The other day an old high school buddy of mine (Hi Matt!) asked on Facebook if I had any bands he should listen to, and well… of course I do! I always have bands that people should listen to.
I’m not so good about doing regular series of things… but I dub this (and any other Saturday that I’m in the mood for this) Sound Saturday! The day of the week that I share five songs that I’ve been digging and that you should listen to, too. Some are old. Some are new. But, I hope you like them.
/ 1. Mike Doughty – Huffer and the Cutter
This song really is the crowning jewel off of Yes and Also Yes. I’m pretty sure it’s the creepy strings that do it for me.
/ 2. Angus & Julia Stone – Draw Your Swords
This one’s from their album Down The Way. They’re a brother and sister duo hailing from Australia who make some of the most beautiful, emotional acoustic music. This song literally gives me chills when I listen to it.
3. Katzenjammer – A Bar in Amsterdam
Super fun girl pop from Norway. If I still had a car, I’d totally blast them while going down the highway.
/ 4. Oingo Boingo – Just Another Day
James and I were having a conversation the other day that more people ought to be listening to Oingo Boingo. So you know, you ought to listen to Oingo Boingo. Danny Elfman’s the man.
5. Queen – The Prophet’s Song
This is probably one of my favorite Queen songs… It’s just so striking and beautiful. Yeah. All hail Queen.
What are you listening to these days?
I love that Angus & Julia Stone song. I have heard of them but never listened to them before. . . and now I am off to buy their music! Thanks.
A lot of She & Him and Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs!
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