Thursday, October 29, 2009

Songs I Can't Get Out Of My Head: Vol. 15

The Temper Trap - "Sweet Disposition"

If this single from the Temper Trap's debut Conditions is any indication, the Australian outfit is set to be just as big in the rest of the world as they are in Melbourne. This song's ethereal vibe fits well into the scene where the likes of Passion Pit and M83 already reside.

The Big Pink - "Dominos"

The soothing repetition of the phrase "these girls fall like dominos" somehow overrides any narcissism the line might contain. It's a haunting chant from the UK duo, who are currently touring with Muse.

Miike Snow - "Song For No One"

The collaboration between remix-masters Bloodyshy & Avant and singer Andrew Wyatt, Miike Snow pair breathy vocals with a plucky little guitar phrase on this laid-back track. While the jury may be out on the self-titled album, this song has just the right texture.

Cold Cave - "Life Magazine"

The infectious electro beat of Cold Cave's "Life Magazine" make it hard to shake out of your mind. While the track doesn't appear on the Philadelphia group's Cremations album, it has been released as a single.


Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Songs I Can't Get Out Of My Head: Vol. 14


Hockey - "Too Fake"


This Portland, Oregon band has been gaining steady praise since the end of last year, mostly on the back of their incredibly infectious "Too Fake." Currently touring with Portugal. The Man, and gearing up for an appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, their album Mind Chaos drops today.


Matt And Kim - "Daylight"


If there were any doubts that commercials are bringing you the best in indie rock, chances are you've already had "Daylight" running through your head thanks to Bacardi. The Brooklyn duo's synth-y piano driven track pairs an upbeat repetitive melody with chanted lyrics.


Florence And The Machine - "Kiss With A Fist"


Despite the violence depicted by this song's lyrics, it's rollicking guitar is almost enough to incite its own dance riot, if the raspy twang of singer Florence Welch's voice doesn't do it first.


And, just when you thought you were hip for liking SF's Girls, Pitchfork and ABC's Charlie Gibson have teamed up to tell you they're already mainstream. Great, now you have to find another cool little band started by the son of cult-members to like...