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MP3 OF THE DAY: SWEET DISPOSITION

2011-11-29T20:58:00.000-08:00

The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition / DOWNLOAD MP3

Roxanne Emery

2011-11-29T20:23:00.000-08:00

Roxanne Emery is set to become the country’s most irresistible new pop star. She releases her debut single Real on November 8th on De Angelis Records. Real is the first single to be lifted from her forthcoming album – Remember Me - which will be released early next year.

All That I Am- Roxanne Emery /DOWNLOAD MP3

Just Add Love - Roxanne Emery

Real (Radio Edit) - Roxanne Emery

MYSPACE / FACEBOOK

Kitsch Music Compilations - Hotel Costes

2010-06-30T09:24:00.001-07:00

In my society, Im only solitary not alone.
Looking for a little place, nothing more than home.

If the name doesnt ring a bell, Hôtel Costes is a famous hotel in Paris, France located in 239 rue St-Honore and perhaps best known for its bar and courtyard café. Now this establisment also releases its own compilation lounge music CDs, which contain music played and mixed within by DJ Stéphane Pompougnac. Along with other special music compilations, the hotel has released all in all 12 volumes for one discernable eargasm. Yes folks, eargasm.

❤ All I Want
❤ Smooth
❤ My Society

Currently digging my paws to volume 10 and hoping of making my way to earlier and latest compilations as well. To order the complete volumes, click here.

Once A Love

2010-01-20T10:42:00.000-08:00

~russiancreators.ru

Happy is the heart that still feels pain,
Darkness drains and light will come again.

Everybody by Ingrid Michaelson

Tedious

2010-01-20T09:18:00.000-08:00

~brunodayan.com

Obsessive with excessive pleasures.

I Want It All by Dangerous Muse

Regular Girl Celebrity Dreams

2009-11-02T04:32:00.000-08:00

~knightcat

90210 (prod. by Mark Ronson)- Wale

Ellie Goulding

2009-11-02T03:38:00.000-08:00

You look at me it's like you hit me with lightning

[CONTRACT/EXPAND]

Sweet as hell you might close your eyes and possibly guess Lykke Li and Marina & the Diamonds, but Ellie Goulding is as original as a female musician gets. Struggling in this overrated music pool to the verge of overridden music sensibilities, the point is she's getting her message across so remember the name folks. Ellie Goulding is gearing for the release of her debut album and she just released her first music video for single Under The Sheets.

S tarry Eyed
S leepyhead (Starsmith Remix/ Passionpit Cover)
W ish I Stayed (feat. Frankmusik)
U nder the Sheets
T he Wolves (Bon Iver Cover)
B lack and Gold (Sam Sparrow Cover)

Myspace/ Last.fm/

But You've Got the Love I Need to See Me Through

2009-11-01T12:25:00.000-08:00

~Federico Erra

Y ou've Got the Love (Florence and the Machine Cover)- The xx

My Love Should Be Illegal

2009-09-28T07:28:00.000-07:00

~Tim Walker

R evolver- Madonna feat. Lil Wayne

The Pierces

2009-09-28T04:38:00.000-07:00

Make love with the lights on baby, tell me what you see
Clear the bed to lie on darlin', make a mess of me

[CONTRACT/EXPAND]

The Pierces are singer-songwriters sisters Allison and Catherine based in New York City. Former ballerinas turned songstresses, they released their self-titled debut in 2000 with Epic but was met with lukewarm reception. 0pening a week’s worth of shows for Albert Hammond Jr. in November 2006 greeted the girls with much more enthusiastic reception.

With a psychedelic indie and folk sound, the sisters are compared over the years to Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Shawn Colvin, the Indigo Girls and Sheryl Crow. When asked how they would want others to describe their music, the girls responded, "like a fever induced, gypsy dream that you have after drinking too much red wine while listening to a cabaret singer in a southern speakeasy that is run by witches".

K ill! Kill! Kill!
L ights On
B oring
B oy in a Rock and Roll Band

Official/ AOL

MUST DISCOVER ARTISTS VOL. VII

2009-06-04T09:59:00.000-07:00

byebyebeautifool

When I walked through the door my wife she lay upon the floor
And with tears her eyes did soar, I did not know why
Then I looked into her hand and I saw the telegram
Said that I was a brave, brave man, but that I was dead

As Ive mentioned before, MDA (Must Discover Artists) doesn't make other artists solely featured here any less adept to music or less suitable of acknowledgment per se but only to widen each eargasm experience by delivering what's currently hot and full of buzz out there while filtering sleazy from superior. After 4 reeling months Metaphor brings back to you her well-preserved post as being away from the interweb cause me an overflowing list of news-worthy artists in my desktop.

[CONTRACT/EXPAND]

Movits!

Django guitar, windy street swing; music for both art directors and for your mother. Well-known in Sweden, but unheard of elsewhere, they fold together elements of 1930’s big band swing, roma swing and rhythm & blues, then drop hiphop vocals on top for some serious energetic firepower.

"Appelknyckarjazz"
"Swing For Hyresgastforeningen"

YACHT (Young Americans Challenging High Technology)

Jonathan Warren Bechtolt (born December 2, 1980), performing under the name Jona Bechtolt, is an electronic musician and multimedia artist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. He is a former member of The Blow, and has released solo records under the name YACHT since 2003.

"Psychic City"

Grizzly Bear

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Grizzly Bear are a four piece psychedelic/experimental band. Grizzly Bear’s music is seductive and intimate, deep with hazy-eyed choruses, whistles, piano, banjo, and several woodwind instruments. In their music, melody and ambiance are necessary complements.

"All We Ask"
"Two Weeks"
"Southern Point"
"Fine For Now"

Fibes, Oh Fibes!

Fibes, Oh Fibes!, a swedish six piece band hailing from the town of Gothenburg on the Swedish westcoast. They play piano-heavy pop with influences by american westcoast rock, adult oriented rock, the slick production of disco-era fleetwood mac and blue eyed soul.

"Love Child"
"Get Up"

Pony Pony Run Run

Pony Pony Run Run is a french power pop band formed in Nantes, FR and Angers, FR with original members; G for guitar and lead voice, A for bass ,T for Synth, S for guitar and back vocals and F for drums. Neat isnt it? But Pony Pony Run Run is not just another electro-pop band, no, that also would be too easy. Pony Pony Run Run is just a damn good pop band from this new easy and unselfconscious generation.
Their first album is coming out on June 15th 2009 in France on their label 3ème Bureau featuring the single “Hey you”.

"Hey You"
"Hey You" (sayCet Remix)
"Hey You" (PPRR Dance Remix)

Iron and Wine

Iron & Wine is the stage and recording name of folk rock singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The name Iron & Wine is taken from a dietary supplement named “Beef Iron & Wine” that he found in a general store while shooting a film. His songs range from in-depth literate narratives to love songs, and have helped to usher in a new generation of folk-pop singer/songwriters.

"The Trapeze Swinger"
"Love Vigilantes"
"Peng! 33"
"Belated Promise Ring"

Company of Thieves

An indie rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois in 2007, Company of Thieves are erudite without being pretentious, hooky without being saccharine, and plainly dedicated to its ideals.

"Oscar Wilde"
"Pressure"

Phoenix

Phoenix started during their childhood by Thomas Mars, Deck D’Arcy, Christian Mazzalai and Laurent Brancowitz in the affluent suburb of Versailles, in the same culture that produced late-’90s bands such as Air and Daft Punk. The band employs traditional and electronic instruments, ranging from a recorder to a laptop, and all four members contribute vocals. And yes, elbo.ws and hypemachine already overyhped this band along with the blogosphere.

"Lasso"
"Rome"
"Liztomania"

Marina & The Diamonds

With a self-desciption of "Im Marina, you are the diamonds", Marina & The Diamonds with one look and first listen would be instantly associated between the spectra of La Roux of Little Boots. There's the right amount of innovative panache coupled with wonderful musical pieces.

"Mowgli's Road"
"I Am Not A Robot (The Shoes Remix)"
"Seventeen"

.....end.

Lead by the Nose

2009-06-02T08:14:00.000-07:00

fredfree

If only it was only me now.

This is certainly a rare post as Ive never featured shows and web projects here before. But I'm glad to make an exception as Im fairly late with this discovery.

[CONTRACT/EXPAND]

I hopped on a KT Tunstall's video on the youtube recently and it lead me to her sessions with Daryl and John (Hall & Oates). Her sessions included of Daryl Hall, John Oates & co. and Tunstall's reworked versions of "Black Horse and A Cherry Tree", "If Only", "Out of Touch", "Kiss on My List" , Bonnie Raitt's "Lets Give Them Something To Talk About" and along others. After an hour of watching these mind-blowing versions around the channel, I proceeded to the root of my moments of insanity which was LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE.

How have I not known about this before??!!

Basically LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE is Daryl Hall and John Oates' (pop music duo in 1970s and 1980s) monthly performance webcast of playing music with his friends at his house and putting it up on the Internet. It is/was(?) an online sensation and I couldn't agree more after sauntering along the website. So far the show has had appearances by U.K. singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, Kevin Rudolf, Eric Hutchinson, and Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy, a longtime Hall fan, as well as a holiday special featuring songs from the Daryl Hall and John Oates release, Home for Christmas. The show recently also featured guests Ray Manzarek and Robbie Krieger of The Doors and the list goes on.

Daryl and John are already both in their 60's yet they definitely can still knock my socks off. I really do think that this is a very very very wonderful and unique way for artists/musicians for proving their virtuoso talents in their art. Because sometimes media frenzy can generally change a lot of how people perceive musicians and their material. P-Thugg and Dave 1 of Chromeo even rock out superbly "No Can Do", a Hall & Oates' original. Now what does that say about their musical limits? And this also refers to Daryl and John taking on mainstream pieces such as "Tenderoni" and "Let It Rock" beautifully. LFDH has been been praised by such varied publications as Rolling Stone, Daily Variety, Yahoo and the influential Lefsetz Letter.

Along with today's mix are artists one way or another featured on LFDH.
Hall & Oates- "Kiss on my List"
Company of Thieves- "Oscar Wilde"
Company of Thieves- "Pressure"
(LFDH also introduced me to Company of Thieves!)
KT Tunstall- "I Dont Want You Now"
Bonnie Rait- "Lets Give Them Something to Talk About"
Chromeo- Call Me Up (Banana Dynamite Remix)
(Chromeo is truly amazing)
Eric Hutchinson- "Oh"

I couldn't stress out more my love for this webcast. As a proof, heres a video of Chromeo's Tenderoni session (fast forward to 2:25) from LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE for verification of this webcast' greatness. Some videos can be found in their channel but for complete and archival sessions, the website is the best way to go. Happy watching.
:) :) ;)

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Dont Let Him Kill Your Soul

2009-05-30T10:23:00.000-07:00

I don't beg,
I don't borrow,
I steal.

+/-

Fibes, Oh Fibes!- "Love Child"
Scarlett Johansson & Pete Yorn- "Re lator"
YACHT (Young Americans Challenging High Technology)- "Psychic City"
Macy Gray- "Do Something"
Metric- "Twilight Galaxy"
All 4 One- "So Much In Love"

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The Sounds

2009-05-29T09:50:00.000-07:00

You know its hurts so bad just like I knew that it would,
But I'd do it again, do it again if I could.

This is another band Ive been meaning to bring up even before the mini-hiatus of this blog. The Sounds is a Swedish New Wave band with influences of punk and pop/Synth-pop. They somehow reminds me of The Clicks in retrospect with bands also such as Roxette and Ace of Base. +/-

The Sounds is about to release their new album "Crossing the Rubicon" this 2nd of June. They are set also to play series headlining No Doubt as part of the latter's Summer Tour 2009. Proceed to their page for additional details.

4 Songs and a Fight (Crossing the Rubicon)
No One Sleeps When Im Awake (Crossing the Rubicon)
My Lo ver (Crossing the Rubicon)
Rock and Roll (Living in America)
Tony the Beat (Dying to Say This to You)
Painted by Num bers (Dying to Say This to You)

website//myspace//last.fm

In some manner their songs have formula that got enough drums and bass along with the resonating vocals for one to keep going. Just pulsating and stellar, and I couldn't wait for them to release new stuff as of now I have been loving the songs from their upcoming new album.

.......end.

Scintillate.

2009-05-27T09:13:00.000-07:00

Bechabesna

And it's all I live for
The air I breathe
So it's all the same to me

+/-

Anya Marina- "All The Same To Me"
Anya Marina- "Clean and Sob er"
Julian Perretta- "Ride My St ar"
Adele- "Right as Ra in"
Arrested Development- "Mr. Wenda ll"
The Carpenters- "Mr. Postm an"

...........end.

Gossip Girl Music Season 2 Episodes 15-25

2009-05-26T10:51:00.000-07:00

As a continuation to the first part...,
+/-

15: Gone With The Will

F ranz Ferdinand - "No You Girls"
Th e Faint - "Mirror Error"

16: You've Got Yale!

