Open Heart Surgery /  by E

Lulling chords and a sweet rhythm make up Farewell Davidson's "Open Heart Surgery" from their debut EP Hometown Lights.

Provocative lines "talkin' to me, oh can't you see I'm not listening, the water's for free, but oh you can be so belittling" and "the time we spent it, it's all empty, oh yeah you meant, oh how you said it's just all a dream" articulately describe those people who know exactly what to say to get to you and are tied up nicely with the recurring "open heart surgery, save some time for the freaks". 

An instrumental bridge focuses on prominent drums, fun guitar riffs, and a mellow bass, rounded out by a sweet vocal hook that gives the track a satisfyingly 'homey' feel.

Farewell Davidson is currently in the studio working on their second EP, so listen to "Open Heart Surgery" below and head to the sites to find out more about the band.  

"Open Heart Surgery" Farewell Davidson

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Last Forever /  by E

Fenech-Soler's "Last Forever" showcases the band's talent for making indelibly fantastic tracks filled with articulate lines, fun riffs, infectious melodies, and raw beats so enthusiastic that the energy is palpable.

Verses "leaving all our friends behind, we kidnapped each other's minds, oh my love / I could make you laugh, I could make you cry, and we would find patterns in the sky, above us" are adorable and the sweet "now that we're here, we feel so alive, we can make this last forever, we can waste time together" plays out perfectly over an alternative rock pop track which has been injected with just a touch of techno, making it undeniably addictive and completely impossible to sit still through. 

Get your copy of Rituals from iTunes now and watch the lyric video for "Last Forever" below.

"Last Forever" Fenech-Soler

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Don't Worry About Me /  by E

Rob Drabkin's "Don't Worry About Me" sounds like everything that is good and pure about the acoustic guitar came together to form a tragically gorgeous track.

Eloquently put lines "please don't worry about me, don't you worry no more, cause I can still breathe and I can still sing, I'm gonna just stand here on my own, just stand here alone" roll over sweet guitar chords while a string section (courtesy of the Colorado Symphony) gives the track an achingly vulnerable quality, chiming in at just the right time then leveling off every so often to give Drabkin's raw vocals and guitar work the spotlight. 

The track's stripped sound is invigoratingly fresh and the video's beach setting offers up a modest mirror for the stark beauty of a track whose soft sounds rolls over its listener with ease. 

Watch Drabkin's video for "Don't Worry About Me" below, head to the sites to hear more of his music, and get the track from iTunes now. 

"Don't Worry About Me" Rob Drabkin

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Switzerland /  by E

Dayneo's "Switzerland" is catchy as hell with an upbeat melody and fun rhythm that offers up something to dance along to while lyrics blatantly rag on fair-weather friends.

Dayneo's surprisingly melodic vocals are easy to listen to and lines "don't be like Switzerland, you know you've got your own mind, don't be like Switzerland, so make up your own m-m-m-mind" and "I know you know I know" are impossible to hear without wanting to sing along with.

Despite its negative origins, the track actually manages to sound outright cheerful, with an upbeat attitude, danceable melody, and crazy fun video making the track inarguably great.

"Switzerland" Dayneo

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