What is it about music that I love so much. In a world where so much goes wrong it can be that constant. It can define us and inspire us. In some ways it can allow us to relate to the artist that poured their souls into their work and can be a mental respite allowing us conjure a moment or period that brought us joy or sadness. How many times do we listen to a song and then thoughts come rushing in perhaps related to a time when we first heard that song. Music can be in a sense a type of journal written within our minds. How many of us first remember listening to U2's Achtung Baby or even Milli Vanilli (is that sad? haha). There's no denying the power of music. I would love to hear your responses on the first album they can remember really striking a chord within them.

For me today that artist is Spain specifically two songs: Every Time I Try and Know Body Has to Know

Here's the link for the song.

Silversun Pickups

http://twt.fm/6293

Here's the Silversun Pickups newest single for those who didn't catch it in Twitter

Crystal Castles "Untrust Us"

Crystal Castles

I am so glad I discovered these guys! I am always pleased to find fellow Canadians that can put out some sweet Indie electro pop. Although I am only half Canadian I will still I'm Canadian because I am as much Canadian as American no matter what my citizenship says. :) Ok ok, I will say I am Canadiarican. haha

Anyways back to the music, this duo doesn't make any earth shattering music breakthroughs but they deliver on a very solid electro album with some very catchy songs that you can definitely nod your head to, tap your foot to or if you are freaky even wiggle you butt too.

Some critics say alot of their songs are from prior earlier singles, EPs and splits but what do I care! This is the first time I've listened to these guys. :) A definite listen, these guys will put on a great show at Coachella!

Go Pitt! I want to win my work bracket. haha

Beirut-For those of you haven't heard of this band they are truly a unique and special band to behold. On first listen one would certainly not guess that this band was fronted by a man born and raised in New Mexico. The man behind the band is one Zach Condon. He released his first album when he was 15 and at the age of 17 traveled to Paris and took a great interest in the native Balkan folk music. Combine that with his interest in world music and what you get is a spin off of that with his creation the band Beirut. His music is full of instruments that now a days are seldom used such as tubas and accordians. However in his latest album he does several songs through a music workstation.

While listening to his music one can't help but feel they are in a far off land in the middle of a circus almost. The bands latest effort is titled March of the Zapotec & Realpeople: Holland. A sold album that is vintage Beirut for the first several songs but takes a new electronic twist at the end. Definitely listen to these guys at Coachella you will be dancing in no time.

I have added two songs. The first being traditional Beirut and the second being unique to this album. The Akara and No Dice. No Dice being my favorite