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Song of the Day! The Airborne Toxic Event – Changing

The Airborne Toxic Event- Now thats a name I haven’t heard in quite some time. It has been well over two years since TABE saw initial success with their debut self-titled album. Contrary to what the title of their latest single says the band hasn’t done too much Changing. To me it’s the same amazing dependable Airborne Toxic Event that I remember of yesteryear. If their new album, All At Once, is anything like their last then I’m perfectly content with the same old rhythmic rocking these guys (and gal) bring to the table. New album is out April 26th stateside.

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Song of the Day! ANR – Big Problem

ANR have a Big Problem from Miami. FL

Oh those fluctuating Oh-oh-Oh-oh-Oh’s; I feel like I just jumped into a time machine set to the late 80’s. ANR, short for Awesome New Republic, bring us their own brand of indie electronic music with the release of their new album Stay Kids, which came out earlier this month. Their lead single ‘Big Problem’ gets me all energized and gives me the urge to get up and jog in place rapidly as though I’m in a workout video. I’m looking forward to exploring the new album and maybe breaking a sweat as I dance relentlessly to whatever sick jams I may find on it.


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Song of the Day! Tricky – Murder Weapon

Tricky garnishes his Murder Weapon in England

Duh-na-nuh-na-nuh-na-nuh-na-nuh[x2] Is that the Blues Brothers I hear?  In this reworking of the orignal dancehall hit ‘Murder Weapon’, Tricky combines the Peter Gunn Theme with his and Frankly Riley’s vocals to create something they can call their own. I don’t know if it’s the simple lyrics about guns or the catchy and recognizable bassline that makes this track stand out, but I’m all about this track right now. So just turn it up loud and cruise around town and see how difficult it is not to sing along and feel like a boss. You can get this and more from Tricky’s latest album Mixed Races which came out last fall.


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Song of the Day! Cake – Long Time

Damn straight it’s been a long time since I’ve heard some fresh Cake! 7 years of waiting and finally Cake drops Showroom of Compassion on us. I haven’t had a chance to dig into the album yet but from hearing Sick of You and Long Time, i’m pretty much sold. That awesome signature Cake sound is clearly present but I’m also loving the new style that shows Cake has done something with the last half decade. I just can’t get enough of this awesome jam!


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Song of The Day! Boy & Bear – Mexican Mavis

Boy & Bear's love's not a limit from Sydney, Australia

Don’t let the Fleet Foxes style intro throw you off this track. Mexican Mavis is a song that rewards the listener as it takes you on a journey, as if by horseback, through various ups and downs. Mexican Mavis was released late 2009 but never really had a home on a proper album. Instead the song found its way onto the release of the bands debut EP- With Emperor Antarctica, in May of 2010.  This is the kind of ambient folk rock I could sit back and waste the day away to. I look forward to a true album effort from these Aussies and all the wonderful music that it will entail.