We Have Band - Someone

A: We Have Band
S: Someone
C: Someone - Single

Lyric videos seem to be the new shit. I don't really see why, but they are here and are probably here to stay. Same goes for a band called We Have Band, ready to release their next album.

... someone's gonna take you.

The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men

A: The Weather Girls
S: It's Raining Men
C: It's Raining Men - Single

Why? It's a thing right now. Three decades after its release, Raining Men re-enters the UK single charts as a response to David Silvester's remarks that bad weather is a punishment for gay marriage laws. Support!

... halleluja!

Battles - Ice Cream

A: Battles
S: Ice Cream
C: Ice Cream - Single

Even if life is more about ice than cream at the moment, I think we should all eat more ice cream. You could almost say if life gives you ice, make ice cream. I won't miss January at all.

... mama buzz move, move tonight, night.

The Jezabels - Look Of Love

A: The Jezabels
S: Look Of Love
C: The Brink

Love The Jezabels once, you going to love them twice. Twice is forever so you let them go never, ever. Look Of Love is here to prepare you for the bands second album, The Brink out February 14th.

... in the dead of night I can't give in to your love.

Moderat - Last Time

A: Moderat
S: Last Time
C: Moderat II

Take musician Apparat and Dj Modeselektor, shake well, mix well, stir well, add some Berlin for origin and you get a dynamic duo and some mighty fine tunes heading your way.

... my stony breath crawled to glory heavens be.

Iamamiwhoami - Fountain

A: Iamamiwhoami
S: Fountain
C: Fountain - Single

Records are like people. Today's post is about the last sort, the one you already like before it comes out, that is a constant companion through the years: the personal soundtrack to your life.

... when all has gone to blazes, I start to run.

Postcards From Jeff - A House

A: Postcards From Jeff
S: A House
C: A House - Single

Records are like people. Today's post is about the second kind, the one that steadily grows on you. You didn't like it too much at first, but eventually it becomes one of your absolute favourites. 

... we make friends and we make amends.

Faul & Wad Ad Feat. Pnau - Changes

A: Faul & Wad Ad Feat. Pnau
S: Changes
C: Changes - Single

Records are like people. And there are three kinds of them. Today's post is about the first sort, the one you have on constant repeat first, but eventually the excitement wears off and you never really get into it again.

... it won’t be to long till, the bad has one again.

Talking Heads - This MusT Be The Place (Naive Melody)

A: Talking Heads
S: This MusT Be The Place (Naive Melody)
C: Speaking in Tongues

Here is what I have learned in this thing called life: Shit might happen to you, you can't change that. But you can decide whether or not you want to see the good stuff, or the shit stuff.

... never for money, always for love.

Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally

A: Eric Clapton
S: Lay Down Sally
C: Slowhand

Pay close attention because I have only one thing and one thing only to say today. August: Osage County is best movie you will see all year long. Watch it.

... you can lay your worries down and stay with me.

Alice Boman - Waiting

A: Alice Boman
S: Waiting
C: Skisser - EP

Snow forced me to commute on public transport to work today. Then I noticed no matter how rough or big a city, the elderly are always offered a seat. But I still hate public transport.

... I want you more than I need you.

Janet Jackson - Love Will Never Do (Without You)

A: Janet Jackson
S: Love Will Never Do (Without You)
C: Rhythm Nation

Join me and a girl called Janet for a walk at the beach, just for one dance, just for one song. Funny how black and white looks different in this video, compared to looking out the window.

... we always work it out somehow.

Carmen McRae - I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do

A: Carmen McRae
S: I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do
C: Portrait Of Carmen

Here's a thought on the subject of the - shame on you if you fool me once shame on me if you fool me twice - saying. But aren't we just fooling ourselves? And I wonder who we are going to shame then.

... he was just someone, someone I knew.

Tina Turner - Better Be Good To Me

A: Tina Turner
S: Better Be Good To Me
C: Private Dancer

Let's indulge this weekend in a little trip and step back in time. Recent observations have led me to the conclusion that no current song causes the same hysteria as true old treasures.

... what I can't feel I surely cannot see.

The Heavy - What Makes A Good Man?

A: The Heavy
S: What Makes A Good Man?
C: The Glorious Dead

Think of advertising what you want, and heaven knows I curse my job on this late morning, but it does serve as source for some damn fine music sometimes. Like this little gem, from the latest Guiness ad.

... indelible is what I need to spread the word.

The Travis Waltons - Homewrecker

A: The Travis Waltons
S: Homewrecker
C: Your Neck Is Bleeding

If for no other reason, you need to watch this because of Aaron Paul aka Jesse Pinkman introducing the song as

Jesse Pinkman and saying: "The Travis Walton Band is a bitch and your song 'Homewrecker' is a bitch, bitch"
Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/frank-turner/74905#jAe88edvgUg8shu7.99

Jesse Pinkman and saying: "The Travis Walton Band is a bitch and your song 'Homewrecker' is a bitch, bitch"
Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/frank-turner/74905#jAe88edvgUg8shu7.99

 "The Travis Walton Band is a bitch and your song 'Homewrecker' is a bitch, bitch".