Greycoats- "Watchman, What is Left Of The Night?"
Dan Crey Trio- "If You Could See Me Now"
W e Fell To Earth- "The Double"
Cold War Kids- "Mexican Dogs"
P.O.D.- If You Could See Me Now"
Cold War Kids -"Against Privacy"

17: Carnal Knowledge

Li ght FM - "Black Magic Marker"
wi ll.i.am - "It's a New Day"
Do es It Offend You, Yeah? - "With a Heavy Heart (I Regret to Inform You)"
The Dandy Warhols - "Mission Control"
Je ssica Lea Mayfield - "Kiss Me Again"
Br ighton, MA - "Bet You Never Thought"

18: The Age of Dissonance

Ra zorlight - "North London Trash"
Th e New Monarchs - "Kiss Me At the Gate"
Si ouxsie and The Banshees - "Hong Kong Garden"

19: The Grandfather

MG MT - "Kids"
Ho me Video - "I Can Make You Feel It"
O ne Silver Astronaut - "Band-aid for a Fracture"
Vi enne- "Be Alright"

20: Remains of the J

La dy GaGa - "Money Honey"
The Dears - "Lights Off"
Th e Handcuffs - "Baby Boombox"
He artsrevolution - "Dance Till Dawn"
A lana D- "Break It Down"

21: Seder Anything

Bjarte Engeset & Malmo Symphony Orchestra - "Anitras Dans (Anitra's Dance)
Stellastarr - "Graffiti Eyes"
Gotan Project & Sarah Vaughan - "Whatever Lola Wants"
Ye ah Yeah Yeahs - "Runaway"
Mi ss Eighty6 - "Inside Outside"
Di nah Washington - "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?"
F lo Rida - "Right Round"

22: A Southern Gentleman Prefers Blondes

Anya Marina - "Waters of March"
Coconut Records - "Is This Sound Okay?"
X u Xu Fang - "Your Way"
Th e Kills - "U.R.A. Fever"

23: The Wrath of Con

Sa y Hi - "Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh"
Gotye - "Heart's a Mess"

24: Valley Girls

Fo untains of Wayne - "Prom Theme"
Th e English Beat - "Mirror In the Bathroom"
Mi ssing Persons - "Destination Unknown"
Hu ey Lewis and the News - "I Want a New Drug"
B illy Idol - "Dancing With Myself"
N o Doubt - "Stand And Deliver"
Ne w Order - "Blue Monday"
Me n Without Hats - "The Safety Dance"
D epeche Mode - "Just Can't Get Enough" (duh!)
F reur - "Doot Doot"

25: The Goodbye Gossip Girl

Sh iny Toy Guns - "Season of Love"
Ye ah Yeah Yeahs - "Zero"
Ho tpipes - "The Future Is Where We Belong"
Sa y Hi - "The Stars Just Blink for Us"
Th e Handcuffs - "I Just Wanna' Be Free, Man"
B righton, MA - "Bet You Never Thought"
Sa y Hi - "November Was White, December Was Grey"
Co conut Records - "The Summer"

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America

2009-05-26T09:06:00.000-07:00

Will you meet me in the middle, will you meet me in the air?
Will you love me just a little, just enough to show you care?

Someone told me that rock stars can sing anything. America for example does that exquisitely. Back when the rock revolution was just given birth in the pop culture, and new wave or heavy metal music was a mother's version of evil, America became popular with their light/folk take on rock music. America is best known for their songs, “A Horse With No Name” and “Sister Golden Hair". Not really a favorite of critics (remember The Beatles?), but they somehow crawled their way and still continually doing so with their exceptionally successful and commercially selling singles and albums. +/-

This is coming from somebody who was born two decades after so you really don't have to believe me. You know how it goes, listen and decide. Just a reminder, vinyls and cds would be more convenient if ever you'll like them.

S ister Golden Hair
V entura Highway
A H orse With No Name
T in Man

website

A Message

2009-05-26T08:36:00.000-07:00

The clock keeps ticking and my thoughts are streaming.
These five months have been excessively busy for me and it was not a no-brainer if I should continue tending this blog. In the first place, I never intended for this blog to be as updated as possible. Honestly, I think I put up this as a form of a creative release and a way of looking for people who appreciate music the way I do. So, for the next weeks, months and hopefully years, yours truly will post only random entries and feature bands or singers that necessarily wouldn't be up-to-date with the current music fiasco. One thing's for sure, craptastic sound would be generally filtered as entries would be minimize. I wouldnt necessary promote bands or labels and Metaphor might become my own personal journal. Now I know this isn't any good news but be sure to check out other amazing blogs if you like to stick around to a more all-around and active blog such as Popsense, Persona Sauna, Pretty Much Amazing, TSURURADIO, Pasta Primavera, WAWSTF and Pigeons and Planes.

Thank you for all the support. This blog would be forever grateful. BBS!

Depeche Mode Upcoming New Album

2009-01-29T07:37:00.000-08:00

Depeche Mode, one of the longest-lived, most successful and influential bands to have emerged from the New Wave era just announce details for their upcoming new album, Sounds Of The Universe and its tracklisting as well.+/-

Tracklisting:

1.In Chains
2.Hole To Feed
3.Wrong
4.Fragile Tension
5.Little Soul
6.In Sympathy
7.Peace
8.Come Back
9.Spacewalker
10.Perfect
11.Miles Away'/'The Truth Is
12.Jezebel'
13.Corrupt

This 12th studio album release is slated for April 20 and will be preceded by a single, Wrong on April 6.

Déjà vu again.

Strangelove

Website// Myspace// Last.fm

The Ting Tings- That's Not My Name New Music Video

2009-01-28T05:59:00.000-08:00

Are you calling me darling?

That's Not My Name by The Ting Tings
+/-

Website// Myspace

Lykke Li- Tonight Music Video

2009-01-28T05:34:00.000-08:00

Watch my back so i'll make sure
You're right behind me as before
Yesterday the night before tomorrow

To night by Lykke Li

+/-

Website//Myspace

Sufjan Stevens- You Are The Blood

2009-01-25T10:33:00.000-08:00

This track is included in the Dark Was The Night compilation. Along with the other tracks in the ace compilation, You Are The Blood is a cover (Castanets). Laden with thumping electronic beats and hypnotic lyrical intones in between, this 10-minute song is not your usual Sufjan Stevens piece. If you want to listen to other tracks, just visit Dark Was The Night myspace. As mentioned before, each track will be release/stream for a day. Get a move on.

Y ou Are The Blood by Sufjan Stevens

Website// Myspace

New Lily Allen Its Not Me, Its You Tracks

2009-01-25T09:20:00.000-08:00

All she wants is a boyfriend
She gets one-night stands

He Wasn't There
22
Kabul Shit
Fag Hag
Straight to Hell

I dont want to spoil Its Not Me, Its You but alas five great tracks are available for download right now. These songs remind me why I hold on so much to Lily Allen. Basing on the new leaks, Its Not Me, Its You is a definitive album on my list. Be sure to watch its release on Feb 9.

Website// Myspace

The Rakes' New Album

2009-01-24T23:02:00.000-08:00

Another inbox love here (I should spend more time on my inbox, perhaps).

We didnt have no where to go
Waiting for the daylight to begin
Singer, save our secular souls
How can you have hope with no God?

+/-

The Rakes are a four piece indie rock band hailing from London. Releasing their debut album Capture/Release in 2005, The Rakes were the talk of the Reading and Leeds Festival after joining forces with Indie elites such as Bloc Party and Maxïmo Park in the NME Tent.

The Rakes acquires that "sonsie" sound coupled with humorous lyrics. As well as famous for their fashion sense, this band also is associated with their songs capturing the working life, mundane routines and escapism.

W e Danced Together
T he World Was a Mess but His Hair Was Perfect

The Rakes will release their third album 'KLANG' on March 23. The first single, The Light From Your Mac is a stumper.

Tracklist:

1.You're In It
2.That's The Reason
3.The Loneliness Of The Outdoor Smoker
4.Bitchin' in the Kitchin'
5.The Woes Of The Working Woman
6.1989
7.Shackelton
8.T he Light From Your Mac
9.Muller's Ratchet
10.The Final Hill
11.Never Get Married

The single '1989' will be released one week earlier on March 16.

website// myspace

Dave Wrangler- Black & Tan DJ Mix + TVOTR Refits

2009-01-24T22:39:00.000-08:00

Mr. Dave Wrangler dropped this mix to my inbox...+/-

A big thank you to everyone who reviewed and/or posted my Animal Collective - My Girls Remix - it's everywhere! haha For you DJ's out there, I've included the 320K version of the track that was on my Byte.FM DJ mix. I had posted the mix from the radio show on my website- then decided to just put up the full, unedited mix of the "Black & Tan DJ Mix."

Black & Tan DJ Mix

Tracklist:

1. Notorious B.I.G. vs. Peter Bjorn & John - Party & Bullshit (Dave Wrangler Remix)
2. Nas - I Can (Dave Wrangler Remix)
3. Pharcyde vs Ghostland Observatory - Passin' Me By (Dave Wrangler Remix)
4. Notorious B.I.G. Vs. Ghostland Observatory - Nasty Boy (Dave Wrangler Remix)
5. Gang Gang Dance - House Jam (Hot Chip Remix)
6. Hercules & Love Affair - You Belong
7. TV on the Radio - Golden Age
8. Kid Sister feat. David Banner - Family Reunion
9. The Astroids Galaxy Tour - Around The Bend
10.Pase Rock - So Fuckin' Disco Blend
11.Greenskeepers - Fingerblasting
12.Ludacris vs Hercules & Love Affair - Stand Up (Dave Wrangler Remix)
13.Animal Collective - My Girls (Dave Wrangler Remix)
14.MGMT – Kids
15.Estelle – American Boy (Nadastrom Remix)
16.Dances With White Girls - Everybody's Got To Make A Living
17.Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade (DJ Kue Remix)
18.Britney Spears vs Digitalism - Womanizer Dub (Dave Wrangler Remix)
19.Britney Spears - Circus (BitchSLAPhappy's 3 Ring Circus Remix)
20.YO Majesty - Don't Let Go (Photomachine Bounce Remix)
21.Rick Ross – Hustlin' (DJ Lobsterdust Remix)
22.M.I.A. – Boyz (DiscoTech Remix)
23.Playdoe – It's That Beat
24.The Prodigy - Omen

... and along some goodies from Dave Wrangler lab.

2pac vs. TV on the Radio - Me Against The World (Dave Wrangler Metal Radio Remix)
TVOTR - Staring At The Sun (Dave Wrangler Conscience Clear Remix)

website//

Drake- Unstoppable Remix Prod. by Diplo

2009-01-24T20:11:00.000-08:00

U nstoppable Remix prod. by Diplo (ft. Santogold & Lil' Wayne) by Drake

Myspace//

Animal Collective and Remixes/Mash-ups

2009-01-19T03:31:00.000-08:00

I don't mean to seem like I care about material things like a social status
I just want four walls and adobe slabs for my girls

+/-

I am yet to listen to Merriweather Post Pavilion therefore I cannot wager others impressions on Animal Collective. The album had emerge before Christmas 2008 to the world, so unless you're an absolute skeptic and nonconformist listener or just sheds away from popular fads, its really impossible not to be influence by opinions and reviews stating what a "masterpiece" this album is. Hopefully, I can generate my own and catch up with the huss and buzz soon.

Below are remixes floating on the blogosphere and on my inbox. There is not really that many to choose from. Perhaps the DJ's are afraid to touch MPP? Anyhow, remixes like these have been known to jumpstart careers of enthusiast DJs. What are they waiting for?

Your Love, My Girls (Frankie Knuckles Mashup/Remix)
My Girls (Dave Wrangler Remix)
My Girls (Mexicans with Guns Remix)

BONUS:
I n the Flowers- Merriweather Post Pavilion (Domino, 2009)
Little Bird (Animal Collective Remix) by Goldfrapp

My Girls (Coachella 2008) by Animal Collective

Myspace// Website// last.fm// Amazon

Ben Gibbard & Feist = Train Song (Dark Was The Night)

2009-01-18T21:49:00.000-08:00

Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie and Feist lend their voices for Vashti Bunyan's "Train Song" which is included to Dark Was The Night, a charity compilation produced by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National with 32 exclusive tracks from some indie royalty.+/-

Some of these royalties are Andrew Bird, Sufjan Stevens, Beirut, The National, Arcade Fire, Iron and Wine, Blonde Redhead and ya-da-ya-da.

Each track of the compilation will be release for a day from January 15 through February 1 on the artists and Dark Was the Night’s Myspace.

If all songs are as close as being soothing, unpredictable or even decent as this cover, then this compilation is a sure treat for indie lovers. It doesn't hurt either to spare a few bucks for good intentions.

T rain Song (Vashti Bunyan cover) by Feist & Ben Gibbard

Tracklist:

DISC ONE:
1. “Knotty Pine” - Dirty Projectors + David Byrne
2. “Cello Song” - The Books featuring Jose Gonzalez
3. “Train Song” - Feist and Ben Gibbard
4. “Brackett, WI” - Bon Iver
5. “Deep Blue Sea” - Grizzly Bear
6. “So Far Around The Bend” - The National
7. “Tightrope” - Yeasayer
8. “Feeling Good” - My Brightest Diamond
9. “Dark Was The Night” - Kronos Quartet
10. “I Was Young When I Left Home” - Antony with Bryce Dessner
11. “Big Red Machine” - Justin Vernon + Aaron Dessner
12. “Sleepless” - The Decemberists
13. “Stolen Houses (Die)” - Iron & Wine
14. “Service Bell” - Grizzly Bear + Feist
15. “You Are The Blood” - Sufjan Stevens

DISC TWO:
1. “Well-Alright” - Spoon
2. “Lenin” - Arcade Fire
3. “Mimizan” - Beirut
4. “El Caporal” - My Morning Jacket
5. “Inspiration Information” - Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
6. “With A Girl Like You” - Dave Sitek
7. “Blood Pt. 2″ - Buck 65 Remix (featuring Sufjan Stevens and Serengeti)
8. “Hey, Snow White” - The New Pornographers
9. “Gentle Hour” - Yo La Tengo
10. “Amazing Grace” - Cat Power
11. “Happiness” - Riceboy Sleeps
12. “Another Saturday” - Stuart Murdoch
13. “The Giant Of Illinois” - Andrew Bird
14. “Lua” - Conor Oberst with Gillian Welch
15. “When The Road Runs Out” - Blonde Redhead & Devastations
16. “Love Vs. Porn” - Kevin Drew

Thanks indiemuse.

Feist official website// Myspace
Death Cab for Cutie official website// myspace

Kutiman

2009-01-18T08:35:00.000-08:00

Kutiman draws influences from afro-beat, psychedelic rock, funk and reggae but in different way than most disciples of Fela and Mr.Brown have done before him. +/-

An impulsive writer and artist, Kutiman tries not to be intelligent with his pieces. Now you may wonder what this means. He plays according to what he feels in that moment, shedding all inhibitons and letting art blend itself together.

The result is a spirited and texturally rich mix of psychedelic soul and Afro-funk, with slippery grooves and snapping beats. His music is not for everybody but if youre in for a genre-swapping listening, Kutiman is a must for your playlist.

N o Groove Where I Come From (feat. Elran Dekel)
T rumpet Woman (feat. Karolina)

Music Is Ruling My World

Myspace// Amazon

Hold Time

2009-01-18T07:35:00.000-08:00

This picture says a lot of things, I like it.

