Best Playlist on my iPod; The REAL Playlist of Addiction

I made a playlist on my iPod of all of the songs I love, and I can’t stop listening to it. I’ve written about most of them, but I’m just putting them all on one post for fun. The playlist is always on shuffle, and is generally amazing. It’s also an iMix on iTunes, so if you search “Totally fly Flying Kites”, it should be there!

1. “That’s Not My Name” by The Ting Ting’s- Is it possible to have a sexual attraction to a song? I think it is.
2. “Ottoman” by Vampire Weekend
3. “Time to Pretend” by MGMT
4. “Womanizer” by Britney Spears- I think I’m the only person in America who hasn’t gotten tired of this song.
5. “Human” by The Killers
6. “Give it 2 Me” by Madge (Madonna, deary)- So, she’s as old as Methuselah. Doesn’t mean she can’t serve up a hell of a dance tune. Queen of pop + Pharell = Earth Shattering.
7. “No More Gas” mixed by DJ Earworm
8. “One of the Boys” by Katy Perry
9. “Happy Together” remade by The Flobots – The bad sound quality and weird keyboards in this song tend to give me remission, but I still love it!
10. “Untouched” by The Veronicas
11. “United State of Pop” mixed by DJ Earworm- DJ Earworm rocks my world, because not only does he give away his mixes for free on his website, but his mixes also integrate many different genres and are incredibly daring and bold.
12. “Bassment Party” by The Cool Kids
13. “Xavia” by The Submarines
14. “Circus” by Britney Spears
15. “Middle Management” by Bishop Allen- This song is so upbeat and sweet, I can’t help but listen to it!
    
16. “Supermassive Black Hole” by Muse- Incredibly awesome song, which has been used on numerous TV shows, including most of my favorites. Includes an ingenius beat.
17. “Dynamo of Volition” by Jason Mraz
18. “‘After Hours” by We Are Scientists- I was originally introduced to this song through Akiva Schriver’s amusing video for it, but I came to love it through the “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” soundtrack.
19. “Make it Mine” by Jason Mraz
20. “Butterfly” by Jason Mraz- This song is kind of dirty in an unconventional way, but I love the addictive melody and the amazing guitar licks.
    
21. “Mudhouse/Gypsy MC” by Jason Mraz- I recently titled a note on Facebook “I’d like to give a shout out to all my VIP’s”. I love this song.
    
22. “Electric Feel” by MGMT- I love this song because I was kind of scared by the video at first, then I listened to the song and I said “Wait, this is totally my life”.

IMPORTANT NOTE: On iTunes, DJ Earworm’s mixes and “Happy Together” by the Flobots are not included. DJ Earworms mixes are available, free from source right here, and the Flobots cover is found here.

How does this sound, fellow Band Geeks?

I just got back from a marching band competition (which was AWESOME!), and I decided I would compose a full band piece for a marching band, consisting of popular songs of 2008. Thoughts?

VID OF THE DAY: I love The Ting Tings

This vid is so outrageously cool. Once I saw the whole thing, my mind was totally boggled by it’s complete and total awesomeness. Way better than the Apple commercial.

VID OF THE DAY: Why didn’t they change their name?

LISTEN TO THIS: Golden Shoulders

Golden Shoulders are an indie/pop/rock band from California, with songs that reminded me of a better, more improved Juno soundtrack [don't get me wrong, I love the movie and the soundtrack, but seriously, if I hear another Kimya Dawson song, I will probably set out to kill her (just kidding!)] What I love about Golden Shoulders is their inventive and unique percussion, their imaginative use of the guitar, and their impressive lyricism. Some may argue that their lyrics are stereotypical indie, as they tend to seem a bit simplistic at first listen, but their lyrics are very versatile and creative, as the group proves with the song, “I Will Light You On Fire”. Of course I love the song because of the piano, but more because of how the guitar perfectly coincides with the vocals of the song. Overall, Golden Shoulders is an amazing group you should listen to this summer.

LISTEN TO THIS: The Procession

The Procession is a Californian duo with nothing to prove, as their addicting, enlightening ora is sure to be hitting the airwaves soon. Originally from Michigan, the band has an almost frightening, yet sunny disposition and sound, making them comparable to such hit bands as The Beatles, Wilco, and even Weezer, to some extent. Some songs, like “Major and Minor”, are sure to get stuck in your head, as the simplistic yet complicated melody, slightly comedic lyrics, and Guitar Hero-bound riffs complete an absolutely amazing song, while others, such as “Sweet Heart”, reflect a slightly sadder view, as far as lyrics go, with the theme of a lost love for another. Needless to say, I’ve become a fan in a day, as their sound is truly ecstatic. Check them out!

LISTEN TO THIS: The Coast

The Coast, a Canadian indie-pop band, is an up-and-coming band, that will be a force to be reckoned with. The band, with such evolutionary tracks like “Nueva York”, uses amazing melodies and percussive techniques to simulate an audial euphoria. I would recommend The Coast to those readers who enjoy listening to Peter, Bjorn, and John, Jason Mraz, or even The Killers (if you’re looking for a softer sound.) To digress, I must add that their website is pretty beautiful; it has an cubistic and geometric feel to it.

p.s. So sorry listen to this hasn’t been up in so long. I got kinda lazy. This hasn’t been as long as it could’ve been either. The segment will be back to normal sooner than later, I promise. xoxoxo

LISTEN TO THIS: Mystery Jets

This indie/pop group has fresh, original lyrics, hypnotic melodies, and are definitely worth listening to. The group resides in the UK, but has a new sound, lovable from any hemisphere. Their latest single, “Young Love”, is about exactly what you think it’s about. It’s not your typical love song, in that the lyrics reflect a more adolescence, and the melody reflects a song that could really be about anything, which is a very interesting mix; definitely unpredictable. This band isn’t going away anytime soon. Don’t forget about them!

LISTEN TO THIS: Cut Copy

OK, let’s officially make this electro-pop week, since it’s a great genre if you’re into it. Like Dushey, who commented yesterday on how MGMT led him to this, and he loved Cut Copy. I love them too, Dushey. Just not your user name (it sounds like Mushy.) Cut Copy is an Australian, electro-pop-indie band, who add a unique spin to the already great genre. I particularly love their hit, “Saturday”, because the bass guitar is very retro-funk. Another favorite of mine is “Feel The Love”, because the lyrics and vocals are near breathtaking, and the song has an amazing beat. But who’m I kidding- all of their songs are great! ÜBER THANKS DUSHY. 

 

LISTEN TO THIS: MGMT

MGMT is a modern electro-pop group, that never fails to leave songs in my head all day.  Their latest single, “Time to Pretend”, is a peppy, indie-like gem, that has a video that will definitely spark your imagination. The video is a regular on VH1’s Nocturnal State, and their other songs compliment eclectic taste.