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#272; let’s go

May 03, 2012 atlimbo No comments

It’s been too long (nearly two months!) since I last highlighted a random musical obsession via youtube videos and pithy remarks, so here we go again, welcome back to Good Tunes. Calvin Harris was the first DJ I was told to check out when I started getting into EDM down in the 757. He’s still one of my all time favorites, especially with hits like Rhianna’s We Found Love and Neyo’s new Let’s Go. Plus, this video of his makes me want to move to Texas or New Mexico, somewhere warm and hipster-friendly. And his voice is to die for, it’s like the vocal form of sex, which is essentially reason enough to go listen to everything he’s ever done.

#266; be my honeypie

March 22, 2012 atlimbo No comments

I’ll be honest, I’m feeling a bit sappy lately. Piece and I celebrate a year next week (a year this go around, at least!) and while I’ve been sick and grouchy lately, he’s been incredible. Plus, how adorable are The Weepies? Totally loving this gorgeous video – an homage to both love and NYC, I like to think – from their 2010 album Be My Thrill.

#263; musical obsession of the country sort

March 13, 2012 atlimbo 2 Comments

I’m sure by now, especially if you follow my twitter feed, everyone has heard of my total obsession with the music of the new Grammy-winning duo The Civil Wars. I first heard their country hit “Barton Hollow” and followed it up with the outstanding “Poison & Wine”, which has to be the best country song I’ve heard in years. It’s layered, complex, beautiful storytelling on top of a professional harmony of the voices and music that gives me shivers.

I swear, John Paul White and Joy Williams could sing the alphabet and I’d buy the record. Do yourself a favor and listen now, listen hard, and listen good. They’re worth all the effort and then some.

#261; Oblivion | Grimes

March 12, 2012 atlimbo No comments

I’m madly in love with Grimes’ these days; her airy synth & playful style are right up my alley this time of year, and even better she’s coming to Allston’s Great Scott later this month!

#259; Theophilus London

February 21, 2012 atlimbo No comments

What better way to introduce someone to a new musical obsession than with a song dedicated entirely to the artist’s name? Seriously though, something about London’s music just makes me feel (like Fitz & The Tantrums) cooler than I am in real life. Language in the song is probably not so work safe, so get out those headphones!