Lana Del Rey - Ultraviolence

A: Lana Del Rey
S: Ultraviolence
C: Ultraviolence

It's the best song of her best album so far - at least that is what I've read. And while I wouldn't recommend seeing la Rey live, I do think she is the queen of stunning music videos.

... he hit me and it felt like a kiss.

Friedrich Liechtenstein - Belgique, Belgique

A: Friedrich Liechtenstein
S: Belgique, Belgique
C: Bad Gastein

Mister Liechtenstein, professional flâneur, ornamental hermit of Berlin and the world's toughest entertainer, just released his highly personal opus of the heart, the concept album BAD GASTEIN.

... er kommt nie mehr zurück, Brigitte.

Karen O - Rapt

A: Karen O
S: Rapt
C: Crush Songs

Crush Songs, Karen O's new album, will be out September 9. Here to shorten the wait is Rapt, the first track taken from said debut, which is released via the Strokes' Julian Casablancas' label Cult.

... love's a f*cking bitch.

Slow Club - The Pieces

A: Slow Club
S: The Pieces
C: The Pieces - Single

Here's a band, called The Pieces, featuring another band, called Hotter Than Hell, who are a tribut band to a thrid act, Kiss. You besically get three bands in one song. Monday never looked better.

... now we're all here, looking for the pieces.

Viet Cong - Throw it Away

A: Viet Cong
S: Throw it Away
C: Cassette

Viet Cong took the world by storm when they released their debut EP Cassette last year. The name of the band might be debatable, the success of their songs speaks for itself.

... there is no above, there is no below.

Shannon - Sweet Somebody

A:Shannon
S: Sweet Somebody
C: Sweet Somebody - Single

The weekend is here and it starts right here with this little gem from 1984. Back then I was black and had a hot record deal of my own. Anyway, I hope this finds you well.

... all you need to turn things around is a sweet somebody.

Electric Youth - Runaway

A: Electric Youth
S: Runaway
C: Runaway - Single

It's Electric Youth. You remember, A Real Hero from the Drive soundtrack. And once again everything the young duo does is perfect and stunning and just beautiful.

... cause we are both misunderstood.

Jack Moy & Glöden - Hold Your Head Up

A: Jack Moy & Glöden
S: Hold Your Head Up
C: Hold Your Head Up - Single

If this was my song, I might have called it Hold Your Heart Up, but otherwise this is written beautifully. Have a look: I’ll be your lighter, when the matches don’t work ..

... I’ll be your punchingbag, when theres no one left to hurt.

Indiana - Heart On Fire

A: Indiana
S: Heart On Fire
C: Heart On Fire - Single

As always I'm not one to compare artists, but Indiana is winning my heart over Ellie Goulding. Having said that, I must confess that Ellie was never really in it. The heart, a funny fucker.

... I begin to fly.

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising

A: CCR
S: Bad Moon Rising
C: Bad Moon Rising

There is no era that offers more summer classics than the late sixties. So when the heatwave hits you hard, make sure you hit it back with some sun drenched tunes like this one.

... I see trouble on the way.

Christian Steiffen - Ich hab´ die ganze Nacht von mir geträumt

A: Christian Steiffen
S: Ich hab´ die ganze Nacht von mir geträumt
C: Arbeiter Der Liebe

Here's the hottest act Germany has to offer at the moment. Everything, and I do mean from A to Zeverything is pure irony. Or is it not? Anyway, it's awesome either way.

... das kann nur Liebe sein.

Grand Prix - Eternity

A: Grand Prix
S: Eternity
C: Eternity

Eternity by Grand Prix. Quite frankly I don't know this band, I don't know this song, I don't know why there aren't any lyrics. But I like the cover art so I was sold right away.

...

Blood Orange - I'm Sorry We Lied

A: Blood Orange
S: I'm Sorry We Lied
C: I'm Sorry We Lied - Single

Thanks to the German mafia, called Gema, the new Blood Orange video is unavailable in Germany. In the meantime I found this little old fantastic bombastic gem for you to enjoy.

... I'm not to blame, just say my name.

Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache

A: Bonnie Tyler
S: It's A Heartache
C: It's A Heartache

When I was a boy, I owned this song on a record. Not the brightest kid on the block, I thought she sang 'it's a harley', and that Bonnie was sad because her boyfriend spent too much time with his ride.

... love him till your arms break.

Perfume Genius - Queen

A: Perfume Genius
S: Queen
C: Too Bright

Don't you know your queen? Well if you do, bow. Perfume Genius is back, as genius as ever. Here's the first song, the album Too Bright will be out late September.

