Tame Impala - Elephant

A: Tame Impala
S: Elephant
C: Lonerism - EP (out 08.10.12)

I love this video. Watch it a couple of times and you can spare yourself the next trip to see your dealer. It's cheaper, too. Anyway, I received about 10 emails from Tame Impala'2 record company announcing Elephant, and now I don't know what to write. Let me just say I love Tame Impala. Does that work? Yes. No?

... he’s got friends but you get the feeling that they wouldn’t care too much if he’d just disappear.

Hanna & Kerttu - Hard To Be Like You

A: Hanna & Kerttu
S: Hard To Be Like You
C: Hanna & Kerttu - EP

It's Hanna & Kerttu! I know, I didn't know them until Saturday either. But this is pretty gorgeous and gorgeously pretty, meaning I am totally hooked. Since I am not one to comapre artists, I will refrain from doing so. However, if Damien Rice was a lead singer in a band, I picture he would sound exactly like this. Just saying. The lyrics are equally deep and brilliant, which is why you should follow Hanna & Kerttu. On soundcloud, for example.

... tell me why is it so hard to be like you.

Mothlite - Seeing In The Dark

Mothlite - Seeing in the Dark (from Dark Age) from Kscope on Vimeo.



A: Mothlite
S: Seeing In The Dark
C: Dark Age

Having witnessed my first wedding, I came to realize that some songs, corny as they may be, have a completely different impact if played at the right moment. That was yesterday and I am back to my cynical self today. Also I came to think that I do belive in love, but still struggle with ever lasting on a larger scale. That is just me. Wondering if anybody actually reads the random thoughts I write down here.

... just take some time to breathe.

Bat For Lashes - Laura

Bat For Lashes - Laura from Helle on Vimeo.



A: Bat For Lashes
S: Laura
C: The Haunted Man (out 12.10.12)

Bat For Lashes is back! Well, almost. The Haunted Man, her third album, will be released on October, 12th. But, if you pre-order the album on iTunes, you get Laura as a download straight away. Besides that, I'm invited to my very first wedding today. I think people should marry more, more often, and sooner. And invite me along, of course.

... you're the train that crashed my heart - you're the glitter in the dark.

The Killers - Runaways

The Killers - Runaways from Guilherme Zpoiuyt on Vimeo.



A: The Killers
S: Runaways
C: Battle Born (out 14.09.12)

It's probably not their best track, but it feels freaking damn good to have them back. Here's to The Killers! Here's to Vegas, Summer and unicorns. I feel like a teenager and don't know why. As in: sitting in front of the radio with a tape recorder, waiting for Runaways to be played, hitting that record button as hard as I can, etc.

... I got the tendency to slip when the nights get wild - it's in my blood.

James Vincent McMorrow - We Don't Eat

A Year in New York from Andrew Clancy on Vimeo.


A: James Vincent McMorrow
S: We Don't Eat
C: Early In The Morning

Every now and then you stumble upon a song that gives you goose bumps. Even if you are in the middle of a hot summer heatwave. This is such a song. The video, totally unrelated, is an ode to Manhattan, and might just have a similar impact. And that is all I have to say on this subject.

... never once has any man I've met been able to love.

Freelance Whales - Hannah

Freelance Whales "hannah" from ariel danziger on Vimeo.

A: Freelance Whales
S: Hannah
C: Weathervanes

It's a marvelous time to be a music blogger. Not that I was any serious about it. Anyway: It's Freelance Whales! Never heard of them, didn't know them until yesterday, but I think they are great, not to say grand. Kind of like Postal Service, but different. They got a new album coming out but you should check out their debut Weathervane, too.

... Hannah takes the stairs - and I usually take the elevator.

Kyla La Grange - Heavy Stone

A: Kyla La Grange
S: Heavy Stone
C: Ashes

This might be a case of guilty pleasure and looks like Amy MacDonalds for emos, but I am liking Kyla, a lot. Visually, she needs some help. The only thing I think is clever in that video is the swimming pool. But I like swimming pools in general, especially in music videos, from Vanessa Paradis to Lana Del Rey. Still, Ashes might just be the album for this summer.

... there are too many people in this street, there are too many eyes to meet.

Jamie xx - Far Nearer

A: Jamie xx
S: Far Nearer
C: Far Nearer / Beat For - Single

Here's me thinking every week should start with a big bang, kick ass, hello and good morning to you too shitty monday kind of song. But this week we will do things differently. And start smoothly. With Jamie xx. Again, XX would look better, I think. By the way, Janet says hi, too - apparently this is a sample from Janet Jackson's song Love Will Never Do Without You. Smooth, as I said.

... I feel better when I, you feel better when I, I feel better when I have you near me.

