Liars- Scissor

an unusual video for an unusual but engaging song.

Damien Rice feat. Lisa Hannigan- Rootless Tree

lisa hannigan and some guy.

edit: i’ve decided to add a second video. this is 9 crimes from the same performance. i can’t decide which of these songs i like more. i don’t think you can lose, really. they both have wonderful voices that complement each other. so, enjoy today’s double rainbow.

Grizzly Bear- Two Weeks

i’m a sucker for harmonies.

Deftones- Diamond Eyes

this song has been known to give me goosebumps. there, i said it. i guess it’s a listener’s high. everything just falls in the right places for me with this one. it’s good to see the ol’ deftones are still releasing relevant stuff. there’s always the fear that as an artist gets older they will lose the magic that drew you in, but it seems these fellas aren’t tapped out yet. the video is included because i noticed that frank delgado (dj/keys) is playing a nord lead. ultra-cool synth.

-JFK-

Young Chris, Tom Hardy, & Freeway- Rap Money

these boys go in.

Midlake- Acts of Man

a little more melancholy than previous offerings, but good nonetheless.

HEALTH- We Are Water
 

the song is good, but the video takes it to another level. i suggest you don’t watch it at work. it’s a bit intense.

The Unthanks- The Testimony of Patience Kershaw

this folk song is based on the testimony of patience kershaw, a 17 year old girl who worked in a coal mine in the 19th century. i believe she was interviewed during in investigation into work-related deaths of women and children in mills, mines, and other places of business. ms. kershaw described the struggles she and her family had. she couldn’t read or write, hadn’t been to school at all, if i remember correctly. instead, she and most of her siblings worked in poor conditions for poor wages. the song focuses more on the trials on the job and the toll it takes on her perception of herself. i really feel for this girl. i know it may be trivial (and incredibly corny), and it probably wouldn’t mean much to her, but if i’d met her, i would have told her she was beautiful.

Curren$y feat. Stalley- Address

i’ve been listening to (and talking about) a lot of curren$y’s music lately. can’t go wrong with this one.

Little Dragon- Forever

yeah, it’s little dragon again. but since you can’t fight, there’s nothing you can do about it. tadow.