Songs of the Week

Howdy friends, got some sweeeeeeet songs and vids for you this week. . .

1. Blockhead - "The Strain": Think DJ Shadow in his peak years. This song is sneaky incredible, listen to it a few times.

2 - 5. The Hood Internet - Various Songs: The Hood Internet have been on my HEAVY rotation lately. They make some of the best remixes around. You can download a few of their mixtapes for free at TheHoodInternet.com. Similar to Girl Talk but where Girl Talk takes 9-10 songs and mashes together in a single track, these guys splice two songs together, sometimes they flop but most of the time they work phenomenally. Like these. . .

6. Atmoshere - "You": One of the more under appreciated rappers around.

7. Air France - "No Excuses": Also posted one of their music videos below. These guys get it; dreamy, breezy, melodic, gorgeous tunes. Their No Way Down EP was one of the better releases of 2008.

8. Stars - "Elevator Love Letter": An older song, but just felt like posting something from them as one of my favorite bands out there. They don't get a whole lot of pub, but the make some damn beautiful music.

9. M. Ward - "Never Had Nobody Like You": I'm not as big on M. Ward's new album Hold Time as a lot of other people out there, but definitely have a soft spot for this one. It should be noted though, that the album is a grower. Worth a couple listens.

10. Bishop Allen - "Rain": I started listening to these guys a couple weeks ago and couldn't stop. This song is one of their highlights.

11. Beirut - "Venice": As a big fan of Beirut, I was pumped for their new double EP March of the Zapotec/Holland. It did not disappoint. The first half of the album, March of the Zapotec is vintage Beirut - excellent, but the more interesting half is the second, Holland, which is more experimental. Needless to say, Venice is off the second half. It is minimal, mezmerizing and thought provoking. The entire album is highly recommended.

12. Yeasayer - "Tightrope": This song comes from Dark Was the Night, the new all-star charity compilation featuring songs from indie rock's who's who: Arcade Fire, Spoon, David Byrne, My Morning Jacket, Feist, Ben Gibbard, the Decemberists, Beirut, Jose Gonzalez, Andrew Bird, Sufjan Stevens, The National, the New Pornographers, Cat Power, Antony, Bon Iver among others. This song by Yeasayer, however, stuck out to me on first listen. I'm usually not a big fan of compilations as the artists tend to phone it in, but Dark Was the Night is an exception. Great album. I'm sure I'll be featuring more songs as I dig further into it. For now, enjoy this one. On second though, Fuck it! go pick up the album and listen to the whole thing.




Royksopp - "Happy up Here"
Space Invaders hatching from billboards!!!! Hell yes!


Miami Horror - "Don't be on With Her"
This was made in 2008, not 1983. Just so you know. Buy their Bravado album if you like 80's throwbacks. These dudes are nasty.



Aesop Rock - "None Shall Pass"
Older video and song but I still love it.



Air France - "Collapsing at Your Doorstep"
"Sorta like a dream. . . no. better." Insanely good song/video combo.



Kid Cudi - "Day 'n Nite"
Kid Cudi employed graphic artist Bertrand de Langeron, a.k.a So Me to direct this video after deciding that he hated the first video made for the song. Good decision, indeed.