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Song of the Day: “Hot as Day” by Wye Oak
07 months ago
When did Wye Oak become my favorite band? They kind of just crept up on me, until they took over my iPod’s “most played” playlist. Here’s Jenn performing one of my favorite songs off of the album “The Knot” solo on a balcony in Amsterdam:
Song of the Day: “He Poos Clouds” by Owen Pallett (aka Final Fantasy)
01 year ago
“I have to find and kill my shadow self …”
Song of the Day: “Your Lips Are Red” by St. Vincent
01 year ago
One of those days. “My face is drawn on with this number two pencil …”
Song of the Day: “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)”
01 year ago
My favorite song on the new Arcade Fire LP, the Suburbs.
“Dead shopping malls rise like mountains beyond mountains …”
Song of the Day: “Only Shallow” by My Bloody Valentine
01 year ago
Easily one of the top ten best bands of the 1990′s:
Song of the Day: “Peach, Plum, Pear” by Joanna Newsom
02 years ago
In honor of the impending release of her new album, here’s Joanna Newsom performing “Peach, Plum, Pear” live. She’s a bit of an acquired taste, but I’m definitely a fan.
Song of the Day: “The New Nathan Detroits” by Braid
02 years ago
My mid-1990′s nostalgia continues with “The New Nathan Detroits” by Braid. In hindsight, they were very influenced by Jawbox, but that doesn’t diminish their greatness — in fact, I wish bands still made this style of post-punk indie rock today.