SONG OF THE DAY: Rhye — “Open”
The EP, called Open, only features 3 songs. Look out for Rhye to release more stuff in the future, but until then, this will definitely do.
SONG OF THE DAY: Girls — “Honey Bunny”
Girls are a rock pop outfit based out of San Francisco, and Honey Bunny is from their most recent release, Father, Son, Holy Ghost (True Panther, 2011). They have a…
SONG OF THE DAY: Die Antwoord — “I Fink U Freaky”
If you haven't been exposed to and/or scarred by Die Anwoord already, get ready (and possibly I'm sorry). These guys have been the rawest, filthiest hip/hop group for the past…
SONG OF THE DAY: “Mickey Mouse” – Wavves
Mickey Mouse is off their "King of the Beach" album (Fat Possum Records, 2010). Like a beachier animal collective, Wavves has a sort of watery, trippy sound that is great…
SONG OF THE DAY: Pearly Gate Music — “Daddy Wrote You Letters”
This video is a live performance at SXSW 2010, and if you like the melody/words be sure to take a listen to the record, which is quite pared down and…
SONG OF THE DAY: The Head and the Heart — “Rivers and Roads”
Although they've only released one album, The Head and the Heart have been touring the U.S. for the past year and a half with groups such as Iron and Wine and The Walkmen.…
SONG OF THE DAY – Nicki Minaj “Starships”
I know, I know. This song came out a MONTH ago... But I really don't think enough credit was given to this gem of a Nicki Minaj track. It's…
SONG OF THE DAY: Menomena — “TAOS”
TAOS is from Menomena's most recent release, Mines (2010, Barsuk Records). They hail from Portland, OR and their namesake is a combination of the words men and phenomena (not this, which is…
SONG OF THE DAY: Fun. — “Some Nights”
I like artists whose name doubles as an description for their music. Fun. does just that. Their music is fun. Think 30 Seconds to Mars with more poppy talent…