I'm a big fan of She & Him. Zooey is just downright pasty. And Ward, well, plays guitar and does his thing.+/-

M. Ward will be releasing his album, Hold Time this February 17th. Never Had Nobody Like You, with backing vocals of Zooey Deschanel is available for download via Merge Records.

Pre-order here.

Hold Time Track Listing

1. For Beginners
2. Never Had Nobody Like You
3. Jailbird
4. Hold Time
5. Rave On
6. To Save Me
7. One Hundred Million Years
8. Stars Of Leo
9. Fisher Of Men
10. Oh Lonesome Me
11. Epistemology
12. Blake's View
13. Shangri-La
14. Outro

Official Website// Myspace// Merge Records

Gossip Girl Season 2 Music

2009-01-18T07:19:00.000-08:00

The Magnificent Archibalds
It's A Wonderful Lie
O Brother, Where Bart Thou?
In the Realm of the Basses

UPDATED!!!

Unstopabble

2009-01-18T05:17:00.000-08:00

U nstopabble (Ft. Lil Wayne) by Kat DeLuna

Official Website// Myspace

N.A.S.A.- Whachadoin?

2009-01-12T09:52:00.000-08:00

W hachadoin? (feat. Spank Rock, M.I.A., Santogold) by N.A.S.A. [P&P]

Myspace//

Sunny Day Sets Fire

2009-01-12T07:21:00.000-08:00

Tell me, what did you expect to see when you came in here?
Exotic drums, funny clothes, magic tricks to steal?
Did you come to meet a dreamer, yes, or something more?
Did you want strings attached? Well I cut them all.

From a trio creating rock’n’roll and dicso blues in between, Sunny Day Sets Fire evolved to a psychedelic pop quintet band.
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Collectively hailing from Italy, Hong Kong, Sardinia, England and Canada; Sunny Day Sets Fire built a nest in East London. This band is recognized by their bright, textured, epic recordings and explosive live performances, which see the band switch instruments to a number of times.

The band released their first single, Brainless, on Brikabrak Records in
2006 and followed it up with the release of Wilderness in the latter part of the year. Sunny Day Sets Fire's Digital EP of Adrenaline is geared for release this 9th of February.

Sunny Day Sets Fire reminds me of bubblegum and playschool hoolahoop.
That's a good sign, I think.

B rainless
S tranger

Wilderness

website// myspace// last.fm

Johanna Samuels

2009-01-11T08:45:00.000-08:00

I dont know how exclusive is this, but Kevin Sanders (of Silver Lining Promotions) was kind enough to send Metaphor a copy of Johanna Samuels' Debut Album: A Little Bit of Both and I was listening to it in constant rotation these days.

As plaintive but wistful as her own description, "Make her feel safe and shell dance", this album caters what every folk-pop listener craves for. And the raw quality doesn't hurt either.

You could download it for free. How rad is this girl?

S ay the Word
I Want To Write A Love Song

Facebook// Myspace

The Hollies

2009-01-08T10:13:00.000-08:00

Every morning I would see her waiting at the stop
Sometimes she'd shop and she would show me what she bought
All the people stared as if we were both quite insane
Someday my name and hers are going to be the same

Ill try to be definitive in this post, I love The Hollies (As if there's an alternative adjective). A total rip-off of the 'The Beatles'? I think one must live a 100 years to be able to give a justifiable answer to that. If you didn't, really and who cares?+/-

The Hollies is one of the bands I grew up listening to (and yes, The Beatles also) where a child can just receive and receive music without questions attached. Now growing older, I had no idea who this band really is but literally memorize by heart lyrics like "Bus stop, wet day, she's there I say/ Please share my umbrella/ Bus stop, bus go, she stays love grows/ Under my umbrella (Take that Rihanna!).

One of the best and most commercially successful pop/rock acts of the British Invasion, The Hollies began recording in 1963.

They relied heavily upon the R&B/early rock & roll covers and quickly developed a more distinctive style of three-part harmonies, ringing guitars, and hook-happy material, penned by both outside writers and themselves, eventually composing most of their repertoire on their own. The best early Hollies records evoke an infectious, melodic cheer similar to that of the early Beatles, although the Hollies were neither in their class (not an insult: nobody else was) nor demonstrated a similar capacity for artistic growth. They tried, though, easing into somewhat more sophisticated folk-rock and mildly psychedelic sounds as the decade wore on, especially on their albums (which contain quite a few overlooked highlights).

Hands down, my favorite is "Bus Stop".

When pop culture lets me down and the "river" of inspiration dries out (seeing from my latest posts, but that's mainly because of laziness), I turn to my father's vinyl collections. And always, I find my sanctuary there. Besides, how hipster is "early rock and roll"?

B us Stop
L ong Cool Woman In A Black Dress
Carrie Anne
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

The Hollies official website// Artist Direct// Buy!

Move You Music Video

2009-01-07T03:02:00.000-08:00

Lookin' into your soul,
you gotta give it a go.

Less is always more, I guess.
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Move You by Anya Marina

website//myspace//last.fm

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2009-01-01T04:10:00.000-08:00

Cause who said sailing is fine?
leaving behind all the faces that
I might replace if I tried on that long ride,
looking deep inside but I don't want to look so deep inside yet.

[pic]

2008-12-28T00:02:00.000-08:00

Hands down, I'm too proud, for love. But with eyes shut, It's you I'm thinking of.

L ittle Bit (Feat. Drake and Mickey Factz) by Lykke Li

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Sunshine

2008-12-27T23:04:00.000-08:00

And now that I got it, I’m gonna need it all the time.

S unshine by Jesse McCartney

I Got You Dancing

2008-12-23T19:47:00.000-08:00

Raw do it in time to my metaphor.

I Got You Dancing by Lady Sovereign

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METAPHOR OFFICIAL 2008 RUNDOWN

2008-12-21T21:50:00.001-08:00

Music should strike fire from the heart of man,
and bring tears from the eyes of woman.

~Ludwig van Beethoven~
What is the essence of adept or good music? Is it the mere ability to catch people's attention or has it had to do with the virtuoso style of creating the songs which somehow makes it unique from other pieces?

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I couldn't answer that. In some ways, music has its own relativity. For almost 500 posts here in Play which 6 months later became Metaphor (to those who remember, thank you), I had come across to unlikely music talents traversing from different refinements.

There had been moments this year where after I listen to a downright amazing piece I wanted to put a stamp stating "THIS IS THE REAL MUSIC" on the foreheads of those poor souls who aggravate themselves by listening to craptastic automatonlike voices on their speakers. What happened to "originals"? Don't get me wrong, I don't believe in stereotyping. I adhere to different genres including remixes and mainstream (I had even posted several here) and even though we all have our own comfort zones in our choice of music, I tried my best to be diverse and unbiased as possible. Anyhow, this is just a reminder, I cant influence you on what to listen and what to not.

This special post with its beguiling enormity is the Metaphor's Official 2008 Rundown. I couldn't decide what to include if alternatively I choose to have a limited list. Preferably, I included all artists I have fallen in love this year in superlative degree (cream of the crop as such). I shied away from already popular figures so as to give way to these unknown artists. The order and the choice of images are in random prospect. Check out the mixtapes (by month), they'll be worth your time.

Hopefully this post will resolute your own music preferences. Support pop culture!

Ciao and happy holidays!

Thanks are appreciated.

Note: If you're looking for an artist/song you've found here before in this post, press CTRL+F and type.

April (5)!

I’ve been fighting all of my life,
always seem to put my heart on the line
and it’s a lonely road i climb,
when i see everything.

The Sounds

Boomkat/ Runaway
DJ Samson and Junior Senior/ Can I Get Get
Meiko/ How Lucky We Are
Rooney/ When Did Your Heart Go Missing
The Sounds/ Tony the Beat

May (24)!

So you were born in an electrical storm
Took a bite out the sun
Saw your future in a machine built for two
Now your rays, make me kind of go crazy, shocked and awe and amaze me
Just a ticker tape parade and me
But something was wrong
Till you tap danced on the air in the night screaming at the top of your lungs, you said
Come on, come on
Do what you want
What could go wrong?

Trey Songz/ Cant Help But Wait
Locksley/ Why Not Me
Eric Hutchinson/ Ok Is Alright With Me
Sharon Jones and The Dap King/ 100 Days, 100 Nights

The Ditty Bops

Jamie Lidell/ Lil Bit of Feel Good
Just Jack/ Starz in Their Eyes
Janelle Monae/ Many Moons
Kenna/ Say Goodbye to Love
Esser/ I Love You
Heloise & the Savoir Faire/ Downtown
Carolina Liar/ Show Me What Im Looking For
Brett Dennen/ She's Mine
The Ditty Bops/ Sister Kate
Jesus Jackson/ Running on Sunshine
Ben Lee/ Catch My Disease
The Virgins/ Rich Girls
Spoon/ The Way We Get By
The Eames Era/ Could Be Anything
Imogen Heap/ Goodnight and Go
Sugarland/ All I Want to Do
Tegan and Sara/ Back in Your Head
Nouvelle Vague/ Love Will Tear Us Apart
Ok Go/ Do What You Want

June (15)!

You're my last breathe
You're a breathe of fresh air to me
Hi, I'm empty
So tell me you care for me

Natalie Portman's Shaved Head

Sofia/ Waters of March
The Ting Tings/ Fruit Machine
The 88/ How Good Can It Be
Lykke Li/ Im Good Im Gone

Walter Meego

Walter Meego/ Forever
The Submarines/ You, Me, and the Bourgeoisie
The Magic Numbers/ Undecided
Hercules Love Affair/ Blind
Natalie Portman's Shaved Head/ Me + Yr Daughter
Jim Noir/ I Me You I'm Your
The Cliks/ Oh Yeah
Little Jackie/ The World Should Revolve Around Me
Moloko/ Time is Now
Monrose/ Strike the Match
Alcazar/ Inhibitions

July (9)!

And I know she loves me
She loves everybody

Chester French/ She Loves Everybody
She and Him/ You Really Got A Hold On Me
Sam Sparro/ Black and Gold
Estelle/ People Everyday
Vampire Weekend/ Oxford Comma

Soko

Soko/ Take My Heart
Emiliana Torrini/ Me and Armani
Chromeo/ Mommma's Boy
Zach Ashton/ Sugar and Spice

August (24)!

I'm getting tired of living like i'm dying
While the world is moving on

Elisa Jordana

Elisa Jordana/ The Dark Side of The City
Dresden Dolls/ Coin Operated Boy
Asa/ No One Knows
Bloc Party/ Mercury
MGMT/ Electric Feel
Ladyhawke/ Paris is Burning
The Walkmen/ In the New Year
Bloc Party/ Mercury
MGMT/ Electric Feel
TV On the Radio/ Province
CSS/ Music is My Hot Hot Sex
My Morning Jacket/ Evil Urges
The Faint/ The Geeks Were Right
Operator Please/ Get What You Want
The Orion Experience/ Obsessed With You
Conor Oberst/ Danny Callahan
Dr. Dog/ Old Days
Albert Hammond, Jr./ Gfc
Dizzee Rascal ft. Calvin Harris/ Dance Wiv Me
Shwayze/ Corona and Lime
Marit Larsen/ Only A Fool
Ida Maria/ I Like You So Much When Youre Naked
Keane/ Spiralling
Colby O Donis/ Dont Turn Back
The Fratellis/ Whistle For The Choir
Anya Marina/ Move You
Kirsty MacColl/ In These Shoes
The Morning Benders/ Waiting For A War

September (24)!

And see how that light you love now just won`t shine,
there might just be another star, that`s high and far in some other sky.

The Jakes

Little Boots/ Stuck On Repeat
Of Montreal/ I'd Engager
Ra Ra Riot/ A Manner to Act
Okkervil River/ Lost Coastlines
The Deer Tracks/ Slow Collision
Rod Thomas/ Your Love is A Tease
The Jakes/ Cough Syrup
Metro Station/ Shake It
The Avett Brothers/ Die Die Die
Priscilla Ahn/ Dream
Erin McCarley/ Pony
Get Set Go/ I Hate Everyone
Apple in the Stereo/ Energy
Family Force 5/ Dance or Die

Lenka

Lenka/ We Will Not Grow Old
Fefe Dobson/ Watch Me Move
Jenny Lewis/ Pretty Bird
Fleet Foxes/ White Winter Hymnal
Metronomy/ Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams and the Cardinals/ Majick
Eraserheads/ Julie Tearjearkey
Noah and the Whale/ Five Years Time
Lily Frost/ Willow Weep For Me
Katie Herzig/ I Will Follow

October (20)!

Everyone dreams about heaven
Nobody knows what to think
The truth is that I go to heaven
Every time you look at me

Andrew Bird/ Oh No
Tigercity/ Are You Sensation
Mr. Oizo/ Jo
Department of Eagles/ No One Does It Like You
Q-Tip/ Believe (feat. D'Angelo)
Built For The Sea/ Baby Its Cold Outside
Bitter:Sweet/ Heaven
Fujiya & Miyagi/ Collarbone
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour/ Around The Bend
Ana Laan/ Paradise
O'Death/ Low Tide
Gin Wigmore/ Under My Skin
Fredrik/ 1986
Wallis Bird/ Country Bumpkin
Owl City/ Saltwater Room
Ingrid Michaelson/ Die Alone

Starfucker

Starfucker/ German Love
Alesha Dixon/ The Boy Does Nothing
Colin Munroe/ Will I Stay Remix Main
Rachael Yamagata/ Sidedish Friend
Stricken City/ Tak O Tak

November (15)!

She told me not to step on the cracks
I told her not to fuss and relax
Well, her pretty little face stopped me in my tracks
But now she sleeps with one eye open
That's the price she paid
I took a knife and cut out her eye
I took it home and watched it wither and die
Well, she's lucky that I didn't slip her a smile
That's why she sleeps with one eye open
That's the price she paid

Dan Black

Greg Laswell/ Id Be Lying
Medeski, Martin & Wood/ Free Go Lily
Dan Black/ Yours
Florence and the Machine/ Girl With One Eye
YUNÅ/ Rocket
Fritz Helder & The Phantoms/ Lagerfeld Lady
Jax Panik/ Cigarettes and Cinnamon
Chairlift/ Planet Health
MYMP / Waiting In Vain
The Script/ The Man Who Cant Be Moved
Angie May/ Bluebird
Nellie Mckay/ David
Metric/ Help Im Alive

Ben Sollee

Ben Sollee/ How to See the Sun Rise
Taxi Doll/ Waiting (Josh Harris Remix)

December (21)!

