11/26 /  by E

       You guys probably want some music today. 
       So this is all I've been listening to today in between last minute errands and trying to get my stuff in order before heading to see family. 
"The Others" Birds of Tokyo
"The Underground" Palaye Royale
"Mississippi" The Griswolds
"Mr. Polite" The Jungle Giants
"I Need Ya" Gloryhound
"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" The Gods of Macho (it's not too early if it's from The Gods of Macho)
"Shiver" Avec Sans
"Twenty First" Drop the Anchor
"Counting Stars" OneRepublic
"Riot" Velociraptor
"Hurricane" Parachute
"Pull Down the Moon" Cattle & Cane 
"Holding Tokens" Marcus Blacke 
"Mercury" Slip-On Stereo
"Never One to Complain" Night Terrors of 1927
"L.A." Dean Fields
"Join the Human Race" City Rain
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Music Related News for NMM /  by E

       I've got to head to work and won't have time to write about any tracks until later tonight, so here's some drive-by bulleted music related news for you to keep in mind.

  • The Fray's next album, titled Helios, is officially up on iTunes for pre-order. I've already bought the album because it will, no doubt, be amazing.
  • Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend actually likes selfies, according to his latest Rolling Stone interview. He thinks it's great that you feel good enough about yourself to post a picture of what you look like that day and that it's actually better than a picture of any landscape, since there are endless pictures of trees and the sky but only one you (his words, not mine). I do agree though that the youth of America gets a hard rap, especially considering that our small workforce is supporting the rather large retirement community's income.
  • Jamie Lynn Spears has a new single out, "How Could I Want More", and I can only think that I wanted more Zoey 101 but she effed that up, so I don't really feel like supporting her new song much further.
  • A Great Big World's debut full length is available for pre-order today and, now that they've gotten so much press for "Say Something" (it's gorgeous and deserves all the attention it's received), they should have more than enough support when it's released January 14.
  • Childish Gambino has a new upcoming album with two singles available for download with your pre-order and I love it (because who doesn't love Donald Glover?).
  • One Direction released a deluxe version of their last album, Midnight Memories, with such thought provoking hits as "Best Song Ever" and other hits I haven't bothered to find out about. In other '1D' news, apparently Saturday was '1D Day'; I thought it was Doctor Who's 50th anniversary but, to each their own obsession.
  • Cattle and Cane released their music video for "Pull Down the Moon" and it's adorable.
  • Pitbull released his latest EP, Meltdown; I think he needs help being more creative with his album titles since they've been following the same theme for years now.
  • Justin Bieber keeps coming out with hits and I keep wondering how people find a super femme blonde guy so attractive
  • Colbie Caillat came out with a single iTunes says is new: "Hold On".
  • Bruce Springsteen's High Hopes album is available for pre-order.
  • And, last but certainly not least, Makana came out with music I actually really like. Way to make me fall for your folksy music Makana; I love it. Buy Ripe on iTunes now.
"New Love Song" Makana

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A Million Shining Colours /  by E

       Simian Ghost's first single since last year's Autumn Slowmo EP features retrospective lyrics, a gorgeous composition, and an opening line which will suck you in immediately with the repetition of "I have wasted all of my time".
       The song's composition is fantastic (it will get stuck in your head with incredible ease) and lyrics which lead vocalist, Sebastian, explains talk "about that feeling I think many people working with music or art in any form gets sometimes, that it's a bit hopeless what you're doing. It's about coming to terms with that, to be able to look at yourself and what you burn for in life, in all it's hopelessness, and smile" are amazing.
       The band's third album, The Veil, is set for release in 2014, so listen to the song below and check out the websites to stay up to date with the band.
"A Million Shining Colours" Simian Ghost
http://www.simianghost.com/
https://www.facebook.com/simianghost
https://twitter.com/simianghost
https://soundcloud.com/simian-ghost
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Two Tone Monster /  by E

      Their sound reminds me of Reel Big Fish, except better, because I actually like it (that's not fair; Reel Big Fish puts on a good live show, but this is legitimately good). 
      Umbrella Bed has fun compositions and lyrics and I can't stop listening to their tracks. 
      Their latest EP, Refill, is available on iTunes now and every track on there is just as great as this one, so make sure to grab your copy.
      Watch the video for "Two Tone Monster" below, head to the sites to support the band, and pick up Refill.
"Two Tone Monster" Umbrella Bed
http://www.umbrellabed.com/
https://www.facebook.com/UmbrellaBed
https://twitter.com/UmbrellaBed
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