love.sound. (a music blog)

"So this is the New Year, and I have no resolutions for self-assigned penance for problems with easy..."

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:19:31 -0800

“So this is the New Year, and I have no resolutions for self-assigned penance for problems with easy solutions.”

- Death Cab For Cutie, “The New Year” (sorry, I had to do it.)

Grouplove, “Tongue Tied” This song could be familiar...

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:24:19 -0800

Grouplove, “Tongue Tied”

This song could be familiar if you’ve ever caught the car commercial that uses it. For me, this track will always remind me of the band’s opening number during their live set. Extremely uptempo, this track screams fun and good memories… exactly what the New Year has in store, right?

Enjoy, lovers.

"I know you have a little life in you yet. I know you have a lot of strength left."

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:02:35 -0800

“I know you have a little life in you yet. I know you have a lot of strength left.”

- Kate Bush, “This Woman’s Work”

Gotye, “Somebody I Used To Know” I’m into...

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:10:03 -0800

Gotye, “Somebody I Used To Know”

I’m into funky duets, and there’s something haunting about Gotye and Kimbras partnership, paired with plucky instrumentals, that pushes this track to the brink of heartbreak. The lyrics are powerful throughout, but the chorus gets me every time.

You really should check out the video here. It’s such an amazing concept.

"My voice, a beacon in the night. My words will be your light to carry you to me."

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:33:43 -0800

“My voice, a beacon in the night. My words will be your light to carry you to me.”

- Sara Bareilles, “Winter Song”

Lana Del Rey, “Video Games” It’s official:...

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:46:04 -0800

Lana Del Rey, “Video Games”

It’s official: I’m obsessed with this song. I listen to it when I wake up and before bed. The lyrics are so simple and real. Her voice is sultry and flirty. Oh yes, I’m obsessed with this song. How could you not be?

"I wish I was the last thing on your mind before you went to sleep."

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:16:02 -0800

“I wish I was the last thing on your mind before you went to sleep.”

- Kate Nash, “Nicest Thing”

Weezer, “O Holy Night” I planned on posting much...

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:20:14 -0800

Weezer, “O Holy Night”

I planned on posting much more holiday music, but Christmas kind of crept up on me. At any rate, here is a classic by Weezer to get you through the week. Only seven days left!

"You know you can’t keep letting it get you down, and you can’t keep dragging that dead..."

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:27:16 -0800

“You know you can’t keep letting it get you down, and you can’t keep dragging that dead weight around.”

- OK Go, “This Too Shall Pass”

OK Go, “I Want You So Bad I Can’t...

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:18:26 -0800

OK Go, “I Want You So Bad I Can’t Breathe”

We’re so close to the weekend, lovers. Here’s a song to get you through the final hours. Pay attention to the lyrics. Do you remember feeling this way when you were first falling for someone? Or, maybe you’re there right now. It’s hard to concentrate when that person is in your proximity. I think this song captures that feeling perfectly.

"Tell me what you dream while you are fast asleep. Could it be of me?"

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:13:04 -0800

“Tell me what you dream while you are fast asleep. Could it be of me?”

- Dum Dum Girls, “Wrong Feels Right”

The Trophy Fire, “Modern Hearts” I’m taking a...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:22:54 -0800

The Trophy Fire, “Modern Hearts”

I’m taking a moment out of my drinking party to give some local love to this San Francisco-based band.

Here’s hoping that you all are having a great weekend, lovers.

"You desired my attention, but denied my affections."

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:35:06 -0800

“You desired my attention, but denied my affections.”

- Mumford & Sons, “White Blank Page”

Bon Iver, “Holocene” Two things: 1) Everything that...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:39:02 -0800

Bon Iver, “Holocene”

Two things: 1) Everything that Bon Iver does is magic. 2) This guy is up for a few Grammys, including Song of the Year for this track.

Happy Monday, lovers. I hope this makes the start of your week a little better.

"I wander through these streets, a drifter no one sees, collecting memories of you and me."

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:45:34 -0800

“I wander through these streets, a drifter no one sees, collecting memories of you and me.”

- Ace Enders And a Million Different People, “When I Hit The Ground”

Phantom Planet, “Winter Wonderland” Let’s kick...

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:17:45 -0800

Phantom Planet, “Winter Wonderland”

Let’s kick off the holiday season with a remake of a classic. I’m sure I posted this song last year, but Phantom Planet’s version is one of my all-time favorite holiday tunes. And, that’s saying a lot, considering my Christmas music collection is pretty extensive (what can I say? I’m a sucker for jingle bells or anything about snow).

I hope this puts you in the spirit. Make some hot cocoa, curl up by the fire and play this song.

"And they all want you to change."

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:09:39 -0800

“And they all want you to change.”

- Smashing Pumpkins, “Sweet Sweet”

The Maine, “Some Days” As I gorge on yams (instead...

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:27:54 -0800

The Maine, “Some Days”

As I gorge on yams (instead of turkey) and all the fixin’s, I like to ask myself what I’m thankful for. As cheesy as it sounds, I am so thankful to have this band in my life. I am never disappointed by what they do, and have enjoyed hearing their sound mature over the years.

I had the pleasure of watching The Maine perform this song live on Nov. 20 in San Francisco for the first stop on their Pioneer tour. Pioneer, the new album (due out Dec. 6; click here to pre-order a copy), is going to be worth adding to your music collection. If you’ve checked out The Maine in previous years and maybe weren’t sold, I urge you to try again.

Happy Thanksgiving, lovers!

"I set a trap for you, but I’m the one who’s all caught up."

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:54:51 -0800

“I set a trap for you, but I’m the one who’s all caught up.”

- Luna, “Lovedust”

The Features, “From Now On” In honor of all the...

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:39:18 -0800

The Features, “From Now On”

In honor of all the Twilight madness, I thought I would post a song from the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1 soundtrack.

The Features, an indie band from Tennessee, have been making music since 1994, with limited success in their homeland. I was pleasantly surprised to see one of their songs on the soundtrack list because I didn’t think they would even be on the radar for something of this magnitude. But, hey, if more people become exposed, then they’ll be able to make great music for years to come.

This song has an upbeat tempo with a really fun guitar riff. If you watch the film, then you’ll hear it during a string of sweet scenes that I don’t want to tell you about in case you plan on watching it one day (which, you should, but that’s a little off-topic).

Turn it up and have fun with this one, lovers.