Friday, May 31, 2013

"Wolf" by First Aid Kit



SONG OF THE MOMENT


This post is simply to share a song that has been stuck in my head recently, having made its way back into my circulation randomly.  Thanks "shuffle."  It's a great tune which is the bonus track from this band's 2012 release that I really enjoyed.  Still a great album and I hope you enjoy this song by First Aid Kit.


Song of the Moment

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Free Music: Daft Punk


I have no problem admitting that I was initially hesitant in listening to this album before its "official release."  Especially since this album was intended to be available for live streaming, regardless.  Yet, it leaked early, people got a hold of it and posted it everywhere online.  I wanted to try to be a good music listener, try to stay true to the artist's intentions...but who cares, it was going up anyways for free streaming.  
The ENTIRE album.  FREE.  INTENTIONALLY.  
So no point in being a snob or trying to act holier-than-thou.  
My next hurdle was the fact that I have a hard time listening to Daft Punk, Justice, Ratatat, RJD2, etc etc while I sit still.  I hear it and I just want to dance and rage and get on my feet.  After deliberating for way too long, I finally decided to go and stream the new Daft Punk album.  "Randon Access Memories" is still up for live streaming, so go listen now if you haven't.  It's definitely worth the listen.  Guy-Manuel and Thomas have created yet another musical masterpiece.  Is it too early to call it "masterpiece?"  It's Daft Punk.  Come on, son.  
Now go listen and enjoy this since the album is officially released tomorrow in certain countries.  Go to their artist page in iTunes and click on "Listen Now" to stream the entire album.


Monday, May 13, 2013

"Ends Of The Earth" by Lord Huron


SONG OF THE MOMENT

Just a few months ago I became aware of this band's existence due to a simple Spotify playlist.  I really got into their stuff pretty quickly after that.  I'm pretty pumped to be seeing them play live this summer and I can't wait to tell you all about it.  Here's a song from their recent album which was released in the fall in the U.S.  Enjoy!


Song of the Moment

Thursday, May 9, 2013

"Rivers and Roads" by The Head and the Heart


SONG OF THE MOMENT

I haven't blogged in weeks.  So what.  Get off my back.  I've been a busy guy and there have actually been periods of time recently where I haven't had time to listen to music for several days, which is weird for me.  So I'm obviously looking forward to seeing Radical Face tomorrow at Friday Cheers as they open for The Lone Bellow.  I saw The Lone Bellow open for Ivan & Alyosha a few weeks ago with my great friend Becky and now we're going again to see The Lone Bellow headline at Friday Cheers in Richmond.  In a few more weeks there is another amazing band playing Friday Cheers as well.  Seeing fantastic bands like these ones make me really proud of RVA and also get me really pumped to go see them play outdoors, at night, under the train tracks, by the canal, with a cold drink in my hand and a bunch of friends nearby as I stand and dance to the music or sit on the grass and relax.  Coming to Richmond in a few weeks to play is The Head and the Heart.  The song here is a great one from their debut studio album that was released in 2011.  Previously I used "Lost in My Mind" as a SOTM tune but this one might be one I like even better.  I hope you do too.  Also, go to YouTube and check out some of the cool live versions they do of this tune.  Enjoy!

Song of the Moment