Nada Surf - Lucky

Vocalist Matthew Caws talks about Lucky:

“I tend to be pretty hopeful about things further in the future, but full of anxiety about the next eight hours,” jokes Caws. “Unlike my friend John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants, who says he's manic depressive without the depression, I think I'm manic depressive without the mania. Yet I'm ready to be cheerful at the drop of a reason. I’m always looking for rapture in music.”

Nada Surf - See These Bones

Arid - All Things Come in Waves

“Why do you run” should warm the hearts of fans of Belgian pop at the tail end of 2007. This scintillating pop single bears good tidings. To celebrate the group’s tenth anniversary, Arid are finally releasing their third album, five years after “All is quiet now”. Despite the clear success of their first two albums, the vocalist Jasper Steverlinck took the chance to go solo, with this period of his career being marked by the successful cover of David Bowie’s “Life on Mars”, followed by his first solo record. Singles such as “Life” and “Believer” are to date unique in the history of Belgian rock, so it is fantastic to see Arid back in great form. Thanks to this exceptional singer, their elegant and refined brand of rock with twirling guitars contains many more nuances than all the Coldplay and Placebo tunes put together. THE MEDIADIS.COM REVIEW

MM review
This record absolutely deserves a listen. I'm amazed that Jasper Steverlinck has improved his vocals so much. I'm also letting you know about their best song "You Are". If you looking for simple lyrics with combination of piano /guitar driven catchy melodies, discover Arid! I want write more about this great record, and i'll do it.

Arid - You Are (All is Quiet Now 2002)
Arid - Words (All Things Come in Waves 2008)

New Music Videos and Mp3s

1. Of Montreal - Jimmy
(M.I.A. / Parvati Khan cover)
This excellent cover proves that covers aren't only singing a popular song again, it's already recreating again and again the song like Of Montreal did. This time, Jimmy becomes an electro-glam disco-pop hit.
Note: M.I.A and Of Montreal are included in Top 50 Records 2007

2. Laura Marling - Ghosts


Ghosts is taken from the forthcoming album "Alas I Cannot Swim" which is available to pre-order in a Song Box format that includes CD, entry to a Song Box gig and album mementos.

3. Kelly Rowland - Work (Put It In)


4. Mary J Blige - Just Fine


5. Bob Mould – The Silence Between Us (7”)
His new album District Line has been another disappointment for me after Body of Song (2005).

6. Michael Jackson feat Will.I..Am - The Girl Is Mine

7. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss – Please Read The Letter
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - an unanticipated and very good duet.

8. The Futureheads - Beginning of the Twist [Stream Song]

9. New Sins - It Doesn't Work Like That [Watch Video]

10. The Duke Spirit – The Step And The Walk [Watch Video]

Flashback Video!
No Doubt - Don't Speak


fresh to the charts
Michael Jackson - Wannabe Startin' Lyrics
Britney Spears - Hot as Ice Lyrics
Razah - Rain Lyrics
Brick & Lace - Never Never Lyrics
Britney Spears - All That She Wants Lyrics
Daft Punk - Chromeo Lyrics

El Perro Del Mar - From The Valley To The Stars

El Perro del Mar's second full-length album titled 'From the Valley to the Stars' will be released in Scandinavia on February 27th. The album is preceded by the single 'How did we forget?' which will be released on 7" as well as a digital download on February 13th. The single can be listened to at this very moment on Licking Fingers site. More news and trivia on the album and things related can be found in the journal. And i can say this new record sounds completely gloomy, you know that i love moody music. Get some drink!

El Perro Del Mar - How did we forget

More gloomy music:
Nico Chealsea Girl
The Smiths
Elliott Smith Either/Or