like a 3 minutes 53 long commercial for ugg boots (yes the band is from Australia and yes it is amazing what a tiny bit of slow motion can do in a clip), but it is much more, of course. As for the rest of the band's biography, here is what it says on their official facebook page: Hello, we're The Paper Kites, we play songs.

... the years go by so fast - let's hope the next beats the last.

2011-11-27T12:41:00.000+01:00

Smith & Burrows - When The Thames Froze (Official Video) from PIASGermany on Vimeo.

A: Smith & Burrows
S: When The Thames Froze
C: Funny Looking Angels

It's Tom Smith (whom you might know as the singer of Editors) and Andy Burrows (We Are Scientists, Razorlight) doing some sort of winter slash Christmas album, in a not so classical way, which is why I like it so much. I get the slight feeling indie is discovering the festive season anyway, never OTT. Which is why this is big. Huge. I like.

... she wrote the verse to all of his dreams.

2011-11-26T10:59:00.000+01:00

A: Oliver Tank
S: Last Night I Heard Everything In Slow Motion
C: Dreams - EP

If you like James Blake, you are going to love Sydney born Oliver Tank, who's like 21 years old, just saying. I'm never one to compare artists, but there is some similarity here, and with my love for artists from down under, I'm excited about this one. The use of the vibrant violin, combined with that thing that sounds like electrical castanets - gorgeous.

... when my feet bounce around - in the dark, in the park.

2011-11-25T11:31:00.000+01:00

A: Dillon
S: Tip Tapping
C: This Silence Kills

So where are we. Friday. Coffee and lovely lemon cake for breakfast. And lunch. Most likely. Like Dillon, too. All the lyrics are up on the homepage. Haven't seen that in a while. Wonder why. Not. Reading that tons of music blogs have surrendered to Dominique Dillon de Byington before me. Not feeling very special today. My Mac Book is making funny noises.

... everybody thinks they’re having fun - getting wrecked up and making wrecked up friends.

2011-11-24T10:55:00.000+01:00

A: The School
S: All I Wanna Do
C: All I Wanna Do - EP

The School - another band with such a fantastic name that it's practically impractical to google. By the way, did you check google yesterday? On the main page they integrated a riddle/game to play (actually called a doodle), in honor of some Stanislaw Lem, who would have turned 90 some weeks ago, if he hadn't died 5 years ago.

... everything you want - it will happen again.

2011-11-23T09:59:00.000+01:00

A: Penguin Prison
S: Don't Fuck With My Money
C: Penguin Prison

So I guess this is political. But I did some and my research: This track, as in the album it is on, was released at the end of September, while Occupy Wall Street (as in OWS) started on the 17th. So knowing one or two things about album productions, I think it's fair to say the track, originally, didn't have a direct connection to the protest. But if it adds up so nicely in the end, who actually cares?

... I have been dreaming you've been dreaming about me.

2011-11-22T09:15:00.001+01:00

By Your Hand - Los Campesinos! from Los Campesinos! on Vimeo.

A: Los Campesinos!
S: By Your Hand
C: Hello Sadness

They are from Cardiff, Wales, and the name translates as 'farmer', being spanish (ain't I bright). At least that's what I found out after flicking through my blog yesterday, realizing that I had to up the male voices a bit. Which is, I do admit, not the easiest thing. Hello Sadness is Los Campesinos! fourth studio album, and since it's getting closer to christmas, I do advise you to buy liberally.

... all that glitter and all that gold - won't buy you happy.

2011-11-21T10:50:00.000+01:00

A: Rebecca Ferguson
S: Glitter & Gold
C: Heaven (out 05.12.11)

I might just put this on repeat for the rest of the week, while chanting something that goes like: Never underestimate a runner up. Anyway, bare with my euphoria, but it's countdown time. Two weeks to go until Lady Ferguson's debut is released. And it seems to me like I've been waiting forever, me, the most impatient person I know or anybody else I know knows. And believe me, I've done a proper survey.

... and surely it's right and meat and cheap.

2011-11-20T14:16:00.000+01:00

A: Black Lips
S: Raw Meat
C: Arabia Mountain

Black and white had me hooked from the first second, but I think the video is super spunky anyway. And why? Because it's co-produced by Urban Outfitters as part of their music video series, maybe. That reminds me, last time I went to UO, which was a year ago, I got a parking ticket and one quite pissed off girl friend being quite mad. And I didn't even buy anything. shop on the bright side, is all I'm saying.

... I never knew daylight could be so violent.

2011-11-18T20:57:00.014+01:00

Florence + the machine "No light, no light" from RENS on Vimeo.

A: Florence + The Machine
S: No Light, No Light
C: Ceremonials

Well I don't have to say much about this, do I? It's Miss Welsh, freshly back from her comeback/burnout, releasing one video straight after the other, looking top with the reddest red hair I've ever seen. And love, of course. Anyway, as I have stated before, I love Ceremonials, her new album. And much more than her last one, which I bought right when it was released, and have never ever listened to.

... I've asked about you and they've told me things.

2011-11-18T11:46:00.000+01:00

A: Drake Feat. Rihanna
S: Take Care
C: Take Care

So listen up, the new Rihanna album is out today, called Talk Talk Talk. This track isn't on it, because it's on Drake's new album. As for Rihanna, after featuring her on here with Coldplay, I think she is shaping up to be a perfect duet partner. As for her own album, it's not my cup of Glühwein. Maybe it will be, if it's a grower. As for now, Take Care is how we start this weekend, slowly but surely.

... oh you're a prince in some world - but not in mine.

