candy claws

"pop aquatic"- pitchfork

vocal aerobics.

on repeat: may edition

oOoOO- NoSummr4U [mp3]

oOoOO- Mumbai [mp3]

Grimes- Feyd Rautha Dark Heart [mp3]

Grimes- Gambang [mp3]

jj- CEO Birthday [mp3]

High Places- On Giving Up [mp3]

the theme, accidentally, is weirdo girl electro-lite.

i just googled "the electrolites". it's not a band... yet.

however, boston's best all girl soul cover band, "the electrolytes", might have that corner of the market covered. too bad; i was just getting excited about the disco thrashpunk outfit i had in mind for our first show.

boots

These Boots Are Made for Walking from LaisPrieto on Vimeo.

wisdomtooth

please don't go

appropriate jam.

beach house/samantha pleet

Samantha Pleet A/W 2010 from Samantha Pleet on Vimeo.

great combination.

cibelle

mesmerizing.

you and sunrise will never fall under

Go Do: Jónsi of Sigur Ros delivers an optimistic, empowering first track off his upcoming solo album, Go. EDIT: official video added.

genius move annie

fun!

haven't been dancing in SO LONG.

oh noel

Here's a very (very, very) recent Christmas love song by Crocodiles and Dum Dum Girls- enjoy!



Crocodiles & Dum Dum Girls: Merry Christmas, Baby (Please Don't Die) [mp3]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I'm on my way to NYC and may have some downtime for posting and writing, but if not- treasure those around you at this time of year, especially this year, as I know it's been hard for many.

Love to all-

Dovè

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros - "40 Day Dream"
EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS | MySpace Music Videos

I've never thought to listen to this band, but after seeing the video and the way they look like they're having a blast, I'm going to check them out.. stat.

Video discovery thanks to rare medium well

Harlem- Friendly Ghost

In anticipation of their upcoming (April '10) sophomore album, Hippies, Austin's Harlem have web-released this jammy surf tune. They've pulled together a bit since their first album but still have that carefree sunny sound (more driven than Girls, less noise than Wavves) I loved from the start.

[EDIT: blogger removed the song. what a bummer.]

warpaint

this song is perfect right now:

warpaint: elephants [mp3]

End of Year Lists

I can't decide whether I want to round up a list of my top songs/artists/albums from the year, let alone from the entire decade. It seems to be the thing to do right about now, but the sheer proliferation of rundowns and tallies overwhelm me more than anything. It seems like a competition between websites: the big guns must be duly addressed but obscure artists and albums have to be included as if to prove the writer's varied taste and knowledge. How boring. I might just write another "December on Repeat" and let it go at that. Any thoughts?

somber

such a great song.
the video makes me think of the lost weekend- sadness and resignation.

MOWGLI

this b-side debut single from welsh songstress marina, of marina and the diamonds, is so bouncy- though the song was released in early 2009, she came up with this video later in the year, backing up her quirky approach to radio-friendly pop. enjoy.

want sun

too cold and grey already

so i listen to music that reminds me of summer:

the drums: let's go surfing [mp3]

theremin

this is so nuts. i just found out about this instrument a few days ago and have been thinking of buying one on ebay! just check out this how-to video for a taste of the possibilities.
(bonus: this dude. what a character)