Posts Tagged ‘music’
New Track: Big Tree
I first heard of this awesome little group years ago. My sister went to school with one of the incredibly talented members of the band. I liked them back then, but that was when I was more in a heavier rock stage of my life, not that I don’t still love heavy rock.
Anyway, last time I was home my best friend and I somehow ended up in my sister’s car having a serious dance party to this jam…
I don’t know if it’s the timing of where I’m at with my life, the memory from having so much fun with my sister and co. that night, the fact that Big Tree now resides in SF or the humble happiness the music creates, but I absolutely adore this song.
In this song you can individually hear how each musician contributes his/her talents to the song and yet when you listen to them all together it makes for an even more powerful tune.
In so many ways this song reminds me of moving to California. Yet, it doesn’t make me long for the way my life was when I first put my foot on the gas to leave the East coast. Instead this song acts as a reminder to me that this is the journey. Through the ups and downs life remains so beautiful.
As I’m about to turn 26 I try not to look back. It was a rough year to say the least. I finally feel like I’m at the end of such a dark chapter of my life.
When I came back to San Francisco from Portland last weekend I felt like I was coming home. This is where I’m supposed to be. I have no idea where I’ll be a year from now, nor do a dare venture a guess. To quote the writing on the inside of my Grandma’s memorial service program, “you learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow’s ground is too uncertain for plans and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.”
Moving to California didn’t turn out how I ever imagined it would, yet I know I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. This song has a fabulous way of reminding me of that.
New Track: Generationals
I heard this tune by the Generationals a few weeks back and it instantly put me in a better mood:
As it comes up again and again on my playlist I find I can’t help but relax a bit. It’s a perfect tune for the weather in SF this week and despite any set backs or pains that have come up, this song always does at least a little bit to help me shake it off. The sunshine surely doesn’t hurt either!
It’s one of those songs that gets me to start running in zig zags down the side walk when it comes up on my running playlist. Does anyone else do that?
All around, it’s just a feel-good jam. Enjoy your weekend.
New Track: Vampire Weekend
I remember first hearing of Vampire Weekend from a friend I studied abroad with in London back in 2008. I instantly fell for their sound and bumped their self-titled cd on repeat for a while. Now that I’ve heard those songs too many times to count, I’m excited for new album due out this May.
In Vampire Weekend’s new track, “Diane Young,” you hear a whole new sound from the East coast band.
The song still has some of the same tendencies of previous Vampire Weekend songs; fast-paced lyrics and a solid beat. I really like the contrast of the slow-mo fire and the rapid music in this video. Their sound is much more electronic.
I’m not sure how I feel about the song’s morphing electronic vocals, but I am a fan of the lyrics and the lead singer’s voice.
While they’ve seemingly grown as a band with their musical capabilities, they still have that same Vampire Weekend-feel, which, to me, reminds me of a new age Cape Cod. Maybe I just think that because of their track titled “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa” or maybe it’s the Kennedy reference in the lyrics in this song. Either way I like it.
New Track: The Neighbourhood
I can’t decide if I like this video or the song better…
I came across this song on the Rolling Stone SXSW playlist the other day. Expect to hear more “New Track” posts off this list.
Anyway, I really like the LA feel both to the song and the video. I also like that the video is in black and white. The whole style is very ’50s James Dean, rock ‘n’ roll, raw and romantic, clearly not in the traditional sense of the word.
I’ve seen the views for this video jump tremendously over the past few days. I can’t tell if this is going to be one of those “cooler” indie songs that only the in kids know about or if it’s going to go main-stream teeny bopper style and get totally over played. I’m kind of leaning towards the latter.
Either way, right now I’m really enjoying the flow, the lyrics, the video, the 1990′s Romeo and Juliet movie-feel (would you say that’s accurate ?) and the music. Hope you do too!
New Track: Haim
I was recently introduced to Haim, a group of sisters who formulated the band in LA, CA years ago but never became all that popular until their music exploded on the UK scene. Their music video for their latest track, “Falling,” already has over 739,000 views.
The few popular tracks they have recorded have exploded all over YouTube. I’m telling you, these girls are in the process of taking over the indie music scene. I’ve been following them on Facebook and it seems that almost every day they have added more tour dates, including this year’s Bonaroo music festival.
The sisters, who look like they just walked out of an American Apparel store at all times, are extremely talented and have incredibly unique voices.