Delphic - Good Life

A: Delphic
S: Good Life
C: Good Life - Single

Is it the Olympics yet? No it's not. Seems to take forever but I just checked: they will on Friday, finally. It's more like Fall Games than Summer Games, if you ask me. Anyway, so this is Delphic's take on a song for London 2012 and it is released tomorrow. Quite frankly, since it is their first release since the debut album, I was hoping for something a bit more exciting. But maybe that is just me.

... we wait, we wait, we wait.

Lana Del Rey - Summertime Sadness

A: Lana Del Rey
S: Summertime Sadness
C: Born To Die


It's yet another Lana Del Rey video! Is she going to make one for every song on that CD? Anyway, who cares. It's Saturday let's tango! And yes, I'm still not sick of her take on music videos.

... kiss me hard before you go.

Scissor Sisters - Let's Have A Kiki

SCISSOR SISTERS - "Let's Have A Kiki" (Custom Videodrome Discothèque Video Edit) from Videodrome Discothèque on Vimeo.



A: Scissor Sisters
S: Let's Have A Kiki
C: Magic Hour

Kiki is the word on everybody's lips this summer, so I've read. If you didn't know, it's most probably because this summer isn't a summer. Anyway, this video is unofficial but Scissor Sister approved, so I've read. And a kiki, in case you were wondering, is some kind of tea drinking nerv calming get together. Although I am sure there is more to it.

... yes honey - the NYPD shut down the party.

George Michael - White Light

video new from marcel schlutt on Vimeo.



A: George Michael
S: White Light
C: White Light - EP

If you ask me, this sounds like a comeback. Throw Kate Moss in a music video and I will post it any day. No honestly, it was obviously the zebra that grabbed my attention. And what does George's goatee look like? It's all over the place. Is that still a goatee? Is it a beard? What is it? It's still camp as Christmas, it's still George Michael. Right, what else?

... maybe she just wanted to be free, heartless pictures on TV.

The xx - Angels

The xx - Angels from F L on Vimeo.



A: The xx
S: Angels
C:

Why don't they write the xx in capitals? As in XX. Looks ten times better, no? Anyway, they are back, yeah! They still sound the same, viva! They can't go wrong, no no! Honestly, they can't. They have about three cords and five notes per song. Who could possibly not like that. It would be like if you hated kittens. Or rainbows. Or pink pigs!

... they would be as in love with you as I am.

Archive - Violently

A: Archive
S: Violently
C: With Us Until You're Dead (out 27.08.12)


Archive are back! And this is the first track to be released from their forthcoming album 'With Us Until You're Dead'. It will be released on the band's own Dangervisit Records on August 27th 2012 and features new vocalist Holly Martin (never heard of) and the video is directed by legendary graphic designer Brian Cannon (again, who?).


... what the fuck is happening.

Folks - Skull & Bones

A: Folks
S: Skull & Bones
C: Skull & Bones - Single

If you thought you were in for a soft awakening this morning, you thought wrong. This is Folks, they are a six-piece band from the North-West of England. And claim that music makes the people. Fine with me, I'd say.

... I don't want nobody else - I can't be nobody else.

Cat's Eyes - Over You

A: Cat's Eyes
S: Over You
C: Cat's Eyes

Oh my jingle bells - this is so short, and so good, it is so gorgeous. Who are Cat’s Eyes, why don't I know them? Ok they are a duo formed by Rachel Zeffira, an Italian-Canadian soprano and classical multi-instrumentalist, and Faris Badwan, the singer from British psychedelic-rockers The Horrors. By the way, check out the album. Check.

... soon I'll be rid of you and your ways - and I'll forget all those wasted days.

Trent Dabbs - Inside These Lines

A: Trent Dabbs
S: Inside These Lines
C: Your Side Now

You might think what is this, sounds all a bit too nice and too easy and looks like Chasing Cars for poor people. But I like Trent Dabbs. A lot. You actually have to listen to the entire album to get the whole beauty of his music, it will unfold in front of you like a sunny indian summer's day. Ok maybe that is a bit camp, too. But we all need a touch of that sometimes.

... Your skin is next to mine, but I can't feel you.

Daughter - Youth

A: Youth
S: Daughter
C: The Wild Youth - EP

Oh my, this is stunning and beautiful. And it's Friday, so please excuse my lack of motivation to come up with anything absolutely smashing and witty. But Daughter needs some recognition and attention, I think. Even if her stage name is rather, well, lame. Better like this than the other way around tho.

... it's a waste of time - from the perfect start to the finish line.

Summer Camp - Always

Summer Camp - Always from Bullion on Vimeo.



A: Summer Camp
S: Always
C: Always - EP

Summer Camp are back, with a new EP, which is nice, since summer isn't. It all makes sense, I guess. And I demand: Global Warming - NOW. Ok enough about me trying to be ecologically political. It's not going to fly anyway. By the way, make sure you don't mistake Summer Camp, the British indie rock awesome band with Summercamp, the American Alternative rock band I never heard of.

... I’m chained to you and you’re chained to me - there’s no other way we can be.

