Todays SOTD is a beautiful tale of love and murder. I never thought a tale about such things could sound so happily nostalgic.
Kristian released a new album in May this year and it’s subtle and powerful as ever. Have a listen here.
Oh man this SOTD is funky. People in my office are hearing it only because my chair is squeaky and I cant keep still while listening to it in my headphones. The grove permeates through all the instruments and vocals instead of relying on only the rhythm section. Unknown Mortal Orchestra are new to me but they have three albums already and have received acclaim from the likes of Pitchfork for their great Psychedelic sounds. ‘Scuse me while I dive into some new ear candy. Enjoy your SOTD, lovers. <3
Here’s some groovy music for the beginning of your weekend. This song has garnered more than a million plays in 6 months which is not nearly as much as it should be played. Enjoy your SOTD my minions. It’s up for free download too! Go fourth and jive <3
Music isn’t only about the notes that are played. It’s also about the spaces between them. I find myself saying this a lot to anyone looking for a musical epiphany that will move their composing into the ‘less is more’ pop sensibility. This this song by The Preatures is a great example of ‘space’ being used to turn a song to gold. 80’s-esque gold.
Yes, this is how I feel.
Try listen to this song without getting out of your seat and doing a little jive. It’s a tough challenge. The Strokes really do know how to groove. I wish they would write more happy music like this. Listen to the perfectly arranged guitar parts in stereo (especially in the beginning). It’s the aural equivalent of watching a perfectly choreographed dance.
Today’s SOTD is from one of those bands that have a smash single that is actually their worst song.
Maybe it’s just because I’ve heard ‘Are you gonna be my girl’ too many times.
Here’s your song of the day, folks. Jack Garratt has some great production value behind him. This song is about swallowing feelings of worrying. Let it help you relax 🙂
Your song of the day today is a symphony of tight bass drum and bass guitar coordination with some very interesting lyrics and vocal rhythm. In other words… Here’s a song by Balthazar.
Chet Faker really knows how to bring on the soul, funk and hip hop with a healthy smidgen of pop sensibility. Revel in the lyrics, lovers. Listen to those cool synths, ‘producers’. Sway to the groove, dancers. Here is your song of the day.
Mute Math are just so amazing in literally every aspect of their music. From production value in the studio to the aural and visual explosion of their live performances. They are definitely on my wish list of bands to come to South Africa (DO IT, OPPI).
Todays ‘Song Of The Day’ is a version of ‘In No Time’ that didn’t make it on to the Odd Soul album. It’s beautiful and I honestly don’t know how they chose between it and the original version.