Posted on August 1, 2021
Song of the Day: Sweet Disposition
Today’s song is Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap. Australian Indie rock. It’s great. Harsh vocals with a sweet theme. It’s has the ‘late 2000’s sound’. You know what I’m talking about. A sort of “One-Republic” vibe. Pop-rock… Read More
Posted on July 31, 2021
Song of the Day: Somebody Else
Today’s song is Somebody Else by The 1975. I love this song. R&B-inspired synth-pop. I’ve heard it well over a hundred times and I’m still not tired of it. That speaks volumes to it’s composition. That, or I’m… Read More
Posted on July 30, 2021
Song of the Day: Come Hang Out
Today’s song is Come Hang Out by AJR. Back to ‘traditional’ pop. This one has some eclectic use of certain elements. Pay close attention to the electronic loops and the digital sampling for the melody. This group loves… Read More
Posted on July 29, 2021
Song of the Day: I Know I’m Not the Only One
Today’s song is I Know I’m Not the Only One by Tegan and Sarah. More rock-infused synth-pop from an excellent Canadian group (twin sisters). I’ve shared music by them before (and you’ll recognize them as the ones who… Read More
Posted on July 28, 2021
Song of the Day: Surf Music
Today’s song is Surf Music by Paul Williams. An odd little pop track from 2018. Has charming, experimental progression with some interesting electronic elements. The artist literally states in-track “I wrote this song on some software that I… Read More
Posted on July 27, 2021
Song of the Day: Favorite Sound
Today’s song is Favorite Sound by Audien. Some upbeat EDM. Been a while since I featured something like this. It’s a positive message (with an excellent hook that weaves itself beautifully against the lyrics). Sydney Sierota of Echosmith… Read More
Posted on July 26, 2021
Song of the Day: Sound of Silence
Today’s song is Sound of Silence by Disturbed. This is a cover from the 1965 original folk-rock hit by Simon & Garfunkel. This one places a heavier emphasis on the lyrics (backed by a orchestral suite). It was… Read More
Posted on July 25, 2021
Song of the Day: Easy
Today’s song is Easy by Troye Sivian. This one is interesting. A mellow blend of synth pop, heavy voice altering (akin to auto-tune) and a emotional flute solo. Once the main chorus kicks in, I find the song… Read More
Posted on July 24, 2021
Song of the Day: That Don’t Impress Me Much
Today’s song is That Don’t Impress Me Much by Haim. This is a cover from the 1997 original pop-country hit by Shania Twain. I prefer the modern styling of this one. You also get some interesting harmonies between… Read More
Posted on July 23, 2021
Song of the Day: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Today’s song is Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Darlene Love. I know it’s July. That’s what makes it fun. You weren’t expecting it. The snow’s comin’ down. I’m watchin’ it fall. It has a goofy saxophone solo… Read More
