Cool New Sounds...

Alright...the music is back...without further delay, here are some tracks that have been getting a lot of play on my Ipod recently...there should be a little something for everyone here...

Muslces - Ice Cream (this track strikes me as the love-child of TV on the Radio and Bloc Party...i can see myself playing this one in the summer with the sunroof open...great stuff)

The Harlem Shakes - A Night (i've already posted a track by these guys...I love their energy...seemingly a cross between the Arctic Monkeys and the Libertines, albeit a bit more poppy)

Battles - Atlas (here's a mp3 version of the video I posted yesterday...I love the musicianship on this track)

Bears - You Can Tell (the soundtrack to the next Zach Braff movie anyone?? Very Shins-esque)

Pela - The Trouble With River Cities (on the topic of music that could accompany the visual medium of television, here's a track that I could definitely see appearing on an upcoming episode of Grey's Anatomy)

Cuckoo Canoe - Aderol (the progeny of the Strokes and Tokyo Police Club...love the guitar work and intensity of this track)

Wolf Parade - I'll Believe in Anything (one of my favourite new bands, this song was by far and away the best track of 2005 for me...cannot wait for their debut disc later on this year...the song really takes off at the 2:22 mark...stunning...I wish more music was this epic)

My Teenage Stride - To Live and Die In The Airport Lounge (for those who like the Smiths and the Cure, this band is for you)

Black Bear - I Believe In Immediacy (I just love this track...this guy is pretty talented...the lyrics in this song are brilliant and the instrumentation accompanies them extremely well)

And what the hell...here are two more new Kings of Leon tracks from their new album, Because of the Times...be sure to get it when it comes out...

McFearless

True Love Way (I heart this effin song!)

Ok...enough for today...i'll try to be a little more regualr in the coming weeks...be safe.

All Apologies...

Yes...I have been lazy recently, albeit only with respect to posting material on this site...life itself has been extremely hectic and as a result, pusuits such as blogging become secondary endeavours...today's post consists of a bunch of interesting youtube tidbits that I've compiled over the last two weeks...i'll try to post some individual music tracks later in the weekend...

Here's a track from a group called Chin Up Chin Up that's been getting a lot of blog love recently...I dig the guitars...as usual..



This next clip is from a band called Battles...i'm not too sure how fond i am of the vocals (although they are growing on me), but the instrumentation is absolutely stellar...a little like Manson's 'Beautiful People', but not as scary...this track gives me chills....and that is always a good thing...



Here's a blast from the past....a little nostalgia never hurt anyone...hope this takes some of you back...



Here's a brilliant video from some chaps at Vanderbilt...I have a particular fondness for this clip as i used to spend hours playing nerf basketball in my 'playroom'...brilliant stuff...



Since we're on a sports kick, check out this clip from the Masters last year...listen very closely to what Vijay says....i guess that's why they show most shots on a tape delay...



This is going to sound very grade 4, but watch how hard this guy gets hit in the nuts (the word nuts being the grade 4 reference)...better still, his reaction is priceless...



Here's my goal of the week for the last two weeks...watch the little move he makes to free up space for a sweet left-footed strike...



Why didn't he do this is the dunk contest????

A massive music post today...some brand new stuff from artists you may already know, in addition to some tracks from artists you've likely never heard of...enjoy...there is some great music below...happy listening

Feist - My Man My Moon - Here's a new studio track that will appear on her next album...if the whole album is like this, I except it to be huge among indie circles...

The new Modest Mouse Album, We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank, leaked this past week...here are two choice cuts from the new disc (Johnny Marr's presence is particularly evident on the first track)...

Modest Mouse - Invisible

Modest Mouse - March Into The Sea

These next tracks are from two bands who are getting a lot of blog love right now...I like to think of them as Stars-clones, although they both rock out a little more...

Harlem Shakes - Carpetbaggers

WinterKids - Tape It

Okkervil River is a band that knocked me on my ass in 2006, although they have been around for much longer...a blend of folk, rock and country, these guys are definitely worth your time (if you like The Cure, skip to the third track...you'll find that the guitar, synth and rhythm sections will be to your liking...)

Okkervil River - The President's Dead

Okekervil River - For Real

Okkervil River - Black

I've been on a remix/mashup kick of late and Girl Talk is the epitome of the genre...he takes well known hip hop, rap and rock tracks and fuses them together to create some pretty awesome results...check it out...

Girl Talk - Hold Up

Girl Talk - Give and Go

Girl Talk - Smash Your Head

The Kooks - Naive - these guys are just plain fun...in my opinion, this is their best track...try not to tap along to this one...

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Weapon of Choice - I've been waiting for these guys to return to rock and roll for awhile, and this cut from their new album marks a return to form...rock on...

This is funny...the Raptors should get this guy for the playoffs...



And for those of you who have a certain affinity for felines, here's the cat version of Liberace...she plays about as well as i do...although i think my 'Three Note Song' is superior in the minimalist genre (not too many have been privy to the excellence that is my piano-playing ability)

PHOTOS OF THE YEAR (and more...)

Check out this link for the top finishers in the 'World Press Photo of the Year' awards for 2006...some captivating stuff...enjoy...

Here's some more new Kings of Leon (the album leaked today)...and yes, I love this band, although this album is definitely a departure from their signature sound...

Kings of Leon - My Party

Kings of Leon - Black Thumbnail


Check out this link to see the lengths that some animals will go to get a little nookie...happy valentine's day....fascinating...

And make sure you go here to check out some of the artists tipped for stardom in 2007...believe me, it's worth it...some great tracks here..also, be sure to check out the same blog for a list of the Top 50 Songs of 2006 (February 2007 archive...posted on February 6)