2011-11-17T12:01:00.000+01:00

A: Lissy Trullie
S: Boy Boy
C: Boy Boy - Single

Lissy Trullie, in full called Elizabeth "Lizzy" McChesney, is an American singer/songwriter and former model, says my friend Wiki-something-something. In addition to modeling, she worked as a dishwasher, a janitor, and a disc jockey, in Manhattan, of course. Anyway, there's a comment to this video on YouTube which I simply have to share: I can't listen to this, it gives me lesbian intentions.

... cause when the laughter's gone - I know I must be moving on.

2011-11-16T10:51:00.000+01:00

Katzenjammer - I Will Dance (When I Walk Away) von universalmusicdeutschland

A: Katzenjammer
S: I Will Dance (When I Walk Away)
C: A Kiss Before You Go

Well I love country music, and all that jazz. It just sounds so hand made, like totally handcrafted, as in rural, I think. Plus country music always has fantastic lyrics, like ten times. I mean how good is I Will Dance When I Walk Away? Told you. As for the band, they are from Norway. Which is kind of strange, probably, but at least it explains the short shirts. And skirts. Which I love, of course.

2 Years Anniversary ... we gon' party like it's yo birthday.

2011-11-15T10:05:00.000+01:00

A: 50 Cent
S: In Da Club
C: Get Rich Or Die Tryin'

V: http://www.tape.tv/vid/286

How very annoying, I prepared the whole text on the S-Bahn this morning, and now it's all gone. Anyway, there wasn't much importance to it. Just that it's this blog anniversary/birthday/juhubilee. Well it was yesterday, but I was busy posting other things, obviously. So thanks to everybody for joining, commenting, and all that. It's a blast, and now let's party, like it's yo birthday.

... meine Welle und mein Strand - mein Land, meine Palmen und mein Sand.

2011-11-14T11:07:00.000+01:00

A: Rammstein
S: Mein Land
C: Made In Germany (1995 - 2011) - out 02.12.11

If you don't speak German, you probably won't get the lyrics. Which isn't too much of a deal. Because there isn't much to it anyway. It goes something like this: Where are you off to? I'm going from east to west, from country to country by myself .. my country, you are in my country, etc. Which leads to the conclusion that I'm posting this only because of the video. Which is, if you know the band, pretty ace.

... with the voices in my head - the clever words I never said.

2011-11-13T16:09:00.001+01:00

A: Duran Duran
S: Girl Panic
C: All You Need Is Love

Last but not least. Last time I posted a Duran Duran song on here, nobody seemed to care about it. So I figured I'm going to give this one a miss. Which lead to people wondering why I wouldn't post it. Which is what I'm doing now. Strictly pointing out that the song is oh so ok, but the video pretty much ten times amazing. Which it is. It's like George Michael Freedom, only double trouble.

... I laughed so hard - I fell down. I cursed these lanes I walked on.

2011-11-12T09:23:00.000+01:00

A: Department Of Eagles
S: No One Does It Like You
C: In Ear Park

This is a song I once new, and then lost. And then found again. as in now. Which is why it's always good to get new people on the blog. As they say: When one song ends, another one starts. Something like this. Maybe God's involved too. Anyway, there are people who measure their days in years or relationships, I do this with songs and records. Which is a much healthier way to do thing, I think.

... I get sick of just about everyone - and I hide in my baby's arms.

2011-11-11T19:13:00.000+01:00

A: Kurt Vile
S: Baby's Arms
C: Smoke Ring For My Halo

So here's what I learned today: If you live in a flatshare where the internet is turned off during the night (like I do), and you have to get up at 4 in the morning (like I did), to travel to a super interesting workshop (where I am), where people expect you to write different things than your personal music blog (yes, still me, myself and I), you most probably end up posting a certain song super late.

... come out of the dark and into the day.

2011-11-10T08:51:00.000+01:00

A: New Look
S: The Ballad
C: New Look

Here's a thought. I know this blog is not political, but I was wondering anyway if the resignation of the Italian Prime Minister or whatever his exact function was, if there was any, shouldn't be discussed in the political section of the newspapers, but the celebrity one. I mean why move the old man now. Anyway, I don't even know why I'm writing this. Enjoy the song, enjoy the day, etc.

... hold me close in every single hour (oh, my love).

2011-11-09T08:17:00.000+01:00

A: Anna Calvi
S: No More Words
C: Anna Calvi

There are close to no lyrics in this song. It's basically all Oh, My Love. Which you don't really realize, at least I didn't, when I heard it first, yesterday. But then I might have been distracted, because I got a personal remixed version. Which I love. Just saying, I never got a personalized remix before. As for Anna Calvi, from England, released her debut this year, which NME called the first best album of 2011.

... tell me love, will we ever know ourselves.

2011-11-08T10:17:00.000+01:00

A: CITIZENS!
S: True Romance
C: (don't have a clue)

How whatever is that video? If this doesn't make your day, nothing will. It's like synchronized swimming, without the swimming, without the pool and set in some alpine landscape. Where else? Very Jane Fonda, very I think I might just wanna pour a Gin Tonic at 10am, as in now. Besides that, I have to say, I hate people on public transport having bad breath in the morning. Actually I hate all people having bad breath.

... one should never forget - that there are wonders, we haven’t seen yet.

2011-11-07T10:01:00.002+01:00

A: The Sound Of Arrows
S: Magic
C: Voyage

The W.O.R.L.D. is full of M.A.G.I.C., the video is totally O.T.T. and the album is finally out. The Sound of Arrows release their debut today. It only took them like forever and a day to do it. Anyway, yes there is a kids choir singing in the background but I figured it's monday and hopefully nobody will notice. Facts & Figures: The band is from Sweden, not Spain, as you might think, watching the video.