Emmylou (Live) by First Aid Kit
SONG OF THE DAY “Emmylou” by First Aid Kit (Emmylou, Rabid Records, 2012). Recommended by… My wonderful husband, Todd, found this European folk gem for me! VIDEO OF THE DAY
G.R.I.N.D. (Get Ready It’s A New Day) by Asher Roth
SONG OF THE DAY “G.R.I.N.D. (Get Ready It’s A New Day)” by Asher Roth (Is This Too Orange?, SchoolBoy/SRC/Universal Motown/Def Jam, 2012). RECOMMENDED BY… My homeboy Mitchy, keepin’ it real on the streets of T. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Cats and Dogs & Coeur D’Alene by The Head and the Heart
SONG OF THE DAY “Cats and Dogs” & “Coeur D’Alene” by The Head and the Heart (live in the KEXP studio, 7/17/10). Both songs written by Josiah Johnson, Jon Russell, Charity Thielen, Kenny Hensley, Chris Zasche, and Tyler Williams. VIDEO OF THE DAY
I Just Want To (Live) by Reggie Watts
SONG OF THE DAY “I Just Want To (Live)” by Reggie Watts (Performed 05/08/2009). VIDEO OF THE DAY
Like The Weather by 10,000 Maniacs
SONG OF THE DAY “Like The Weather” by 10,000 Maniacs (In My Tribe, Elektra, 1987). Written by Natalie Merchant. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Unexpected Song by Bernadette Peters
SONG OF THE DAY “Unexpected Song” by Bernadette Peters (Sondheim Etc. Etc.: Bernadette Peters Live at Carnegie Hall (The Rest of It), Angel Records, 2005). Written by Stephen Sondheim. VIDEO OF THE DAY
You’ll Lose A Good Thing by Barbara Lynn
SONG OF THE DAY “You’ll Lose A Good Thing” by Barbara Lynn (You’ll Lose A Good Thing, Jamie Records, 1962). Written by Huey P. Meaux and Barbara Lynn Ozen. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men
SONG OF THE DAY “Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men ([single], self-released, 2010). RECOMMENDED BY One of my oldest music friends, Greg, recommended this song to me on facebook today, and I am so grateful. It is AMAZING, and everything I love in a song: catchy chorus, horns, great lead vocals. LOVE LOVE LOVE. VIDEO OF …
Sleepyhead by Passion Pit
SONG OF THE DAY “Sleepyhead” by Passion Pit (Chunk of Change, Columbia-UK/ Frenchkiss-U.S., 2008). Written by Michael Angelakos. VIDEO OF THE DAY
Carrying The Banner performed by Newsies Cast
SONG OF THE DAY “Carrying The Banner” performed by the cast of Newsies (Disney’s Newsies: The Musical, Walt Disney Pictures, 1992). Written by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman. WHERE I HEARD IT Ugh, Disney’s Newsies. DUH. VIDEO OF THE DAY