I filled the bucket
I spilled the bucket
Out on the floor
A mistake for sure
Consequences
Turned me hostile
I got so tied in
Made me docile
Then you applauded
When I was loving
Made me feel weak and
I start recovering
Now I feel silly
Selfish and dizzy
Now I got this feeling
That you'll forgive me

Musiq Soulchild & India.Arie/ Chocolate High
Little Joy/ Unattainable
Bon Iver/ For Emma

School of Seven Bells

School of Seven Bells/ Half Asleep
La Roux/ Quicksand
Treasure Fingers/ Cross The Dancefloor (Designer Drugs Remix)
Cat Power/ Sea of Love
Au Revoir Simone/ Lark
Passion Pit/ Cuddle Fuddle
Max Vernon/ When Your Body Breaks
The Dodos/ Winter
Santogold/ You'll Find A Way
M83/ Kim & Jessie
Matt & Kim/ Daylight
Los Campesinos/ We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed
Hot Chip/ Ready for the Floor
Sigur Rós/ Gobbledigook
Cut Copy/ Feel the Love
Tilly and the Wall/ Beat Control
Empire of the Sun/ Walking On A Dream

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INBOX LOVE. REMIXES. METAPHOR.

2008-12-19T23:19:00.001-08:00

To you artists,
I salute you.
Keep the flame burning.

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Dropbox. Dropbox. Dropbox.

Bucky Done Damaged (Audio1)
Give To The Dance Floor (Audio1)
Britney Spears - Circus (BitchSLAPhappy's 3 Ring Circus Remix)
The American Dream Team - Money VIP feat Whiskey Pete Andre Parnel
Can't Believe It (Big Na$ty Remix)
California Love (Big Na$ty Remix)
Love Lockdown (Hydroz 4AM Mix)
Xerox Blend (Original Mix)
Go Go voc ruff

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Mr. Vega

Kevin Rudolf - Let it Rock ft Lil Wayne Mr Vega Remix

N.A.S.A.

N.A.S.A. - Spacious Thoughts ft. Kool Keith & Tom Waits
N.A.S.A. - Gifted ft. KanYe West, Santogold & Lykke Li

via~thatrealish

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Old Money

OLD MONEY - GANGSTER WITH AN "A"
he Willies

via~thatrealish

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Starsmith.

I Kissed A Girl (Katy Perry Remix)
3 Little Words STARSMITH remix

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Scripts And Screwz

Brick Remix

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FutureFlashs

FutureFlashs – Find Your Brother (Original Dub Mix)
FutureFlashs – Find Your Brother (Marcel Sawitzki Remix)

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Death of the Throne

let the music play _DEATH TO THE THRONE REMIX
POP BOTTLEZZZZZZZ
FANCY FOOTWORK Rendered
Rye Rye

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Dave Wrangler

You(genious) - Is Your Mind Right
Stay Fly vs. Womanizer (Dave Wrangler mashup)
DOWNLOAD Dave Wrangler's Life of the Party 2008 DJ Mix

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Andre aka DJ Green Ranger

Single Valentine (Beyonce VS Justice - Green Ranger Mash)

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SIKKI KIDz

Digitalism - Taken Away (Sikki Kidz Remix)
Maria Daniela Y Su Sonido Lasser - Pobre Estupida (Sikki Kidz Remix)
Electrica Miami - Gata (Sikki Kidz Remix)

mixtape

playlist: moulinex - come on closer (pineapples)
hercules and love affair - - blind (frankie knuckles remix)
la prohibida - flash
thunderheist - jerk it (jokers on the scene remix)
proxy - raven - dirty disco youth remix)
queiro club - let da music play (80 kidz remix)
maria daniela y su sonido lasser - miedo
belanova - baila mi corazon (mijangos 80s remix)
sikki kidz - pornstart ft, f.e.r.
kaiser chiefs - never miss a beat (cut copy remix)
bugo - la mano mia (cecile and the bloody beetroots Remix)
u-god - ugodzilla (Yuksek remix)
shwayze - buzzin (ac Slater remix)
busy p ft. murs - to protect and entertain (crookers remix)
pomomofo - island (toxic avenger remix)
depeche mode - just cant get enough - (Dirty south remix)
lykke li - breaking it up (punks jump up remix)
empire of the sun - walking on a dream
shitdisco - i know kung fu (goose remix)

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DJ Genie G

Bust Your Windows GNE natural rmx

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Nic Nell

Katy Perry vs Rihanna vs VNDLSM vs Diplo vs Mint Royale vs Gene Kelly - I Kissed My Umbrella In The Rain And I Liked It (Nic Nell Bootleg Mashup)

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Jayova

Tracklist:
1. Treasure Fingers - Cross the Dancefloor (Designer Drugs Remix) / DJ Unk - In Yo Face (Jay O Mix)
2. T-Pain - Can't Believe It (B-Flat Edit)
3. Tone Loc - Wild Thing (Peaches Remix)
4. The Killers - Human (Ocelot Remix)
5. Spencer & Hill - Right On Time / G.B. The Flyboi - All Night (Jay O Mix)
6. Wiz Khalifa - Say Yeah (Jay O Mix)
7. Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes (Left/Right Remix)
8. The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name (Tom Neville Remix)
9. Deadmau5 - Ghosts N Stuff / Jooney Boomdata - Wassup Wit Da Cookies (Jay O Mix)
10. Diplo - Wassup Wassup (Feat. Rye Rye)
11. Eric Prydz - Pjanoo (Fred Falke Mix) / Gucci Mane - Pop a Rubberband (Jay O Mix)
12. Janet Jackson - Pleasure Principle (DJ Eli Escobar Remix)
13. M.I.A. - Paper Planes (Lapse Remix)
14. The Ting Tings - Shut up and Let Me Go (Left/Right Remix) / Ludacris - Freaky Gurl (Jay O Mix)
15. M.I.A. - Bamboo Banga
16. Kid Cudi - Day N Nite (Crookers Remix) / Three 6 Mafia - Stay Fly (Jay O Mix)
17. Katy Perry - Hot N Cold (TADT Remix)
18. Bone Thugs N Harmony - Thuggish Ruggish Bone (Hey Mesa Remix)
19. John Legend & Andre 3000 - Green Light (Diplo Mix)

JAYOVA 35 mix

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TELEMITRY

Any Way You Want It- Journey- --TELEMITRY REMIX

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Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.

MUST DISCOVER ARTISTS VOL. VI

2008-12-16T06:34:00.000-08:00

Before anything else, apologies, and endless apologies for the staggering delay of posts this month. Anyone can agree that December is indeed a crazy month. Its really therefore an effort to be not swallowed by December rush. I wont keep you waiting, I know you had waited for this. Here is another volume (hopefully not the last this year) of amazing artists mostly already known but somehow overlooked. I repeat, I do not intend to make these artist more worthy of praises than those I don't post here. I just try to shovel rubles and rubles of popular indie genre per se.
Enjoy! As for you still wondering, Metaphor will stay, sharing spectacular sounds from different constellations. Woah, cant believe this blog reached this season. lol. Merry Christmas everyone and have a joyous new year ahead!

Note: The aritists' biographies is not entirely mine. Ill' update these as soon as possible. Thanks.

Max Vernon

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At age five, Max Vernon was politely asked to leave his hippy New York pre-school, Rudolph Steiner, for repeatedly questioning the plot of See Spot Run during story hour. This early disillusionment no doubt left its mark on the impressionable young boy: by age nine, he was already leading a turbulent double life filled with drugs, sex, and Joni Mitchell cds. After selling enough crack rocks to buy a piano, Max soon realized his affinity with the instrument and decided to craft a few songs, which followed the spirit of his original infantile question: Why are we doing this? …A question that is now more important than ever.

Despite continued FBI surveillance, Max Vernon’s songs have recently been having a love affair with the Internet, getting many music blog write-ups and coverage in New York Magazine and the Toronto Star.

I Kissed A Girl
. When Your Body Breaks
. Hypochondriac Blues

The Dodos

The Dodos formed in the early part of 2006 in San Francisco; shortly afterward, band member Meric Long released an EP entitled “Dodo Bird.” In support of this EP Long and Logan Kroeber toured intermittently from July through September 2006, after which they released their first album, entitled “Beware of the Maniacs.” In 2007, the band signed to the Frenchkiss record label. In 2008, the band released a second album entitled “Visiter” and began a 17-venue springtime national tour.

Winter
. Jodi
. Walking
. Fools

Noah and the Whale

Noah and the Whale is an alternative/folk group formed in Twickenham, London, England in 2006. They consist of Charlie Fink (vocals, guitar), Laura Marling (vocals, guitar), Tom Hobden (fiddle), Matt Urby (bass) and Doug Fink (drums). They released their debut album “Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down” - which contains the UK Top 10 hit “5 Years Time” - in August of 2008.

5 Years Time
. Shape of My Heart
. 2 Bodies 1 Heart

Santogold

Santogold (name: Santi White) is a songwriter, producer, and singer from Philadelphia who has been active since 2003.

Santogold was lead singer of the Philadelphia-based punk rock, ska band. Stiffed, but while in the band, she was offered a solo contract. Working with fellow Stiffed member John Hill as co-producer, she recorded her debut album, Santogold, which was released in April 2008. Santogold’s style has been defined as a mix of dub, electronic, indie rock, new wave, and punk rock.

Lights Out
. Creator
. L.E.S. Artistes

Mystery Jets

Hailing from Eel Pie Island, London, England Mystery Jets are a prog/psychedelia-influenced British indie band who refer to as many genres as they like without being bound by any of them. Formed in 2005, the band consists of Blaine Harrison (lead vocals, keyboards), his father Henry Harrison (guitar, backing vocals), William Rees (lead guitar), Kai Fish (bass) and Kapil Trivedi (drums).

Bleeding Love
Two Doors Down
Veiled in Grey
Flakes
Hand Me Down
Bonus: Half In Love With Elizabeth (Foamo Remix)

M83

M83 (named after the spiral galaxy “Messier 83”) is electronicartist Anthony Gonzalez. Gonzalez and former member Nicolas Fromageau founded the group in 2001 in Antibes, France. M83’s style owes a lot to the shoegaze genre, in that there is much emphasis on tonality, extensive use of reverb effects and often softly-spoken lyrics at times submerged in instrumentation.

Too Late
. Kim & Jessie
. Highway of Endless Dreams
. Graveyard Girl

Hercules and Love Affair

Hercules and Love Affair is a musical project from New York based DJ Andy Butler. Members include Nomi, Kim Ann Foxman and Antony Hegarty (lead vocalist in Antony and the Johnsons). It is signed to DFA Records. Their single “Blind” was released on 3 March, 2008, and their debut album (produced by Butler and Tim Goldsworthy) was released on 10 March. The album has been critically well-received and charted in the top 40 in several countries.

. Blind
Far Away (Hercules & Love Affair Remix) - Cut Copy
. You Belong
. Iris

Matt & Kim

Matt & Kim are a power pop duo based out of Brooklyn, New York. Made up of Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino, the two play an unique form of keyboard Rock ‘n’ Roll. While Matt takes care of the synth keys, Kim handles the driving rhythm.

.Daylight
. Good Ol' Fashioned Nightmare
. Yea Yeah

Los Campesinos

Los Campesinos! are an indie pop band which formed in Cardiff, Wales in 2006. The band consists of Gareth Campesinos! (vocals, glockenspiel), Aleksandra Campesinos! (vocals, keyboards), Tom Campesinos! (guitar, vocals), Neil Campesinos! (guitar), Ellen Campesinos! (bass, vocals), Harriet Campesinos! (violin, keyboards, vocals) and Ollie Campesinos! (drums). The band’s name translates to “The Peasants” (or “The Farmers”) in Spanish.

Broken Heartbeats Sound Like Breakbeats
. Ways To Make It Through the Wall
. You! Me! Dancing!
. We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed

Janelle Monae

Since the publication of The Wizard of Oz in September of 1900, citizens throughout the world have come to realize that fantasies can come from the tiniest, nondescript places, and that the most wondrous journeys can begin in your own backyard— especially if your home is located in Greater Kansas City, Kansas. Like Dorothy, the aspiring producer, songstress and actress Janelle Monáe Robinson is a native of Kansas. And like Dorothy and other famous fairy tale heroines, Janelle has a big, bright smile and grand ambitions that involve leaps of imagination and different ways of seeing the world.

. Many Moons
. Sincerely Jane
. Violet Stars Hunting
Janelle Monae – Many Moons (Trackademicks “Y’all Better Shut Up” Remix)

Hot Chip

Hot Chip are an electrorock band which formed in London, United Kingdom in 2000. They consist of Alexis Taylor (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Joe Goddard (vocals, synths, percussion), Al Doyle (guitar, vocals), Owen Clarke (synths, guitar) and Felix Martin (percussion). The combination of Taylor’s ethereal high pitch vocals and Goddard’s warm low pitch and the band’s blip-blop electronics creates a dreamy sound. The band is best known for the hit singles “Over and Over” (2006) and “Ready for the Floor” (2008).

. Ready For the Floor
.Made In The Dark Feat. Robert Wyatt
. One Pure Thought
Look After Me

Sigur Rós

Sigur Rós is an icelandic slow-motion rock band (according to the band’s own definition) with post-rock and shoegaze elements. The name is derived from the name of lead vocalist Jónsi Birgisson’s little sister Sigurrós. According to their website, it is pronounced “si-ur rose”. They hail from the same creative and vibrant Icelandic music scene as múm and Amiina. They released their first ever foray into film-making with their tour documentary, Heima in late 2007.

.Gobbledigook
. Illgresi
. Saeglopur
. Inní mér syngur vitleysingur

Cut Copy

Cut Copy is an indietronic band from Melbourne, Australia made up of Dan Whitford (lead vocals/keys/guitar), Tim Hoey (bass/guitar) and Mitchell Scott (drums), Bennett Foddy being a former member.
Their sound, perhaps best labeled as retro/electropop, is much in the vein of contemporaries such as Daft Punk, drawing considerable influence from older bands such as New Order and Kraftwerk.

