Patrick Watson - The Great Escape

Okay so Patrick Watson is normally the type of music that I find boring, and some of you might find it boring, but there's an eerie attraction to it. I'm not entirely sure what it is. At first I thought this unobtrusive sound would be great for studying but it just turns out to be really good at putting me to sleep at the desk. My enjoyment of Patrick Watson is strange to me, I don't like the sound and it's kind of anti-climatic to me, but at the same time I can't stop listening. Well you can decide for yourself.

--Vivian

Maximum the Hormone - Chu Chu lovely muni muni mura mura

From the depths of the very weird, past the hall of "Seriously, WTF?" and into the corridor of what should not have been created, I bring you Maximum the Hormone. A very weird Japanese band,basing themselves mostly in the metal genre, but the female singer adds a large pop-type feel to the mix.
To answer some questions that may come up:
1. I do not know what the lyrics are, 90% of them are in Japanese anyways, only that it is really weird (yet somehow addictive)
2. I could not post the full title of the song, that is seriously only half of it.
3. Yes, this is a joke.

Happy St.Patricks day (Although I should probably post an Irish song...)

--Jeff

The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name

Certain people go through mood swings that coincide with seasonal or weather pattern changes. I'm one of those people; my moods depend heavily on the color of the sky and the temperature outside. On top of that, my music taste also match up with the season. It's finally starting to warm up (a little) here in the great white north, and I'm starting to dig into my more upbeat pop collection. Last summer, I was all over The Veronicas, before they hit big in North America btw. This time around, it's all about The Ting Tings.

This poppy British duo is bound to hype you up for oncoming warmer days. Their sound is a little electro, a little pop, and some major attitude (as all great music should have). Enjoy!

--Vivian

Powerglove - Mario Minor

It has been awhile since I have posted, but fear not, for I have returned with many new songs and bands to share with you all.
Today I bring you Powerglove. I have always been looking for a band that plays videogame music professionally like these guys. There are many bands that play this sort of music,but only a few songs unfortunately. Meanwhile, Powerglove already has two CD's out with nothing but metal covers of Tetris, Sonic, Power Rangers, and so on.
I hope you enjoy the nerd-metal styling of Powerglove:

--Jeffrey

Scotch - Poppins

Okay brace yourself, because this is some good sh** coming up. My friend Sara showed me the music of her friend who's part of a group called Scotch. They're based here in Montreal, very local, very underground. They have a very jazzy smoky piano bar feel and some awesome awesome instrumentalists. The person who really takes the spotlight here, however, is the lead singer/piano/guitar, Declan O'Donovan. Not only does this guy have some tight tight piano solos, he has the sexiest voice you'll ever hear. The way he croons those lyrics, a weaker woman would feel violated. Okay, enough intro, just listen. If you want to check out their myspace (because it's really hard to find for some reason!) here it is: www.myspace.com/scotchisgood.

--Vivian

Denali - French Mistake

As previously promised, this is Maura Davis's other project Denali. It's a very similar sound as Ambulette, a little bit more ambient this time I think. I must be honest, I'm not a 100% convinced by Maura's voice, but it has its haunting moments. Good music nevertheless.

--Vivian

AR Rahman & MIA - O... Saya

Sorry for not posting for so long, it's reading break and I've hardly had time to get on the computer.

This is the Oscar winner, AR Rahman with O... Saya, the first song from the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack, which I just picked up and have been listening to for days, driving my family slightly loco. It's a remarkable piece of work, I can't even begin to describe all the elements Rahman used. There's a touch of tribal feel with MIA's techno mix, it's a great celebration of a song, beautifully reflecting the theme of the movie. Enjoy.

--Vivian

Sam Hart - Mario Kart Love Song

Okay, this is a less serious post, but absolutely awesome. I received a link to this for Valentine's Day, and it's one of the cutest and dorkiest love songs I've ever heard. Here's to all the nerds out there.

--Vivian