Category Archives: music to groove to

phoenix

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phoenix
  An oldie (2000) but a goody, If I Ever Feel Better from these cute French boys– one of my favorite songs… A review reads, "The band's been relentlessly eclectic since they formed in the late '90s; they make hybrid music, an electronic-flavored rock that's impossible to describe without using up half a dozen hyphens in the process."  –Mike McGonigal Like discovering laid back tunes to groove to?  Simply subscribe to this blog and .
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come on get higher

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come on get higher
  Really enjoying this song by Matt Nathanson… A review reads, "With rapturous romanticism and over-the-top, heart-on-sleeve emotion, Matt Nathanson can't decide whether he wants to be U2's Bono (particularly on the opening "Car Crash") or John Mayer (with whom he's toured as an opening act). Though his roots are in the folk coffeehouse, he plainly has his ears aimed toward the rock arena." —Don McLeese Like discovering laid back tunes to groove to?  .
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cheryl’s definition of a good time

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cheryl’s definition of a good time
  Turns out Cheryl, our Berkley gal thinks Mr. Jackson is pretty fine and loves the song, Good Time.  She admits that the rest of the album has a more classic country sound which she isn't as fond of, however that doesn't matter to her because Alan is her main man. So with that being said, don't be surprised if you see her side steppin' across catching fireflies one afternoon.  And for all the .
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city & colour

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city & colour
    Our web gal Sara is really digging the song Sleeping Sickness by City & Colour lately. (and especially likes when he breaks into the chorus)  A review reads, "Bring Me Your Love is whisper-soft yet lush, with minimal production and warm acoustic instruments. The most catchy and compelling song on the disc may well be the most lyrically Morrissey-esque, a slightly uptempo, passionate number entitled, "Sleeping Sickness" where Green sings, "with all the worries that .
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lovely tunes by Lenka

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lovely tunes by Lenka
  Just by the looks of this album cover, I knew I'd like the music inside.  And the video of her first release, The Show is just as lovely.  Also dig this song, Don't Let Me Fall. A review reads, "Although Lenka's debut is rife with broken romances, self-loathing, difficult relationships and long distance longing, it is nevertheless uplifting. Channeling our long-repressed terrors her music evokes primal emotions, unblemished by pretense or cynicism – and .
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she and him

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she and him
Remember Will Ferrell’s girlfriend in the movie Elf?  Now she’s a part of this hip little duo singing sweet folksy songs. I must say the video is a bit macabre but the tune oh-so-peppy.  A review reads, "Some of us first fell in love with Zooey Deschanel’s distinctive and charming voice when she crooned, "Baby it’s cold outside," with Will Ferrell in their 2003 movie, Elf. Then, in concert last summer, M.Ward invited Deschanel .
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family therapy courtesy of zach gill

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family therapy courtesy of zach gill
This groovy little ditty is a perfect way to prep for your family get-togethers this upcoming holiday season. A portion of Zach Gill’s bio reads, "From the moment you press play and hear the opener “Family” it’s apparent that Gill is an effortlessly strong performer: one who knows how to craft and deliver easygoing pop with a large dose of buoyant soul. Think Leon Russell or Levon Helm if they grew up near the .
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cover love

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I have to say I like these covers better than the orginals… John Mayer performing Free Falling – orginally by Tom Petty Ryan Adams performing Wonderwall – originally by Oasis Jamie Cullum performing High & Dry – originally by Radiohead Like discovering new tunes?  Simply subscribe to this blog and we’ll email you our latest and greatest finds.

break the spell of the typical

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break the spell of the typical
As I was trolling around the itunes store, I stumbled upon the hip foursome, Mute Math. After listening to a snippet of their oh-so-catchy song, Typical, I remembered hearing it before on one of HBO’s slick movie promo ‘commericials’.  I’m so happy I found this inspiring rockin’ tune  – now it’s on my ipod! A review reads, "Every now and then a band explodes from the grassroots. Thanks to phenomenal Internet exposure that led .
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the national

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the national
A friend of mine asked me if I liked these guys a while ago and I finally had some time to explore their tunes.  Their song Fake Empire really resonated with me. A review reads, "The rhythm section puts some momentum behind the deep, dark, mumbled impressions of “Fake Empire,” and then the twin guitars of Aaron and Brice Dessner fire off a distorted salvo to offset a punchy horn arrangement. That tension between .
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