...  all the time, you're the break and I'm the back.

Caroline Keating - Silver Heart

A: Caroline Keating
S: Silver Heart
C: Silver Heart - Single

Hearing an artist for the first time, you always notice two things: the influence of time, and of origin. Take Caroline Keating who calls Quebec Canada her home. Much like Arcade Fire or Stars.

... I'll be waiting, I'll be facing you once again.

Little Daylight - Overdose

A: Little Daylight
S: Overdose
C: Overdose - Single

Oh no, I was planning on liking Little Daylight, but I just discovered a song of theirs has been used on a Girls trailer. Hate it. At least they didn't win a Golden Globe. There's justice in this world.

... you’re my favorite high.

Paloma Faith - Can't Rely On You

A: Paloma Faith
S: Can't Rely On You
C: Can't Rely On You - Single

Now I have one word to say to you: Ginger is back. With an italian intro that has the sexiest British accent ever, Paloma once again proves she's the master of everything in disguise.

... you got that good stuff but that don't last.

Alexander Ebert - Amen

A: Alexander Ebert
S: Amen
C: All Is Lost - OST

If you plan on seeing All Is Lost, I recommend you do not listen to the song now. If you have seen it, I recomment you play it on repeat. And if you don't want to see it, well, I don't know what's wrong with you.

... I'll never say goodbye, I'll never tell you lies.

Ariel Pink Feat. Jorge Elbrecht - Hang On To Life

A: Ariel Pink Feat. Jorge Elbrecht
S: Hang On To Life
C: Hang On To Life - Single

Heavy on heartbreak and high on melodrama - this is what Janaury sounds like. Let's ignore the fact that this was released last summer.

... intrusions of our youthful delusion, said it was alright.

Joan Osborne - One Of Us

A: Joan Osborne
S: One Of Us
C: Drivetime

They don't make songs like this anymore. It's a sad little fact. Consider that next time you diss the nineties. Even if you hate piercings as much as I do.

... just a stranger on the bus.

Raleigh Ritchie - In Too Deep

A: Raleigh Ritchie
S: In Too Deep
C: The Middle Child - EP

If it's for no other reason, that Raleigh Ritchie logo is enough reason to post this song. Think Dirty Dancing, with a hint of Miami Vice. Yet the song is smooth and perfect in itself.

... I though I knew you better than I did but hey.

Pharrell Williams - Happy

A: Pharrell Williams
S: Happy
C: Happy - Single

Here's a surprise, I didn't even know I never posted this song before. But since January is the unhappiest month of all, the timing is quite alright. So clap along, if you must.

... clap along if you know what happiness is to you.

Ghostpoet - Cold Win

A: Ghostpoet
S: Cold Win
C: Some Say I So I Say Light

Here's what I've learned in this still very young year. There is a difference whether people like having you around or actually like you. And it's only the latter that can be unconditionally.

... I need to go back before the sun goes down on my heart.

William Fitzsimmons - I Don't Feel It Anymore

A: William Fitzsimmons
S: I Don't Feel It Anymore

C: The Sparrow and the Crow

Even if winter isn't exactly lurking around the corner, William offers the soundtrack to this hibernal season. No newbie to this blog, I guess Mr. Fitzsimmons needs no further introduction.

... I want back the years that you took when I was young.

Foxygen - San Francisco

A: Foxygen
S: San Francisco
C: We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic

Originally formed in California by Jonathan Rado and Sam France, Foxygen features influences from 60s psychedelia and avant-garde. In short, the perfect soundtrack to dream this January away.

... I was broken you were broken.

Rogue Valley - The Wolves & The Ravens

A: Rogue Valley
S: The Wolves & The Ravens
C: False Floors

Rogue Valley is a band born of grandiose ambition: in a single year, they have written, recorded, and successfully released four full length albums, each one sonically steeped in the season of its creation.

... people find where they belong or keep on.

Movement - Feel Real

A: Movement
S: Feel Real
C: Feel Real - Single

This trio from Sydney is building steam from a grain of salt with their seductive nocturnal music. Their lucid, spacious and engagingly rhythmic body music will soon make you sweat, all night.

... have I told you that you know me.

Neon Legion - Twin

A: Neon Legion
S: Twin
C: Twin - Single

Having spent the cosy days of Christmas in Zurich, I am quite grateful to be once again greeted by Berlin's nasty attitude, where people bump into you and don't even consider the possibility of an apology.

... I wish I was at the other party.

Pins - LUVU4LYF

A: Pins
S: LUVU4LYF
C: LUVU4LYF - Single

Happy New everything will most probably stay quite the same. However, there is a chance for improvement, or for impairment, of course.

... I would die for you and I love you for life.