While seemingly just another indie girl band embodying all that is “hipster” these days (even their music video has what we might call an Instagram filter over it). They are incredibly talented and are so much more than a style. I was absolutely convinced of this when listening to the acoustic version of their “Go Slow” track.
All of their songs have this 80′s feel to them that make it all too easy to dance to in your chair at work while your coworkers look at you like, “What the?! It’s 10 am on a Tuesday.”
Whatever, I totally dig their sound. Furthermore, as a 20-something girl always trying to find meaning in life’s everyday adventures and constantly stumbling and learning from the falls, the lyrics are very relatable.
“Don’t stop, no, I’ll never give up
And I’ll never look back, just hold your head up
And if it gets rough, it’s time to get rough
They keep saying
Don’t stop, no one’s ever enough”
New Tracks
Okay, AS MUCH as I LOVEEE Christmas, it’s refreshing to no longer be listening to Christmas carols and back into rocking different indie Songza channels at work.
New music, you have been missed.
Heard this song today. It was just the right chord, raspy voice and lyrics to perfectly suit my mood. I love the simple folky-ness to it. As much as I have little patience for distractions, I love when a song totally grasps my attention and pulls me into my own world. Enter today’s new track choice. Enjoy.
Merry tunes!
As Christmas is my FAVORITE time of year, you can expect the Leiter side blog posts to be almost entirely dedicated to the holiday season. 
I know I reference Songza frequently but you have to check out their holiday playlists!!!
If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit Songza can certainly help you do so- in the musical style that best suits you!
Personally I like the Rock & Roll Christmas playlists the best, but any one of these playlists is enough to get me smiling and thinking about happy holiday times!
New music track: Franky Perez & The Forest Rangers
One of the shows I follow is Sons of Anarchy. I fell in love with this motorcycle gang, namely the character Jax Teller, years back when my brother and I caught up on season one over Christmas break.
While the acting isn’t above par per se, the action and the story line keep you on the edge of the seat. Plus it calls to that rebellious side in me. That outlaw, live above the law that we all admire.
The soundtrack is always rocking with an equal amount of rough and tough as well. Including this remake of “Higher Ground:”
I love the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s version of the song as well, but this one really strikes my fancy. I love that the guitar has been turned up and the beat slowed down. It’s the perfect background song for the bad boy motorcycle cast.
For more rockin’ biker tracks, check out the new “Sons of Anarchy: Vol. 2″ soundtrack due out later this month and featured today on Rolling Stone.
New Music alert: Divine Fits
I heard this track by the Divine Fits a few weeks back…
“Would that not be nice,” sprung up on a new music Songza playlist and satisfied the new rock ‘n’ roll itch I tend to get form time to time.
The lead singers voice instantly reminded me of the lead singer from Spoon. Turns out, it is the lead singer from Spoon. The Austin, Texas indie rock group consists of former members of Spoon and Wolf Parade.
The song reminds me of other favorite bands such as The Strokes, Spoon (obviously) and the Arctic Monkeys. They have what I like to call a “chill rock” vibe. Perfect for tapping your foot to at your desk, turning up and running around town to or just walking from spot to spot ever so cooly to.
It’s the perfect amount of edgy vocals mixed with a driving rock beat and electric guitar. What I always loved about Britt Daniel’s vocals is that they are so sharp they just cut through the rock ‘n roll for a too cool for school track. Love, love, love. Leather jacket and Ray Bans on when listening, duh.
Psychedelic Cityscapes
San Francisco cityscapes. These pictures remind me of the song “Psychic City,” by Yacht…
“I used to live live in a psychic city,
I never knew what would happen in a day.
I might be looking out the window
And a friend might say,
“Come on over over, come on over over,
Come on over we’re having a party for you.
Come on over over, come on over over,
Come on over we’re having a party for you.”I used to live in a voodoo city,
Where every little thing had it’s own secret life.
I might be washing up the dishes
And the kitchen might say,
“Hang around baby baby, hang around baby baby,
Hang around baby we’ll be baking a cake for you.
Hang around baby baby, hang around baby baby,
Hang around baby we’ll be baking a cake for you.”I used to live in a heartbeat city,
I swear I’d fall in love every minute on the street.
You might be walking around the corner
And our eyes might meet.
Where you been darling darling? Where you been darling darling?
Where you been darling darling we’ve been holding this moment for you.
Where you been darling darling? Where you been darling darling?
Where you been darling darling we’ve been holding this moment for you.I told you your dreams would come true
I told you your dreams would come true
I told you your dreams would come true
I told you your dreams would come true”
