"Wolf" by First Aid Kit

SONG OF THE MOMENT

This post is simply to share a song that has been stuck in my head recently, having made its way back into my circulation randomly.  Thanks "shuffle."  It's a great tune which is the bonus track from this band's 2012 release that I really enjoyed.  Still a great album and I hope you enjoy this song by First Aid Kit.

Song of the Moment

"Wolf" by First Aid Kit

 

Free Music: Daft Punk

I have no problem admitting that I was initially hesitant in listening to this album before its "official release."  Especially since this album was intended to be available for live streaming, regardless.  Yet, it leaked early, people got a hold of it and posted it everywhere online.  I wanted to try to be a good music listener, try to stay true to the artist's intentions...but who cares, it was going up anyways for free streaming.  

The ENTIRE album.  FREE.  INTENTIONALLY.  

So no point in being a snob or trying to act holier-than-thou.  

My next hurdle was the fact that I have a hard time listening to Daft Punk, Justice, Ratatat, RJD2, etc etc while I sit still.  I hear it and I just want to dance and rage and get on my feet.  After deliberating for way too long, I finally decided to go and stream the new Daft Punk album.  "Randon Access Memories" is still up for live streaming, so go listen now if you haven't.  It's definitely worth the listen.  Guy-Manuel and Thomas have created yet another musical masterpiece.  Is it too early to call it "masterpiece?"  It's Daft Punk.  Come on, son.  

Now go listen and enjoy this since the album is officially released tomorrow in certain countries.  Go to their artist page in iTunes and click on "Listen Now" to stream the entire album.

Random Access Memories by Daft Punk

"Ends Of The Earth" by Lord Huron

SONG OF THE MOMENT

Just a few months ago I became aware of this band's existence due to a simple Spotify playlist.  I really got into their stuff pretty quickly after that.  I'm pretty pumped to be seeing them play live this summer and I can't wait to tell you all about it.  Here's a song from their recent album which was released in the fall in the U.S.  Enjoy!

Song of the Moment

"Ends Of The Earth" by Lord Huron


 

"Rivers and Roads" by The Head and the Heart

SONG OF THE MOMENT

I haven't blogged in weeks.  So what.  Get off my back.  I've been a busy guy and there have actually been periods of time recently where I haven't had time to listen to music for several days, which is weird for me.  So I'm obviously looking forward to seeing Radical Face tomorrow at Friday Cheers as they open for The Lone Bellow.  I saw The Lone Bellow open for Ivan & Alyosha a few weeks ago with my great friend Becky and now we're going again to see The Lone Bellow headline at Friday Cheers in Richmond.  In a few more weeks there is another amazing band playing Friday Cheers as well.  Seeing fantastic bands like these ones make me really proud of RVA and also get me really pumped to go see them play outdoors, at night, under the train tracks, by the canal, with a cold drink in my hand and a bunch of friends nearby as I stand and dance to the music or sit on the grass and relax.  Coming to Richmond in a few weeks to play is The Head and the Heart.  The song here is a great one from their debut studio album that was released in 2011.  Previously I used "Lost in My Mind" as a SOTM tune but this one might be one I like even better.  I hope you do too.  Also, go to YouTube and check out some of the cool live versions they do of this tune.  Enjoy!

Song of the Moment

"Rivers and Roads" by The Head and the Heart

"Metal & Dust" by London Grammar

SONG OF THE MOMENT

A few months ago I blogged a song by this band.  It is still one of my favorite tracks to listen to.  They released this song here relatively recently but sadly this band doesn't appear to be blowing up like I felt they would (and should) so finding some of their songs online is tough at times.  I'm looking at you, Spotify.  Anyways, enjoy this new song from London Grammar's recently released EP.

Song of the Moment

"Metal & Dust" by London Grammar

"All Eyes On You" by St. Lucia

SONG OF THE MOMENT

From now until the end of June don't be surprised if the majority of the songs I list come from Firefly artists.  Recently I've blogged songs by Django Django, LP, Atlas Genius, ZZ Ward, and others.  Today's tune comes from a relatively new artist that I found after my co-worker with the same amazing first name recommended that I look into some Spotify playlists for Firefly, since he is going too and said it's a good way to get to know all the artists.  I'm still trying to figure out this artist but what I've heard so far I like A LOT.  I look forward to seeing St. Lucia at Firefly this summer, until then I'll just rock out to songs like this.  Enjoy

Song of the Moment

"All Eyes On You" by St. Lucia

"Not Giving In" by Rudimental

SONG OF THE MOMENT

Heard this song a couple months ago and kept meaning to share it.  This is a great track from a relatively new UK group that has yet to release their first studio album.  This tune is one of the singles from their upcoming album, which is set to be released in late April.  If you're like me and are pretty excited for some of this funky-hip-hop-dance-soul music that doesn't seem to fit one genre...then check out this awesome Song of the Moment track!

Song of the Moment

"Not Giving In" by Rudimental