. Feel the Love
Lights and Music
Out There On Ice
Hearts on Fire

Tilly and the Wall

Tilly and the Wall sprang out of Omaha, NE - a Midwestern band of like-minded friends with pockets full of melodies, and a lot of pockets. The serendipitous result of five Omaha residents with a penchant for the same classic ’60s pop, boy/girl harmonies and Americana folk records, Tilly and the Wall celebrates the petulant, determined, feisty nature of youth. They rejoice in tales of dreams followed, mistakes made, and hearts broken.

Pot Kettle Back
Beat Control
Alligator Skin

Empire of the Sun

Empire Of The Sun is a collaborative project between Pnau’s Nick Littlemore and Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson. Steele’s vocals were recently featured on Pnau’s self titled album. Empire of the Sun’s debut album was released on the 4th of October 2008. The first single from the album is Walking On A Dream and the second single We Are The People.

. Walking On A Dream
. Half Mast
Country
We Are The People (Ted & Francis Remix)

Charles Hamilton

Musician. Producer. Songwriter. Lyricist. Psycho. Hippie. Genius. These words all connect through one name: Charles Hamilton. I think Soulja Boy would definitely agree.

. C-Food
. The North Pole (Feat. Max B)
. Hot Like The Blog (Block Music)

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Its Not Me, Its You + The Fear Music Video

2008-12-06T00:21:00.000-08:00

Weird Story. I was listening to an Amy Winehouse song (Stronger ) as one of my friends approach me and asked what's Winehouse strongest song to boot. She was making a playlist or slidehow of some sort, I couldnt remember the specifics.

Note: We spoke in our own vernacular language but these are translated for your own cause.

Me: Hmmm, try her songs from her latest album (Back to Black)....

F: I dont want to listen to the whole album. Can you just give me mp3s or do you think I should just go with Rihanna, Britney or other artist with a more respectable rep?

Me: What's that got to do with her music?+/-

F: Oh, sorry. I knew you have a soft spot for bizarre artists. You know drugs and all.

Me: What? I listen to all kinds of music. Why did you think that?

F: Duh, everyone knows that...
So, are you lending me those mp3s?

I remembered this conversation a while ago, and wondered if there's any sense to it. I started researching every artist I have grown fond over the years and indeed found some not so-so good details. Lets not forget that almost all musicians or artists has issues. That's what gives edge and layers to their pieces.

Newsflash: I also like Lily Allen.

Several new songs of Lily Allen just surfaced for her upcoming sophomore album, "Its Not Me, Its You" which will be released February 9, 2009,. For the past months shes been partaking singles through her myspace. Popjustice had given a lot of reasons why you should love the new album. My take on the other hand is, Allen doesnt seem to fail to reverend me with her ridiculous antics while keeping her enjoyable and strong direct on music.

Life's about film stars and less about mothers
It's all about fast cars and passing each other

The Fear
GWB (Fuck You Very Much)
Everyone's At It
I Could Say
Who'd've of Known

Yes, were still on speaking terms with that friend of mine.

MUST DISCOVER ARTISTS VOL. V

2008-12-05T22:41:00.000-08:00

Since I had pretty neglected posting regularly, maybe its right to give you a proper opt. If ever I continue on posting on this basis, be sure to check out following volumes of this segment before the end of the year. Also dont fret, Id reserve a farewell post for 2008.
In the meantime, enjoy!
P.S. Im not shutting this blog down, Im too in love with Metaphor. We'll get through this. Haha.

Little Joy

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Little Joy is Binki Shapiro, Rodrigo Amarante (Singer/Guitarist of Los Hermanos) and Fabrizio Moretti (drummer of The Strokes). While you're waiting for the The Strokes' new album, listen to this band. Take heed that Little Joy has stripped off affiliations from any band's style, their sound is original.

Its not enought to say that does
if nothing ventured, nothing learned
Its how it's always been

The Next Time Around
Brand New Start
Unattainable
How To Hang A Warhol
Dont Watch Me Dancing

Bon Iver

Bon Iver is to release new EP this January, entitled "Blood Bank" and will consist of four songs, yes, only four songs. He had one of the most unforgettable albums this year so hopefully, "Blood Bank" is set to transfixed us yet again.

I tell my love to wreck it all
Cut out all the ropes and let me fall

Blood Bank
Woods
Skinny Love
For Emma

School of Seven Bells

What pushes these songs past mere worship involves cunning collisions of robust rhythm, caressing noise, and heavenly melody, with each element equally crucial. Psychedelic. Alpinism. Modern individualist. School of Seven Bells.

One day, suddenly, time
took a turn that once felt so brief
I blinked to see polite ghosts fading quickly

Half Asleep
Chain
Connjur
Face to Face on High Places
My Cabal

La Roux

This was sent to me a couple of months ago but ignored it til now. You know how it is. Im not so much of a fan of "Fascination" but "Quicksand" is such a gem so maybe I should give her a chance. She is predicted by music critics to pave way into the scene for 2009 along with slightly resembling contender, Little Boots.

Oh I could let you stay
But I’m walking on broken ground again
Oh, oh when will I learn?

Quicksand
Fascination
Quicksand ( autoKratz Drags to Riches remix)

Treasure Fingers

Im guilty with this one. I only heard "Cross the Dancefloor" and it entirely blew my mind and left it soaking on the edge of sanity. You should check it out.

Let me see you move it shake it cross the dance floor
Hey boy watch me move it shake it cross the dance floor

Little Boots - Meddle (Treasure Fingers Remix)
Cross The Dancefloor (Designer Drugs Remix)
Come True Tonight (dub mix)
Delegate Your Turn
100% (Treasure Fingers’ B-Live Pemberton Mix)

Cat Power

Charlyn Marie Marshall or Chan is the name under Cat Power. She started performing way back on 1994. Chan disappeared from the musical scene after that, planning to permanently retire from music but during a sleepless night resulting from a nightmare, she started writing songs again. She just released "The Greatest", consisting of her versions of classic songs.

Do you remember
When we met
That's the day
I knew you were my pet

Sea of Love
After It All
Metal Heart
The Party
Still In Love
Wonderwall
Wonderwall (Elements of Noise Remix)
Dark End of the Street (James Carr, Aretha Franklin)
Hard Times In New York (Bob Dylan Cover)

Au Revoir Simone

This synth-pop trio has an intriguing name since they are a Brooklyn-base band. Blogs have been circulating remix tracks of Au Revoir Simone along with their love for the band. Powered by vintage keyboards, a lockstep beat box, and gorgeous, wide-eyed warbling, the Simones create make-out music for your inner android. What? I think, they mean these remixed tracks are lovely as hell.

Sometimes I want to be enough for you

Lark
Lark (Ruff and Jam mix)
The Way To There (Mark Anthony Tieku remix)
Paris (Aeroplane and Friendly Fires Cover)
Sad Song (Pacific! Remix)
Fallen Snow (Redux)
A Violent Yet Flammable World (Remix from Reverse Migration)

Passion Pit

The Chunk of Change was originally put together as a Valentine’s Day present to Angelakos’ girlfriend. After being prompted to send it to others, the production of the brief, sporadic, and explosive recording of the EP followed. It worked towards the development of Angelakos’ signature euphoric and blissfully melancholic sound. Thus, Passion Pit was born.

And everything is going to the beat
And everything is going

Sleepyhead
Cuddle Fuddle
Better Things
Smile Upon Me
Ive Got Your Number

I couldnt love her more.

2008-12-05T21:34:00.000-08:00

Only Yelle can undertake a Katy Perry track, turn it into an awesome euphony and still maintain that cool flair. This track is just oozing with Yelle's playfulness.

Hot N Cold via !tashed

Even Kanye?

A Cause de Kanye

Musiq Soulchild

2008-12-03T01:09:00.000-08:00

Musiq Soulchild, a soulstar bred and cultured mostly in Philadelphia is set to realease his new album this 9th of December entitled, "On My Radio". He claims claims he had developed a sound by fusing together the essence of "Soul Music" with "Funk" rules and "Hip Hop" swagger. On my opinion, the preceding statement evidently sums up his unique artistry.+/-

Until
Moneyright
Special

This track is a collaboration between Soulchild and India.Arie and is said to be Arie's single for her album, "Testimony Vol. 2. Love and Politics". This one's riveting smooth with Soulchild included in it. Others preferred her earlier works but this ones alright with me. The lyrics also is squeamish and over-the-top but I like it.

I don't mean to be decadent,
I might sound like a hedonist.

Chocolate High via hardcandymusic

Robyn + Snoop Dogg- Bum Like You

2008-11-29T08:27:00.001-08:00

How did Robyn ended up doing a song with Snoop Dogg?

Bum Like You by Robyn feat. Snoop Dogg

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2008-11-15T12:28:00.000-08:00

I never knew running a blog while trying to have a life was this difficult. Haha. School has started again and Id sprung back to my tedious sked. The several DMCAs takedown notices and the crashing of my links were not helpful either. I dont understand why they remove posts which were sent via mails by the artists themselves. Way to go on dissecting my creative streak google. Really, screw you google. +/-

Meanwhile, about the latter, I wont promise anymore to put the links infinitely on Metaphor. If you want to have mp3s of some artist on this blog, just leave a comment or send an email and Ill send it on your way pronto as soon as I have nothing on my hands.

I started this blog knowing absolutely nothing about blogging. Fortunately, I picked helpful advices on the way. To whoever you are who had the patience to read this, Metaphor is not dead. I cant promise you anything from this point, all I know is that, Ill visit Metaphor even if this isn't my blog. Thanks and peace.

Some current guilty pleasures to keep me afloat:
We Are Your Friends (Reprise)- Justice
How to See the Sun Rise - Ben Sollee
Joy Ride- The Killers
Bad Days- Kanye West
Butterfly- Jason Mraz
Jailer- Asa
Circus- Britney Spears
Prospekt’s March/Poppyfields- Coldplay
Keep in Mind- Little Joy

P.S. With all those crazy leaks while Im gone, exclusive streams of albums keep everyone sane (Ok, maybe not that exclusive). Folks, just buy the album if you really like an artist, it makes all happy.

New Metric -- Help Im Alive

2008-11-15T11:36:00.000-08:00

I tremble
They’re gonna eat me alive
If I stumble
They’re gonna eat me alive

Help Im Alive by Metric

Dedication 3, Your Fu*king Melting Pote 2, Buffet Libre & Audio Racquet

2008-11-15T05:38:00.000-08:00

This post is rather heavy so fly away and look sharp.

I have been sifting my mails and found out lots of monster mixtapes from DJs and artists. Others have been rotting in my mail all the time and some are newly sent.

I have chosen four mixtapes to share to you- Lil Wayne's Dedication 3, Leam or Rosebud's Your Fucking Melting Pote, Buffet Libre's Cover Projects and George O'Connor's Audio Racquet. It was a blast listening to these tunes, everything's hard-thumping and will slap you in the face.

This post is my gratitude for all the support you folks been giving my little blog. Thanks everyone and peace. I hope your eardrums explode after hearing these tunes. Haha.

Listening to a mixtape is a process so download the whole thing.

Note: Click 'Tracklisting' to collapse the listing of tracks

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Dedication 3
Dedication 3
Dedication 3
To start of is Lil Wayne's freshly dropped mixtape, "Dedication 3". I got a couple of disturbing mails about posting some of his tracks. Those were good times. Hehe.

If you want to download specific tracks, Pigeons and Planes got each track for download.Tracklist

1. Welcome Back
2. Dedication 3 f. Mack Mane, Willie The Kid, Gudda Gudda
3. What Else Is There To Do
4. Dick Pleaser f. Jae Millz
5. Ain’t I f. Jae Millz
6. You Love Me You Hate Me
7. Bang Bang f. Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda
8. The Other Side f. La The Darkman, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda
9. My Weezy f. Shanell, Lil Twist & Tyga
10. A Dedication
11. She’s A Ryder f. Gudda Gudda
12. Still I Rise f. Nicki Manaj
13. Magic f. Gudda Gudda
14. Do’s & Don’ts Of Young Money
15. Whoever You Like f. Jae Millz & Gudda Gudda
16. That Was Easy
17. Get Bizzy f. Gudda Gudda
18. I Got That Gangsta f. La The Darkman & Willie The Kid
19. A Message To The DJ’s
20. Stuntin f. Drake
21. Dedicated
22. Put On For The Game f. Tyga & Gudda Gudda
23. Dedication 4

LEAM OR ROSEBUD - YOUR FUCKING MELTING POTE 2
LEAM OR ROSEBUD - YOUR FUCKING MELTING POTE 2
LEAM OR ROSEBUD - YOUR FUCKING MELTING POTE 2
Leam or Rosebud from France brings forth his sequel of 'Your Fucking Melting Pote'. He incorporates everything from current bangers to classic French pop to classic hits. He's compared to Girl Talk so to speak.
Tracklist

