The Presets - Ghosts

The Presets - Ghosts from Abteen Bagheri on Vimeo.


A: The Presets
S: Ghosts
C: Pacifica (out 07.09.12)

This is absolutely gorgeous - I know, you do have eyes yourself. I'm not all too keen on the song but who cares. The Presets record label calls the clip 'a meditative masterpiece, perfect for a timeout in this post-Olympic world'. Well, I would just say it is as porn as the Olympics are ever going to get. That's it.

... ran amok in a strip called love - lost my mind in the streets of neon.

http://vimeo.com/48525989

Merchandise - In Nightmare Room

Merchandise - In Nightmare Room from Id House Vid. Group on Vimeo.


A: Merchandise
S: In Nightmare Room
C: Children Of Desire


People who don't listen to rock (as in highly guitar driven) music consider people who do listen to rock music sexy, apparently. So I've been told. Here's to that. According to NME, Merchandise is the hottest band around, hotter than The Killers or Arcade Fire could ever be. They are unsigned at the moment, with every major label trying to sign them. Happy chasing, is all I'm saying.

... in a dream - I kissed your back.

Ifan Dafydd - No Good (Amy Winehouse Sample)

A: Ifan Dafydd
S: No Good
C: No Good - Single

This is the shit. Seriously, I can't even begin to describe how great I think this is. So I won't. You might call it lazy, but I did some research to prove you wrong. The mysterious Ifan Dafydd (pronounced ee-van da-vith) released his debut single No Good on August 15th. Jamie xx has tipped Ifan as one to look out for and additional support comes from KCRW and NTS Radio.

... I cheated myself - what did you do.

How To Dress Well - Ocean Floor For Everything

A: How To Dress Well
S: Ocean Floor For Everything
C: Ocean Floor For Everything - EP

This is pretty pretty, if you have enough time to sit through the 35 seconds intro. But it's worth it. Second to that, I obviously love the stage name. Think of music as clothes, think of being dressed in songs. Nothing but songs, all day long, and all night. Pretty sexy, especially if it is a sexy song like this one. Maybe it's just me.

... I know u were always ready for me baby - way before we met.

Joshua Radin - Underwater

A: Joshua Radin
S: Underwater
C: Underwater

It's Joshua Radin! He's touring at the moment, by the way. So if you like this, you might want to check the dates. If you don't know Joshua or think you know his sound but don't know where from, let me just say: about every second they used on Grey's Anatomy was by him. Same goes probably for Dr. House. But I never watched that. I mean, how many doctors does one person need? Exactly.

... everybody's too loud - can't listen to myself.

AlunaGeorge - You Know You Like It

A: AlunaGeorge
S: You Know You Like It
C: You Know You Like It - EP

This is probably the best dancing in a music video since Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It). Anyway, I wanted to go for something more relaxed on a Sunday like today. Then I watched yesterday's Top Model episode (here's a summary: tears, tears, bitch, tears) which put me in a different mood. And this fits it perfectly.

... I'm no fool, no - I'm not a follower.

Muse - Madness

A: Muse
S: Madness
C: The 2nd Law

I said it before and I will say it again, and again. They sound more and more like Queen. It's just an observation since I love Queen, and Matthew Bellamy does Freddie more than justice, obviously. Besides that, I hate the artwork on this. Purple, floating, something letters, I mean seriously? Thank fcuk this isn't a design blog.

... I have finally seen the end - I'm not expecting you to care.

The Paper Kites - A Maker Of My Time

A: The Paper Kites
S: A Maker Of My Time
C: Young North - EP (out 07.09.12)

It's The Paper Kites! I know you read that yourself. Anyway, I love the song, not too sure about the video. It's like Billy Elliot, but different. By the way, here's another word I learned the other day: to home in. Word, well expression. It's great. Most of all because it has nothing to do with home. Neither with The Paper Kites, really.

... all in all I need to get me through.

The Cast Of Cheers - Human Elevator

A: The Cast Of Cheers
S: Human Elevator
C: Family

It's The Cast Of Cheers! Again, I know. But their sound is funky and, as I said before, music-video-wise they play in the same league as Ok Go. Which is the top of the pops league. Which will always find a special place on this little blog of mine. The Cast Of Cheers are from Dublin, by the way.

... down to the bottom - where we all get out.

Matthew Dear - You Put A Smell On Me

A: Matthew Dear
S: You Put A Smell On Me
C: Black City

Ha, lovely. On the English wikipedia page, Matthew Dear's sound is described as 'Electronic Avant-Pop' - on the German page it is simply 'Techno'. Very nice. Anyway. This is sexy. And dark. So I've been told. And since my mellow musical start into the week hasn't exactly caused a storm of euphoria, I figure it is time to dim the lights down, a notch or two.

... we can go all night - if you wanna go far.

