The Ting-Tings That's Not My Name

When this song came up on my Pandora station, I really tried hard not to like it because it’s more rowdy than what I usually enjoy, but after I turned it off it was stuck in my head all night. The next morning I listened to it all the through and I decided to go ahead and love it. The Ting-Tings are a UK alternative pop male-female duo. I think they are onto something here. I got on their MySpace page and I have to say I liked their other stuff too. I may be developing a little thing for UK pop.

Buy this song and then try to sit at your desk at work and NOT dance. I dare you.

http://www.myspace.com/thetingtings
http://www.thetingtings.com/us/frontpage

Slackin'

I know that I have neglected you and I am sorry. I've been trying to save money since Christmas and havn't purchased any CDs. The quench the new music thirst I've been listening to internet radio at http://www.pandora.com/. I've made 4 channels and I'm kinda obsessed with using it to make lists of new artists to research and listen to. I haven't had much time to actually do that research but I do recommend that you check out Jennifer O'Connor on Matador records. She has an indie/rock/pop sound that reminds me of Edie Brickell a little bit on the upbeat tracks, especially "Here With Me," the title track from her third album.

I've listened to some of her stuff on Myspace and I'm really digging this song.

http://www.myspace.com/jenniferoconnor

http://www.amazon.com/Here-Me-Jennifer-OConnor/dp/B001B92EEO

Amy MacDonald Rocks My Socks

I bought this album as a present for myself while Christmas shopping for everyone else. It turned out to be quite a treat. MacDonald hails from Scotland and while she may be compared to KT Tunstall for that reason, sometimes her voice reminds me of Dido, if Dido sang folk rock. It has a haunting quality to it. The album is made up of ten delicious folk-rock acoustic songs that are mostly upbeat. Even the slower ones are catchy with nice melodies and witty lyrics. More than anything this CD is just fun to listen to, to drive to and to sing along with. My favorites are "Mr. Rock & Roll," "This Is The Life," "Poison Prince," and "L.A."

If you love yourself, go by this album.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=13406488

The Weepies-Hideaway

The Weepies are the folk duo of Deb Talan and Steve Tannen. They created some lovely music on this CD. Relaxing, catchy little ditties with great harmonies, poetic lyrics and a nice rhythm section. A few of their songs have been featured in movies and on TV shows, so they may sound familiar to you.

I personnally love the track , "How You Survived The War."

Do yourself a favor and buy this CD and while your at it, buy some of their other stuff too.

My New Favorite Song

My husband recently made me a mix CD. It took me about a week to get past the first song, I love it that much.

"I'm A Lady" by Santogold

Santogold describes her style as New Wave/Dub/Psychobilly and yes, that sounds scary but it's not. I promise. Quite a few of her songs have been in commercials lately. "I'm A Lady" is an upbeat song that I guarantee will put you in a better mood and get stuck in your head.

Check it out.

http://www.myspace.com/santogold