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Song of the Day: Au Revoir Simone – Crazy

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Ricky in Song of the Day | 1 Comment

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I was sad that I missed Au Revoir Simone‘s show earlier this year. It was probably the first Au Revoir Simone show I had missed in a long time, but I guess that is what you get when you go on vacation during concert season. The trio released an album earlier this year that I had not focused on until now. At first glance, it seems that Move In Spectrums is definitely a lot more upbeat then their previous album. It still features the groups trademark harmonies, pop hooks and synthy goodness but also features a nice beat that you can definitely toe-tap to. This single off the new record, called Crazy, is a perfect example of that. Check it out.

Song of the Day: Pegase – Out of Range

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Ricky in Song of the Day | Leave a comment

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Pegase is a French band and this Out of Range song is off their debut album which is set to drop in 2014. This song has that sorta dream pop ambient vibe to it that gives you all sort of feelings. If you recognize the voice in the album, it is that of Raphael D’Hervez, who is also in the band Minitel Rose. You might remember them from the late 00’s when the French electro/Valerie scene exploded on your face. You might not. Just like Prince once famously said, “It is not what you know that I’m interested in, it’s what you are willing to learn”. Well, here’s a new song, so have a listen.

Song of the Day: The Belle Game – The River

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Ricky in Song of the Day | Leave a comment

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Vancouver band The Belle Game‘s debut record Ritual Tradition Habit has been on my radar for a while now. It’s one of those slow burning albums that kind of just simmers for a really long time before you realize how good it is. Like a really good soup. What really set me on the course of the Belle Game was when I saw their music video “The River” for the first time. It’s a gorgeous music video and as someone who has been to Japan a few times, a great reminder as to just what a splendid and strange place that is.

Quite a stunning video that this dark, moody song seems to play a perfect soundtrack to . Andrea Lo’s vocals on this track are powerful and I would rank the Karaoke skill level of this track as “difficult”. Check it out.

Song of the Day: Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Young Blood

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Ricky in Song of the Day | Leave a comment

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Hard to believe Sophie Ellis Bextor is already 34. Then again, it’s hard to believe I’m 33. Why aren’t we married?

The British pop star, who came to fame with almost decade ago is back with her fifth album Wanderlust. The first single from the track is not a dance floor thriller as you might expect, but rather, a subdued piano ballad about how someone gives her “young blood”. I guess she is dating younger. Doing the arrangements is Ed Harcourt, another popular musician from a decade ago. Combined, they have created an introspective and charming track. Have a listen!

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