Tegan And Sara – Sainthood

Tegan And Sara – Sainthood

These past few weeks have been a little hectic for me. I got laid off unexpectedly, and I decided to chart a new course …

 

The xx – xx

The xx – xx

Ok, this is one of those bands that I’ve read about for months.  Some part of tries to avoid listening to the overhyped/overblogged bands, but …

 

Paramore – Brand New Eyes

Paramore – Brand New Eyes

Virtually every band or artist on my all-time favorite list has released/will release a new album in the span of 6 months. Metric, Phoenix, …

 

Ingrid Michaelson – Everybody

Ingrid Michaelson – Everybody

I’ll be the first to say that I haven’t followed Ingrid Michaelson very closely over the last few years. Sure, I loved her ’sweater …

 

A Fine Frenzy – Bomb In A Birdcage

A Fine Frenzy – Bomb In A Birdcage

From the first line of 2007’s ‘Almost Lover,’ I knew I’d fall in love with A Fine Frenzy.  Her 2nd album doesn’t disappoint, and surprisingly, …

 

Music Go Music – Expressions

Music Go Music – Expressions

When I was first introduced to ‘house’ music years ago, I quickly learned there are dozens of styles within the genre.  I also quickly learned …

 

Amanda Blank – I Love You

Amanda Blank – I Love You

When I first heard “Might Like You Better” months ago, I wasn’t sold on Amanda Blank.  When I saw her open for Santigold in June, …

 

Imogen Heap – Ellipse

Imogen Heap – Ellipse

I’ve waited for this day for years.  Literally.  And while Imogen Heap’s new album ‘Ellipse’ hasn’t officially been released yet (8/25/09 US), it’s out there.  …

 

Kissy Sell Out – Youth

Kissy Sell Out – Youth

I will preface this by saying I don’t know much (aka anything) about Kissy Sell Out.  Stereotypically, I avoided this guy based on name, as …

 

Au Revoir Simone – Still Night, Still Light

Au Revoir Simone – Still Night, Still Light

It was surprisingly difficult to choose the three songs that would be featured here.  Surprising because on the surface, most of the tracks on this …