01 INTRO(MISSION) : Walter Carlos - Theme from a Clocwork Orange / Julie, robot before all - Cac 40 / MC Bortek – Eclecticism is rigourness ? / Leam's Voicemail - Harassment... (Just Jack, Cazals, Bondo Do Role...)
02 Ennio Morricone - The Untouchables Theme / Justice - D.A.N.C.E. (Les Rythmes Digitales remix) /The Gossip - Standing in the way of control / Baby's Gang - Happy song / Muse - Bliss
03 Mylo - Paris 400 (Etienne de Crecy remix) / The Tempers - No favor / Just Jack - Writer's block / Supermayer - The art of letting go
04 Pointer Sisters - Send him back (Pilooski edit) / Richard Gotainer - Le Sampa
05 Cameo - Shake your pants / Lipps Inc. - Funky town / Metro Area - Miura / Georges Baker - Little Green bag / Noir Désir - Un homme pressé
06 The Toxic Avengers - Superheroes / Yello - Bostich / The Rapture - Out of the race & onto the track
07 Uzi Suicide - 1971 (Passions remix) / Salt'n'Peppa - Push it / Daft Punk - Human after all / Black Russians - Tom Cruise is a gay Scientologist
08 The Beatles - Twist & Shout (Diplo remix) / Prince - Kiss / Bonde Do Role - Funk de esfiha
09 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Big girls Don't cry (Matthew Wowow remix) / CCR - Fortunate son / Run DMC - It's like that
10 Daft Punk - Da Funk (Johnatron Edit) / Di.Vision - Funky / John Williams - The Imperial March /Enur feat. Natasja - Calabria 2007 /Nôze - Remember love / George Kranz - Din Daa Daa
11 Data - Morphosis / The Doors - The soft parade / Peter Bjorn & John - Young Folks / Kanye West - Jesus walks
12 Freestylers - Broadcast channels / Pete El conde Rodriguez - I like it Like that
13 Calvin Harris - Vegas / The Flying Lizards - Money
14 Pravda - Frank Sinatra / Midnight Juggernauts - Shadows / France Gall - Laisse tomber les filles
15 Fine Young Cannibals - Johnny come home / Rouge@Lèvres & Foreign Beggars - Gash / M.I.T.C.H. feat. Uffie & Feadz - Fais rentrer les euros (Feadz remix)
16 M.I.A. - Boyz (The Twelves remix) / Evelyn Thomas - High Energy / Vincent Price - Thriller
17 Bag Raiders - Nil by Mouth / Cassius - Toop Toop / Bongo Da Bulo - Bongo da bulo / Freeez - I.O.U
18 R.E.M. - Losing my religion / Hot Chip - My piano
19 Alexkid - Fleur bleue / Baxter Dury - Cocaine man
20 LGJ interview - Fan message to Pete Doherty / Cazals - To cut a long story short
21 The B-52's - Dance this mess around / Devo - Whip it
23 Basutbudet - Fett me soft (Skruv Nimo Cheebs) / Stevie Wonder - Free / Marylin Manson - This is the new shit
24 Sayag Jazz Machine - Nattred / IAM feat. Wu-Tang Clan - La saga / Jad Wio - Taiba / The Faint - Posed to death
25 The Pixies - Where is my mind / Nas feat. NTM - Chacun sa mafia
26 Galt Mcdermot - Coffee cold / Dr. Dre - Some L.A. Niggaz (feat. DeFari, Xzibit & more...) / Riva Bella - Rouvrez les maisons
27 SEXUAL PLAYTIME : Serge Gainsbourg - Love on the beat / Wax Tailor - Positively Inclined / Nirvana - Rape me / Dizzee Rascal - Fix up, Look sharp / Radiohead - Reckoner / Lou Reed - Walk on the wild side
28 Junior Boys - In the Morning (Hot Chip remix) / Da Fresh - Broken dreams
29 Bloc Party - Where is home (Burial remix) / Yann Tiersen & Jay Haze - Comptine d'un autre été : l'après-midi (reconstruction)
30 (BONUS TRACK) : Joubert Singers - Stand on the word (Larry Levans mix) / 2Pac - Changes / Harrison Schaaf - Zombie outbreak / The Presets - Cookie /Benny Goodman - Sing sing sing / The Aristocats – Everybody want to be a cat / Beastie Boys - Ch-Check it out / Escort - All through the night...

Buffet Libre's Rewind Part 2 will be released on 1st of January with the 70's, 80's & 90's cover project by Buffetlibre Dj's.

Get a load of these artists participating in Rewind part 2:
Au Revoir Simone, Bonde Do Role, Amiina, 1990s, Headlights, Little Boots, Whitey, Starfucker, Sidechains, Delorean, Boy 8-Bit, The Shoes, Electric Youth, 80Kidz, The Requesters, The Young Punx, Malente, AC Slater, Sohodolls....

They shared some tracks just enough to satiate our tastebuds. First is Justin Faust remixing "Hey You" (original by Rock Steady Crew): Rock Steady Crew - Hey You. Next is spanish producer CatComplex remixing "Juliet" (original by Robin Gibb): Robin Gibb - Juliet. And finally, Canadians & Cherielynn Westrich (ex The Rentals) covering "Neverending Story" (original by Giorgio Moroder): Canadians feat Cherielynn Westrich - Neverending Story

It seems I forgot to post Part 1, so here you go.

Buffet Libre's Rewind Part 1
Buffet Libre's Rewind Part 1
Buffet Libre's Rewind Part 1
Tracklist

1. Sintonia Buffetlibre
2. Heads We Dance – The Human Touch
3. Louis La Roche – Peach (Sidechains Remix)
4. Alex Metric – Deadly On A Mission (Autrkratz Remix)
5. Professor Groove & The Booty Affair – Lose Control (Diamond Cut ReLoss)
6. The Requesters – Strong Love
7. Miami Horror – Don’t Be On With Her (Vocal version)
8. Xinobi – Valsa In Nova Jersey
9. Super Mal – Bigger Than Big (Bag Raiders Remix)
10. N.O.S. – Please (The Phantom’s Revenge Remix)
11. Baby Diamonds – Shooting The Stars
12. Overthrill – Your Life
13. Mission Control – Innerspace (Designer Drugs Remix)
14. Giorgio Moroder – E=mc2 (Culture Prophet Remix)
15. The Outrunners – These Girls Are Dressed To Kill (Russ Chimes Remix)
16. Radiohead – Reckoner (Frankmusik Remix)
17. Inner Party System – Die Tonight (LA Riots Remix)
18. Electric Youth – Replay (Justin Faust Remix)

Audio Racquet - October 2008 Mixtape
Audio Racquet - October 2008 Mixtape
Audio Racquet - October 2008 Mixtape
Last is George O'Connor's latest mixtape- Audio Racquet - October 2008 Mixtape. This features artists from different genres such as Jaymo, Larry Tee and Sammy Bananas. Get your hype on the diversity of this mix.Tracklist

1.Oliver Garcia - Sensation (Hijack Remix)
2.Jaymo - On The Grind
3.Jaymo - On The Grind (Jak-Z Remix)
4.Matt Cox - Dance!
5.Green Velvet - La La Land (Acapella)
6.Sammy Bananas - All The Girls
7.Menck & Lissat - Attitude (Kelevra's Freaky Mix)
8.Mom & Dad - Booty Rockin' Everywhere
9.Addiction - Acting (Angel F To The Point Edit)
10.DBN - Asteroidz (Kelevra Remix)
11.Hatiras & MC Flipside - Autograph
12.Wu-Tang Clan - Gravel Pit (The Disco Villians Remix)
13.Dr Dre ft Snoop Dogg - The Next Episode (Project Cyborg Remix)
14.Fake Blood - Blood Splashing
15.AC Slater - Jack Got Jacked (Jack Beats Remix)
16.Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane (2 Bit Thugs Remix)
17.House Of Stank - Make U Jack (Santiago & Bushido Remix)
18.Oliver $, Deize & Tigrona-T - Com Medo Do Mim
19.Natty Jack - Jackin' Da Garage (Hijack Remix)
20.DatA - Rapture (Tanz Tanz Remix)
21.Nikolai Dimitrov - Sick Jam
22.Larry Tee - Get Your Grind On
23.Jamie Wamie - Pianotight (Lee Mortimer Remix)
24.Brown & Slim - You Know Whats Up (Stupid Fresh Remix)
25.Tittsworth - WTF (Nadastrom On Drugs Remix)
26.DMX - Up In Here (Mightyfools Remix)
27.Cassius - '99 (EVB 2008 Remix)
28.The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up (Bass Weazel Remix)
29.Santogold - L.E.S.
30.Artistes (Switch Remix)
31.Lee Mortimer - Fully Automated (Oliver $ Remix)
32.Autodidakt - Shit Your Rack (Proxy Remix)
33.Pendulum - Slam (Matt Cox Remix)
34.Elite Force - Jack The Joint (Zodiac Cartel Mix 2)
35.All-Stars - Thriller (Filthy Rich's Corpse Shell Remix)

WAIT! Theres more. Check out the kick-ass mixtapes in the archives:
Things Dont Change Mixtape
Automatic Jukebox

Nellie Mckay

2008-11-14T12:29:00.000-08:00

Here's another top-notch artist to make your mind go berserk. Nellie Mckay's flair reminds me of The Dresden Dolls melding to the likes of Regina Spektor and her song, 'David' captivated me upon hearing the first note.+/-

Nellie Mckay

Nellie McKay (born Nell Marie McKay on 13 April 1982) is an English-born American singer-songwriter, actress, and former stand-up comedian, noted for her critically acclaimed debut album Get Away from Me and for her Broadway debut in The Threepenny Opera (2006), for which she won a Theatre World Award.

Look at you you're young
Havin' so much fun
Gonna be a star
Blah blah blah
And click there goes the phone
I don't wanna know
What my
Horoscope's predicting

David
The Dog Song
Toto Dies
Ding Dong

Bluebird

2008-11-14T10:33:00.001-08:00

Angie May is an independent artist with no EP yet released. Her song 'Bluebird' was recorded at Crouch Hill studios in London in April '08, and will be featured in her upcoming EP. I wrote it walkin the streets of London one summer afternoon (even though there are no Bluebirds in London!) just thinking about how great it must be to escape the city on a hot day.

Bluebird by Angie May

I LOVE YELLE

2008-11-11T19:34:00.000-08:00

I LOVE YELLE.+/-

In case you don't know, my first post was "Je Veux Te Voir".

I heard it a while ago and all the craziness emerged again.

Don't mind this jabbering, just another random post to complete your day.

And yes, I get what she's singing about.

Wanna jump on the wagon?

Yelle Yelle Yelle Yelle

Mon Meilleur Ami
Les Femmes
Je Veux Te Voir
Parle ma Main
A Cause Des Garcons
Amour Du Sol

The Script

2008-11-11T06:58:00.000-08:00

I picked yesterday The Script debut album which was made available this 8th of November. The Script, an Irish trio band describes their sound as a whole new brand of Celtic Soul, blending hip hop lyrical flow with pop melodiousness, state-of-the-art R'n'B production with anthemic rock dynamics, classic song construction with gritty contemporary narratives.+/-

The Script

It's got all the emotion and passion you would expect from across the Irish sea, but it is glittering in its modernity, universal in its singalong addictiveness and global in its syncopation, music for the feet, heart and head. Think U2 versus Timbaland, Van Morrison remixed by Teddy Riley.

Cos if one day you wake up and find that you're missing me,
And your heart starts to wonder where on this earth I can be,
Thinking maybe you'll come back here to the place that we'd meet,
And you'd see me waiting for you on the corner of the street.

The Man Who Cant Be Moved
We Cry
Breakeven
Before the Worst

Transformers Time

2008-11-11T06:38:00.000-08:00

Transformers Time- Futurecop! vs Robbie Robb

MYMP (Make Your Momma Proud)

2008-11-10T08:35:00.000-08:00

Everyone seeks those calm days where they can be lazy all day, do nothing and perhaps listen to nostalgic 90's lounge songs. Folks, I introduce you MYMP. This band has been on my folders for years and I stumbled on them recently. MYMP, short for 'Make Your Momma Proud' is known for their mesmerizing acoustic covers of old songs. If you're in for easy-listening mellow pop, take a listen to MYMP. +/-

MYMP

MYMP is the author of the sweetest, softest and most soothing music the Philippine Music Industry could have. Pairing up the guitar work of Chin Alcantara and the most angelic voice of Juris Fernandez is truly heaven’s work. This tandem, together with their other band mates, has brought fans and listeners everywhere great music and pleasant times both with their wonderful personalities and their heart-warming songs.

If you'd only say you love me, baby
Things would really work out fine

Say You Love Me
Waiting in Vain
Constantly
True Colors
The Closer I Get to You
So Perfect

Chairlift

2008-11-09T04:04:00.000-08:00

I don't know why I jumped over the Chairlift wagon a lil bit late. Maybe its because they kinda reminded me of Stricken City (to make the story short). Chairlift is a Brooklyn-based band with polished beats of funky guitars, soft electronic drums, and a broad range of celestial synthesizer sounds that produces a dark mystifying effect to anyone within close proximity. They emerged into the public eye through their single 'Bruises'. 'Bruises' actually is far more different than their usual pieces. What I'm trying to say is, cynicism could kill you. +/-

Chairlift

Amidst the revival of psychedelic music in the New York underground, Chairlift has chosen to work closely with musical associations within their own generation, shifting ... (more) between pop-art jingles, synthesizer-heavy film soundtracks, and DIY basement beats to project an organic portrait of the young blood raised on Lite-Brites, riding the transition from analog to digital.

I was trained in diversity
In the garden of puberty
Where they heimlich maneuvered me
And they showed me how to make a baby

Evident Utensil
Bruises
Planet Health
Garbage

Things Dont Change Mixtape

2008-11-09T03:18:00.000-08:00

This mixtape in a couple of minutes would be reposted for a lot of times so here you go dance-electro maniacs, myself included. The Kickdrums and League Crew team up to release this truly progressive mixtape featuring a non-stop blend of thumping beats, catchy melodies, and original production. They really brought some knock-out tunes here. Check out the tracklist. This mixtape is to pave way for their debut album this December. For more details, visit their myspace. Download the whole mixtape, you wont regret it. Have fun.+/-

Things Dont Change Things Dont Change Things Dont Change

Tracklisting:
01 The Kickdrums & The League Intro
02 Bone Thuggish Ruggish Drums [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
03 The Kickdrums Feat. Doxx She Wants It
04 Black Kids Feat. Lil Wayne Not Gonna Teach Him (The Twelves Kickmix)
05 Fitt-e Interlude
06 The Kickdrums Love Is A Drug
07 The Kickdrums Love Is A drug (DJ Apt One Remix)
08 The Philadelphyinz Interlude
09 Lmfao Love Lockdown (Remix)
10 Kanye West Homecoming (Remix) (Dj Benzi’s Kanye Remix Album)
11 Ting Tings Shut Up And Let Me Go (LeftRight Remix)
12 The Reprieve One Kiss, One Lie [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
13 Verbal & The Kickdrums (Idiot Savant) Crazy Love
14 Estelle No Substitute Treasure Fingers (Remix)
15 MGMT, Justice & Kanye West Electric Touch
16 Verbal & The Kickdrums (Idiot Savant) Manifest Destiny
17 Kid Cudi T.G.I.F. [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
18 Weezer Trouble Maker (DJ Am Remix)
19 The Kickdrums Fading In And Out
20 Kid Cudi Ask About Me [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
21 Marky Come On Girl [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
22 The Kickdrums What Goes Up
23 Lil Wayne Lollirock [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
24 Santogold Lights Out
25 Doxx All In My Head [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
26 The Kickdrums Run Run Run
27 The Kickdrums Lets Get Down (Outro)
28 Verbal & The Kickdrums (Idiot Savant) Manifest Destiny (Remix) (Bonus)

One Blood

2008-11-09T02:41:00.000-08:00

Since Metaphor is all about random and splendid music from different points and dimension, and I just watched the perplexing and astounding 'Green Street Hooligans', I couldn't help not posting the movie's soundtrack, 'One Blood'. You should watch the movie. I never seen violence portrayed more differently.

