Sunday, May 30, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
3FER FRIDAY - And One Thing Leads to Another (Squeeze, Spoon, Wilco)
HAPPY LOOOOOOONG WEEKEND!
Squeeze - Goodbye Girl
His voice is really so beautiful.
Spoon - Underdog
Wilco - I'm Always in Love
Squeeze - Goodbye Girl
His voice is really so beautiful.
Spoon - Underdog
Wilco - I'm Always in Love
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Dan le Sac VS Scroobius Pip - Thou Shalt Always Kill
Heard this on East Village Radio yesterday - Lovin' it.
2:46 is an especially fun moment.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
David Bowie and Cher - Young Americans (plus other tidbits)
This is amazing.
BLOWING MY MIND.
The songs, the dancing, the clothes, the hair, the makeup.
CHIC!
BLOWING MY MIND.
The songs, the dancing, the clothes, the hair, the makeup.
CHIC!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
2X Tuesday - Phil Spector
It's sort of a bummer to say Phil Spector's a genius (like OJ was a really good running back) but....
Cher (AKA Bonnie Jo Mason) - Ringo, I Love You
The Crystals - He's a rebel
Monday, May 24, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
3FER FRIDAY - MAGNETIC FIELDS
I Looked All Over Town
Magnetic Fields is hit or miss for me, because sometimes it just borders on the verge of too bizarre to enjoy, but this was playing at the restaurant August last night, and the second I got home, I reacquainted myself with them. There are some gems in their huge catalog of songs...There was no decent video of this song, so I just posted a link to it below- you can also download it too (shhh).
I Looked All Over Town
All My Little Words
I'm Sorry I Love You
Magnetic Fields is hit or miss for me, because sometimes it just borders on the verge of too bizarre to enjoy, but this was playing at the restaurant August last night, and the second I got home, I reacquainted myself with them. There are some gems in their huge catalog of songs...There was no decent video of this song, so I just posted a link to it below- you can also download it too (shhh).
I Looked All Over Town
All My Little Words
I'm Sorry I Love You
Thursday, May 20, 2010
The Byrds - So You Want to be a Rock and Roll Star
Reading Patti Smith's book Just Kids about her life with Robert Mapplethorpe...A hopeful, starving artist at this point, she had just seen the Doors perform when she realized there was something in Jim Morrison's performance that she herself could do. Her friend introduced her to this song, telling her it would be important to her...
THE BYRDS
***BONUS*** PATTI SMITH
THE BYRDS
***BONUS*** PATTI SMITH
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
"Everybody Loves The Sunshine"
This is the theme song for today... the rain is over (for now) and the sun is trying to pop through.
I'm not sure who sings this version. My favorite version is sung by Seu Jorge but I couldn't find it on YouTube. If you can find his version please post it!! That'd be sweet!
I'm not sure who sings this version. My favorite version is sung by Seu Jorge but I couldn't find it on YouTube. If you can find his version please post it!! That'd be sweet!
Tom Petty - American Girl
I want to dress like Tom Petty in this video...
It's Wednesday and the only thing I can really say about this song is that it reminds me of my crazy sister that I no longer speak to. On her visits home to Buffalo, she would play this one amazing mix on repeat, this song included. I've posted a few of the other songs here before...My sister- she had bad habits, but good taste in music.
It's Wednesday and the only thing I can really say about this song is that it reminds me of my crazy sister that I no longer speak to. On her visits home to Buffalo, she would play this one amazing mix on repeat, this song included. I've posted a few of the other songs here before...My sister- she had bad habits, but good taste in music.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
2fer Tuesday - The Cults
Since it's a rainy day, I'm posting again.
It's just fascinating when you find out who people in a band are- especially when they start off as mysteriously as The Cults did. Surely they will be everywhere soon.
They are playing Knitting Factory in Brooklyn on August 13th. Opening for Maps & Atlases. Buy Tickets here.
Go Outside (Mercury Lounge)
Bad sound, but good to check out:
Go Outside (Ridgewood Masonic Temple)
It's just fascinating when you find out who people in a band are- especially when they start off as mysteriously as The Cults did. Surely they will be everywhere soon.
They are playing Knitting Factory in Brooklyn on August 13th. Opening for Maps & Atlases. Buy Tickets here.
Go Outside (Mercury Lounge)
Bad sound, but good to check out:
Go Outside (Ridgewood Masonic Temple)
Monday, May 17, 2010
AC/DC - Hell's Bells
I got surprise attacked by iTunes this weekend with this classic number.
Awwwwwesome.
Friday, May 14, 2010
FRIDAY 3FER - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Now - this. is. a. man.
Born to Run (acoustic, live)
Dancing in the Dark
I really, really wanted to be Courtney Cox.
Brilliant Disguise
Too sexy.
Born to Run (acoustic, live)
Dancing in the Dark
I really, really wanted to be Courtney Cox.
Brilliant Disguise
Too sexy.
BOB + JOHNNY X 3FER FRIDAY = YES PLEASE.
Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash – Thousand Miles Behind
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash – I Still Miss Someone
LOVE BOMBS. This is music heaven.
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash – I Still Miss Someone
LOVE BOMBS. This is music heaven.
The Bamboos "Tighten Up"
A really fun Australian funk band. This is a cover originally written by Archie Bell & The Drells. This song will be going on my playlist immediately.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Marina and The Diamonds "I Am Not A Robot"
Marina and The Diamonds from their debut album.
This song has been stuck in my head on and off for about a week now. I hope it gets stuck in yours too!
This song has been stuck in my head on and off for about a week now. I hope it gets stuck in yours too!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Cat Power - Love and Communication
First time I saw Cat Power was in the mid-90s – she performed inside an old Quaker stonehouse at my college and played the entire set with all her hair in her face. Amazing. No ticketmaster, free beer, and an unbelievable performance. It’s a good reason to go to college.
