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Piledriver Waltz by Alex Turner

2011-07-26T23:11:11Z

Because it's a Submarine kind of day and we don't get much Arctic Monkeys music up on this site -- here's Alex Turner with Piledriver Waltz. I suggest renting the film too, it's definitely a pick-me-upper on a cloudy summer day.

Have a Happy Vancouver Saturday

2011-07-09T16:55:40Z

If you're wondering why I'm posting the video for that song in that Hyundai commercial, it's because Vancouver's throwing a big party at Stanley Park and The New Pornographers are playing :) They're actually just one of the bands from a long list of performers showing up for Vancouver's 3-day celebration of the city's 125th anniversary. So if I were you and aren't doing anything this Saturday night -- I'd head on over to Stanley Park, get a $5 dollar bag of mini donuts, an ice cold lemonade, and bask under the Vancouver sun while I listen to some awesome live music.

Show Me Something New by Shout Out Louds

2011-07-08T09:07:41Z

At last something new! Well, new-ish. Although the video might be a year old, it's been more than six months since my last post. I thought I'd throw in something by the Shout Out Louds to hark my return, especially since the first lines in this song rings true to what this blog and I have. Before I wax poetic on how I always come back, let's take a moment and soak in the wonder of Shout Out Louds -- the underwater version. There's always beauty and grace in underwater shots -- just not when you're trying to sing.

Lyric of the Day: Xavia by The Submarines

2011-03-11T20:16:19Z

Lyric of the Day: Girlfriend by Allo, Darlin'

2011-03-09T22:36:05Z

Lyric of the Day: Patient Patient by The Morning Benders

2011-03-08T21:04:25Z

Lyric of the Day : Cordial Invitation by Giant Drag

2011-03-04T04:15:15Z

Lyric of the Day : Each Breath by Jarrod Gorbel

2011-03-03T02:35:54Z

Lyric of the Day : IMpossible by Figurine

2011-01-29T23:49:06Z

Lyric of the Day: Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down by Noah and the Whale

2010-12-31T21:39:59Z

The Year Ender

2010-12-31T10:06:20Z

Here's a little bit of trivia for you readers out there: did you know that the first List Addicts was posted way back in 2008 as a New Year's songs list? Bet you didn't know that - and rightly so, since this is practically useless trivia. Putting the year into perspective though, I can't believe that this site has been chugging away that long and is still alive today (considering that it's basically held together by duct tape and craft glue). With probably one of the roughest years I've ever had, I consider it an internet miracle :)

Since I'm not really good at compiling the best of the year albums - which might probably be the reason why this site isn't high on the popularity rankings, our List Addicts End of the Year edition gives you five of my of favorite artists that I've featured or mentioned on the site within the past year:

1. Scary Mansion

The feature for Scary Mansion came at the time I was struggling to keep up with artist interviews that I actually stopped it altogether. I would say, that one was especially significant as it might have been the last full artist interview that I'll ever have on the site. Scary Mansion was also a band that anyone's ever contacted me about to have their song featured on a primetime TV show. Blame it on an outdated PR contact at their site - the musical supervisor of Hellcats shot me an email asking how to reach the band. Long story short, their song made an appearance in one of the TV show's episodes which had everybody asking - 'Who sang that song?'. My mission in life is now complete.

Here's their cover of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - the other Cyndi Lauper song that hasn't been remade to death, and this link to the video of it being used in Hellcats.

2. Lucky Soul

Lucky Soul always been one of my favorite bands to listen to, which is why when they gave me a chance for an interview, I didn't hesitate to grab it. I've had them in a few of my lists here on List Addicts, as well as in numerous road trip CDs. Coincidentally, a few months after the interview, they also got featured in another primetime show - ABC's Pretty Little Liars. So basically, there might be a pattern here: stay away from my site if you don't want to be featured in teenage drama shows.

One Kiss Don't Make a Summer

3. The Rural Alberta Advantage

If there ever was a band the doesn't get the coverage that they should, it's The Rural Alberta Advantage. Their debut album 'Hometowns' is sincere, raw and beautiful all rolled into one neat package. I really don't mind them getting featured in prime time TV, just so that everybody else will know how absolutely cool they are. Just don't make it in the way of Architecture in Helsinki - having 'Maybe You Can Owe Me' in that Lindsay Lohan bomb 'I Know Who Killed Me', was a complete and total waste of a good song. Since there's not a lot of bands who can make you fall deeply in love with a song in just under three minutes, here one of the best songs in their album for your year end listening pleasure -

In the Summertime

4. Shout Out Louds

The Shout Out Louds is the kind of band who's got their own style down pat, which is why I know I will love the music that they'll put out, even before they release it. This is also the reason why when they released 'Fall Hard' this year, I was completely smitten. I can't imagine anyone not liking it. Here's the video, because it will make you love it even more -

5. The Gregory Brothers

Everyone knows who Antoine Dodson is, but not a lot of people know who contributed to the infamy of his 'Bed Intruder' song. This year has been the year of The Gregory Brothers - in viral videos that is. From the hear it once and it'll get stuck in your head Double Rainbow song, to Antoine Dodson's internet classic - they've come a long way with Weezer even doing a collaboration with them to promote their latest album and a Comedy Central show in the works. Aside from their mad auto tuning skills, this band actually produces amazing songs that feature their chops in the soul music genre. Since they haven't been doing much promoting for their non-auto tuned songs, I think I might take it upon myself to share to you, the other side of Auto Tune the News -

Butter on my Roll

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Here's to a great new year ahead. I planned on making a promise not to make any promises for next year (since I hardly ever follow through), but then I'd be contradicting myself. In any case, Happy 2011!

art: Threadless tee design by David Schwen

Merry Christmas!!!