Dylan Leblanc - Part One: The End

A: Dylan Leblanc
S: Part One: The End
C: Cast The Same Old Shadow

This is pretty beautiful, pretty tragically beautiful. And taken from Dylan Leblanc's follow up album Cast The Same Old Shadow. You should check out his debut Paupers Field, too. It might not fit the summer season, but come back to this when Indian Summer kicks in. You'll see what I mean then. It will all make sense. Trust me. Oh yeah, Dylan was born 1990. Pretty grown up sound.

... they say that it's a choice you make to keep yourself from harm.

Octoberman - Not That Kind

A: Octoberman
S: Not That Kind
C: Waiting in the Well

Right, it's too Monday to write anything clever. Not that I ever write anything clever. Over the weekend, I crowned the new The Darkness Cd the best break up album of all times. Well, this year. At least. Not that I have broken up with anybody. But this is Octoberman, a Canadian indie rock music group formed in 2005 in Vancouver.

... and I like to see you in the night skies.

Joe Cocker - Summer In The City

A: Joe Cocker
S: Summer In The City
C: Best Of Joe Cocker

I guess I had to post this one too. Especially since somebody asked me the other day if I post oldies too. I said yes, baby. It's pretty much to hot to blog today and if you are reading this instead of being outside I hope you have a new tattoo to blame. Like me. Everything else doesn't count, really.

... cool cat looking for a kitty - gonna look in every corner of the city.

Nite Jewel Feat. Nicholas Krgovich - Thinking About You

A: Nite Jewel Feat. Nicholas Krgovich
S: Thinking About You
C: Thinking About You - Single

This is a Frank Ocean cover, obviously. I like covers, in general. Generally, if the original is a bit older. Which isn't the case here. But these lyrics call for a duet, which is why I love Nite Jewel's and Nicholas Krgovich's take on this. Plus, and here's to Frank, it is simply a stunning song. Having said that, enjoy today's heatwave.

... no I don't like you - I just thought you were cool enough to kick it.

LOVE INKS - Rock On

A: LOVE INKS
S: Rock On
C: E.S.P.

It's Love Inks! I don't really know much about them. And they weren't even on my radar until yesterday. But. If you want to know their biography, follow them on twitter. That's what Love Inks says, anyway. Which is a nice take on today's technology. So here's the thing: @loveinkslove .. Happy Friday.

... shout summer time blues - jump up and down my blue suede shoes.

Jessie Ware - Wildest Moments

A: Jessie Ware
S: Wildest Moments
C: Devotion (out 20.08.12)

I totally forgot to post this. So here's to catching up. Jessie Ware is a bit like Jennifer Lopez with talent. Wildest Moments is so good it makes me kind of worried that Devotion, which will be out on Monday, won't be half as good. But if it's not, we still got one hell of an amazing song out of it.

... two wrongs, no rights - we lose ourselves at night.

Azealia Banks - Van Vogue

A: Azealia Banks
S: Van Vogue
C: Broke With Expensive Taste

Sheesh - it's another Azealia Banks video. I'm pretty bored blogging about her because it looks like she can do no wrong. Except for not releasing that debut album. 'Broke With Expensive Taste' is supposed to be in September. Just saying. So stay tuned, rapunzel style, you know.

... if she ain't legit you better send that witch - if the mens is rich, you better spend that chip.

Wild Nothing - Paradise

Wild Nothing - Paradise from AcetoacetilCoA on Vimeo.


A: Wild Nothing
S: Paradise
C: Nocturne

It's Wild Nothing! Which means it's Jack Tatum. Which is, judging by this song, pretty awesome. Why? Because Wild Nothing is described as an American dream pop act and was created in late 2009. Ok the only thing really awesome is the dream pop part. Nocturne will be out in two weeks, but you can already download Paradise for free on soundcloud. Enjoy.

... you tell me once or twice - that love is paradise.

Highasakite - Indian Summer

A: Highasakite
S: Indian Summer
C: All That Floats Will Rain

Highasakite are Norwegian by origin and Brooklyn based by choice. This track is pretty pretty and all you can ask of a song to be the perfect soundtrack to an all ordinary Monday morning. One shot of gloom, two shots of hopeful. Basically it is the perfect soundtrack to the end of summer. Which starts now. Even if there was no summer. Like in Berlin. Just saying.

... I will run - like an Indian, tomorrow.

Sonic Youth - Sunday

Sonic Youth - Sunday from Art Department on Vimeo.

A: Sonic Youth
S: Sunday

It's Sonic Youth. And it's Sunday. There isn't much more to say really. Except this is for you, M. K. And this blog isn't a bowl of cherries, of course.

... a perfect day for a quiet friend - and you will set it free.

Other Lives - For 12

Other Lives - For 12 (Official Video) from tbdrecords on Vimeo.


A: Other Lives
S: For 12
C: Tamer Animals

Since we went to Mars and back this week (some colleagues of mine didn't even notice, I mean: what the what?) I figured this would be a perfect video to post. Especially because Other Lives is such a great band, especially because For 12 is such a great song. Anyway, back to Mars. As long as we don't get humans up there, I'm not overly bothered.

... it feels like forever - when your mind turns to fiction.