Bloc Party - Octopus

A: Bloc Party
S: Octopus
C: Four

They are back! And the video isn't even blocked in Germany! Ok so here's more on Bloc Part. To me, it will never be Silent Alarm again. Shows in the title no, calling your forth album Four isn't exactly the climax of creativity. Still, it is good to have them back. And yes, I know The Killers debuted their new single yesterday, but there isn't a video out yet, and always tomorrow.

... gonna show you how we get down - in my hood.

Zhala - Slippin Around

A: Zhala
S: Slippin Around
C: Slippin Around - Single

To me, Zhala sounds a bit like Robyn, on crack. But let's listen what her management say about her: The sound of Zhala, pronounced [ʒɑ:lɑ:], recollects the shimmery times when Pop Music was bloody serious and there were no barriers between fine arts and popular culture. Her management is on crack too, I guess.

... and I'll be running around.

Age of Consent - Heartbreak

A: Age Of Consent
S: Heartbreak
C: Heartbreak - EP

It's just another A Song A Day Keeps The Doctor Away Monday. I had something on my mind I wanted to write before, but now I forgot about it, so you have to do with this little 80s soundalike. Anyway, Heartbreak is the second single from experimental duo Age of Consent. Exploring the territory between pop music and something all together more strange. Heartbreak is a dark, bittersweet, danceable track.

... every night I lay awake - I can feel my heartbreak.

Future Of What - Back To The City

A: Future Of What
S: Back To The City
C: Moonstruck - EP

Right. Morning. Sunny sunday. And so on. There's nothing ever happening on a Sunday, really. So there's nothing really to write about. And Future of What are impossible to google, and if you add Back To The City all the things that come up are about Back To The Future. I'm telling you, problems of a blogger - not to be underestimated.

... I wanted you to be here forever - I don't think I'll ever get better.

Churches - Lies

A: Churches
S: Lies
C: Lies - EP

Apparently this is a hype. The song I mean. And the band. I tell you what else is considered a hype: drinking water. I actually think it is overrated. I decided to drink more, 3 liters - you know the deal. It was part of my new job resolutions (actually it was the only part). Now I spend half my day pissing. What's healthy about that?

... I can sell you lies - you can't get enough.

D E N A - Cash, Diamond Rings, Swimming Pools

A: D E N A
S: Cash, Diamond Rings, Swimming Pools
C: Cash, Diamond Rings, Swimming Pools - Single

This is my own and only personal favorite contribution to what this year's summer tune should be. You might not get it if you don't live in Berlin, but you can still appreciate the pink jumper. Can I have it? Yes, please. Anyway, if the jumper doesn't work out, I'll settle for a swimming pool, too.

... all I want is you - all I want is you.

The National - The Rains of Castamere

A: The National
S: The Rains of Castamere
C: The Rains of Castamere - EP


This song has been featured on that popular TV show everybody but me is watching, apparently. I'm only posting it because of The National, of course. Top three of the sexiest male voices in the world. The others being Brandon Flowers, Chris Martin and Alex Turner. Right, I was never too good at maths.

... in a coat of gold, or a coat of red - a lion still has claws.

Passion Pit - I'll Be Alright

Passion Pit - "I'll be alright" entry from L.Bo on Vimeo.


A: Passion Pit
S: I'll Be Alright
C: Gossamer

Here's the thing: I wanted to post this song for some time now, but couldn't find a video. Now that I have, I can't remember why, and I can't listen to it because I am oh so busy. I know, we all are. Did I mention I don't get flip flops? Why I would want to see some stranger's feet is beyond me. Extremely busy, just saying.

... I drink a tea and take a couple of my pills - then my parade will give you chills.

Santigold - The Keepers

A: Santigold
S: The Keepers
C: Master Of My Make-Believe

It's the new Santigold video. I know, you probably guessed that yourself. Still, I'm pretty much loving it. As well as the current album, which I put on for the very firtst time entirely yesterday only. It might be lacking some über-hits as the last one, but is super neat in itself. So I guess the only thing left to say is: Spin it on repeat.

... while we sleep in America - our house is burning down.

Muse - Survival

A: Muse
S: Survival
C: Survival - Single

Now, with the European Soccer cup being officially over, we can finally concentrate on yet another sport event. Which will be the Olympic Games in London. Yeah. Muse sponsor the official theme song, which causes about as much controversy as the logo. I'm not too bothered about either. Really. But I do like Muse, always, and their continues turn into the new Queen.

... and I will reveal my strength to the whole human race.

Purity Ring - Fineshrine

A: Purity Ring
S:  Fineshrine
C: Shrines (out 24.07.12)

 I don't know why but I think this song is grande. I was just thinking about researching the band but when I did, nothing came up. Nada. Rien. So I will do some descriptive comparison myself. Take the best of The XX and Robyn, and you come pretty close to what to expect from Purity Ring's debut Shrines, out July 24th.

...  listen closely, closely to the floor - emitting all its graces through the ṗores.