Something I Like: The Temper Trap/One eskimO/Miniature Tigers

Alright, seeing as how it becomes harder and harder every week for me to find time to post an indie artist, I figured I'd triple up right now instead of sitting on these guys for another 3 months.  I still have a bunch more which I will either post here in the future or hear on Top 40 radio and regret my laziness.

I'll start with the most well known, The Temper Trap.  You've probably heard their most popular track, Sweet Disposition. If you're digging that nice laidback vibe, you'll enjoy their entire album, Conditions, which has probably been out for a while.



Second up is One eskimO, a band whose main gimmick is that they are animated, Gorillaz style. Unfortunately, the band members expose themselves way too much in real life, which kind of brings down the concept.  Regardless, their main song, Kandi, does a great job of sampling an old Candi Statton song, and their style, an amalgamation of Five For Fighting, Coldplay, and Maroon 5, is still nice to listen to. 



The third and final band for today is Miniature Tigers, who I discovered on thesixtyone about 5 or 6 months ago.  They've got that sound that can by now only described as cookie cutter indie, but the melodies and choruses are so infectious that you don't care.  They have two great albums already out, so pick those up.  Also, if there's anyone in the Houston area who knows me and wants to see them live, they'll be at some cafe soon so just hit me up and we'll go.

Listen To This; 7/30

Alright, I'm gonna try to clear my plate today in hopes of being able to make an indie post tomorrow.

Chiddy Bang- California Girls (rmx.) [DIRECT DOWNLOAD]

J. Cole-Problems

Mike Posner- Bow Chicka Bow Wow

XV- Squares


Wale- Ambitious Girl

Listen To This: Mojo So Dope

I know already hit you guys with a bunch in the last few days, but here's some new Cudi just so I'm not late.

Kid Cudi- Mojo So Dope [DIRECT DOWNLOAD]

Listen To This; Mashups 7/29

Because you can never get enough good mashups. Pick and choose what sounds good to you, but don't be afraid to try something new. Who knows, maybe you'll find a new artist you like.

MashupGermany- I Love The Way You Mix (Lie) (Eminem feat. Rihanna vs. Beyonce vs. BEP vs. The Lion King vs. Chiddy Bang vs. Disturbed vs. Major Lazer vs. Elvis Presley vs. Hard-Fi) [DIRECT DOWNLOAD]

Datahowler- Two Words (Kanye West vs. Stars) [DIRECT DOWNLOAD]

 The Kickdrums- Two Weeks (Grizzly Bear vs. Jay-Z ) [DIRECT DOWNLOAD]


Dieantwoord vs. Enya- Orinoco Ninja Flow [DIRECT DOWNLOAD]

 Hulk Mash-I Want You Back vs. Starry Eyed (Jackson 5 vs. Ellie Goulding) [DIRECT DOWNLOAD]

CCC- And I Don't Wanna Leave Her Now (Marvin Gaye vs. The Beatles) [DIRECT DOWNLOAD]
Wax Audio- Thunder Busters (AC/DC vs. Ghostbusters) [DIRECT DOWNLOAD]

Jay-Z vs. Marvin Gaye- Hello Brooklyn [DIRECT DOWNLOAD]

Kanye West- Power (Party Supplies Dance Remix)

Listen To This: 7/28

Alright, good stuff from the last week, including the long-anticipated Gilbere Forte mixtape 87 Dreams. I got some indie stuff which I'll post when I get the chance.

  Gilbere Forte- 87 Dreams [MIXTAPE]

Usher- Hot Toddy 

Wale- The Eye Of The Tiger

XV- Top Of The Roof

Marky- Journey To Markyland [MIXTAPE]

Estelle- Fall In Love ft. Nas

Ice Cube- Drink The Kool-Aid

Jay-Z/ES Posthumus- Run This Town/ Posthumus Medley

JY- Say Yeah ft. XV

Mike Posner- Please Don't Go


Asher Roth- Seared Foie Gras w/ Quince and Cranberry [MIXTAPE]


Mayer Hawthorne- Reggae So, Reggae No


Bruno Mars- Just The Way You Are

 Bun B- Put It Down ft. Drake

Something I Like: Good Ass Job (spoken word)

Sorry, I've been gone the last week.  Here's something which I just had to post for all you hardcore 'Ye fans and those who say rap isn't art or poetry. These clips are from an a capella performance at the Facebook offices, and one can only imagine how much more insane they'll sound over a hot Kanye beat. I AM SO FUCKING PUMPED FOR GOOD ASS JOB. Regardless of your feeling on his personality actions, you have to admit that Kanye is rapping with a hunger and passion that is all too rare these days.  Enjoy, and start counting down to G.O.O.D Music Day (September  ). Catch up post tomorrow.

Listen To This: 7/17

Here are two completely unrelated songs from yesterday. One is from J. Cole's debut album, and the other is from John Legend and The Roots collab soul remake album.  Still have a bunch of stuff for you guys, unfortunately I'm going out of town for another week so that'll have to wait. 

J. Cole- Premeditated Murder

The Roots & John Legend- Wake Up Everybody ft. Common & Melanie Fiona