you're not fooling me

The Be Good Tanyas are an alt-country/folk/bluegrass group I came upon a few weeks ago. Made up of three talented female musicians from up north in Canada...these women come together to make some soothing relaxing tunes. All three have beautiful voices and create some touching harmonies. "Human Thing" was their first song I heard, and fell in love right away.

Human Thing

It's Not Happening

relax, take it easy

Flamboyant pop singer-songwriter MIKA has been named the best new talent in the BBC's Sound of 2007 music poll. The Beirut-born, London-based 23-year-old has been compared to the Scissor Sisters and Freddie Mercury. More than 130 UK-based music critics and broadcasters took part in the poll by naming their favourite new acts.

The first time I heard MIKA I was a little hesitant but the more I have listened to his newest CD Life in Cartoon Motion, it's grown on me. It's amazing how much this guy sounds like Freddie Mercury of Queen....the comparisons will be never ending. But regardless, he makes some crazy fun pop music. I can see this guy getting pretty popular over here. His music might be little much for some people....but I hope some of you enjoy it!

Grace Kelly (his first single)

Relax, Take It Easy

will this be enough for you?

Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide is fantastic. I enjoy this video of "Well" a whole hell of a lot, and I think you will too. More to come soon...Happy Friday!

strange & beautiful

Aqualung's new album Memory Man is scheduled for a North America release on Columbia Records in March 2007 with dates in the rest of the world to follow. The first single, Pressure Suit will be hitting the airwaves very soon and can be heard right now on Aqualung's myspace.

Wow...Pressure Suit sounds really good. Cannot wait for this one.

life and love and music

I just discovered Just Jack yesterday but I've already listened to his soon to be released CD Overtones a few times and it's blast! Just Jack is a combination of a little hip-hop, electronic and simple beats coming together to make some tunes that make you want to boogie. (Yes, I went there.) Apparently this guy is pretty popular over in the UK...but anyhow, it's some fun stuff....hope you dig.

Starz In Their Eyes

Disco Friends


and the video for "Writers Block":

hey blue, here is a song for you

Joni Mitchell has been around forever, but I popped in her CD Blue for the first time in awhile and remembered how amazing of an album it really is. This album is one that EVERYONE needs to have in their music collection, it is an absolute classic. If you haven't heard it, get on it right away.

In 2003, the album was ranked number 30 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. In Chart's three reader polls to determine the 50 greatest Canadian albums of all time, Blue won the top spot in 2000 and third place in 1996 and 2005. It was also ranked #14 on a list compiled by VH1 of the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time, the highest album by a female artist to appear on the list. In addition, it was also voted also 13 on Hotpress Magazine's "Top 100 Albums ever" by various other artists, and was voted 66th in Channel 4's countdown of the 100 Greatest Albums. It was listed among the "All-Time 100 albums by Time magazine in november 2006.


Case of You

Top Albums of 2006 - V

Top Albums's of 2006: #10-6 edition

**The time has finally arrived!! My top 5 favorite CDs of 2006 are here!!**

#5: M. Ward - Post-War


M. Ward clearly has been a popular pick for one of the best albums of the year. I have seen his 2006 release Post-War all over Top Ten lists on the internet, and rightfully so. This CD is by far his best and is perfect from beginning to end. "Poison Cup" was a song that tore me open this year and is painfully beautiful. If you like it, you will love the rest of the CD. Get it as quick as possible...this man is an amazing musician.

Poison Cup

#4: Kunek - Flight of the Flynns


I have Andrea to thank for introducing me to Kunek...oh how I adore my musical soulmate. Flight of the Flynns was Kunek's first release and it only left me wanting more from the band, and soon. These guys make some great indie rock. There are a few tracks that stand above the rest on the CD, including some amazing instrumentals, but each track contributes something great. Can't wait for more music from these guys.

Coma

#3: As Tall as Lions - As Tall as Lions


These guys were one of my first entries in my music blog, but I haven't given them enough credit. As Tall as Lions are a 4 piece band from Long Island who have been making music since 2002. Their 2006 self-titled release greatly outdoes their 2004 release Lafcadio. I can only hope they keep up with their trend of immproving their style and music for years to come. These guys are highly underrated and hopefully some more people will come to appreciate their music in 2007.

Love, Love, Love

#2: Beth Orton - Comfort of Strangers


Beth Orton has been around for quite some time, but none of her previous efforts compare to the amazing Comfort of Strangers. I absolutely loved every track on this CD...it's modern folk at its absolute finest. This woman has one hell of a voice, that's for sure...and combined with some catchy lyrics and fun riffs, you can't not love this CD and Beth. This CD was very close to being my #1 of the year, but got slightly outweighed by one more. 9/10 for sure....some great music right here.

Conceived

Shopping Trolley



and now the moment you have all been waiting for...................




#1: Midlake - The Trials of Van Occupanther


Midlake is an incredible band, end of story. This CD was by far my favorite of 2006. So I had heard mention of Midlake on a few blogs and websites across the web, but it has been one of those bands that you see everywhere and somehow don't get a chance to listen. Well, it's about fucking time I did. Wow, these guys are awesome. Best CD of 2006, hands down.

They have a bit of a 70's rock kind of feel to them, mixed with some current indie flavor. Tim Smith's vocal's will hook you in from the beginning. Their newest CD The Trials of Van Occupanther has not left my playlists since I got it.

Midlake might be stuck in the '70s, but they make it sound like the best place on earth.

Roscoe

Bandits

Young Bridge

and a video for Head Home:



If you get one CD this year, it should be Midlake.

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so that's all folks! I hope you enjoyed my picks! Stick around for more music to listen to in 2007 :)