Then I fell to the ground
Tasted ashes on my tongue
Thinking that only dead
Are forever young

One Blood by Terence Jay

Jax Panik

2008-11-08T04:33:00.000-08:00

Its very hard to feature a musician that hasn't been blogged before and whom you couldn't contact to for those Press Kit and stuff. My saving grace is at least there were some decent portraits to choose from. Thanks for another great recommendation Saige. Jax Panik sound spells for a sexy mix of pop, rock, and electro, with catchy hooks, emo lyrics, sing-along choruses, and loads of dance appeal. If that kind of charm works for you, then you should listen to his 'Cigarettes and Cinnamon' (just get by the 1st minute and you'll be alright). Awesome.+/-

Jax Panik

From a young age it was clear that he was different from the other kids in his neighbourhood. While they were blowing stuff up and torturing little animals, he took up gymnastics and learnt to play the trombone. In high school Jax joined his first band, a punk act called 22 Stars. At varsity Jax played in various bands, regularly switching from guitarist to bassist to keyboardist, and everything in between! The more he struggled to explain his unique vision to other musicians, the more he wanted to just do his own thing. So he bought some cheap software and started recording and programming his own tracks. Jax Panik was born.

Dont think
Just dance with me baby

Cigarettes and Cinnamon

Life in Marvelous Times

2008-11-08T03:33:00.000-08:00

I was not planning on posting this however my brother is sick in love with the beat. Maybe its a grower. One thing I know is not to expect less from Mos Def. 'Life in Marvelous Times is availabe via iTunes and his new album 'The Ecstatic' will drop this 24th of November.

(stream only as requested) Life in Marvelous Times by Mos Def

Kill The Lights

2008-11-08T02:18:00.000-08:00

Hahaha.. Im getting addicted with these kind of images. Its more fun, isnt it? Anyway, its friday and here we go with the leaks. Another Britney Spears' single is surfacing like crazy right now so take a listen. I thought it was a complete shite at first until I heard a clearer version.

Kill the Lights by Britney Spears

Lagerfeld Lady

2008-11-07T00:22:00.000-08:00

Listen to Fritz Helder & The Phantoms' Lagerfeld Lady track, inspired by who else?
German clothing designer, Karl Lagerfeld.

Lagerfeld Lady by Fritz Helder & The Phantoms

Rocket

2008-11-06T11:45:00.000-08:00

YUNÅ's 'Rocket' is an absolute exquisite. I don't post single songs for nothing so good luck in getting this off your mind after.

I can't believe we almost got famous for nothing baby
You came the last minute of --- to save me
I can't believe we almost got paid for nothing baby
Cause even if they go away
I got the feeling that you're gonna stay

Rocket by YUNÅ

Florence and the Machine

2008-11-06T09:04:00.000-08:00

Florence and the Machine's 'Kiss with a Fist' is my constant rotation these days. I guess I just couldn't say no to the drums. At first I can't figure out if the track was specially done by a single artist and a band. Florence and the Machine actually is a creative collaboration of 'Florence Welch', UK quality songwriter/singer and her 'Machine', standing nearby playing an instrument. With the help of her 'Machine' she subdued teasing and eardrum-numbing beats in a music generation of streaming female trailblazers.+/-

Florence and the Machine

Often incorporating other musicians such as Lightspeed Champion’s Dev Hynes in her live performance, Welch has created an American influenced sound that goes from light and ironic indie pop (”My Boy Builds Coffins”) to abrasive punk inspired power ballads (”Bird Song Rehersal Version”) without batting an eye. Her first single “Kiss With A Fist” combines the bitterness of Alanis Morrisette with the style of Kate Nash and Blondie. Quite a combination of women I know, but give her a listen and you may be pleasantly surprised at the originality of songwriting. There’s plenty of variation between tracks that are brutally personal with out taking themselves too seriously.

She told me not to step on the cracks
I told her not to fuss and relax
Well, her pretty little face stopped me in my tracks
But now she sleeps with one eye open
That's the price she paid

Hospital Beds
Girl With One Eye
Kiss with a Fist

~consequenceofsounds

What Is Happening? Music Video

2008-11-06T00:31:00.002-08:00

I normally dont post videos because dozens are premiered each day.
But I refuse to ignore this one. Its Alphabeat!!+/-

Oh, when I said I need you so much
I was dead,
I was alive when you were right here by my side,
We both could see
that I needed you, you needed me,
And now we both regret,
Regret what we said.

What Is Happening? by Alphabeat

Alphabeat's the only band who could make me cry and smile at the same time. Their colorful choreos and superb beats makes my day juvenile always.
If youre still not convinced, here are some of their brilliant tracks (my old posts were deleted).

Boyfriend (UK Version)
Go Go
10,000 Nights of Thunder
Fascination
Touching Me Touching You

Dan Black

2008-11-06T00:00:00.000-08:00

I wanna go live and die in Paris. Doesn't everyone? All the cool people are just there. Im working on my French and hopefully Ill get there, someday. Hehe. Now one of these chosen entities Im referring to is Dan Black. If you're familiar with Sam Sparro and Walter Meego , who by the way is a solo avant-garde disco act, you'll also like him. Dan Black is currently working on his debut album to be release next year.

Dan Black

Living in self imposed exile in Paris, Dan Black meshes sounds and genres with the same fluidity, ease and cultural nous as his heroes David Bowie and The Neptunes to create his own blue-eyed culture clash of soul, hip hop, rock and electronica and the result is utterly beguiling.

Yours

Spaceman

2008-11-05T22:59:00.000-08:00

The Killers officially has the funniest and most intriguing lyrics.

It started with a low light
Next thing I knew they ripped me from my bed
And then they took my blood type
They left a strange impression in my head

Hmmm... If 'Spaceman' gets your taste buds mad, wait for the release of their new album, 'Day and Age' this Nov 24.

Spaceman by The Killers

S.U.S. (Save Ur Soul) / Way Down In The Hole

2008-11-05T22:33:00.000-08:00

The world definitely is going crazy over M.I.A. A new album is in the woodworks but mp3s has been already flying everywhere. I aint complaining though, here's a new track from the Sri Lankan chick.

S.U.S. (Save Ur Soul) aka “Way Down In The Hole” by M.I.A. x Blaqstarr

Medeski, Martin & Wood

2008-11-05T21:59:00.000-08:00

If you're in for killer harmonious instruments, Medeski, Martin & Wood is the name you're looking for. I always go for vocals but this jazzfunksoul brothers does perfect without it. They have a new record, 'Radiolarians 1'- the first of a three part series of new recordings and I was lucky to be given a copy. Here's a few tracks for you to listen to this amazing ensemble.+/-

Medeski, Martin & Wood

Medeski Martin & Wood, or MMW, is a jazz trio originally formed in 1991, consisting of John Medeski on keyboards, Billy Martin on drums and percussion, and Chris Wood on double bass and bass guitar.

Medeski Martin & Wood was initially a straightforward acoustic jazz trio, but Medeski quickly added a Hammond organ when the difficulties of touring with a piano became apparent. This more soul jazz oriented direction led to the incorporation of other musical genres, including funk, hip hop, trip hop and free jazz. Medeski has also utilized a number of different keyboard instruments, such as a mellotron, a melodica, and a clavinet, among others.

Free Go Lily
Muchas Gracias
Professor Nohair

Ditto

2008-11-04T00:05:00.000-08:00

~umorismodaflashback

Today has been exhausting and exhilarating. Tomorrow is ditto. Lets get this over with, there's something here for everyone.
Enjoy.

Love Will Tear Us Apart- Nouvelle Vague
I Am (feat. Ben Folds, Talib Kwela and Spree Wilson) - Novel
Waiting (Josh Harris Remix) - Taxi Doll
Best Thing - Jihae
Standing in the Way of Control- Gossip
Magic- Justin Timberlake
Substance
Hip Hop (Diplo Remix)- Dead Prez
Another Sunny Day- Belle and Sebastian
I'm So Paid (ft. Lil Wayne)- Akon
Crash and Burn Girl- Robyn

Gladshot

2008-11-03T23:32:00.000-08:00

Gladshot gives me a happy tingling feeling inside.One thing I like about them is the positive substance of their songs whilst referring to heart-drenching tales. A band whose sound is honest, versatile and listener-friendly should be given a chance to unfold their music to the rest of the populace. +/-

Gladshot

Gladshot is a New York City band from Debbie Andrews and Mike Blaxill, two artists who've gotten together to prove that literate, finely-wrought pop can spring from the combination of two quite distinct musical minds.

All I Want is You
Nobody's Looking
Straight from the Fridge
He was Gone

Greg Laswell

2008-11-01T08:15:00.000-07:00

Greg Laswell has been getting several heads up from his critics and of course fans for a long time now. Usually I would like to juggle an artist a few times because frankly you cannot trust alone the world wide web. But if there's anything else, he had proven himself to be worthy of all those critical acclaims and praises and had completely risen from cliches as well.+/-

Greg Laswell

The mezmerizing soundscapes create a dazzling embrace, resulting in a lush tapestry that entwines music, mood and emotion. That finds Three Flights from Alto Nido to be one of the loveliest albums to be released, a very short leap away from sheer nirvana.

It comes and goes in waves
I am only led to wonder why
Why I try

Comes and Goes in Waves
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Id Be Lying
The One I Love

Time to Move On

2008-11-01T01:16:00.000-07:00

~raphos
+/-

When Your Body Breaks- Max Vernon
One More Time (Rynecologist Dimgrim Remix)- Daft Punk
Magick- Ryan Adams
Digital Love Cover- Alphabeat
Hometown Glory- Adele
Pumpkins and Paisley- The Spinto Band
I Know Where You Live- Those Dancing Days
Sad Song (Pacific Remix)- Au Revoir Simone
What I Got- M.I.A.
WTH Nadastrom on Drugs Remix- Tittsworth feat. Kid Sister
Half in Love (Foamo Remix)- Mystery Jets

Andrew Bird

2008-10-31T23:24:00.000-07:00

Knowing I havent post him yet, I decided to show some love. Multi-instrumentalist and lyricist Andrew Bird is releasing his new album, "Noble Beast" next year. Since the beginning of his career, Andrew Bird released overall nine albums. He grew up listening to classical repertoire, Hungarian Gypsy music, early jazz, country blues, south Indian and others which lead his music to be seasoned with prolific lyrical artistry and brilliant arrangements. I admit, I have a strong affinity with artists playing violins and not to mention he also whistles in his songs. +/-

Andrew Bird

Andrew Bird’s songs are small Chinese treasure boxes and illustrious Spanish buffets. Elaborately decorated, orchestrated with art, rich with a multitude of hidden drawers, filled with tiny, unexpected boxes and surprises, his songs glide on with episodic movements.

If I need your advice
I will let you know

Oh No
Core and Rind
Imitosis
Heretics

~blogotheque

Happy Halloween!!

2008-10-31T02:27:00.000-07:00

Halloween for me has always been a break from school and monotonous activities and a chance to do random and impulsive things. Since its too early to amble (its currently 6pm here), I would just like to kick things off first. Mr. Vega was kind enough to send his debut EP, 'Automatic Jukebox'. You probably know him through his remixes this past summer for Justice, Radiohead, The Kills, La Preist and others. You can download the EP legally because he is promoting this on his own with no distributor or label backing. Have fun peaches.

Inbox Love: Castledoor

2008-10-30T08:26:00.000-07:00

Oh no, don't let that title scare you. Who said you cant find gems in your inbox? Now, who are they? First of all, Castledoor, an independent band based in California was formed back in 2004. Second, they bring forth the almost perfect indierock track 'Dumpster Diving' which music vid premiered this Sept. Lastly, this band makes my heart swell with those infectious beats. Plus they're hipsters yo. How did I ever miss this band.+/-

Castledoor

What's the hold up? They've gotten only a few mentions, which certainly isn't matched with what their music merits them. Punchy pop progressions and the band's jovial disposition make for indie-pop gold. I don't like to pigeonhole, especially when the indie-pop label is involved - it's just not up my alley. But Castledoor? They're different. They leave the foolishness and inanity behind opting instead for savvy, well-written pop songs.

Dumpster Diving

~comepickmeup

A Premature Deduce on The Fame

2008-10-29T13:03:00.000-07:00

I wanted to do a pre-halloween post for you guys but seeing I'm not the only one having that agenda, I lost the drive. Maybe later.+/-

Marching on, Lady Gaga's all over the net even months before her album's release. I got an earful of 'The Fame' (you know how it is) and pondered few thoughts. Lady Gaga's noteworthy for her up-tempo track 'Just Dance' wherein you cant decide if you're listening to a bubblegum pop/r&b or to an inspired bjork-ish alum (erase that), and alien-like vids with all that somehow unfinished wardrobe and im-not-human moves. I cant begin to explain it really. Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate the creative streak. In the album, there are some tracks where Gaga attempted to take on slow songs and even contemporary ones. I thought I was shuffling my player. Everyone loves variation I guess. Is that what you call mainstream? Obviously, Lady Gaga's have different influences but the manner of fusing all these elements is what made me like Gaga. It's too early to tell though. One album isn't enough to cement her mark in her artistry. I can't blame you if you don't like her. Perhaps let's just enjoy on what she's got to offer.

Money Honey
Boys Boys Boys

Tigercity

2008-10-29T10:17:00.000-07:00

Recently I stumbled on Tigercity's myspace and found out they just finished mixing their new full length record. Its being mastered shortly, and is currently untitled. This is the unconfirmed track list. 'Pretend Not to Love' was released back on September 09, 2008 and brought along fun tracks such as 'Other Girls' and 'Are You Sensation'. Who didn't dance to this tunes?+/-

Tigercity

Sounding like Bee Gees, Prince and Roxy Music, Tigercity's funky, electro-driven indie-pop was born of a desire to avoid what Gillim calls the "scratchy post-punk guitar sound" New York bands have been milking for the past few years. The group's earliest tracks relied heavily on synthesizers and computerized beats, but their move to New York brought the addition of drummer Aynsley Powell and guitarist Andrew Brady, and with them a progressively refined combination of New Wave's mechanized sheen and funk's organic grooves.

