First Aid Kit is the real deal

Lykke Li is pretty cool

Weed

More Men at Work Inspired Greatness

French Men at Work?

This song is admittedly weird, but the heady xylophone gives it staying power I think.

Solid Gold

WOWOWOW

Some things are awesome in their own way...

The Generationals

Oh my god

MP3 FILE: Lykke Li and Bon Iver - Dance, Dance, Dance in L.A.

Golden Cage Remix

I'm surprised I never posted this earlier. Love this song.

love this music video

Breaking the repeat button

Paris Remix

Newish Matt & Kim

Ghost Town

My god this song is so beautiful and meaningful.

Haha this song/video rocks

Two Excellent songs by Tom "GhostWaves" Weir

Mediafire links:

In the City by GHOSTWAVES

The End by GHOSTWAVES

Vamos a la Playa

Often overlooked classic 80s dance Jam

Lost - Coldplay + Jay Z

Holy Jesus this video makes me want to be a rockstar. They disabled embed on the video, so I'm just going to give you the link. Because I don't give a shit about this blogs aesthetic compared to how much I want you to see this video. Volume helps.

Live Coldplay Video

A little bit of this

Nothing happens for a while but when it happens it's good.





retro

And summer begins...

OK, graduated college. Summer begins. Music is back in my life. Summer kickoff post with two awesome tracks for my few very loyal readers.

Dog Days Are Over

Free Energy

Really Quite Excellent

Mouth by Merril Bainbridge

Love the 90s.

Bird on a Wire

Rogue Wave just released a new album and it made me roll back to one of my old favorites. This one's a little boring if it's quiet but if you listen to it right I think the chorus has a ton of energy.

Matt and Kim

Been heinously busy recently. Trying to let music back into my life. What better way to do so than with Matt and Kim?

AWESOME video from them, song just ok:

Matt and Kim - "LESSONS LEARNED" (OFFICIAL VIDEO) from FVMMO FILMS on Vimeo.

Their most famous song and still one of the best dance floor starters ever:

Rasta Monsta

Ohhhh snap




Rasta Monsta by Marky (Mediafire)

Heartbeats

By the Knife

The Knife - Heartbeats from Johannes Nyholm on Vimeo.

Odessa by Caribou

This song has been floating around the internets quite a bit for the past couple months. I really liked the video at first but not so much the song. It played at the perfect moment the other day and now I love it. Very sinister feel to it.

Caribou - Odessa from City Slang on Vimeo.

Rolling Stones Soulwax Remix

I dig.

Tu Vuo Fa l'Americano Ibiza Remix

I'm not a huge Ibiza house fan but this song is cool.

El Band

I highly doubt that this will be your introduction to this song. But I love it, I feel like posting it, and you should watch it today.

Girl Talk Remix of Peter Bjorn and John

I've had this puppy for a while but I started listening to it a couple times a day in the past two weeks for some reason. I guess the reason is that it's so good.

Let's Call It Off by Peter Bjorn and John (Girl Talk Remix) (Mediafire)

Armada Latina

Ok, well I'm double posting because I've been busy recently, and because I want to show you this song before it gets ruined by the radio overplaying it. Enjoy this for a week before it gets horrible!

The Start of Something Good

I've loved this song for years

When You Walk In The Room

This one definitely needs volume. The energy from the piano drop in the intro can carry you through the rest of the song. Definitely something you want in your music library.

Jai Paul!

I like it, I love it, more, MORE! Seriously though, this is some heavy electro awesomeness. Not for everyone, but if it's for you you're gonna love it.






















BTSTU by Jai Paul (Right Click Save As)

Back to Back

Less posts this week as I am in Newport Beach, CA for spring break. That being said, I can NOT get enough of Wolf Gang. I just fell in to my own world so hard listening to the song Back to Back that I had to pick up my computer to post it. I love the little guitar riff paired with the falsetto hammered home by the deep piano. A lot of bands can produce one good single, but every song I've heard by Wolf Gang has been memorable.




