Song of the Week: “GMF” by John Grant

John Grant of Colorado, but now residing in Iceland, introspectively recounts his failings with ethereal beauty and laugh-to-keep-from-crying humor on his single “GMF.”  The kicker for me is the lyric in the chorus “You could be laughing 65% more of the time.”  Sinead O’Connor provides backing vocals.

All Songs Considered and Sound Opinions have released their best music of 2013 (so far) episodes.  What music is making the year for you?

Song of the Week: “Cirrus” by Bonobo

“Cirrus” by British DJ Bonobo (aka Simon Green) features electronic beats, bells reminiscent of the gamelan, and the trippiest music video ever made with 1950s iconography.

 

Any groovy new tunes running through your head this week?  Let me know in the comments.

Song of the Week: “It’s Too Late” by Wild Belle

Recently, Sound Opinions profiled the sister-brother duo Wild Belle.  Most of the music played in the show didn’t appeal to me much, “It’s Too Late” stood out with its reggae beat, horns, and sultry vocals.

What are you listening to this week?

Song of the Week: “Green Garden” by Laura Mvula

Soulful vocals are rapidly becoming England’s best export, with the voice of Birmingham’s Laura Mvula a great addition to the mix.  Check it out on her single “Green Garden.”

What music is moving you to think, feel, or dance this week?  Let me know in the comments.

Song of the Week: “Avocado Roller” by Archie Pelago

The New York-based trio Archie Pelago composes electronic music intended for live performance which lends itself to interesting and unique sounds as you can hear on “Avocado Roller.”

 

 

What new sounds are entering your ears this week?  Let me know in the comments

 

SingPositive, JP Spring Concert on Sunday, May 19 at 4 pm

Join SingPositive, JP! for our Spring Concert!
Sunday, May 19th, 4pm @ St. John’s Episcopal Church (1 Roanoke Ave.)

“Awake, My Soul” – celebrating spring, change, growth, and rebirth
with JP’s biggest intergenerational chorus and band

Songs from Mumford & Sons, Michael Jackson, The Muppets,
James Taylor, “Hair,” Peter, Paul and Mary, and more

Tickets available at the door or by emailing us:
$10/adults, $5/kids ages 2-16.

“Join” our Facebook event and invite your friends!

Song of the Week: “A Tattered Line of String” by The Postal Service

“A Tattered Line of String” is the new track on the rerelease of The Postal Service 2003 album Give Up, although you can be forgiven for thinking the song is from 1983 instead.  I can imagine hearing this song between tracks by the Human League and The Pet Shop Boys.  Lead singer Ben Gibbard is also known for his work with Death Cab for Cutie.  Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley provides backup vocals.

 

What new songs are you listening to this week?  Let me know in the comments!

 

Song of the Week: “Delicate Cycle” by The Uncluded

I didn’t want to like this song.  Kimya Dawson can be excessively twee and the whole rap-twined-with-soft-music dichotomy is played out.  But ultimately The Uncluded’s “Delicate Cycle” won me over with it’s play on words, interweaving stories of lunch ladies, launderers, and apparently vivisection, as well as a catchy melody won me over.

Song of the Week: “Two Times” by AM & Shawn Lee

AM is from Oklahoma, Shawn Lee is from Kansas, the rhythm is from Jamaica, and the vocals are from Philadelphia (ca. 1970s).  All in all, “Two Times” is an intriguing track.

Got any new tracks making you dance or sing along?  Let me know in the comments.

Song of the Week: “Dog Physics” by Plaid Dragon

I didn’t post a SOTW last week so this will be the first of two songs I’m posting today.  Plaid Dragon is a band from Springfield, MO.  ”Dog Physics” a pretty tune with ethereal vocals.  Both the band and the song have cool names.

 

 

What are you listening to this week?  Let me know in the comments.