Climbing Walls /  by E

       I mentioned that Strange Talk had released a music video for "Climbing Walls" in last week's bulleted list but it deserves more attention than a short mention because it's ridiculously addictive and I honestly don't know why I can't stop listening to the song. 
       There are two videos; the first was released towards the beginning of December as a lyric video featuring magnetic refrigerator letters and it's simple perfection.
       The second video was released last week and features dangerous driving in a red sports car, a very unnecessary and random shot of a clown mask, steam, and lingerie (that salt water and chlorine is going to be hell on her bra) and I honestly don't know what I'm talking about... What is the point of this video? 
       I love the song; it's fantastic. That beat is absolute perfection, those lyrics are fantastic because "taken for a ride now I'm reaching out to take control, I'm searching for the truth when I know that it won't lead the way" and "following a ghost in the distance of a brighter day, it's swimming in my mind now it's building like a tidal wave" are so articulate and you know you can relate to "I'm feeling like a fool in a cage, there's nothing left to say" "I keep trying to run away, from what you're saying", and that melody will be circling around your head for days (in a good way), so just listen to the song and enjoy it for it's complete awesomeness. 
- E

Runaway /  by E

       The Melodic released their music video for "Runaway" (from their debut album Effra Parade) and it was just as unobtrusively brilliant as the song itself (meaning, it's not in your face, but it's fantastic and, before you know it, you're hitting repeat).
       That rhythm is perfectly steady and low-key and lyrics which include "turning my back on what I know", "how much diversion can a man desire, this excursion will lift me up and light a fire" and "I'm going to take my advice and leave these rainy days behind" slip seamlessly into a gorgeous composition whose melody won't leave your head (but you won't really mind because it's just so good).
       The band will be heading out on their North American tour in 2014 so check the links below to look up dates and get your tickets.
"Runaway" The Melodic
http://themelodic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/themelodic
https://twitter.com/themelodicband
- E

Hurricane /  by E

       Katey Laurel's "Hurricane" has always been fantastic, but ZiK's remix and lyric video somehow make it even catchier and it's going to be falling back into my playlist because it's even more addictive now than it was before. Check out the lyric video below then head to the websites (for bother ZiK and Laurel) to support the artists and check out more of their music. 
"Hurricane" Katey Laurel - ZiK remix
http://www.thisiszik.com/
https://twitter.com/ThisIsZiK
https://www.facebook.com/ZiKMuZiK
http://www.kateylaurel.com/
https://www.facebook.com/kateylaurel
https://twitter.com/kateylaurel
- E

The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) /  by E

       I forgot that today is Monday and Monday means new music. Nothing is ready. It's also Christmas Eve Eve though (yes, that's a thing) so I will definitely have a few tracks and maybe a 'music related news' post for you after I get coffee and get my shit together (and also that playlist I promised you last night) but, for now, just enjoy Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song" because you should have some sort of memory of this version playing during your childhood Christmases and this version, all the new versions with catchy guitar riffs and vocal runs aside, is probably the best for getting into the Christmas spirit. 
"The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)"
- E