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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Alice In Chains



Alice in Chains - A great rock band from Seattle.  RIP Layne.
Again

Friday, December 30, 2011

Street Sweeper Social Club



Street Sweeper Social Club - Boots Riley and Tom Morello.  Can it get any better?
100 Little Curses

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Queens of the Stone Age



Queens of the Stone Age
You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar, But I Feel Like a Millionaire

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Beck



Beck  I just love the ever evolving sound of Beck.
New Round

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Jets To Brazil



Jets to Brazil - Oh how I wish Jets to Brazil didn't break up.  They were one of my favorite bands.  Orange Rhyming Dictionary is the best album.  This track is off of Perfecting Loneliness.
Wishlist

Monday, December 26, 2011

Catherine Wheel



Catherine Wheel is an Alternative rock band from England.
Crank

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Squirrel Nut Zippers

The Squirrel Nut Zippers
Gift of the Magi
Merry Christmas everyone.  This is one of my husbands favorite Christmas songs.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Blackalicious



Blackalicious - Is it time yet?  Only 10 more days until Christmas.
Toy Jackpot

Friday, December 23, 2011

Ani DiFranco



Ani DiFranco
Untouchable Face

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Sparta



Sparta
Erase it Again

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

She Wants Revenge



She Wants Revenge
Walking Away

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The Cure



The Cure
Just Like Heaven


Cure - Just Like Heaven by jpdc11

And also Dinosaur Jr.'s version of the song.  My husband is not a huge Cure fan, like I am, but he does like this song, esp. this version.

Monday, December 19, 2011

The Shins



The Shins
Phantom Limb

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Motion City Soundtrack


Motion City Soundtrack
This is for Real

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Glasvegas



Glasvegas
Daddy's Gone

Friday, December 16, 2011

The Refreshments



The Refreshments was a band from Arizona.  They have such fun lyrics.  This album always puts me in a great mood.
Down Together

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Jane's Addiction



Janes Addiction
Jane Says

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Quarashi



Quarashi  was a rap group from Iceland.  This is the only song I know from them, but I like it.
Stick 'Em Up

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Death Cab for Cutie


Death Cab For Cutie
I will Follow You Into the Dark


Monday, December 12, 2011

Afghan Whigs



Afghan Whigs
What Jail is Like.  I think Greg has some issues with women. I love the song, but it has some intense lyrics.
"I warn you, if cornered, I'll scratch my way out of this pen."


Sunday, December 11, 2011

Matthew Good Band



Matthew Good Band
Everything is Automatic

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Youth Group



Youth Group is a lovely little band from down under.
Shadowland

Friday, December 9, 2011

+44



+44
When Your Heart Stops Beating

Thursday, December 8, 2011

The London Souls



The London Souls
Stand Up -I love their sound and look.  Great retro blues rock vibe.  Love the fro too.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Yellowcard



Yellowcard is a pop/punk band from Jacksonville, FL.
Ocean Avenue

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Matchbook Romance



Matchbook Romance was a rock band from Poughkeepsie, New York.  They are currently de-funked.
Monsters

Monday, December 5, 2011

Tegan And Sara



Tegan and Sara are identical twins from Canada.
Call it Off

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Placebo



Placebo
Second Sight 
"Yes,  I know you're the jealous type, cause I'm cursed with second sight."

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Laura Veirs



Laura Veirs
Galaxies- Such a beautiful song.  So floaty.

Friday, December 2, 2011

M83



M83
Midnight City - I know what you are thinking.  You've heard this song before.  Let me refresh your memory.  Victoria's Secret Commercial, right?

Thursday, December 1, 2011

The Cinematics



The Cinematics
New Mexico -I think this is one of the first songs I've heard from the Cinematics.  Hope you enjoy them.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Jim Ward



Jim Ward is a musician from El Paso, Texas.  He is probably best known as the front man from Sparta.  I'm in a huge Jim Ward funk lately, so let me know if you are getting sick of all the Sparta/Jim Ward entries.  I go in phases with bands and right now its Jim's turn.  Sparta is reforming.  Yeah!