... no family is safe, when I sashay.

Jamie T - Don't You Find

A: Jamie T
S: Don't You Find
C: Don't You Find - Single

Now that the World Cup is as over as your last boyfriend, we can all concentrate on marrying popstars instead of footballers again. Jamie T is mine, just saying.

... there is always someone on your mind that shouldn't be.

The Tings Tings - Wrong Club

A: The Tings Tings
S: Wrong Club
C: Wrong Club - Single

While Germany started to dance, The Tings Tings started to disco. Both of them make perfectly sense this summer, or any other summer.

... I ain't moving though the beat is on.

Ballet School - Cherish

A: Ballet School
S: Cherish
C: Cherish - Single

Right, so here is a song. And it has a video clip as well. And Germany won the World Cup and this is most probably the best summer ever.

... love is the onle reason left to live.

Woodkid - The Golden Age

A: Woodkid
S: The Golden Age
C: The Golden Age

So, golden age, golden boys. Let's hope Germany will go all the way at the World Cup tonight. Let's face it, nobody deserves this more. Nobody, nada.

... we're hiding from the world.

Angus and Julia Stone - A Heartbreak

A: Angus and Julia Stone
S: A Heartbreak
C: A Heartbreak - Single

Guess who's back? Right. They still sound the same as ever, but if you love them one time, you will love them big time. I mean, Coldplay went from the world's the best band to to worst band.

... they were lying but falling in love.

Sons Of The East - Dust & Sand

A: Sons of the East
S: Dust & Sand
C: Dust & Sand - Single

It's been a while since we had some folk lovers performing on this blog. Today, Sons of the East will fill this void just perfectly. For all the other voids in life, we have to find another solution.

... still, I fight on.

GusGus - Obnoxiously Sexual

A: GusGus
S: Obnoxiously Sexual
C: Mexico

Gus Gus are releasing music videos by the buckload at the moment, infusing this summer with the perfect sound. Somewhere between dreams and delirium, this will make you wet in all the right places.

... lets keep this between you and me.

Andreas Bourani - Auf uns

A: Andreas Bourani
S: Auf uns
C: Auf uns - Single

7:1 !!

... ein Hoch auf das was vor uns liegt.

Howling Bells - Your Love

A: Howling Bells
S: Your Love
C: Heartstrings

Love Love this. The Bells released their new single, Your Love, on 2nd June. It's the second single to be taken from the band’s stunning fourth album, Heartstrings, also out on 2nd June.

... I miss your sadness.

The Presets - No Fun

A: The Presets
S: No Fun
C: No Fun - Single

Here's a cup of summer, served straight up by one of Australia's hottest exports. If you listen closely, you can taste a dash of much needed vodka. The one I was missing this weekend.

... this is a feeling I haven't felt for a while.

Rhonda - Camera

A: Rhonda
S: Camera
C: Camera - Single

In a world dominated by self-reflection, self-obsession and selfies, it was only a matter of time until a song called Camera was released. That time is now. Tiki tiki bom bom.

... would you be my camera?

Jamie T - Sticks 'n' Stones

A: Jamie T
S: Sticks 'n' Stones
C: Kings & Queens

NME is freakingly excited. I only need a reason to post a song. But rumor has it Jamie T is back with new material. While the world waits, I'll take the chance and post a song from his last album.

... boys like him don't shine so bright.

Tony Carey - Room With A View

A: Tony Carey
S: Room With A View
C: Room With A View - Single

Happy 4th of America, still one of my favourite countries in the world - I don't care what anybody says. So here we go, with maybe not the most American of singers, but the video does the job.

... they say it never rains in L.A. county.

Little Dragon - Pretty Girls

A: Little Dragon
S: Pretty Girls
C: Pretty Girls - Single

They say that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. Same goes for girls, I guess. And songs, too. Anyway, Little Dragon create beautiful places of beauty with every song they write.

... the sugar don’t live up.

Canned Heat - Going Up The Country

A: Canned Heat
S: Going Up The Country
C: Going Up The Country

Here's a song that will get you into this summer's hippie feeling. If not, I can also recommend Simon & Garfunkel, or the whole Forrest Gump soundtrack. Enjoy.

... I'm going to some place where I've never been before.

Shout Out Louds - Illusions

A: Shout Out Louds
S: Illusions
C: Optica

There is nothing that says sweet sweet summer more than some sweet Swedish shalalala. So here it goes. Last year's album Optica still sounds as fresh today.

... a heart is what a heart is.