For Your Listening Devices

It's been a while since I last posted something, mostly due to the lull between Mad Men and Breaking Bad seasons, but I really do want to start posting more often if I can. The following list consists of songs I've been listening to the past week that I think are absolutely fantastic. Most of them are about 1-2 years old but I've only recently discovered them myself so if you haven't heard any of them yet feel free to give them a listen.

Those Darlins - “Screws Get Loose”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tzfzN0MyhU

The song is very throwback Rock and Rollish and is a really fun listen. The band is still really raw and it makes it that much better.

The New Pornographers - “Moves”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYyu5vbwvbA

Definitely my favorite music video of the songs I'm listing. It includes celebrity cameos from Paul Rudd, Bill Hader, Donald Glover, Kevin Corrigan, and most of the Daily Show writers.

Converse - "I'm a Goner" (Matt and Kim, Soulja Boy, Andrew W.K.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_-hUgXlMAk

Somehow the combination of an Indie Rock group, rapper, and heavy metal rocker form an amazingly catchy song that has probably gotten the most listens of any other song on this list for me.

Tennis - Marathon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsbXcJT8yfE

Really like this band. They're a married duo who make indie pop and they have a great sound that becomes really uplifting.

Sound of Guns – Sometimes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhdbr8K-c0Y

This is a plain out amazing "pump-up" song. Once I start walking again I can't wait to listen to it when I contemplate the idea of working out.

Astronautilis – Contrails

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N4YeNYbU5I

I don't listen to rap often but this song is certainly an exception. Super catchy, love the lyrics and the message he's getting across. Plus it's not everyday you see someone who looks like Neil Patrick Harris rapping.

Alabama Shakes – Hold On

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTeFlZE4OSI

Out of this world vocals. A song straight from the soul. Just close your eyes and feel the warmth.

Comments are certainly welcome, whether they are for agreement, disagreement, or indifference.