Summer Jams '10 [Part 1 of...]

let's get this party started, 5 sun-tinged mp3s

DOM - Living In America

IT IS SEXY TO LIVE IN AMERICA. You bet that if you have to scroll down to the U's whenever you declare your country, you're not sexy. That is why United States is found at the top, usually the first choice. This song sounds like an 80's synth-pop hit remixed by WAVVES lo-fi ingenuity. If it wasn't for all these recent releases I would probably set this song on repeat.

Lookbook - Yesterday's Company

I don't usually promote the pop genre but this song is downright catchy as hell. It takes about 1:45 to really kick in but when it does the voice of Maggie Morrison really digs down deep. Check out Over and Over, it's not too shabby itself.

Late of the Pier - Best In Class

I believed I have already posted this song....but it warrants a second post. it is hands down the catchiest song that Late of the Pier has put out. I hate that they are veering away from their alternative side procured on Fantasy Black Channel, but if they keep putting out stuff this eclectic and poppy, I'd be thrilled.

Two Door Cinema Club - Undercover Martyn Flexin' It [Passion Pit Remix]

I am making some bold statements in this post, so just know that these are some good tunes. But, this is the best remix I have heard in 2010. It is 10x better than the original version, and the original is decent. Proves that Passion Pit are some of the most brilliant electronic minds this side of 2009.

Hula Hoop - Ladies [Let's Go]

First off, could this title embody summer any better? Especially the band name. I am digging this beach-tinged tune. It begs "I wanna get you moving," for a better part of the song and you bet it it gets you moving. 

Two Door Cinema Club's New Album

Two Door Cinema has released details for their upcoming album Tourist History. It's going to be released through French label Kitsune on March 1st. The album is going to include some songs that they have previously released on their two EPs, I Can Talk and Four Words To Stand On.

Here's the track list and creepy artwork:

1. Cigarettes In The Theatre
2. Come Back Home
3. Do You Want It All?
4. This Is The Life
5. Something Good Can Work
6. I Can Talk
7. Undercover Martyn
8. What You Know
9. Eat That Up, It’s Good For You
10. You’re Not Stubborn

I can tell you for sure that "I Can Talk" is going to be one of the best, if not the best song on the album. The others that I have heard on the other EPs are quality, especially "Do You Want It All."

BBC: Sound of 2010

The British Broadcasting Channel has released it's Sound of 2010. Basically a list of artists to watch in the coming year. It looks like a pretty good cast of completely unknowns to me as well as some up and coming stars. The bands on this list are must watch because if you read BBC's Sound of 2009, they hit the nail on the head with just about every artist. The list includes:

• Daisy Dares You
• Delphic
• Devlin
• The Drums
• Everything Everything
• Giggs
• Gold Panda
• Elie Goulding
• Hurts
• Joy Orbison
• Marina and the Diamonds
• Owl City
• Rox
• Stornoway
• Two Door Cinema Club

I'll have to go ahead and knock off Owl City, they're pop, already mainstream, and sound like the Jonas Brothers. No Good. I have already posted on The Drums before, they are an afro-indie high energy band with a Smith-like sound, sure to impress in 2010. Everything Everything (pictured right) seems like a  pretty promising band, very eclectic and interesting. I'm excited to follow these artists and see what comes of them in the next 359 days.