Big Phony

Here's a cute video from indie artist Big Phony. It's rather sweet and told in pictures which is interesting to see.

Big Phony - Girls Like You Don't Go For Guys Like Me from Charles Yi on Vimeo.

Fisher - Beautiful Life

They used this song to promote TLC's Monday lineup...it's happy.


Fisher - Beautiful Life [mp3]

OST - Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

OST - Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist [rar]
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1. Chris Bell - Speed of Sound
2. Devendra Banhart - Lover
3. The Jerk Offs - Screw the Man
4. Bishop Allen - Middle Management
5. Vampire Weekend - Ottoman
6. The Dead 60s - Riot Radio
7. Takka Takka - Fever
8. The Submarines - Xavia
9. Project Jenny, Project Jan - Negative
10. We Are Scientists - After Hours
11. Marching Band - Trust Your Stomach
12. Band of Horses - Our Swords
13. Army Navy - Silvery Sleds
14. Richard Hawley - Baby You're My Light
15. Shout Out Louds - Very Loud
16. Paul Tiernan - How To Say Goodbye
17. The Real Tuesday Weld - Last Words
18. Mark Mothersbaugh - Nick & Norah's Theme
19. Rogue Wave - Electro-Socket Blues
20. Modest Mouse - Little Motel

The New Feist? The New IPod Nano Commercial Sound

Band is called Chairlift, a mix of electro and pop hailing from Brooklyn. The song featured is "Bruised". Let's jump on this song before everyone else starts talking about it (because you know, those die-hard Apple fanatics are just going to eat this song up, regurgitate it and eat it up again until they use their iTunes to find the rest of the album, which btw is called "Does You Inspire You", and then they are going to go recommend it to all their friends by playing it on their macbook at a starbucks and pretend like they are hip because they heard about this band before you and they want to play it to you first because they want you to feel like they are superb compared to you when it comes to music taste because they own a whole bunch of apple products).


Chairlift - Bruises [mp3]

Cao Fang - In Summer

My friend pointed out my favourite Olympic commercial from GE that shows a cute love story in "rural China". The commercial is called GE Commercial Healthcare Re-imagined (China). It features a minute short melody by Chinese indie singer Cao Fang (曹方) called "In Summer" (在夏天). I have included the mp3 of the song below the video. Also, for those that are wondering, this song is only 1:09 long and that is the full version on the 2005 album "Meet Me" (遇见我).


Cao Fang - In Summer [mp3]

*Side Note: Though as adorable as this commercial is, I just find that the actor in the ad to be a bit unconvincing as a "rural Chinese local". I have been to rural China before and I can say, for certain, that people do not look/dress like him. Then again, it's a North American ad and people probably won't be able to tell the difference, so I'll let it pass. Also, what is with the goat at the end? Does "rural" equal "goat in a hospital"?

Tristan Prettyman - Madly

Stumble upon this up-and-coming artist in a GQ article and decided to check her out. This is the first single from her new album. Really feeling the song because it goes nicely with the current weather...a very relaxed piece. Going to check out the rest of her new album "Hello...x" and get back to you on that. Check this out for now.


Tristan Prettyman - Madly [mp3]

Marie Digby - Spell

Youtube made her so popular that she appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly and now has a record contract. Here's a song that was featured on an episode of Smallville.

Taiyo Na - Love is Growth

I just stumbled upon this indie rapper while checking out some other bands. Just thought the song is cool, slightly different to what I've been listening to lately. (Got it off his myspace page)
Taiyo Na - Love is Growth.mp3

Once OST

As I've said, here is the official soundtrack from the movie, "Once". Thanks Andy for the album.


Once OST [rar]
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1. Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová - Falling Slowly
2. Markéta Irglová and Glen Hansard - If You Want Me
3. Glen Hansard - Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy
4. Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová - When Your Mind's Made Up
5. Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová - Lies
6. Interference - Gold
7. Markéta Irglová - The Hill
8. Glen Hansard - Fallen from the Sky
9. Glen Hansard - Leave
10. Glen Hansard - Trying to Pull Myself Away
11. Glen Hansard - All the Way Down
12. Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová - Once
13. Glen Hansard - Say It to Me Now

Oscar Winner: Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová - Falling Slowly

This song is absolutely gorgeous. So simple and to the point. Congrats to it for winning the Best Song at the Oscar. Here is the clip that it originated from in the movie, "Once". Have to catch this film now. Will put up the OST once I get it from my friend.


Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova - Falling Slowly [mp3]

Fischerspooner - A Kick In The Teeth

Just watched "Dedication" with Mandy Moore and Billy Crudup the other day. I absolutely adore the film. It's very different and very raw. Yet, it manages to encompass all the motifs in your typical romantic comedy set in an atypical NYC. Better yet, the indie music behind the movie was well chosen. Here is one of the song that stuck with me by the electroclash duo Fischerspooner. I don't know much about them, but I like this song. I think it's based on a famous quote by Walt Disney. I think the sound track version is different. I'll try to find the rest of the OST for "Dedication" and post it.


