Song of the Day

**1/25/10

Never Shout Never - Can't Stand It

-----------It's been a big week for music, and it's not even Grammy night! Red Hot Chili Peppers welcomed Josh Klinghoffer as the band's new guitarist, Take Action tour kicked off and Death Cab reassured us they're working on an album this year.

All of this, and Never Shout Never released what is love? for a cool $7.99 (plus the governer's wages) at Target. "Can't Stand It" is too freaking adorable for words - there is clapping, a smiling horn section and disgustingly "super-duper cute" lyrics.

If you hate everything that has to do with love at the moment, do not listen to this song. It will gross you out, I promise you that. But if you're up for it, take a listen to "Can't Stand It" from what is love?

http://myspace.com/nevershoutnever/

Song of the Day

**1/7/09
Angels & Airwaves - Hallucinations
---------------I'm foaming at the mouth here, people. What better way to welcome 2010 than a track listing of AVA's upcoming album, LOVE, and a listen to their single "Hallucinations?" Sounds like a perfect 1o (I had to do the pun, love it).
And as we all know, LOVE is free. No kidding - AVA is offering their album for lovers all over the world this Valentine's Day for jack squat, so downloading the album into your girlfriend's itunes won't be the dinner deal-breaker (sorry, boys, but you can listen to the album on the way to dinner!).
I've posted the track list link from absolutepunk.net below. Get your hearts and ears pumped up!

http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1502062

http://myspace.com/angelsandairwaves/

Song of the Day

**10/28/09
The Damnwells - Bastard of Midnight
-------------Sometimes the hardest thing to do is confess: clear the innermost secrets out of your locked chest where your heart thumps endlessly, and sometimes restlessly. "Bastard of Midnight" isn't an easy admission, yet it's relieving to hear. Take it from the one throwing her fingers at the keyboard - fessing up is only one letter away from messing up. For those of us not strong enough to admit how we feel, The Damnwells are a damn good tag-team. Get "Bastard of Midnight" from The Damnwells One Last Century.

http://www.myspace.com/thedamnwells

...The version I have in my library is simply acoustic guitar and Alex Dezen. When it's the writer and his instrument, the song instantly becomes intimate. It's an inescapable connection, like you're sitting on the couch where he wrote the song. I apologize from the bottom of my heart that I can't find the album this version is on, but if you can find it, please let me know.

Song of the Day

**10/20/09

Coldplay - Don't Panic

------------Just don't. We live in a beautiful world.

Oh, we're sinking like stones,

All that we fought for,

All those places we've gone,

All of us are done for.

We live in a beautiful world,

Yeah we do, yeah we do,

We live in a beautiful world,

Oh, we're sinking like stones,

All that we fought for,

All those places we've gone,

All of us are done for.

We live in a beautiful world,

Yeah we do, yeah we do,

We live in a beautiful world.

Oh, all that I know,

There's nothing here to run from,

And there, everybody here's got somebody to lean on.

Song of the Day

**8/26/09

The Arctic Monkeys - Only Ones Who Know

--------------Let's face it: if every single encounter we had with the opposite sex was meant to be, then even the most instrumentally beautiful ballads that cope with a tough loss or a broken heart would simply fall out of place. Luckily (shall we say), there is never a shortage of a somber connection, and "Only Ones Who Know" offers a tale of commiseration that even the most stoic of hearts can beat to. Take a look at the lyrics to this Arctic Monkeys song from the album, Favourite Worst Nightmare.

"Only Ones Who Know"

In a foreign place, the saving grace was the feeling,

That it was a heart that he was stealing,

Oh he was ready to impress and the fierce excitement,

The eyes are bright he couldnt wait to get away,

I bet the juliet was just the icing on the cake,

Make no mistake no,

And even if somehow we could have shown you the place you wanted,

Well I'm sure you could have made it that bit better on your own,

And I bet she told a million people that she'd stay in touch,

Well all the little promises they dont mean much,

When theres memories to be made,

And I hope you're holding hands by new years eve,

They made it far too easy to believe,

That true romance cant be acheived these days,

And even if somebody could have shown you the place you wanted,

Well I sure you could have made it that bit better on your own,

You are the only ones who know

Song of the Day

**5/9/09

Ciara feat. Justin Timberlake - Love Sex Magic

---------No stress, maybe undress, but you need to press play on "Love Sex Magic." There's no doubt that our favorite Mouseketeer all grown up makes for a great collaboration, especially when he's sweetly swooning Ciara. Their crazysexycool beat evokes innocent lust, blaming nothing but the dance club trinity that titles the song. It has spirit that rivals Paula Abdul's "Straight Up" and Miss Janet Jackson's "All For You," making it one of Ciara's top hits of her career. Get "Love Sex Magic" from her 2009 album, Fantasy Ride.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKG_qDpm8pg

Song of the Day

**3/19/09

The Scene Aesthetic - Beauty in the Breakdown

--------------Here is a scene to set the mood for this song by The Scene Aesthetic:

One of my best friends lives in my neighborhood, and all throughout High School we'd have jam sessions in the attic of his house. There would be at least ten of us crammed into a tiny little room packed with recliners, amplifiers, a mini fridge, a full drum set, and recording equipment. We muted the drums with a baby comforter and pillows, and you always had to duck to avoid being hit by a guitar neck.

"Beauty in the Breakdown" was one of our songs - everyone would get involved in harmonizing, strumming acoustics or unplugged electrics or just laughing and having a great time listening. This song brings us back together whenever we're home from our far off lands of education. The lyrics are loving and charming, and you can't miss out on this one. Get it from The Scene Aesthetic's self titled album.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=7435185

Song of the Day

**3/15/09

Bidwell - On the Trigger

--------a rockband without a song telling tales of unhealthy obsessions is like homemade tortilla chips without salsa. Bidwell puts the spice in their staple stinger, "On the Trigger," goes back and forth from love to hate. Nate Welch can't seem to get that closure, noted by his frustrated lyrics and sweet-minor chorus. Bidwell is passing through California with several tour dates set up, and fans are hoping they'll break the borders for more shows soon. Get "On the Trigger" from Bidwell's self-titled EP.

http://www.myspace.com/bidwell