#112 January Hymn

The Decemberists released a new single the other day. It had a new song called January Hymn which is great, but they also released a cover of the Grateful Dead song, Row Jimmy. These will be on their next CD called The King Is Dead.

The Decemberists - January Hymn

The Decemberists - Row Jimmy (Grateful Dead cover)

#110 Great Lakes

I might have a new favorite song. Maybe, just maybe. This song WILL become the top played on my iTunes, on my iPod, and this summer, everyone that is around me will hear this song over and over and over again. I apologize in advance.  Thank you Pigeons and Planes for finding this song and band.

The Great Lakes are the best, I've always said I wanted to move somewhere warm, but I couldn't leave Michigan. I like the lakes too much. I guess I could settle with a nice ocean paradise if I had too though.

Harlan Pepper - Great Lakes

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After the jump; More songs about Great Lakes, just because this song put me in a great mood.

#88 How Cool Is This Guy?

This guys name is Danny Vola and he's pretty cool.

#55 Kids These Days

Definitely a rookie post down there mj. Kids These Days is a fairly new band from Chicago. I had no idea someone was going to start rapping when I was watching this. I'm definitely going to be putting a lot of their music up when it gets released. Here's the music video for their song My Days.

#44 Strangers

I'm hoping this song will make you hate Monday a little less. I didn't do any work of any sort over break, so if you're like me, you're a little bit fucked now. Listen to this and forget about all the work you have to do tonight, and just think, I'm still procrastinating.



Young Man - Strangers

#31 SALVO!

So you have probably heard this song called Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, either from the NFL commercial that I love, or just because this song is awesome.

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home



Well, this post ain't about that song, well it kinda is, but this band made a 12-part music video movie thing called Salvo. As far as I know, only 2 parts have been released, but let me tell you, this thing is going to be fucking sweet. That's all I really know about it. If part 3 ever comes out, I'll let you know.
Seriously, watch these.

#24 Plume Giant

So I'm reading a bunch of music blogs like usual, (basenuggets) and I come across a website I'm sure most of you know www.goodmusicallday.com I see they posted this song by a band called Plume Giant, and I pretty much flipped out. I saw these guys playing at a sandwich/coffee shop on Yale's campus a few years ago. I even have a CD they were giving out free somewhere. I guess they are finally starting to catch on over there. Good job finding these guys GoodMusic, and good job sticking with your music Plume Giant.

It's a unique sound with a guitar, violin, and viola. I'm not even going to pretend I know what a viola actually is but it sounds good. Just sit back, relax, wait for this cold weather to go away, and listen to this. I'll be honest, I totally forgot about these guys and wouldn't be writing this without goodmusicallday. I'm not going to forget them again though, that's for true.

Plume Giant - Fool Hall

If I ever find that CD I'll be sure to put a couple more songs up, but for now, enjoy.

#21 Donavon Frankenreiter

Well, one of my favorite musicians ever is playing in the area tonight and I'm not going. And yes, I am upset about it.

My Donavon Frankenreiter CD was in my car's CD player as long as I was driving it. It is actually probably still in there because my dad doesn't really know how to work the thing. This guy makes music everyone can enjoy. He's like a funkier version of Jack Johnson, not to mention they are great friends and make lots of music together. This guys also got mad flow and a fat lip caterpillar (mustache ride anyone?). I just can't help but love this guys music, and I'm sure you will find the same thing.
Below are two songs, one off of his CD Move By Yourself and the other was his first hit song that you've all probably heard but never realized it with Jack called Free.

Anyone have an extra ticket for tonight by any chance? I'd love you forever.

Donavon Frankenreiter - Move By Youself

Donavon Frankenreiter & Jack Johnson - Free


I got another good one coming up next, stay tuned....  Don't feel like writing it up now.

#6 M.i - Jack Johnson Sessions

Come on, who doesn't like Jack Johnson? That's right, everybody likes him. Especially this dude M.i
Who is he? I don't know, but I like this mixtape a lot. Download it if you're looking for something to chill out with. Don't trust me enough to download it right away? Fine, here the YouTube so you can listen to it first, the download link is after it.