Are You Sensation
Red Lips
Other Girls

~rollingstone

Gossip Girl Season 2 'Pret-A-Poor-J' Music

2008-10-28T09:50:00.000-07:00

UPDATED!!

~antagia
~nextlives
~piratesoul

I Decided Official Remix

2008-10-28T01:08:00.000-07:00

I Decided Official Remix (feat. Snoop Dogg) by Solange

MUST DISCOVER ARTISTS VOL. IV

2008-10-27T10:41:00.000-07:00

Let's just make this clear. I do not render artists in this category to better than the ones I post singly. Filtering what's awesome among rubble and rubble of popular indie music and alike is my hope.

Emiliana Torrini
I reckon you know I like Torrini. A female songstress and folk-pop songs?
Go ahead, I imagine everyone loves her by now.+/-

Emilana cheerfully describes being sat with a friend in a cemetery in Nice, staring at the gravestones and huge epitaphs; "these beautiful angels and tombstones, how silly - that's all life comes to. People really want to believe there is something more, it makes them lazy about the moment".

On a mission for my summer kiss
I close my eyes and wet my lips
But then I miss
And you laugh at my face

Me and Armani
Jungle Drum
Big Jumps
Unemployed in Summertime

Mr. Oizo
I kept exchanging Dr. from Mr. Dr. Oizo. If that's the case, I suppose the effect would be much different, like hearing the almost drug-induced "Bruce Willis is Dead" after. Even though the track gives me the creeps, I think there are far more dance-induced songs of Dr. Oizo. He is epic.

Though it's a sure bet he'll linger in the minds of most only for his omnipresent Levi's advert and 1999 European chart-topper "Flat Beat," music-video director Quentin Dupieux turned in some excellent electronic productions as Mr. Oizo.

Jo
Cut Dick
Two Takes It
Little Bit Of Feel Good Remix (Jamie Lidell)

Department of Eagles
A band who spends roughly four years to finished an album (Ear Park) must be something. I have been ignoring this band for months but their songs are unbrokenly shoved in front of my face. What did I learned? Department of Eagles creates trancing songs conveying the simple pleasure and mystique of life.

Ear Park is a colorful and expansive album, an intimate and personal collection of songs; much of the material that Daniel brought to In Ear Park draws on memories from his childhood, especially those relating to his father, who passed away in 2007 and to whom the album is dedicated. Many of Fred’s contributions relate to similar themes of nostalgia and mortality, giving the album at times an elegiac feel. Ear Park is also full of joyful moments, lush production and concise songwriting.

And in the morning comes
You don't need to breathe so easy

No One Does It Like You
Teenagers
The Horse You Ride
Sailing By Night

The Renassiance

2008-10-27T08:50:00.000-07:00

American hip-hop emcee, singer, actor, and hip hop producer, Q-Tip is said to be releasing new album "The Renassiance" this Nov. 4. Some might not know that his name symbolizes his power to penetrate into one’s ears (as the Q-Tip cotton swab). Wiki is great. A known legend in Hiphop scene, Q-tip worked with the likes of Norah Jones, Raphael Saadiq, D'Angelo and Amanda Diva in this new album. So if you care to listen to a lil bit of Hiphop, blues and soul, catch the date.+/-

Q-Tip

Q-Tip (born Jonathan Davis on November 20, 1970 in New York City), is an American rapper, actor, and record producer, and is the former leader of the group A Tribe Called Quest, from which he was also known as “Abstract”. He converted to Islam in the mid-1990s, and changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed. The Q in Q-Tip’s stage name stands for Queens, the borough of New York City from which he hails. He also refers to himself as The Abstract (originally The Abstract Poetic) and Kamaal the Abstract.

Believe (feat. D'Angelo)
Gettin' Up
Life is Better (feat. Norah Jones)
Move

Built For The Sea

2008-10-26T11:18:00.000-07:00

I love this band. They are one of the few whose music (name also) speaks for itself. Take heed that they are dubbed as a non-pretentious mellow rock band. I swear I don't sugarcoat my posts so you got to take my word when I say this band makes dreamy and captivating music that will haunt you senseless. Be sure also to listen to their remarkable cover of 'Baby Its Cold Outside'.+/-

Built For The Sea

Built for the Sea’s sound can be described as dreamy indie pop music with Rose’s beautiful, haunting vocals at the forefront, backed by melodic instrumentals. The band’s passionate and lush live performances can captivate an audience, which has resulted in a loyal local fan base. Built for the Sea has been just as supportive of the local community as it has been of the band, making a case for reciprocity and the importance of friends. 'It’s not just about making money and promoting your own band – it’s about community,' says Rose. 'Make friends – make real friends – and actually go out there and support other bands.

i really i cant stay
(but baby its cold outside)
ive got to go away
(but baby its cold outside)

Release
Baby Its Cold Outside
The Re(Adjust)
Pictures

One More Drink

2008-10-26T08:32:00.000-07:00

One More Drink by Ludacris

Bitter:Sweet

2008-10-26T04:24:00.000-07:00

I guess I've been watching too much foreign tv since I have been discovering these artists. One of them is Bitter:Sweet. Bitter:Sweet's artistry can be described as a scrumptious symphony with gorgeous hooks, then polished with seductive lyrics. Did I just say 'scrumptious'? Anyhow, whenever I listen to this duo, all I can think is spending an afternoon siesta laden under the sun with yummy grubs. Sorry, too far-out.+/-

Bitter:Sweet

Since coming on the scene last year with their debut album, Bitter:Sweet has received a plethora of accolades from the press who claimed The Mating Game as “perhaps the best album of its kind since Portishead’s ‘Dummy’ was released more than a decade ago” and URB magazine who called the album, “delicious.” Bitter:Sweet's trademark sound is an intoxicating blend of Shana Halligan's melodically sweet-and-sexy vocals paired with the duos sassy genre-bending production work. Kiran and Shana have created Bitter:Sweet, one of the most seductive interpretations of retro swank and hot beats since James Bond was Sean Connery.

The truth is that I go to heaven
Every time you look at me

Heaven
The Bomb
Dirty Laundry
Mating Game
Trouble

Starstruck

2008-10-25T11:42:00.000-07:00

Starstruck by Lady Gaga feat. Flo-rida

Back and Forth

2008-10-25T07:55:00.000-07:00

~mangocritic+/-

..til our feet bleed.

Monster Hospital (MSTRKRFT Remix)- Metric
Collarbone- Fujiya & Miyagi
Knickerbox- Fujiya & Miyagi
Paris (Aeroplane Remix feat. Au Revoir Simone)- Friendly Fires
We Are Your Friends (Disco Villains Remix)- Justice
TKO- Le Tigre

Gossip Girl Season 2 'Chuck In Real Life' Music

2008-10-24T07:13:00.000-07:00

~4shli

UPDATED!!

Out of This World

2008-10-24T01:17:00.001-07:00

I was drawn to this band through a friend but basically the brains behind the ads of IPod introduced me to them. I don't know, maybe I have a thing for bands with relations to galactic names and thereof. Also, the shrilling sound and magnetic strains will grab you by the neck. I dig it but others might not. I told you already so don't blame me.+/-

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

What the songs have in common is a sense of adventure and a feeling of freedom you rarely find in pop music anymore. The sounds of different decades rub shoulders as though they have always partied together and there is a genuine warmth that comes partly from friends making music purely for the love of it and partly from Lars’s vintage recording equipment.

Right now The Asteroids Galaxy Tour are busy rehearsing for festival season - in an underground air-raid shelter built during Cold War time.

Muck around waste another mile now
You feel the need, there is no way to return

Around the Bend
The Sun Aint Shining No More

Everyone's At It

2008-10-24T01:17:00.000-07:00

I'm not trying to say that I'm smelling of roses.
But when will we tire of putting shit up our noses.

Everyone's At It by Lily Allen

Ana Laan

2008-10-23T22:32:00.000-07:00

Genteeled from different cultures, it is just expected of Ana Laan's music to be refined as well. Stockholm satire and the Latin tonal pattern trademark is very eminent in her songs. Her single, 'Paradise' is a bonus track on ITunes but hey, the song is so rad that I bet it'll encourage you to buy her album.+/-

Ana Laan

The startling, romantic voice of singer Ana Laan was born in Madrid and matured in Stockholm, Sweden. The daughter of a Spanish professor of literature and an American mother, Ana was raised in a home where learning was revered and multi-culturalism was the norm.

She has felt what the outsider feels as she has traveled from country to country which makes the intimacy and domestic charm of her debut Nardis Music release all the more remarkable. It is the other side of her internationalism, the voice of the internal emigre, so common in the world today as we all seek our own geographic and emotional roots. Ana Lann has learned to personalize the modern human condition in a very intimate way.

Paradise sounds pretty nice
But nothing could be better than this
Nothing could be better than this

Paradise
Low Tech Lady

O'Death

2008-10-23T11:14:00.000-07:00

I anticipated some wouldn't really get O'Death. Now don't get that bloody prejudice inside your head. Actually, this band flows folk songs with a dash of country and gothic variations. Although I haven't heard their past two albums which by the way are greatly recommended by others, the new one, Broken Hymns, Limbs and Skin proved their explicit skill in tickling the senses of their listeners. If you wanna go grab a copy, you gotta wait til Oct 28 for the actual release. Watch out also for their upcoming tour. I heard they're really good live. +/-

O'Death

O’Death features six members who can lead a straight-up hoot-nanny full of boot-stomping “goth-country” songs. These good ol’ boys use fiddles, guitars, ukuleles, banjos, and trombones to get their rockin’ revelry started. They list some of their influences as being “whiskey” and “Appalachian mountain music,” which is very accurate, but I also hear Neil Young, especially in Greg Jamie’s vocals

Low Tide
Angeline

Peek-a-boo

2008-10-23T10:46:00.000-07:00

~pinar-eris

Absence does makes the heart grow fonder. Don't worry, I'm back. I know there's no excuse for being gone for 5 days. I even thought this blog was gonna rot while Im away. But amazingly, friends from different orbits ushered their love for Metaphor. Thank you all. I didn't expect any of it really. As a gratitude, Im presenting you the new feel of the blog. I tried to keep the look simple yet sleek and convenient for you guys. Im still a mess on html but Im catching up. Hopefully, posting of new stuff will be back on track, hope you still have the patience to stick around on my little blog. Thanks and peace.

Oh Dear

2008-10-18T22:41:00.000-07:00

After a listen, first thing you've probably notice about Gin Wigmore is her grating voice oscillating inside your eardrums. With a style that reminiscence me of Ida Maria and Duffy, Gin Wigmore is little by little becoming my next guilty pleasure. This is the kind of songs you listen everytime you plan on being oblivious to the surroundings while attempting to take on a cool hermit poise. LOL. Check her out. +/-

Gin Wigmore

Gin Wigmore is a distinctive singer/songwriter, whose sound is driven by a startling voice; her delivery succinctly described by a critic as ‘whiskey and dry’ and whose self-penned songs provide a refreshing new take on life as a ’20-something’ and yet relate across the generations.

Under my Skin
These Roses

The Harmony of Fredrik

2008-10-18T21:08:00.000-07:00

This band is a definite long-delayed post. When I receive a newsletter or recommendation, I dont obligely post them right away. I listen to their music instead of criticizing them. Everyone should try it, it will limit the percentage of so-called music fanatics who claim they've heard a song but really haven't. I know, I know... I have issues. Anyway, who is Fredrik? The band who brought us 'Black Fur' fluxes auric pleasure with imaginative chronicles. They also subdued folk songs with taunting patterns. I like that. If you like them also, look out for the release of Na Na Ni album on October 28.+/-

Fredrik

Fredrik is a new remarkable pop outfit, casually capturing the spirit of classic storybook drama through a highly personal, foresty brand of experimental pop. Despite the name, Fredrik is actually a small orchestra of six, sporting input from some of the very finest of the swedish pop and experimental underground (Band in Box, Scraps of Tape, Vit Päls, The LK). Drawing on traditional european folk influences like The Fairport Convention or Bo Hansson, crooning songwriters as well as a host of eclectic references like Moondog, Steve Reich, Jim O'Rourke, Maja Ratke or Barbara Morgenstern, Fredrik forges a sound that is both eclectic and homecomingly soothing.

Black Fur
1986
Alina's Place

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Radiohead's Reckoner Remixes

2008-10-18T19:54:00.000-07:00

Radiohead is currently having a contest where anyone can upload their remix of 'Reckoner'. I think this is a very neat way of promoting their sound as well as encouraging the further madness and fascination of electro. Im starting to be an electro manic individual myself.+/-

She's Pregnant with Songs

2008-10-18T02:02:00.000-07:00

This is how we roll. Next stop is Wallis Bird. From the name, you may have guessed her music. Wallis Bird's style ranges from grunge folk to buoyant and lively pop. Overall, her charismatic descend of her songs prompted me post to her. 'Counting to Sleep' has been getting rave reviews but 'Country Bumpkin' is my favorite. Lend an ear guys.+/-

Wallis Bird

Wallis is a 26 year old Irish born singer who had an evident first love for music from the age of 2 when she got her first guitar! She has been involved in diverse projects, musically and otherwise since the age of 11, having written soundtracks to and acted in short films and plays. Wallis has been giging on the Irish music circuit since the age of 17, playing a catalogue of gigs from tiny, smokie, dim-lit bars to big bright festivals; all building up her reputation as a confident performer with songs written in many styles ranging from folk to rock to jazz to contemporary.

Her debut album ‘Spoons’ rocketed into the Top 10 UK Digital Album charts, and earned her comparisons to Janis Joplin, Fiona Apple and Ani di Franco. A spine-tingling cover of The Feeling’s ‘Sewn’ prompted Feeling frontman Dan Gillespie-Sells to comment that ‘she’s taken the song to another dimension….I think her style is beautiful’.

Easy on that lying streak
You’re making me laugh out loud
Is everyone around me here stupid or…

Country Bumpkin
Counting to Sleep
Slow Down