Take it back-I wish I could have found better footage.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Silversun Pickups



Silversun Pickups are a band from Los Angeles, CA.  I seen these guys a few years back. Great show! Love Nikki.  The video is cute.  Now I don't feel like such a clutz. Nice shiner Brian!
Kissing Families

Monday, November 28, 2011

The New Amstersdams



The New Amsterdams are a band from Lawrence, Kansas.  You may recognize his voice.  The singer, was formerly in a band called the Get up Kids.
Poison in the Ink

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Josh Ritter



Josh Ritter is a singer/songwriter from Idaho.  Hello neighbor!
Change of Time

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Fort Minor



Fort Minor is Mike Shinoda's side-project from Linkin Park.  I gotta say, I think I like his side work best.  Both are great though.  My youngest son absolutely loves Linkin Park.  I see a young Chester in the making.

Remember the Name

Friday, November 25, 2011

The Judybats



The Judybats were an alternative rock band from Knoxville, TN.  I used to stay up late, just to watch 120 minutes on MTV.  It was one of a few resources for me to learn of new indie bands.  The Judybats were a pleasant discovery. I think they were in my top 10 favorite bands, back in college.

Being Simple

Thursday, November 24, 2011

New Order



New Order is a new wave rock band from England.
I was totally into this band in high school. I think high school is when I first started to venture out to alternative music.  I was so sick of listening to the same old Top 40 songs over and over.  I wish I had the www. in high school.  Music is so easy to come across nowadays.  To be a teenager in todays world of Internet and MP3's.  HEAVEN!

Regret

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

The Hives


The Hives are a Swedish Rock band.  Love the Suits.  The video is so fun. Where can I place my order?
Tick Tick Boom

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Backyard Babies



Backyard Babies is a rock band from Sweden.

I think I heard of this band from one of our guitar video games.  Fun song to jam to in Guitar Hero or Rock Band.  Can't remember which one it was. I don't think I would have anything from this band if it wasn't for that game.

Minus Celsius

Monday, November 21, 2011

Story Of The Year



Story of the Year  is a rock band from St. Louis, Missouri.
Until the Day I Die

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Madder Rose



Madder Rose was an alternative rock band from New York in the early 90's.  I played the hell out of this cd in the college days.  Such a great nostalgic cd. It reminds me of the time when every weekend was spent at a bar checking out bands and going to concerts.  Oh the freedom to just do what you wanted. No obligations, no kids, no mortgage.  The freedom to wipe out a paycheck just as quickly as you got it, buying new cd's and concert tickets... and beer.   Those were some of the best days of my life.
Panic On

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Girls Like Cigarettes



Girls Like Cigarettes are an alternative rock band from New York.  I love this song. The lyrics are hilarious.  Bitter much?  The Music starts a bit into the video. Right about 40 seconds.


A death of Pain. 
All in Vain.
I hope you're sucked into the propeller of a plane.
It's coming down to this, my love.
Forever combustible you.
Forever combustible you.
Just remember...
For better or worse, you exploded first.


Combustible You

Friday, November 18, 2011

Interpol



Interpol - I don't think enough people have heard of this band.  They are so good, but so underrated.  So many great songs to choose from.  Where does one begin?
C'mer

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Sparta



Sparta - Did you hear?  Sparta has awoken.  Yes, it is true.  The band has reformed.  All I have to say is it's about time.  I love this band so much.  I love Jim's solo work too, but I'm so glad they are back and putting out a new cd.  I'm so giddy, I can hardly contain myself.  Their first gig in 3 years will be 11/17/11.
Untreatable Disease

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Baxter Dury



Baxter Dury is an English Indie artist.  He is the son of Ian Dury. It is a lovely little song.  I never noticed all the drug references until I saw the video with the lyrics scrolling across.


Fungus Hedge

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Audrye Sessions



Audrye Sessions- is an indie rock band from Oakland, CA.  I used to live right across the bay.  I was in Alamenda. (military brat)
Turn me Off

Monday, November 14, 2011

Radiohead



Radiohead is an English rock band.  Aric and I saw them live at the Gorge in George, WA with Sara and Christian.  What an amazing show it was.  I would love to take my boys to a Radiohead, outdoor concert.  Everyone should experience that once in their lifetime.
Creep

Sunday, November 13, 2011

The Strokes



The Strokes are an indie rock band from New York City. Quite a catchy little number.
12:51

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Ani DiFranco



Ani DiFranco is an indie artist from Buffalo, New York. I remember seeing Ani in concert here in Spokane with Sara and Sarah.  Girls night out!  I drank too much and ended up getting sick in the bathroom.  Still a great show regardless.
Out of Range

Friday, November 11, 2011

Owl City



Owl City is Adam Young's synthpop/electronica band.  Adam is from Owatonna, Minnesota.
Fireflies