Fischerspooner - A Kick In The Teeth [mp3]

Something Sally ft. Joss Stone - Tip Of My Tongue

Another Joss post. What a wonderfully astounding song! I'm in love with it right now. Is it me or does "Sally" from the Something Sally band looks awfully identical to Joss? Either way, both have beautiful voices.


Something Sally - Tip Of My Tongue (ft. Joss Stone) [mp3]

Coconut Records - West Coast

So sticking to the "indie" theme today, here's a song from the unofficial Cloverfield soundtrack.Coconut Records is really actor Jason Schwartzman from such films as The Darjeeling Limited and Marie Antoinette. I've also put up another one of his songs that was on the Spider-Man 3 soundtrack in case you want more Coconut Records.


Coconut Records - West Coast [mp3]
Coconut Records - Summer Day [mp3]

Adele - 19

From an earlier post, I talked about the "new Amy Winehouse" in the UK. This is it. I haven't listened to much of it yet, but be sure to check it out, too.


Adele - 19 [rar]
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1. Daydreamer
2. Best For Last
3. Chasing Pavements
4. Cold Shoulder
5. Crazy For You
6. Melt My Heart To Stone
7. First Love
8. Right As Rain
9. Make you Feel My Love
10. My Same
11. Tired
12. Hometown Glory

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A Fine Frenzy - Almost Lover

So I got an email asking about where all the hip-hop and rap contents are for the site and what the deal is with all these other stuff I'm posting. Well, I don't think I ever mentioned specifically that this blog was exclusive for hip-hop and rap contents. I basically just put stuff that I'm watching, reading about or listening to. This could range from a wide variety as I have a diverse taste (never will you hear country music on here though). If you are looking for specific genre of music, I've started to add tags to all my posts, so you can click on any of the tags to sort by the genre you are looking for.

On that note, I have another Indie post recommended by one of my good friend. The artist is called A Fine Frenzy and I really enjoy the peaceful sound of her music. Supposedly, she taught herself how to play the paino. Usually, only the musically gifted have the rare ability to do that. Her music has been featured on a lot tv shows like OTH, House, The Hills, etc. Anyways, maybe I will post her album when I get the chance tonight. Here is the lovely single "Almost Lover" from her "One Cell In The Sea" album.


A Fine Frenzy - Almost Lover [mp3]

Adele - Chasing Pavements

Class is so boring that I'm resorting to blogging during it. Anyways, I heard this late last night and didn't get a chance to post. Adele is supposed to be the new Amy Winehouse in the UK and a couple of sources have named her to be the big thing in 2008. I was never a big fan of Amy Winehouse, but Adele is different. Her sound is more genuine and robust. Check it out.


Adele - Chasing Pavements [mp3]

Jenny Owen Youngs - Hot In Herre (Cover)

Another cover of a hip-hop song by an acoustic guitar. Haha, the video is soooo random. Thanks Chau for letting me know about this.


Jenny Owen Youngs - Hot In Herre [mp3]

Girl Talk - Night Ripper

I recently got confused when I saw the name Girl Talk in regards to Hip-Hop related work. In my head, I thought Girl Talk was referring to the girl group of the 80s. So I kept skipping on it. That is until yesterday when I actually found out that Girl Talk is actually referring to DJ Gregg Gillis, who does mashups and is a music producer. So I decided to download the last album called "Night Ripper" from him. Man, I was surprised. He brings a whole bunch of stuff together in such a coherent manner that you completely rethink the concept of mashups. If you want to see what is sampled for each song, check out the Wiki page. Normally, I'm not a fan of mashups, but this was so different. I think this might be a hit or miss for you. But, I can't wait till his 2008 release of "Feed the Animals" to see what else he can do.


Girl Talk - Night Ripper [rar]
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1. Once Again
2. That's My DJ
3. Hold Up
4. Too Deep
5. Smash Your Head
6. Minute By Minute
7. Ask About Me
8. Summer Smoke
9. Friday Night
10. Hand Clap
11. Give And Go
12. Bounce That
13. Warm It Up
14. Double Pump

Colin Munroe - I Want Those Flashing Lights (Kanye West Remix)

What an amazing take on the Kanye track, "Flashing Light". Further, the video was done wonderfully with some pretty cool effects. I noticed in the video that the garbage can on the street was awfully similar to the ones found in the city of Toronto. Ha, and this was confirmed at the end when they revealed Dundas Square outside of Eaton Center. This got me checking out the artist, Colin Munroe. I'll post his stuff if it's good. Anyways, definitely check this one out.


Cloin Munroe - I Want Those Flashing Lights (Kanye West Remix) [mp3]

Alicia Keys - How To Save A Life (Cover)

Alicia Keys does a cover of The Fray's popular "How To Save A Life". It's a nicely done cover. She didn't change too much of the original song, which is good. This is a rip quality, best I could get. Enjoy!


Alicia Keys - How To Save A Life (Cover) [mp3]