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iamdonald: Metronomy - “The Look” Was about to post this...

Sat, 07 May 2011 18:40:48 -0400

Metronomy - “The Look”

Was about to post this myself when I saw Donald Glover did. Great song from a band with a great sound that I can’t wait to hear more of.

- Juan

Radiohead — Weird Fishez (Amplive Trip-Hop Remix) Have you ever...

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:13:37 -0400

Radiohead — Weird Fishez (Amplive Trip-Hop Remix)

Have you ever felt like Radiohead was a bit bland? Ever wanted Thom Yorke’s sexy voice but instrumentals that are smoother and have a bit more panache? Well check out Amplive’s Rainydayz remixes of Radiohead because mixing trip-hop with the tippy-top of alternative rock never sounded better!

Satisfaction guaranteed!

-Tarun

DJ Trademark — Dreaming of Silvia (Katy Perry and Miike Snow...

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:22:15 -0400

DJ Trademark — Dreaming of Silvia (Katy Perry and Miike Snow Mashup)

I’m going to have to admit that I never listened to Katy Perry until I heard this song, probably because I was afraid that someone would catch me. However, it turns out that I have some sort of secret addiction to her music, spurred by the discovery of this DJ Trademark mashup. Hence I unabashedly share this amazing song (as well as my addiction with you) — hopefully I won’t be alone in my pseudo-adoration of Katy Perry.

-Tarun

Childish Gambino — Freaks & Geeks (Star Slinger...

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:33:00 -0400

Childish Gambino — Freaks & Geeks (Star Slinger Remix)

Phew! It’s been a long time since our last post so I figured I’d stick with one of our favorite artists, Childish Gambino. The Star Slinger remix of Freaks and Geeks is a real treat — fast paced and emphasizes the most unique one-liner ever:

Beware this shit is potent // E.E. Cummin’ on her face — now that’s poetry in motion

I think the first few times I heard this song, I characterized it as “raw” but after a few more listens, I realized that it’s pretty damn polished. All it needed was a sick backing track, which is what this remix provides.

Enjoy!

-Tarun

Pure swag

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:53:00 -0400

iamdonald:

I forgot about this. Me and Ludwig made this during Thanksgiving. We spent a week in Brooklyn makin shit. It’s not mixed or mastered and I wrote/recorded this drunk, but yeah.

maxsitt: Chromeo - You’re So Gangsta I don’t know what to say...

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:45:12 -0500

maxsitt:

Chromeo - You’re So Gangsta

I don’t know what to say about this song other than it’s probably the best thing ever. Just having the song pop up when I’m shuffling through my ipod is enough to bring a smile to my face. This electro-funk-hip hop-house cut from their first album isn’t especially representative of Chromeo’s music, but it’s awesome nonetheless. Also, do yourself a favor and see these guys live—not only are they, in all likelihood, the two coolest guys on the planet, but they bring along tons of energy, a seizure-inducing light show, and tight musicianship.

Geographer — Kites When I was a kid, I always dreamed of being...

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 04:48:00 -0500

Geographer — Kites

When I was a kid, I always dreamed of being a professional geographer, a person who could roam the world in order to know everything about natural landmarks. In this silly world of mine, I imagined that I could fly on a kite, overlooking fjords and Fords alike while letting the wind carry me along. Alas, pragmatism hit me at a slightly older age and this dream was dropped permanently. However, each year on Sankranthi (A South Indian harvest festival which is celebrated by flying kites), I am reminded of this dream. As I sit here in India getting ready to fly kites today, I “re-stumbled” upon one of my favorite finds of recent on Hype Machine, Geographer’s Kites which fit perfectly with the occasion. To those of you that still want to be Geographers, perhaps you can find some inspiration in a bit of holiday kite fighting and this song.

Happy Sankranthi!

Tarun

Oh Land — Wolf & I I’m not precisely sure why this...

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:36:25 -0500

Oh Land — Wolf & I

I’m not precisely sure why this song by the lovely Oh Land has been on non-stop repeat, but it is certainly a lovely song. A former Danish Ballet Performer, Oh Land has been quite popular on Hype Machine and her self-titled EP is one of my favorite female vocalist EPs of 2011.

Enjoy!

-Tarun

FM feat. The Cataracs & Dev — Like a G6 Firstly,...

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:36:14 -0500

FM feat. The Cataracs & Dev — Like a G6

Firstly, let’s be clear here, this is not exactly the type of song one would expect on this music blog. However, my cousins somehow convinced me on a whirlwind of a New Year’s week that this song actually is pretty good. And since it’s post-New Year, a time to finish partying and most importantly a time for us hungover truants at Catchy Song of the Day to get back to posting, I figured an in-your-face dance tune fits in purrfectly.