2010-12-24T23:30:55Z

Since it's Christmas Day, we wrap up the Christmas countdown - this year with the Magnetic Fields song Everything Is One Big Christmas Tree. As a band who's been in the business for more than 20 years and has only ever gotten due credit in the last five years, I feel a great affinity for them. Like Stephin Merritt, I'm still waiting for people to 'get' what it is that I do - though I guess it'll probably help that I find out first what I'm actually trying to do. So here's to next Christmas - may it be a better and more fruitful one next year.

Everything Is One Big Christmas Tree

Here's lowdown on the countdown:

25 - Everything is One Big Christmas Tree by The Magnetic Fields
24 - Walking In The Air by The Maccabees
23 - No Better Time by Natalie Prass
22 - A Favorite Christmas Gag Gift by Half-Handed Cloud
21 - Feels Like Chrismas by The Jooles
20 - Santa Fucking Claus by Johnny Foreigner
19 - Santa Claus Ain't Comin' To Town by The Elves of Heaven
18 - This Christmas Family Tree by Cineplexx and Ally Kerr
17 - Spend This Day by Wintercoats
16 - It's Christmas So We'll Stop by Frightened Rabbit
15 - The Snow Angel and The Icicle Sword by Ian McGlynn
14 - Christmas Was Better In The 80s by The Futureheads
13 - French Kissmas by Chelsea Jade and James Duncan
12 - Grown Up's Christmas by Cool Rainbows
11 - Santa's On His Way by The Pipettes
10 - Last Christmas by Oh Bijou
  9 - Not on Christmas Eve by Boca Chica
  8 - Santa Stole My Lady by Fitz and the Tantrums
  7 - White Nights (Psychic TV cover) by The Golden Filter
  6 - Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) by Slow Club
  5 - It's Christmas by Coconut Records
  4 - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by An Introduction to Sunshine
  3 - Christmas Wrapping by Summer Camp
  2 - Teenage Christmas by Eux Autres
  1 - Just Like Xmas (In Cottonopolis) by Help Stamp Out Loneliness

Walking In The Air by The Maccabees

2010-12-24T22:12:34Z

If you were a kid growing up in Britain, you would probably remember that little old animated film called "The Snowman" -- a touching holiday story that's basically an existentialist version of 'Frosty the Snowman'. Obviously, The Maccabees grew up with it and loved it so much which is why they made their own version of the moving and haunting song in the film called Walking In The Air. Originally sung, choir-boy style with a orchestral accompaniment, The Maccabees bring their own indie music touch to it, with Orlando Week's unique vocal styling and the group's amazing rock instrumentation (particularly the drums - it's absolutely perfect!). You may want to get in the mood for watching the film again (sans the David Bowie intro) and bawl your eyes out at the ending.

No Better Time by Natalie Prass

2010-12-24T02:01:53Z

No Better Time by Natalie Prass

Nashville artist Natalie Prass is the newest addtion to your holiday soundtrack this year. The song's got that old-timey vibe, which is perfect background music for my gift-wrapping session tonight with some hot chocolate waiting by my side. It also works well if you want to feel a bit Christmas-sy while shooting cazadores and raiders in Fallout New Vegas. Whatever you're doing, hopefully it's not last-minute Christmas shopping. In any case, have a relaxing night-before-Christmas Eve with this song :)

No Better Time

Merry Christmas from the Guys at EarCandy NY

2010-12-22T19:49:28Z

Here is a lovely video from the fine young gentlemen of earcandynewyork.com, taking the art of autotune to its finest, to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. If you haven't checked their site out yet, take a moment to download a couple of their podcasts here which has the occasional IndiemusicDB Pick of the Week.

Adam and Vance, I know I don't say this enough, but I love you guys - thanks for the wonderful year :)

The Indie Music Database

Piledriver Waltz by Alex Turner

Have a Happy Vancouver Saturday

Show Me Something New by Shout Out Louds

Lyric of the Day: Xavia by The Submarines

I don't want to be, your favorite enemy.

Lyric of the Day: Girlfriend by Allo, Darlin'

I don't want to be your friend, I want to be your girlfriend.

Lyric of the Day: Patient Patient by The Morning Benders

I'm just another book on your shelf.

Lyric of the Day : Cordial Invitation by Giant Drag

Your dream is my nightmare.