The Black Hollies - Paisley Pattern Ground

Oh I must apologize for my abense on this blog. School's a bitch, but The Black Hollies helped releave that stress. The minute I heard them, I thought this band was from the 60's. I did a little research, and apparently they did becuase they sound just like a sixties band. That dirty guitar, buzzing vintage sound, and those sweet melodic vocals. Definitely one to check out the rest of their stuff. This song sold me and I've read the review on the CD. Sounds phenomenal.

Enjoy.
http://www.mediafire.com/?m2wgzmkzymd

Passion Pit - The Reeling

Ok, When I first heard this song I just could not get it out of my head, and once I got it I constantly was playing it over and over. Todaym I've played it out, but it's definitely enjoyable to listen to. Passion Pit is from Cambridge Mass. They started in '07 and uses keyboards, synth, vocals, and drums. They are highly Electro with a twist of Indie Rock. Great band...too bad they're on MTV already to the whole American Culture. Still their sounds flows well and its pretty catchy. Manners comes out in stores May 19.


Enjoy The Reeling.
http://www.mediafire.com/?4um1nlwnccq

The Faint - Glass Danse

Since I'm going to be seeing The Faint soon, I figured they would be an excellent choice to add to this blog.
They are a electro-new wave type band. They sound highly consists of a synthesizer and keyboards. Can't forget their meaty bass lines. They mix indie rock with 80's pop. They're something you'll find yourself dancing to in the office or in the shower. The distortion on his voice is unmistakable and makes you wish you could talk like that at will.

Here Glass Danse
Enjoy.
http://www.mediafire.com/?mg2ymfuomnt

Minus The Bear - The Fix

When I first heard Minus the Bear, I could not keep my ears away from them. First song I heard from them is The Fix. The song is so playful and just oh so catchy. The guitar rifts are complicated and the way they put their time together is not orthodox, but it's damn good. Starting from their first EP, This Is What I Know About Being Gigantic , to now, with the latest EP, Acoustics, they have matured and are searching for newer more experimental ways to play with their sound. I will always be a follow of them and I advise you to check them out.

Songs worth checking out: All of them.

Enjoy
http://www.mediafire.com/?nn52qz5dm3y

Casxio-Seventeen

Okay so long story short, this song is by LA band, Casxio, and it is good. It makes me want to dance...and I don't even like dancing. 

(p.s.- ILIM, it's your lucky day, because this gets to be your theme song for the next two months till your birthday.)

Shake it.

http://www.mediafire.com/?2wyhlttgy5m

Phoenix - Too Young

Well i dont know what happened to this post so I'll repost it.

"I'm sure this isn't new to most people, but perhaps the few, and that's all
that counts. I've heard the band's name thrown around for a couple years, but now I
finally got a chanced to get some of their music.  Their music seems to push the tempo and keep you moving.
It almost makes me want to dance. The way the music is produced is just great quality. His voice is pure and has
really good accompaniment with the rest of the band."

Enjoy.
http://www.mediafire.com/?jizmmmjyd1d

West Indian Girl - Indian Ocean

West Indian Girl is a LA based band, and if you were on drugs on the beach listening to them, you would know that their sounds just fits where they're from. Their voice has this echo-ey sound and the guitar is pretty low key. The drums are definitely climactic throughout their songs and they just make you wanna fly or jump into a never-ending abyss. They kinda remind me of The Helio Sequence, which I will post some music from them.


Check out this out and enjoy.
http://www.mediafire.com/?ymmm52ymuxv

Doves - One Of These Days

Sorry guys I haven't been keeping up to date. I've been busy with a lot of work and stuff, so BEAR with me.
So I may have mentioned in the past (or not) that I really don't listen to the radio, we'll I heard Doves on their radio and I must say I was impressed. Their not new (they've been around since "98) but their sound now has developed pretty well. They have this psychedelic/hypnotic feel and as you listen to their songs, they grow out of nothing. Definitely worth the listen.

Off the album Some Cites
http://www.mediafire.com/?adntfy5zyvo

I'm Not a Gun - Long Afternoon

The title of the song pretty much describes what you would listen to on a long afternoon or perhaps a long car ride. I found myself listening to it while watching the rain fall down to the ground. I heard this band from one of my sources and just had to get more. It's pretty much instrumental to the fullest but has that electronica topping. It's utterly beautiful and you just can't get enough of. The music is pretty simple. Hope you enjoy

http://www.mediafire.com/?j0ohjzyjzzn

Pinback - Avigon

Well I'm sorry about the late post guys I'll try to keep on top of this. So, I decided to show you guys Pinback. This band is pretty darn good and has becomed my favorite band. There bass is definitely prominent and his voice is so soft, but you will definitely love it. You''ll just have to judge for yourself but I promise you'll love it.


Avigon.
http://www.mediafire.com/?mkltdnyujxr

Hollus - Walking The Line

Well, it is a little soon to be posting another blog considering I usually wait a day, but I have a plethora of music. Plus, I couldn't help myself, since I'm listening to them right now and they're so good! Hollus is one of those bands you have no idea how you came across but you're glad you did. They're from Chicago and definitely have that Chicago sound. Twist is they also have that southern rock to them. It's quite delightful. Pretty much this band has that American-White feel. It's pretty trashy but good trashy.


I recommend the songs Foreign Film, Fever Song, and Gimme Trouble


Here's Walking The Line, but beautiful thing is that on their myspace they're giving away their cd's for free!

http://www.mediafire.com/?njnmnonoxoo

So Quick

Ok so i wanted to get a blog post before the day was out.
Next blog post will have a song in it

-ILIM

melpo mene - Dead On Arrival

Well I decided the second band should be a band introduced by a dear friend of mine.
melpo mene's sound is pretty unique, yet if you really listen to it, its really simple.
Erik Mattiasson's voice is so smooth and it goes hand-in-hand with the rest of the instruments. The guitar rifts are to die for, and they'll be stuck in your head for days.

Dead On Arrival is my favorite song and it's one of the last ones I heard from them.
Enjoy folks

http://www.mediafire.com/?mwzxziiywqy

The Whitest Boy Alive - Keep A Secret

This is my first blog and I thought I'd start it out with my new favorite band right now.
I heard them on the radio and honestly just fell in love. Their bass lines are pretty simple, yet have this catchy upbeat to them. Plus, the way their songs are laid out just flow so easily. They recently released their new album Rules ands it's phenomenal.


http://www.mediafire.com/?y2wywvxjyzo