THE DARKNESS - EVERYBODY HAVE A GOOD TIME

THE DARKNESS - EVERYBODY HAVE A GOOD TIME from Warren Fu on Vimeo.


A: THE DARKNESS
S: EVERYBODY HAVE A GOOD TIME
C: HOT CAKES

The Darkness are back! I mean it, back as in back. After seven years, it seems like the world's most unnecessary band has finally recovered from the wrong turn they took with their second album. And are heading into the brilliant direction their debut took. As for the video, I love it. There is so much truth and depth in there, it is nothing but totes amaze. Ok I'm off to a reality check.

... anticipation, too much to pay - maybe I’m crazy.

Two Door Cinema Club - Sleep Alone

A: Two Door Cinema Club
S: Sleep Alone
C: Beacon

There are weeks like this, in a blogger's when you don't have a clue what the week will turn out to be. And then it is one smash hit after the other. Much like this week. Much like life. Or sex. Sex is much like life, and life is a dance, and dancing is music. It all makes sense. I think. Sometimes everything falls into place. And sometimes it doesn't. I'm clever on Thursdays.

... it's so hard not to believe - that we'll never know.

Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait

A: Mumford & Sons
S: I Will Wait
C: Babel

We will wait too! Another six weeks at least, until Babel is released. In the meantime I'm debating if Mumford & Sons might just be the greatest band of our times. Their songs sound so handcrafted. Folk songs mostly do. But these are special, obviously. We will see. Anyway, judging now, Babel will outshine Sigh No More by a mile. So keep we'll keep waiting.  

... you forgave and I won't forget.

Antony And The Johnsons - Cut The World

A: Antony And The Johnsons
S: Cut The World
C: Cut The World

While this video may not be suitable for all audiences and viewer discretion is advised, I do recommend you watch it. It's somewhere between 'Secretary' and '9 To 5', starring Willem Dafoe, Marina Abramović, and Carice van Houten in a quiet, quite violent clip. Anyway, Antony And The Johnsons' new album is out, too - called Cut The World as well.

... i've always contained your desire to hurt me.

The Sea And Cake - Harps

A: The Sea And Cake
S: Harps
C: Runner (out 18.09.12)

If you are ever looking for a nice, long intro - this is it. So. The Sea and Cake is an indie rock band based in Chicago. They formed from members of The Coctails, Shrimp Boat, and Tortoise; the group's name came from a willful reinterpretation (as the result of an accidental miscomprehension) of "The C in Cake", a song by Gastr del Sol.

... the summer won't go off - cause the sky was never blue.

Tracklist:
On And On
Harp
A Mere
The Invitations
Skyscraper
Harbor Bridges
New Patterns
Neighbors And Township
Pacific
The Runner

Ben Howard - Old Pine

A: Ben Howard
S: Old Pine
C: Every Kingdom

This will get us in the mood. For indian Summer, that is. Funny how Ben Howard sings about memories being the best thing we ever have. I was shopping for an external hardrive yesterday, and some brand that shall not be mentioned had a claim which went like this: You make the memories. We keep them safe. Maybe a bit over the top for an external harddrive, but it could have been worse.

... I've come to know that memories were the best things you ever had.

Vacationer - Trip

Vacationer - Trip (Official Video) from Vacationer on Vimeo.


A: Vacationer
S: Trip
C: Gone
 
 It's Vacationer! My favourite summer album this year so far. I think I've been saying that a lot lately so maybe I better stop. Anyway, here's some copy pasted info for you: Vacationer is a band from Baltimore and includes ex-members of DC/Baltimore bands Grubspoon, Reticent Virgo, Sonic Cheetahs of Death, and Swim Shower.

... as cool as can be - heaven isn't coming on.

Odetta - Hit Or Miss

A: Odetta
S: Hit Or Miss
C: Best Of Odetta

Right then, this is featured as soundtrack to the fabulous new ad for Southern Comfort. I must have watched it about 10 times already, since yesterday. And it makes me want to get drunk tonight, on Southern Comfort, of course. Which I have never even drunk before. Here's to ads well done, and tomorrow's hangover.

... and there ain't nobody just like this - I gotta be me.

http://youtu.be/ygeWsoYYMuQ

Robin Beck - Close To You

A: Robin Beck
S: Close To You
C: Can't Get Off

Sorry but I had to. Apparently, as I found out last night, not everybody knows that this song wasn't especially written for the MacDonald's ad in the early 90s. Sorry Yvonne. Anyway, Close To You sounds better than world peace, if you ask me. So enjoy this little trip down memory lane and off you go.

... just call out my name - and I´ll go on my way.

Cate Le Bon - Fold The Cloth

A: Cate Le Bon
S: Fold The Cloth
C: Cyrk

This came out in January, but I think it sounds like Summer, and nothing else. Maybe even Indian Summer. At least that is what the video looks like. And I decided it's cool to have a Cate Le Bon video on this blog. Not that I would listen to the track on repeat for the next three weeks. But it fits today, nicely.

... tuck your belly in your chest and see how close we are.