Back to Back by Wolf Gang (Mediafire)

Mrs. Love

Despite the low production quality, this Beatles sampling jam still carries some good energy.




Mrs. Love by Disco Ruido (Mediafire)

Sweet Mary

Sometimes what you need is a really romantic reggae song.




Sweet Mary by Equalizer (Right Click Save As)

Strawberry Swing

If you missed this amazing music video by Coldplay you should definitely check it out now. If you missed the amazing song Strawberry Swing altogether then prepare for that spark of existence you once called your life to turn into a full blown forest fire.


coldplay - strawberry swing from Lucas Cooper on Vimeo.

Strawberry Swing by Coldplay (Mediafire)

True Faith

This video is so awesome that in 1982 it was nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards. It was just barely edged out by "Gandhi".




True Faith by New Order (Mediafire)

More Alex Metric

This song is what turned me onto Alex Metric. A lot of the cool cutting that he does as a DJ is on the deeper parts of the track so to get the full effect use nice headphones or speakers with bass. I've got a ton of songs I want to post but having a hard time finding good media on the internets to do it with.

Lisztomania by Phoenix (Alex Metric Remix) (Mediafire)

Also, I love classic rock and I've been stuck on I Know What I Know by Paul Simon lately.

The Sound of Arrows

This song is ancient for music blog fiends, but the point of this blog is not meant to pander to them. It definitely isn't as widespread as it deserves to be.

M.A.G.I.C. by the Sound of Arrows (Mediafire)

Functioning People

This song is in the same vein as the Fool's Gold song I posted a little while ago. It has the appeal of stoner Jam bands like Phish or Sublime mixed with that indie twang that everybody enjoys these days. As spring approaches you'll need more songs for those sunny outdoor hangouts and this is definitely one of those songs.

No video, but if you need more convincing evidence that this song is worth the download the tagline from the band's myspace is "Like Nickelback but less ballsy"

Functioning People by The Subjects (Right Click Save As)

Stylo Remix

I'm loving Alex Metric right now. It builds slowly but so, so well.



Stylo by Gorillaz (Alex Metric Remix) (Mediafire)

Camera Obscura

This video still makes me feel all fuzzy inside.




French Navy by Camera Obscura (Mediafire)

Everyday

I like this song and you probably will too. Has some good bass so needs nicer speakers.



Everyday by Killa Kela (Lifelike Remix) (Mediafire)

This Is What You Get

I love reggae that can slow your life down. Great cover.





Karma Police by Easy Star All-Stars (Radiohead Cover) (BeeMP3)

Energy for Monday

This song never fails to bring the energy. As always, volume is key.



Great DJ by the Ting Tings (Calvin Harris Remix) (Mediafire)

Axwell & Dirty South

Ok so initially you're going to think this track is very clubby or housey but when this shit climaxes on the dance floor it hits hard. Lower volumes and shitty speakers are going to make it sound unspecial. Dance.



Sweet Disposition by Temper Trap (Axwell & Dirty South Remix) (Mediafire)

I'm also including the original which is pretty good especially in the movie 500 Days of Summer where it plays twice.



Sweet Disposition by Temper Trap (Mediafire)

Bitch I Feel Good

Damn this song is fun to play loud. Needs bass.




Feel Good by Chip Tha Ripper (zSHARE)

Confetti

I'm going to go ahead and jump on the bandwagon with this one. This song is getting a lot of attention and with good reason. You want it.




Confetti by 1,2,3 (Mediafire)

White Lies

Don't be discouraged by this band's horrible name, or the emo track title "Death". I actually wish this song was by the Killers, because then the Killers would still have what they used to. I mean, this song is REALLY polished. The keyboard and drums that roll in around 1:38 are really great. Every listen is better and better.

Unfortunately for everyone White Lies disabled the "embed" function on their music video, which is pretty good.
Death by White Lies Music Video (Youtube)

Death by White Lies (BeeMP3)

These Days

Ok, so to the people who already have this song obviously Wes Anderson gets the props for the find because, as you know, it plays in that awesome scene from the Royal Tenenbaums. To all the people that don't have this in their music library yet, get it now. Nico was a glamourous German singer/actress/model from the 60s and 70s. Need I say more? Definitely one of the slower tracks so don't throw this on if you're jacked up right now.



