Low v. Diamond

I had my iPod on shuffle this morning on my ride into work and a band I hadn't listened to in a few months popped up. Low vs. Diamond's 2008 self titled debut album was a pretty solid collection of songs but the Killers-esque "Don't Forget Sister" stands out as the best track. Other good tunes by Low v. Diamond include "This Is Your Life" and "Heart Attack". They have yet to release their plans for the future, but in the meantime enjoy a CD101 Columbus exclusive performance of "Don't Forget Sister".

Oh Josephine

While listening to some music while studying for the CPA today, I came across "Oh Josephine" by The Black Crowes. I listened to this jam incessantly at this time two years ago. It brought back a lot of good memories from what was an excellent spring quarter (minus the whole mono thing). I had a really hard time finding a video of the whole song that was pleasant on the ears. Below is the best I found.



Lastly, I was informed this weekend that the color scheme and layout for the blog isn't perfect. I plan to play around with different formats and make some changes so stay tuned!

More Band of Horses (sorry)

Sorry to bother you again about BOH, but they're streaming their album (on vinyl nonetheless) online at this website. Everything I've heard so far sounds really good so far. Check it out at http://www.livestream.com/bandofhorses

Also, the dude that's in the stream looks a lot like Steve Turk with facial hair. Thoughts?

Best 90's song you (possibly) haven't heard

I came across an old mix tape I made in high school and was reacquainted with The Beta Band. Their 1998 release The Three EP's was so epic that Radiohead said they wanted to make a Beta Band record to follow what would end up being the best album of the 90's, 1997's OK Computer. The greatest song off of The Three EP's is a 6 minute song named "Dry The Rain". This song was made (semi) famous by John Cusack in High Fidelity.

Also, I want to give my good friend Pete a shout out. He's back in the states after spending the past 9 months teaching English to students in Nantes, France. I can't wait to slam beers with him this evening.

Have a nice weekend all!

fun.

fun. is the new band of former Format lead singer Nate Ruess. Their 2009 debut album, Aim and Ignite, was a bit of a letdown for me. There are glimpses of genius on the album but I don't see Nate every topping his first major release, The Format's Interventions and Lullabies. Below are my favorite songs by fun. and The Format.

Martha Wainwright

Is the daughter and brother of singer/songwriters Loudon and Rufus Wainwright, respectively. Her raspy voice and simplistic instrumentation reminds me a lot of a female Bob Dylan. Below is her song, "Bloody Mother F*****g A*****e". This song is actually about her father, whom she said, "..wrote songs about his children instead of raising them." To read more about their tumultuous family, click here. And thanks for the jam Brooke.

NEW BAND OF HORSES SONG!!

Click here.