A couple of things- Yes, I still listen to a lot of music. It's been a busy second semester, though, and I haven't been able to find the time to continue this segment, which was very short-lived.
Remember, this is the segment that featured "Thrift Shop" when it had under 1,000 views. Breaking news- it now has over 135 million.
Does that mean that when your song appears on this blog, you will blow up and play on SNL? No. But it does mean that a handful of people will get to jam to it while everyone else is listening to this disgrace.
So, without further ado, back by popular demand (well, the demand of these two fine gentleman), here are the songs of the week for March 4th, 2013. With a bonus!
1. "Lion's Road" by First Aid Kit. The most simple, powerful song I've heard since "Civilian" by Wye Oak. The similarities- both created by a woman with a guitar. Apparently, there's something about Swedish folk music that really calms me. Even when it's accompanied by a few curse words (Lord's name in vain *gasp*) and eerily depressing lyrics. Bravo to these two ladies for stealing my heart and frightening me at the same time.
2. "Believe Me" by Meek Mill & Dave Patten. MMG's Meek Mill normally doesn't experiment with happy music (click here.) But put him with spiky-haired Dave Patten and an "everything will be alright" choir loop and the possibilities are endless. Ever hear Meek rap a line like "so don't judge me, just love me"? What an uplifting track, and a wildly catchy beat.
3. "Here We Are" by The Cynics. A guitar has never sounded so hypnotizing. Courtesy of a band that has been representing Pittsburgh garage rock since the mid-80s, "Here We Are" is one of those songs that captures all the sounds from other eras, but can still pass as a hit from today. The Cynics will be at Mr. Smalls with Meeting of Important People and Neighbours on April 5th. Grab your tickets here.
4. "Don't Funk Up Our Beats" by Trace. Bonus track! I challenge you to guess how old this kid is. *waits*. Anyone? If you guessed 15 (and you most certainly didn't), you got it. It is so disappointing that this is only 1:48 long. Trace's flow is up there with the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, the Creator, and I say that confidently. I don't have a single idea what contest this is for, but if Trace doesn't win, it's highway robbery.
