Disappears - Replicate

Chicago band the Disappears are coming out with a new album in March...I can't wait.

The Battles - My Machines (featuring Gary Numan)

Cool newer song by The Battles....with Gary Numan.

The Black Keys - Lonely Boy

If anyone actually reads this....I apologize for not blogging (I'm probably talking to myself). Work has been kicking my ass and any free time I have, I just want to be with Maggie and Molly. I need to try harder to blog because I truly do love music....I just don't know what's "cutting edge" anymore.  Blame it on being older, busy, a Dad, .....whatever.

The Black Keys own music right now.......awesome video as well!

Nirvana - Lounge Act (20th Anniversary of Nevermind)

I can't believe we just hit the 20th Anniversary of Nirvana's "Nevermind."  I feel really old now.

John William Coltrane - Afro Blue

Happy bday to the late, great John Coltrane.

R.E.M - Ages of You

The word is that R.E.M has disbanded today. It's sad news, but like all great bands, there comes a time to call it quits. I can't say enough about how great R.E.M was and it should be noted that they were the first truly successful "indie band." Thanks to Michael, Peter, Mike, and Bill.  The end of the world as we know it?.....probably not, but they will be missed.

The Church - Under The Milky Way

I heard this song while driving home tonight, and it reminded me how great the movie Donnie Darko is.

The soundtrack is perfect for the movie, and The Church song, "Under The Milky Way" is one of the best...

The Red Hot Chili Peppers - Brendan's Death Song

I broke down and bought the latest RHCP album. Guitar-God, John Frusciante left the band in 2009 and was replaced by a young guy named Josh Klinghoffer (my brother Jon and I saw him open for Jane's Addiction at a small club 2 years ago). The Peppers are definitely "adult contemporary" but they still make beautiful music. Brendan's Death Song was written for the late Brendan Mullen, a club owner who gave the Peppers a shot to open for the Bad Brains back in the day.

Ryan Adams - Two

I've been neglecting the blog lately and I feel really guilty for it. How hard is it to select 1 song per day? (hard with a little one and a new job). The new job has been keeping me really busy, but I need to take a few minutes out of each day to post a song.  Here's a beauty of a song called "Two" by Ryan Adams....off of his 2007 release, "Easy Tiger."  My favorite song of his.

Neon Indian - Polish Girl

Neon Indian is a band from Brooklyn (actually from Denton, TX). Their music is considered Electronic, Chillwave, Noise Pop.  Check em out.

M83 - Kim and Jessie

I was into electro pop in the early 2000's, but got bored with the sound. A few years ago, I heard M83 and realized that there were still some great electro bands out there (Depeche Mode being the best).  M83 was founded in 2001 by French musician Anthony Gonzalez and they have a new record coming out mid-October...I may check it out.

Autolux - Asleep at the Trigger

Autolux is a trio from L.A. that has a very dreamy sound.  They are incredible live!  This song is off of "Future Perfect," their first album which blows away their second....which took years to make.

U2 - Mercy

I've neglected this blog more than I would have liked to during the past few weeks.  Our schedule has been crazy.  U2 is one of my favorite bands of all time and this is one of their songs that's never been released on record....and I don't know why.

The Who - Baby O'Riley

I've never been a big "The Who" fan...or "Who" fan...not sure which way to say it.  Also, I have to admit that I've gotten into many arguments about Zep vs. The Who (Zep wins). However, today I read that it's Keith Moon's bday and when he turned 21, he ran his car into a Holiday Inn pool in Flint, MI....very rock star.  The fact is, The Who are a great band, I just need to educate myself a little better.  Happy bday Pete!

A.C. Newman - Miracle Drug

I'm still running through some old songs on my iTunes.  A.C. Newman put out a great record called "The Slow Wonder" in 2004.  "Miracle Drug" was the first song and it's a great one...but a little dated.

The Clash - The Magnificent Seven

Happy bday to Joe Strummer.  The Clash........the only band that matters!

Queens of The Stone Age - Avon

One word......ROCK.

Fujiya & Miyago - Ankle Injuries

Fujiya & Miyagi is an English band I found around 2006.  Transparent Things was the name of the album and I recently re-discovered them....in my iTunes.  Their music is described as Krautrock.....like the Aphex Twins...thanks wiki.

Enjoy.

The Comas - The Science of your Mind

The Comas are an indie band from N.C.  I recently added alot of my older songs to my iPod and forgot how much I loved their album "Conductor."

Elvis - That's All Right

Today is the Anniversary of the King's death. It's a shame those around him didn't control his drug habit. This "Comeback" performance defines what's cool with rock-n-roll.