Hi guys, I've been doing this blog steadily for 3.5 years and I think I need a little break. You'll see some posts from me from time to time, but I'll no longer be posting 3 times a week. In the meantime, feel free to contact me about DJing or remixing! I am based in San Francisco.
Artist: Brad Neely Title: Prisoner Christmas Link Text: Brad Neely - Prisoner Christmas File Name: prisonerxmas.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps
Happy holidays, folks! It's been pretty busy over here recently, but we've managed to take the time to continue our yearly tradition of serving up non-traditional holiday music. Try putting it on during tree decorating... 01. My First Earthquake - Together In Our Holiday Sweaters 02. Girls - Lust For Life) 03. Paul Anka - Jump (Van Halen cover) 04. Julian Casablancas - 4 Chords of the Apocalypse 05. Camera Obscura - Teenager [ Motel [...]
Artist: Antony and Bryce Dessner Title: I Was Young When I Left Home Link Text: Antony and Bryce Dessner - I Was Young When I Left Home File Name: iwasyoung.mp3 Year: 2009
Artist: Au Revoir Simone Title: Take Me As I Am Link Text: Au Revoir Simone - Take Me As I Am File Name: takemeasiam.mp3 Bitrate: 165 kbps Year: 2009
Artist: Beck Title: Sunday Morning (Velvet Underground cover) Link Text: Beck - Sunday Morning (Velvet Underground cover) File Name: sundaymorningbeck.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps Year: 2009
Artist: Camera Obscura Title: Teenager Link Text: Camera Obscura - Teenager File Name: cameraobscura-teenager.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Year: 2003
Artist: Dave Sitek Title: With A Girl Like You Link Text: Dave Sitek - With A Girl Like You (Troggs cover) File Name: withagirl.mp3 Year: 2009
Artist: Dignan Porch Title: Two of Us Link Text: Dignan Porch - Two Of Us File Name: Dignan Porch - Two of Us.mp3 Bitrate: 237 kbps Year: 2009
Artist: Fleet Foxes Title: White Winter Hymnal Link Text: Fleet Foxes - White Winter Hymnal File Name: Fleet Foxes - White Winter Hymnal.mp3 Bitrate: 198 kbps
Artist: Free Energy Title: Dream City Link Text: Free Energy - Dream City File Name: Free Energy - Dream City.mp3 Bitrate: 160 kbps
Artist: Girls Title: Lust For Life Link Text: Girls - Lust For Life) File Name: girls_lustforlife.mp3
Artist: Julian Casablancas Title: 4 Chords of the Apocalypse Link Text: Julian Casablancas - 4 Chords of the Apocalypse File Name: 4chords.mp3 Year: 2009
Artist: My First Earthquake Title: Together in Our Holiday Sweaters Link Text: My First Earthquake - Together In Our Holiday Sweaters File Name: Together-in-Our-Holiday-Sweate rs.mp3 Bitrate: 256 kbps
Artist: Nina Simone Title: Gimme Some (Mike Mangini Remix) Link Text: Nina Simone - Gimme Some (Mike Mangini Remix) File Name: gimmesome.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Year: 2008
Artist: Paul Anka Title: Jump Link Text: Paul Anka - Jump (Van Halen cover) File Name: jump.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Year: 2005
Artist: Regina Spektor Title: Fidelity Link Text: Regina Spektor - Fidelity File Name: fidelity.mp3 Bitrate: 160 kbps Year: 2006
Artist: The Dodos Title: Fables Link Text: The Dodos - Fables File Name: The Dodos - Fables.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Year: 2009
Artist: The Most Serene Republic Title: Green Door Link Text: The Most Serene Republic - Green Door File Name: greendoor.mp3 Bitrate: 160 kbps Year: 2008
Artist: The Sound of Arrows Title: M.A.G.I.C. Link Text: The Sound of Arrows - M.A.G.I.C. File Name: thesoundofarrows-m.a.g.i.c.mp3 Bitrate: 256 kbps Year: 2009
Artist: [ingenting] Title: Halleluja! Link Text: [ingenting] - Halleluja! File Name: ingenting_halleluja.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Year: 2009
I've been recently enjoying the power pop stylings of Surfer Blood. Part Weezer, part Dodos, and part Shins, it's the music of a good time being had. Their debut Astro Coast is due out January 19th. Surfer Blood - Swim (To Reach The End) Surfer Blood official site Surfer Blood on MySpace P.S. Stay tuned for Let's Sexy Fighting Xmas 2009!