These Days by Nico (Mediafire)

I wish it was sunny

This song doesn't have the smack you in the face feeling a great new song may have, but there is definitely a time and place for it. If it's sunny and you find yourself laying on a blanket looking for that perfect song while you're surrounded by long hair, marijuana, macrame, and joie de vivre, this is the one. I'm trying to say that I would love to hear this one at an outdoor music festival.



Surprise Hotel by Fool's Gold (Mediafire)

HYPNTZ

This song is one of the best. Video is mediocre.



HYPNTZ by Dan Black (Mediafire)

Forever

This song never got as famous as it should be. I've had it for a year and it's still one of my favorites. Lame music video though, I wouldn't even watch it if I were you. I'm adding the youtube clip just for the audio, if you want to play it change windows.



Forever by Walter Meego (BeeMP3)

My Girls

People kept telling me how awesome this song was but for the first five listens I wasn't terribly impressed. Once I saw this video I got it. If you can full screen this shit, jack the volume, and do any kind of drugs, you should. Now. What turned me off about this song is that nothing really happens for the first 3:00. But the video and the drugs made up for it.



My Girls by Animal Collective (Mediafire)

A lot of remix potential here, but I haven't found a good one yet.

Music for sunsets

I was alone watching the sunset on a beach in South America this January and two songs came on that really nailed the moment. The first, Sans Soleil by Miike Snow, I had never really liked before. Turns out when you're watching the sunset this song is incredible. Do not try to listen to this if you're in an energetic mood, or if you can't play it loud.



Sans Soleil by Miike Snow (Mediafire)




No vocals here. Great song for a good sunset.

Yellow by Vitamin String Quartet (Coldplay cover) (abMP3)

You want this in your music library.

Woodstock was cool and this song is cool too.



Handsome Johnny by Richie Havens (Woodstock 1969 live) (Beemp3)

Video Appeal

This post is all songs that I like because they have sick music videos.



Not the best standalone song ever but this music video makes me want to listen to it.

Baby Baby Baby by Make the Girl Dance (Mediafire)




This Yeasayer song is good and the video makes it rock. I love the guy slamming the drum on top of the mountain. The other notable song from their recent album is ONE.

Ambling Alp by Yeasayer (Mediafire)




If you missed this video a couple years ago it's awesome. The song is cool too but I prefer the Danger Remix.

Divine by Sébastien Tellier (Mediafire)
Divine by Sébastien Tellier (Danger Remix) (Mediafire)




This song is awesome. If you get freaky on the dance floor when you're hammered, or if you do any other drugs, you should check out the diplo remix.

Good Time by Brazilian Girls (Mediafire)
Good Time by Brazilian Girls (Diplo Remix) (Mediafire)

Amsterdam

If you missed this one by Peter, Bjorn, and John then you owe me a big thanks, because this song is great. Crush a bowl and turn it up.

Amsterdam by Peter Bjorn and John (zSHARE)

Washed Out

Washed out is part of a movement dreamy music overtaking the internet scene. I didn't really get it until I was high but now it makes perfect sense. Play it loud while you hang.

Feel It All Around by Washed Out (Mediashare)



Oh my god I love this song. LOUD.

New Theory by Washed Out (Mediafire)

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

This song is great for moments when your life feels like a slow motion scene from a Wes Anderson movie. As is the case with all music, the louder it is, the more you'll feel it. So turn this jam up and fucking enjoy it.

40 Day Dream by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros (Mediafire)



I'm not sure which of these is their best song but both are fucking epic. Great roadtrip track.

Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros (Mediafire)

Heads Will Roll

This song will rock any drunken dance floor. Crank the volume and see what happens. Also good for working out.

Heads Will Roll by Yeah Yeah Yeahs (A-Trak Remix) (Mediafire)

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