Strangers- The Kinks

From their critically acclaimed comeback album Lola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One in 1970 Strangers was written by Dave Davies supposedly about his brother Ray & the trials & tribulations of being in one of the greatest rock bands of the British Invasion Era.

I grew up on classic rock, but selective classic rock.  My dad was the main influence on what my family listened to for most of my childhood until about 12 years old when I purchased my 1st CD, Ace of Base; I saw the sign (yes, I know…tragic).  We didn’t listen to alot of the British Invasion bands (aside from the Beatles of course), my Father enjoyed more of the classic american rock & bluegrass. I’m pretty grateful to have the Kinks in my life now. This track in particular is centered from a certain compilation CD for Alizah’s 23rd Bday, over 2 years old STILL one of the best mix CD’s I’ve heard to date.

Janglin- Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

We all love ‘em don’t we? Who cannot appreciate the hippie dippie lovin’ feeling we get from their jam sessions? This song in particular urges me into uncontrollable sing alongs & 3/4 time clap off.

I have a complicated love affair with Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros.  I absolutely HEART their music BUT some of you may or may not have heard my beef with Jade Castrinos.  My simple metaphor for her energy?  The girl in spanish class who raises their hand too much, uses that white girl “authentic” accent, makes you speak ONLY in Spanish even when just shooting the shit before class, etc. Y’all know this type.

So I love them & don’t get me wrong.  Also that girl has an amazing voice, no doubt about it, but whenever I see them live I cringe a bit.

I am obviously self loathing cause they’re coming to SF AGAIN (this has got to be their 4th visit in the last 6 mo!).  They’ll be hittin up the Great American Music Hall December 22nd.  I go, you come wit me!

Regina Holding Hands- White Denim

White denim as a fashion choice: ballsy. White denim as a music choice: badass.  These boys from Austin, Texas tear it up on all levels melding different styles of musical genres creating a completely unique sound.Wanna hear more from White Denim?  Mr. EOB beat me to the punch last week.

Living this Life Makes it Hard- Dutchess & the Duke

I have obsessed over every part of the sophomore release, Sunset/Sunrise, from Jesse Lortz & Kimberly Morrison. I suggest you do the same.  I will also suggest that you hit up Bottom of the Hill with me on November 8th to see ‘em live.

It’s a Sin To Go Away- We All Together

oldie that’s a goodie

Attic Lights-Atlas Sound

New album Logos out & Bradford Cox proves, yet again, that he is just the best. Goodies on the album mos def Sheila, OF COURSE Walkabout, Washington School, and this track Attic Lights.  Can’t wait to have new music for my week in NYC.