Magic Kids - Hey Boy
I read an interview with Christopher Chu, from Morning Benders, and when asked about any upcoming bands to watch, he said Magic Kids. I immediately Googled them, OBVI.
They are adorable- a bunch of geeky teenagers from Tennessee making amazing music.
Kind of reminds me of the show, Glee, but so much cooler!
Magic Kids - Hey Boy
They are adorable- a bunch of geeky teenagers from Tennessee making amazing music.
Kind of reminds me of the show, Glee, but so much cooler!
Magic Kids - Hey Boy
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Escort - All Through The Night
I hadn't seen this vid in a while, and saw a flyer on the street yesterday sayin' that Escort is playin' tomorrow night. 10PM @ le Poisson rouge.
Might have to stop by and say hi to Darius!
Twofer Toonsday - Hole
A great EP.
About Kurt Cobain:
Beautiful Son
About Yoko Ono:
20 Years In The Dakota
About Kurt Cobain:
Beautiful Son
About Yoko Ono:
20 Years In The Dakota
Grizzly Grizzly Grizzly
I'll be at the Williamsburg Waterfront June 20th with a huge smile on my face.
I"'m hoping this will be a BSE EVENT! Everyone come!!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Billy Bragg - You Woke Up My Neighborhood
I wanted to post this a while ago, after jenwatts posted a trio, but I guess it got pushed aside for other songs...I woke up this morning singing it in my head so thought it appropriate for today's post...
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Fleetwood Mac - Lindsey's Song #3 (Walk a Thin Line)
This song was on a mix made by Owley Patrol...been listening to it on repeat the last two days...
It's also Owley's birthday, so Happy Birthday Anh!
See you in NY soon.
XX
Fleetwood Mac - Lindsey's Song #3 (Walk a Thin Line)
It's also Owley's birthday, so Happy Birthday Anh!
See you in NY soon.
XX
Fleetwood Mac - Lindsey's Song #3 (Walk a Thin Line)
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Happy Friday 3fer - Shirley and Lee, Patsy Cline, The Beach Boys
I heard all three of these songs at National the other night. Nothing new or revolutionary, but a nice mix to put you in the mood for hanging out with friends. Plus, every time I hear "Walking After Midnight" now, I remember the most amazing Karaoke I saw performed at Trash Bar.
Shirley & Lee - Let The Good Times Roll
Patsy Cline - Walking After Midnight
The Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice
Shirley & Lee - Let The Good Times Roll
Patsy Cline - Walking After Midnight
The Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Vampire Weekend - Ottoman
Not from any album, but from the credits of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.
Also, Stars and Strange Boys are both awesome!
Stars - Heart
I was introduced to Stars (this album in particular) during the Vermont years by a couple friends, so it always makes me think of the Green Mountain State even though the band is based an hour north in Montreal. This is one of my favorite songs from this album. I like the trumpet solo (I think it’s a trumpet, awesome). I also like that the lead singer's name is Torquil who performs with Broken Social Scene. I didn't make that connection before today though.
The Strange Boys - A Walk On The Bleach
Another mobile post. No internet is no excuse!!!
Thanks to STRONGKENTWYTHE for introducing me to The Strange Boys.
I'm feeling them today.
Thanks to STRONGKENTWYTHE for introducing me to The Strange Boys.
I'm feeling them today.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Susan Cadogan - Hurt So Good
Hello Everyone - I'm Ryan and this is my first post here on your blog. A mutual friend of Stephanie's and mine turned me on to the bestest a few months ago and I've been following pretty much everyday since then. I'm super excited to now be contributing - I'll try not to post any let-downs or repeats.
In keeping with the loose rules of the blog, and since it's Wednesday, a few words on my post...I heard this song in a record store in Tokyo a few summers ago and instantly fell for it. A very awkward and ultimately useless attempt to find out who/what it was from the guy at the register went down (not a lot of English from him, and no Japanese from me) - I finally got him to show me the actual record when the song was over and as luck would have it the whole label was in Japanese. Pretty much defeated, I scribbled down what bits of lyrics I could remember and tucked the piece of paper into my wallet. Fast forward to a semi-annual-wallet-clean-out/purge a few months later and I find the slip of paper. A quick google lyric search and trip to Earwax and the record was mine. It's been a good weather go to on my Ipod ever since (getting heavy rotation today.) Hope you guys like it too...
Patrick Cleandenim - In My Baby's Eyes
Oops! There isn't a download-able file of this demo anywhere, so I had to do some sleuthing and shady lifting...But I have been obsessed with this song since I first heard it a few months ago on his MySpace page and was dying to post it. If I get in trouble, it's all in the name of loving this song.
Patrick Cleandenim - In My Baby's Eyes
Patrick Cleandenim - In My Baby's Eyes
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
!BONUS POST! Alessi Brothers - Oh Lori
Because it's a slow day on BESTEST, I'm taking the liberty of making another post.
This song goes out to Treena, who blogged about us recently, because she's the one who sent it to me, and I never would have known it's genius had it not been for her. Been listening to it on repeat all day, a perfect summertime love song for the heatwave we are kind of having.
This song goes out to Treena, who blogged about us recently, because she's the one who sent it to me, and I never would have known it's genius had it not been for her. Been listening to it on repeat all day, a perfect summertime love song for the heatwave we are kind of having.
Monday, May 3, 2010
New Order - Thieves Like Us
My internet connection is down, but I wanted to post this song. Managed to find a way to do it from my phone...hopefully it works!
Band of Horses - Make My Dreams Come True (cover)
Band of Horses – Hall & Oates, Make my dreams come true (cover)