Artist: Surfer Blood Title: Swim Link Text: Surfer Blood - Swim (To Reach The End) File Name: surferblood_Swim.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Year: 2009
Yeasayer has a new album coming out on February 9, 2010 entitled, Odd Blood . They recently released the first single from the album, a track called "Ambling Alp". As a bonus, Memory Tapes has already taken a crack at remixing it! Yeasayer - Ambling Alp Yeasayer - Ambling Alp (Memory Tapes Remix) Yeasayer official site Yeasayer on MySpace
Artist: Yeasayer Title: Ambling Alp Link Text: Yeasayer - Ambling Alp File Name: amblingalp.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Year: 2009
Artist: Yeasayer Title: Ambling Alp (Memory Tapes remix) Link Text: Yeasayer - Ambling Alp (Memory Tapes Remix) File Name: amblingalpremix.mp3 Year: 2009
Been thinking about maybe switching away from the blog format and going to a facebook/twitter feed. Any thoughts? My time for posting has been dwindling recently, new job and wedding prep and all. Anyway, been recently enjoying the dream pop/chill wave sounds of Washed Out. Really soothing. Washed Out - Belong Washed Out on MySpace
Artist: Washed Out Title: Belong Link Text: Washed Out - Belong File Name: belong.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Year: 2009
Shy Child will be back March 1st with a new album entitled Liquid Love . They've generously released their first single, "Criss Cross", which features a longer form composition and LCD Soundsystem-like patience! Shy Child - Criss Cross Shy Child official site Shy Child on MySpace
Artist: Shy Child Title: Criss Cross Link Text: Shy Child - Criss Cross File Name: crisscross.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps
Today marks the release of the first solo album from Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas! The album is called Phrazes for the Young and has a broad musical sound, encompassing Strokes-lite to 80s to R&B. First single "11th Dimension" sounds like Julian's trademark deadpan singing over very 80s synths... Julian Casablancas - 11th Dimension Julian Casablancas official site Julian Casablancas on MySpace
Artist: Julian Casablancas Title: 11th Dimension Link Text: Julian Casablancas - 11th Dimension File Name: 11th.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps
I had to post this submission, as it is the most targeted song I have ever received! "The Malkin Mash" is a Halloween song done in the style of the Pet Shop Boys and targeted at fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Happy Halloween everyone! Marshmallow Pop Orchestra - The Malkin Mash Marshmallow Pop Orchestra official site
Artist: Marshmallow Pop Orchestra Title: The Malkin Mash (Full Strength Mix) Link Text: Marshmallow Pop Orchestra - The Malkin Mash File Name: malkinmash.mp3 Bitrate: 256 kbps Year: 2009
Digits is an electronic indie pop artist from Toronto. Musically, it sounds like Erlend Oye fronting a cross between Alaska In Winter and The Postal Service! Enjoying it right now as I attempt to get into my evening groove. Digits' debut album, Hold It Close , is out now. Digits - Going To Age Digits - Nonstop Digits official site
Artist: Digits Title: Nonstop Link Text: Digits - Nonstop File Name: nonstop.mp3 Bitrate: 242 kbps Year: 2009
Artist: Digits Title: You're Going to Age Link Text: Digits - Going To Age File Name: goingtoage.mp3 Bitrate: 237 kbps Year: 2009
Tomorrow, Knitting Factory Records will be releasing a new "greatest hits" of Fela Kuti entitled, The Best Of The Black President . Fittingly for this time of year, they've made "Zombie" available for download. Fela Kuti - Zombie Fela Kuti official site
Title: Zombie Link Text: Fela Kuti - Zombie File Name: felakuti-zombie.mp3 Year: 1976
Thao's currently on tour supporting her new album, Know Better Learn Faster . Check out the title track, and her particular blend of folk and fingerpicking! Thao With The Get Down Stay Down - Know Better Learn Faster Thao Nguyen official site Thao Nguyen on MySpace
