Washed Out

KSG, this one's for you!  The best way to describe Washed Out is a dude in his bedroom with a casio keyboard.  In fact, that's pretty much exactly how Ernest Greene made his first "chill wave" album (although I would imagine his keyboard is a little more advanced than the $100 model I had in 4th grade).  This tune is perhaps not as universally appealing as other stuff I post, but in the right situation, it's perfect.

Get Up

Mumford & Sons

When I woke up this morning, I had never heard of Mumford & Sons, and when I first read an excerpt from an interview with Jake Gyllenhaal where he mentions them, the first thing I thought of was Sanford and Son.  Ten seconds later in my usual procrastination internet rounds, I saw that they are in fact a band playing at 930 club in May.  Well if Jake loves them and they're coming to 930, I had to listen.  Next thing I know, I've listened to their songs on myspace several times, watched their videos on YouTube, and bought their album on my phone.  Of course when I get home I decide to read some old NME's ALJ (gah!) gave me, and whose on the cover but Mumford.  Someone clearly wants me to become obsessed with this band.

And if you listen to these two songs, I have a feeling you will be obsessed too, as it seems is the rest of the UK.

Little Lion Man

The Cave

Florence and the Machine

This song has been all over the place recently (including the Eat, Pray, Love trailer--gag me), but in case you missed you, it is a must.

Dog Days Are Over

Diamond Rings

According to NME, this is pretty much the best thing they've heard all year.  Even if it's not, the video should provide enough entertainment, awesome pop tune aside.

Wait and See

Recap Two

So, apparently I'm not so good at keeping up with this thing, but in the spirit of not being able to focus on any one thing at work for more than 2 minutes, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to post a useless recap post.  Here's what we've had since Recap One, this time with links!

Kate Miller-Heidke - The One Thing I Know
Gara/Matthew Wilder and M.I.A. - You're Never Gonna Break M.I.A. Stride
Electric Tickle Machine - Part of Me
Whole Wheat Bread - No Problem
Yeasayer - Ambling Alp
Bell X1 - The Great Defector
The Blakes - So Easy
El Perro Del Mar - Change Of Heart
Weezer - The Girl Got Hot
Stellastarr* - Freak Out
Sea Wolk - Stanislaus
Speech Debelle - Spinnin'
The White Buffalo - Love Song 1
Caravan Palace - Jolie Coquine
Kid Cudi - Cudderisback
YACHT - Psychic City (Voodoo City)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll
Rodrigo y Gabriela - Hanuman
The Subjects - Winter Vacation
Say Hi - Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Rubik - No Escape
Lady Gaga vs. Journey - Just Stop Believin'
The Mountain Goats and Kaki King - Thank You Mario! But Our Princess Is In Another Castle!
The Whigs - In The Dark
Junior League Band - South Carolina Blues
Hot Chip - I Feel Better
Thao with the Get Down Stay Down - Know Better Learn Faster
A Fine Frenzy - What I Wouldn't Do
Hey Marseilles - Rio
Mark Mallman - White Leather Days
Broken Bells - The Ghost Inside