Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont Mix) - The Killers

Title: Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont Mix)

Artist: The Killers

Album: Single (2004)

Brandon Flowers + Dancey tune = need i say more? haha

~k

Save The World - Swedish House Mafia

Title: Save The World

Artist: Swedish House Mafia

Album: One Night Stand (2011)

Can I just say that this is the cutest dance video ever.

~k

Heartbeat - The Fray

Title: Heartbeat

Artist: The Fray

Album: Scars & Stories (2011)


Happy beat! Happy song from American rock band, The Fray. :) 

~k

Typical - MuteMath

Title: Typical

Artist: MuteMath

Album: Single (2007)

Alternative american band MuteMath performs Typical backwards in their music video. :) 

I like the beat and the lead guitar composition.

Link to the video >> http://youtu.be/7XVWR-5fiG0 <<

~k

Choices - The Hoosiers

Title: Choices

Artist: The Hoosiers

Album: The Illusion of Safety (2010)

Driving while listening to my favorite radio station (Jam 88.3) is so much fun, especially when they play songs that catch my attention.

Choices is a single from the english pop-rock-indie band's album The Illusion of Safety.

~k

Come Here Boy - Imogen Heap

Title: Come Here Boy

Artist: Imogen Heap

Album: iMegaphone (1998)

She was also part of the brit electronic duo, Frou Frou. I've been a fan since 4th year high. :)

Her voice gives of that dreamy feel but still with good vocal quality.

~k

A Bad Dream - Keane

Title: A Bad Dream

Artist: Keane

Album: Under The Iron Sea (2007)

I've been having weird dreams these past few days. So here's a song by Keane (eek). Oh i hope they come to Manila... please? hahaha

~k

The Night Starts Here - Stars

Title: The Night Starts Here

Artist: Stars

Album: In Our Bedroom After The War (2007)

Here's another song that I like from the Canadian indie band. 

~k

You Will Be Mine - Lenka

Title: You Will Be Mine

Artist: Lenka

Album: Two (2011)

I was on a weekend trip to Singapore going in and out of stores, and thanks to my handy blackberry I was able to use Shazam to identify the track playing in the store... wupeee!

I've heard of the Australian singer's songs before and enjoyed watching her quirky videos but this song really caught my attention.
(I hope she comes up with a video soon) :)

~k

So Here We Are - Bloc Party

Title: So Here We Are

Artist: Bloc Party

Album: Silent Alarm (2005)

Let's go back to 2005, when this UK band's single was released! It's a very light song with soft vocals. 

The lyrics are short compared to their other songs (but I like the message it's trying to convey) :)

I caught a glimpse, but its been forgotten
So here we are again
I made a vow, to carry you home... home

I really tried to do what you wanted
It all went wrong again

I made a vow, to carry you home
If you fall sick, if you pass out

I figured it out, I can see again 

 

~k

Paradise - Coldplay

Title: Paradise

Artist: Coldplay

Album: Mylo Xyloto (2011)

Yes, I happen to like Coldplay.

I'm a fan of alternative artists including instruments such as strings and the piano (well duh, they're coldplay). You can hear the violins in certain parts of this song. Plus there's a hint of an electronic piano sound. Nice mix. :) 

~k

Carol of the Bells (for 12 cellos) - Steven Sharp Nelson

Title: Carol of the Bells

Artist: Steven Sharp Nelson

Album: YouTube Video!

Okay, I couldn't help it, it's my favorite Christmas song and as I was searching YouTube for a song to upload I stumbled upon this one. The genre is quite different from what I usually post but I still like it. Gotta hand it to awesome musicians who can arrange songs like this (shall we call it a classical mashup?) 

Listen! (besides there's still a bit of the Christmas spirit in the air)

~k

Oh and I wikipedia-ed him and here's what I got:

Steven Sharp Nelson (born 1977) is a pioneer in “cello-percussion”—an alternative performance method that combines traditional, lyrical cello techniques with unconventional pizzicato and percussive technique. He was born and still resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. He began studying cello at age 8, percussion at age 12 and guitar at age 17. He has invented a new method of playing the cello that combines elements learned from each of these instruments.

Nelson is well known for his collaborations with pianist Jon Schmidt as The piano guys --most particularly in their mash-up arrangement of Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” and Cold Play’s “Viva La Vida,” a YouTube sensation. Schmidt and Nelson perform regularly together throughout the United States and the world.

More from his official site: Official website 

Velcro - Bell X1

Title: Velcro

Artist: Bell X1

Album: Bloodless Coup (2011)

A song I heard this morning on the radio! 

If you're familiar with Damien Rice, he was the front man of the group when they used to be called Juniper. The band now consists of Paul Noonan, David Geraghty and Dominic Philips. Velcro is taken from their 5th album. They sort of remind me of Snow Patrol.

Enjoy!

~k

Bell X1

Hello - Martin Solveig & Dragonette

Title: Hello

Artist: Martin Solveig & Dragonette

Album: Smash (2011)

For those who know me, I guess you know why I like this video. Haha

Tennis! Roland Garros! Plus cameo appearances! hahaha

Martin Solveig is a french electronic DJ and producer with vocals from Canadian electropop Dragonette. 

As for the song, i would describe it as cute. Hello! :)

~k

You Make Me Feel - Cobra Starship feat. Sabi

Title: You Make Me Feel

Artist: Cobra Starship feat. Sabi

Album: Night Shades (2011)

I like it when artists collaborate, they come up great songs! 
Check out this dancey-song by the synthpop band, Cobra Starship featuring Sabi.

~k

Bette Davis Eyes (cover) - Brandon Flowers

Title: Bette Davis Eyes (cover)

Artist: Brandon Flowers

Album: Eden Sessions, UK 12JULY2011

ohhh hello there brandon flowers!

it's you singing one of the songs i like hahaha!

(thanks to waitingforthewinter who uploaded this on youtube!)

~k

Shake It Out - Florence + The Machine

Title: Shake It Out

Artist: Florence + The Machine

Album: Ceremonials (2011)

Another new year song!

It's time to start a new and get rid of the past.

Florence + The Machine is another English band. 

I must say Florence Welch's vocal quality is great! Her voice is hmm how do i describe it... big and solid, if you get what I mean?

Check out their previous songs such as Rabbit Heart (Raise it Up) and You've Got The Love as well :) 

~k

Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema Club

Title: Something Good Can Work

Artist: Two Door Cinema Club (single-2009)

Album: Tourist History (2010)

This is the first single released by the Northern-Irish rock band in 2009. Undercover Martyn was the first song I heard from the band, which I instantly liked as well. The songs are both upbeat, catchy and have a positive vibe. Enjoy! :) 

~k

Kickstarts - Example

Title: Kickstarts

Artist: Example

Album: Won't Go Quietly (2010)

Aha! Another brit band I recently heard with a very catchy beat. (Like!) Makes me want to dance and bob my head hahaha!


Unfortunately I can't embed the video on my blog, so here's the link so you can watch it on you tube >>  Example - Kickstarts

~k