Hopefully your New Year’s celebrations were amazing and you were at least as fly as a Cessna!

-Tarun

PS: Best line in this song — “Sober girls around me be actin’ like they drunk!”

cutest cover of "home"

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:25:00 -0500

cutest cover of "home":

catchylinkoftheday:

probably ever?

Definitely ever. Embed goodness below.

Rusko and Amber Coffman — Hold On (Sub Focus Remix) Well,...

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:17:29 -0500

Rusko and Amber Coffman — Hold On (Sub Focus Remix)

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted and I duly apologize for the wait — work just got the better of me. I present you all with a drum and bass remix of a dubstep song that is pleasantly interesting if not mind-explosion-inducing. Hopefully your quiet Sunday is interrupted (politely!) by Rusko’s dub and Subfocus’s beats, as my Sunday has already been hijacked.

Enjoy!

-Tarun

Lykke Li - “Get Some” I’m on a roll. This...

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:20:18 -0500

Lykke Li - “Get Some”

I’m on a roll. This song was given to me by my friend who has better taste in music than me. Lykke Li is swedish. I went to Sweden once and it was awesome because everyone was blonde. We are taking over the world… wait and see.

- Dakota

Eskimo & Sons - “2012” This EP - How Does It...

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:14:00 -0500

Eskimo & Sons - “2012”

This EP - How Does It Feel To Be Crushed By One Man With The Strength Of A Million? - was released in 2007. Doesn’t look like Eskimo & Sons have done much before or since then, but the sparseness and simplicity of this song was enough to catch my ear. Give it a listen.

- Dakota

PS - This image was hung in the hallway of my childhood home in Alaska. Her name is “Lucy Beaver”. No joke.

CocoRosie - “Smokey Taboo” This song just...

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 02:15:21 -0500

CocoRosie - “Smokey Taboo”

This song just hypnotized me. CocoRosie is two sisters, Coco and Rosie, creating what’s been called “freak folk” by some. Whatever it is, I like it.

- Dakota

johnmorrow: The Hundred in the Hands - “Lovesick (Once...

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 21:41:00 -0500

johnmorrow:

The Hundred in the Hands - “Lovesick (Once Again)”

Sounds like: Nouveau electro-pop meets 60’s pop

From their eponymous debut, which has quite a few good songs on it. You should check out “Young Aren’t Young” and “Killing It”.

johnmorrow: Sounds like: Animal Collective, Magic Man Chillwave...

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:18:00 -0500

johnmorrow:

Sounds like: Animal Collective, Magic Man

Chillwave is the shit.

Beat Connection - “In the Water”

Warpaint - “Billie Holiday” I’ve always...

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 01:22:00 -0500

Warpaint - “Billie Holiday”

I’ve always wanted to become a Billie Holiday fan. Found a blurb on Warpaint while reading an issue of Harper’s Bazaar today, killing time in a coffee shop in Garden City, KS. This song is from their EP, but they just released their first LP, The Fool, on October 25th.

- Dakota

Murs - Bad Man! I’m not dead, I’m just in Kansas. I...

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:06:00 -0500

Murs - Bad Man!

I’m not dead, I’m just in Kansas. I decided I’d better re-emerge from my road-side hiding place or risk losing my coveted place amongst the Catchy Tune Kids. So here’s something from my reserves. Fun fact: MURS created his own name with multiple acronym meanings such as “Making the Universe Recognize and Submit” or “Making Underground Raw Shit”.

- Dakota

Waylayers — Fires Sounds like: If Coldplay is Milk Chocolate,...

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:42:00 -0500

Waylayers — Fires

Sounds like: If Coldplay is Milk Chocolate, Waylayers is Dark Chocolate

The Kitsuné Maison Compilation just released it’s tenth edition and boy, does it have some good tracks. There are quite a few great remixes on the album from the likes of the The Twelves and as usual Kitsuné knows how to find talent. Waylayers are a band from London that somehow remind me of Coldplay. They seem like a deeper, darker version of Coldplay, albeit with nicer vocals and a cool pseudo-electronic vibe. If you are looking for an adventurous track that incorporates a lot of elements from pop and electropop in a fantastically cryptic manner, take a listen to these guys — they’ll be sure to tickle your fancy.

Enjoy!

-Tarun

Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina — Stereo Love (Extended...

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:33:24 -0500

Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina — Stereo Love (Extended Mix)

Pardon me for ignoring this track for so long — such ignorance won’t continue into the future. Maya is an up-and-coming Hungarian House DJ who really represents the introduction and acceptance of House and electronica in the US.

Enjoy

-Tarun