Song of the Day 2.29.12

Hey it's leap day! What do you know. I guess that means instead of 365 song of the days I am giving you all 366. Oooooo so special. Okay moving on. Today I am giving you a band that I have been listening to over the last day or so nonstop. They came out a little while ago, and I cam back to them. The Republic of Wolves hail from Long Island, New York. Another really well known band comes from the same exact spot: Brand New. Ironically (or not surprisingly?) they sound a lot alike. They each have their subtle differences, and both are awesome in their own right. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do and pursue them further. Off their album Varuna here is The Republic of Wolves with The Attic

Song of the Day 2.28.12

I created this blog as a way to let people discover new music. So I have thrown out bands that not many people may know, but I have also thrown out some popular artists as well. Tonight I am going with the popular route. Mainly because I am listening to him right now, but also because his music is just that awesome. I am talking about Sir Elton John. I own three of his albums on vinyl, and let me tell you there is no other way to listen to his music. It is incredible coming out of my stereo. I am going to go with one of my favorites by him. It is one of his more popular songs, but it is way too good to pass up. Here is Elton John with Tiny Dancer

Song of the Day 2.27.12

I'm feeling a bit weird mood wise when it comes to music right now. A part of me doesn't really know what to listen to, and when something comes on I'm not sure if it's right. So to match my weirdness in mood I have chosen some weird music to listen to tonight. Off their album Trilogy I am listening to Emerson, Lake and Palmer and the track Trilogy

Song of the Day 2.26.12

Dr. Dog is an interesting band. Not just because of the name, but their music is intriguing. I had first discovered them with their album Fate. It was kind of folksy in the sound, and I wasn't really sure if I liked it when I heard it. I put it away and didn't really listen to it much. Then their album Shame Shame came out and I was a little more hooked. It had a better sound in my opinion and I really enjoyed it. But again it kind of lost some traction and went by the wayside. Just recently, they put out a new album called Be The Void. THIS is the album I have been waiting for from them. I absolutely love it and recommend it to any indie fan. Tonight I give you a taste off this album. Here is Dr. Dog with Lonesome.

Song of the Day 2.25.12

Almost forgot to write something tonight and give you all a song. Since that is the case I don't have a whole lot to say about it all. So as for a song, oh yeah here we go. I have been listening to Polar Bear Club a lot lately. I have been enjoying their sound and what they bring to the table. It's modern punk, a lot like a Rise Against, but with a little more less redundant sound. That isn't to knock Rise Against, but let's face it their sound hasn't been the greatest over their past couple records. So anyway here is Polar Bear Club with 3-4 Tango.

Song of the Day 2.24.12

I love old psychedelic rock from the 1960s. There was so much obscurity about it that made it awesome. Bands like Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones were starting off well. And then bands like The Beatles and The Grateful Dead were leading the way with the psychedelic movement. One band that I really like from this time are The Electric Prunes. They have a unique sound that to me if you listen closely (especially in tonight's song) has a little punk rock flair to it. Maybe I'm just hearing things. I don't know. But what I do know is that tonight I give you The Electric Prunes with I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night

Song of the Day 2 .23.12

I've been trying to dig deeper into the local music scene a lot more. San Diego has had some great bands come out of it, and there are a lot more that are still trying to make it big. I'm fairly new to the scene, so if there are any suggestions to someone I should check out let me know. One band that I will showcase tonight is from San Diego. They are starting to make it big, and I think in the next couple years they will be more better known. I saw them last year on the same bill that had Manchester Orchestra, The Dear Hunter, and White Denim. They are awesome live if you ever get the chance to see them. Here is Little Hurricane with Haunted Heart.