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This is just some good ol, down home fun music. Kinda puts you in a good mood, and since it's raining today & I hate the rain, they're perfect. Matt & Kim formed in 2004 when they met at Pratt in the NYC. They look like a couple but they aren't. They just released their 2nd album which is great. There's just 2 of them in the band. She's the drummer and he's the keyboardist. Not sure who does all the clapping. Big Gulps huh? Welp, see ya later.

"Daylight" by Matt & Kim

I haven't been inspired in a while, but VV Brown promped me to post today. VV has had a long road to where she is now, and it is those struggles that makes her music so fun and fresh. She freakin uses a 1 string guitar. Anyway, the music speaks for itself. I'm kind of tired of my slow depressing stuff right now, and this has been a perfect pick me up this week. If you love the oldies like I do, this is a fresh take on it. Looking forward to her album in May.

"Leave" by VV Brown

Models? No. That embrace is genuine. This husband and wife duo got together about 10 years ago in Lawrence, Kansas. Great place. I suggest you visit when you're 19 again. He plays drums and she plays the organ...mainly. Nothing flashy but I've been listening to them a lot, and I thought I'd post it up for you.



"Get Better" by Mates of State

Once again, I try not to post mainstream music on this site, but I just love this song and this band so much that I had to. I love Richard Ashcroft, the lead singer, in his solo albums and with the Verve. Glad these guys are back together for the time being. Hope they can make it last. Maybe ask Metallica for some advice on that one. If you like this song, watch the video...it takes it to another level.



"Love Is Noise" by The Verve

With the upcoming release of Kings of Leon's new album, I have become very excited about their music again. They have grown up a lot over the past many years, and their music continues to get better. Three brothers and a cousin make up this band. Growing up in Tennessee, traveling the state with their preacher father, Leon, the boys were home schooled most of their lives. Hard to believe that such a sheltered life could yield such great music, but I guess that's where the authentic rawness in their music comes from. I ran into these guys in a bar like 4 or 5 years ago and they seemed quite uncomfortable and out of place. Hard to believe, cause if I were to picture them, I'd put them on top of the tables kicking over glasses and breaking beer bottles, yeah! I actually struggled with which picture to post of these guys because they are sporting a new flashier look now, but I love their old weird hair days much more, so I decided to go with that. I mean, if I were a rock star, which I am, I would look like the lead singer with the glasses for sure. Every album is great. This is one of their new songs off the upcoming album.



"Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon

Well how bout some new music? It's been a while, and I usually don't post bands like this because I think it will only appeal to a few people, but I have been listening to these guys quite a bit lately and they're stuck in my head...so I think that warrants a post. They are a new band that just makes noise that sounds good. This music guy I used to read a lot started his own record label and signed these guys. All the members are still in college at Emerson and Berklee at in Massachusetts. I think they'll get a nice bit of buzz when their album drops later this month. If you like this song, try "Better Things," it is superb.



"Sleepy Head" by Passion Pit

Today I am very excited because one of my favorite artists is coming to LA, and I've been waiting patiently for many years to see him. Antony and the Johnsons is one of the most truly artistic acts in music today. Antony's voice transcends what is usual and takes hold of something deep in your soul. Born in England (of course), moving to the States, and finding his home in the New York cabaret scene, Antony is a musician who's art is truly music. His voice is an instrument that expresses emotion like no other. A lot is made of his transgender issues, but I wouldn't put too much emphasis on that. He is unique and wonderful because of his music. He plays the oddest of venues so this show at the Disney Concert Hall (so odd) will be no exception. Be patient as his music is a bit slow. Once it sinks in, you won't be able to get it out of your head. This is the first song of his that I heard.



"The Lake" by Antony and the Johnsons