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31 days of good 2010, music

(31) Days of Good: Day 12

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The Drums are an indie pop band from Brooklyn and their self-titled debut was an instant favorite of mine after one listen.

With Morrissey-esque lyrics and a fun guitar pop sound, The Drums are a must add to your music library. Now technically, this track was released at the end of 2009, but it was re-released with the debut LP and is just too good not to feature this year.
Let’s Go Surfing is the perfect combination of surf rock and post-punk, and has some of the catchiest whistling since Peter, Bjorn, and John’s uber popular Young Folks.
(as a little bonus, i’ve also included the Ravoenettes remix)

The Drums – Let’s Go Surfing

More at thedrums.com
Surfer Blood is an indie rock band from West Palm Beach and 2010 saw the release of the these youthful Floridians debut, Astro Coast.
The band has been compared to the likes of Built to Spill, the Shines, Pavement, (good) Weezer, and even a bit of Interpol. I really dig the band’s casual lyrics, pop guitar work, and unexpected melodic turns.
My favorite track from Astro Coast has to be Take it Easy—a frantic and exciting track that perfectly shows off the band’s fluid style.
More at Myspace
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31 days of good 2010, music

(31) Days of Good: Day 11

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I’ve written about the next two artists before, so i’m going to keep this post relatively short (and i’m still sick…ugh).

This first pick comes from the album Anything That Moves by the LA band Snow & Voices. I really love this album and my favorite track is definitely Mistress. They’re working on a covers album right now, so stay tuned.
Purchase Anything That Moves via snowandvoices.com or iTunes
You can read my other Snow & Voices posts here and here.
Next up is Nashville singer/songwriter Tristen. Tristen’s debut full-length is due early 2011, but her 7”, Eager For Your Love, packs a whole lot of good in it’s three tracks. My favorite track is definitely the previously unreleased b-side, Cheatin.
You can download the entire 7” for free at Tristen.com.
You can read my other Tristen post and enter to win physical copy of Eager For Your Love and tour poster here.
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31 days of good 2010, music

(31) Days of Good: Day 9

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Today’s first pick is by the Canadian five piece dance-punk band, You Say Party. You may know them as You Say Party! We Say Die!, but after the extremely unexpected death of drummer Devon Clifford during a live show, the band officially dropped the “We Say Die” from their name “out of respect for Devon and the evolution of life”.

The bands third full-length album, XXXX, was released early 2010 and is full of moody and melancholic melodies layered with synths and guitar riffs. At first glance, the albums title seems like it is referring to a porn rating, but it’s actually a stand in for the word “Love”. For instance, the opening track There is XXXX (Within My Heart). If you’re not convinced, just listen to the lyrics and you’ll hear what i’m talking about.
My favorite track is most definitely Laura Palmer’s Prom. This track is clearly influenced by The Cure and Siouxie and the Banshees (which is never a bad thing when done right), made evident by the classic synth riffs, the dreamy vocals, and the repeated line “My heart needs a love dance”.

Purchase XXXX via Amazon or iTunes

More You Say Party @ yousayparty.com
Next up is a little ditty from the Irish indie electro outfit, Kowalski. I was introduced to these boys by the good people at Paste Magazine, as part of their new music samplers.
They self released, recorded, and produced their sophomore EP, Take Care, Take Flight, from which this track hails from. Get Back is a really good track, full of breathy vocals, irresistible rhythms, and relaxed soundscapes.
Purchase via Bandcamp or iTunes
More Kowalski @ Myspace
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31 days of good 2010, music

(31) Days of Good: Day 8

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What does the Vancouver-based electro specialist Teen Daze have in common with the recently grammy nominated, lady killer himself, Cee Lo Green? They both had two of the best cover songs of 2010, which consequently earned them a coveted spot on today’s edition of (31) Days of Good.

First, the Teen Daze rendition of Japandroids track, Wet Hair. The heavy guitar-riffs of the original version have been replaced by electronica elements, which makes for a more than successful outcome.
Purchase via Amazon or iTunes
More Teen Daze @ Myspace
Cee Lo may have just received a (much deserved) Grammy nomination for the oh so eloquent track F**k You, but the real standout track from Mr. Green’s latest is the Band of Horses cover, No One’s Gonna Love You. Check out the track below and also be sure to watch the video. But be warned, the video contains some nudity, so NOT SAFE FOR WORK (NSFW).




More Cee Lo @ ceelogreen.com
Purchase via Amazon or iTunes

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