Artist: Thao With the Get Down Stay Down Title: Know Better Learn Faster Link Text: Thao With The Get Down Stay Down - Know Better Learn Faster File Name: KnowBetter.mp3 Bitrate: 160 kbps Year: 2009
Started a new job this week, finally. I'm still getting used to waking up at the right time again, so I'm a little behind on my musical homework. Sub Pop is releasing a remastered version of Nirvana's Bleach on November 3rd, and have made the classic "About A Girl" available for download. It's been a while...crank it up! Nirvana - About A Girl (Remastered) Nirvana official site Nirvana on MySpace
Artist: Nirvana Title: About A Girl Link Text: Nirvana - About A Girl (Remastered) File Name: 6036.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Year: 2009
Found this cover of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start The Fire" courtesy of a couple friends and Gimme Tinnitus . Very cool take - it's all post-punk now with more shout-singing! The Forms - We Didn't Start The Fire (Billy Joel Cover) The Forms official site The Forms on MySpace
Artist: The Forms Title: We Didn't Start The Fire Link Text: The Forms - We Didn't Start The Fire (Billy Joel Cover) File Name: wedidnt.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Year: 2008
Previously , we showed you the video for the new Wallpaper single. The good news is now you can download the song for free! I've been jamming to this track for the past month, so let's get the dance party started! Wallpaper - I Got Soul, I'm So Wasted Wallpaper on MySpace
Artist: Wallpaper. Title: I Got Soul, I'm So Wasted Link Text: Wallpaper - I Got Soul, I'm So Wasted File Name: IGotSoulImSoWasted.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Year: 2009
Whew, finished DJing my first wedding this weekend. Interesting lifestyle....anyway, San Francisco's Girls have been really hitting the spot recently. Pure 60's guitar pop in the vein of Elvis Costello or the Beach Boys. Definitely check out the album! Girls - Lust For Life Girls at Matador
Artist: Girls Title: Lust For Life Link Text: Girls - Lust For Life File Name: Girls-Lust_For_Life.mp3 Bitrate: 160 kbps
Built To Spill released a new album this Tuesday entitled, There Is No Enemy ! It's a delicious slice of indie guitar pop in the classic BTS vein. Check out "Hindsight" for a taste... Built To Spill - Hindsight [ Insound ] Built To Spill official site Built To Spill on MySpace
Hot news today is the announcement of a new Vampire Weekend cd! Contra will be released January 12th, 2010, and the guys have so generously provided a free download of the first track, "Horchata". Not sure what Ezra is doing singing about drinking horchata when it's cold outside, but I'll allow it... Vampire Weekend - Horchata Vampire Weekend official site Vampire Weekend on MySpace
Woooo. It's been a long week. Friendly Fires, please take me to the weekend! Friendly Fires - Kiss Of Life Friendly Fires official site Friendly Fires on MySpace
Artist: Friendly Fires Title: Kiss of Life Link Text: Friendly Fires - Kiss Of Life File Name: kissoflife.mp3 Year: 2009
If you've been looking for an interesting twee-world-pop take on Animal Collective's "My Girls", you'd be hard pressed to do better than this Taken By Trees cover! It's available on her most recent album, East of Eden . Taken By Trees - My Boys (Animal Collective Cover) Taken By Trees official site Taken By Trees on MySpace PS. Anyone watch Mad Men last night? Peggy...eww.
Artist: Taken By Trees Title: My Boys Link Text: Taken By Trees - My Boys (Animal Collective Cover) File Name: myboys.mp3 Bitrate: 165 kbps Year: 2009
Nämen! Det här kom precis på posten: Alan Wilkis underbara version av Ambling alp. Yeasayer själva ska ha gett remixen en stor tumme upp, och jag [...]More about Yeasayer
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