SONG OF THE DAY: VIOLENT FEMMES – “BLISTER IN THE SUN”
I won't lie, the reason this is the song of the day is simply that I heard a student band play it the other day and I love this tune.…
SONG OF THE DAY: BOMBADIL – “THANK YOU”
This is one of those simple, calming songs you absentmindedly stick onto your "Study" or "Nighttime" playlist, then realize it doesn't belong there because the beautifully insightful lyrics keep distracting…
SONG OF THE DAY: DRUNK UNLCE – “REBEL”
This is the debut single from Drunk Uncle, a local band. The catchy versus and chorus build up to an incredibly explosive finale. Their sound is reminiscent of The Killers.…
SONG OF THE DAY: LEMAITRE – “CLOSER”
A constant piano provides the bouncy foundation for this tune from Lemaitre. Some tasteful vocals are punctuated by energetic horns and bass. This track is an upbeat banger and perfect…
SONG OF THE DAY: CAGE THE ELEPHANT – “COME A LITTLE CLOSER”
I hope y'all haven't forgotten about Cage The Elephant, because these guys are great. Everyone knows them for "Ain't No Rest For The Wicked" that came out in like, 2008,…
SONG OF THE DAY: TELEPOPMUSIK – “BREATHE (FHIN FLIP)”
This remix from Fhin has some great funky elements and all the makings of a crowd-pleasing tune. We get some spacy bass at the onset and then a great guitar…
SONG OF THE DAY: ACTION BRONSON – “BRAND NEW CAR”
Action Bronson is a pretty funny dude. He looks more like an avid pro wrestling fan than a rapper, but who am I to judge? Action Bronson can rap, and…
SONG OF THE DAY: CROOKED STILL – “HALF OF WHAT WE KNOW”
Beautifully sad and never excessively twangy, this song could be your gateway drug to listening to bluegrass--or at least progressive bluegrass--if that's not one of the genres on your menu…
SONG OF THE DAY: BORN RUFFIANS- “I NEED A LIFE”
This playful tune will definitely get you moving (even though it's fourth week). Born Ruffians are a Canadian band that have been around for a while but have seemed to…
SONG OF THE DAY: MØME – “ALOHA (FEAT. MERRYN JEAN)”
Tropical house as a genre is expanding beyond the likes of Thomas Jack and Kygo. Møme is an artist that is pushing the genre forward. Enjoy this tune and share…