What I've been listening to...

Leaves - We Are Shadows

Leaves is an Icelandic band that reminds me a little bit of The Verve, Coldplay and sometimes a little bit of Sigur Rós. The album is charming, like a movie soundtrack that could brings you up and down in many twists and turns.
MP3: Dragonflies

Vienna Teng - Inland Territory

As a singer, songwriter and pianist, Vienna Teng offers more than her deserved titles. The Taiwan-born American artist self-described her music as 'folk-pop’ or ‘alternative pop,' you also can't overlook the beautifully composed piano and the intricate lyrics. Inland Territory is a relaxing and interesting album, just listen to one of her songs and you'll understand her immense talent as a singer and musician.
MP3: Augustine

Telekinesis! - Telekinesis!

The Seattle based Telekinesis! is kind of quirky and cute, the songs on the debut self-titled album are contagious! The catchy pop songs kept me intrigued for more, this could be the best summer tune of 2009.
MP3: Tokyo

Telekinesis - Awkward Kisser

Little Joy - "Next Time Around"

Jarvis Cocker - Angela

Slowly

Did I mentioned I almost screw up at work? Yes, so close that I couldn't stop sweating just the thought of it right now. That's why I turned to Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band's new album Outer South on my way home and drown in the folky and calming melodies. After years and years of making magnificently great albums, Conor Oberst ,alongside with his band mates, became alittle too "equally distrubuted." I do love listening to many different voices but just not those mingling with Conor Oberst's, compare to some his previous works, Outer South is kind of a mediocre one. But of course Outer South is lovely and relexing, just great for a early summer afternoon.

MP3: Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band-Ten Women

News & Vidoes grabs

◎ Watch the real video of Bob Dylan's "Beyond Here Lies Nothin'"
◎ Vivian Girls - Moped Girls [For Us]
◎ Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys almost couldn't finished the 3rd album due to a scrapbook being nicked; and drummer Matt Helders talked about their halfway mixed new album.
◎ White Rabbits - Percussion Gun
◎ A Camp - Stronger Than Jesus

Sing-along

Have you seen the new T-mobile commercial? The one with thousands of people having a "Hey Jude Sing-along" in London's Trafalgar Square. You must've been kind of touched by the idea(despite some funny people in it who really can't sing), I'd love to be singing this song with a huge crowd!

The Pains of Being Pure At Heart "Young Adult Friction"

Little Boots - New In Town

This Week's Tunes

South Ambulance
EP4
MP3: Davy Crockett






A Camp
Colonia
MP3: Stronger Than Jesus








Hungry Villagers
Little Fingers
MP3: Tree Full Of Ghosts






Pilot Speed
Wooden Bones
MP3: Put The Phone Down








Still Flyin
Never Gonna Touch The Ground
MP3: The Hott Chord Is Struck









We Were Promised Jetpacks
MP3: Ships With Holes Will Sink

The Boy Least Likely To -When Life Gives Me Lemons I Make Lemonade

The Bachelor

The Bachelor is one part of Patrick Wolf's double album Battle. This time he brings a more theatrical album with his dramatic vocal and lots of guest musicians, it's not his first concept album but in The Bachelor, you can definitely feel how brilliant this avant garde song writer is. Not an entire departure from his older works, Patrick Wolf's sound-mixing experiments can still blow your mind.

MP3:
Patrick Wolf-Hard Times

The Answering Machine

The Answering Machine is a Manchester based band. Formed in 2006, the 4-piece indie band released their forth single Cliffer this March and soon became the favorite new sound for many blogs. They're about to release a debut full-length album called Another City, Another Sorry this May. Their energy kind of reminds me of the Dundee band The View, but with a more carefully crafted edge and maturity. Always love this kind of bright and playful young British band! Check out their blog and you can see how many great bands they're into.

Download link:
The Answering Machine-Cliffer

M83 - We Own the Sky

Post War Years - Whole World On Its Head