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6/30
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Hang Them All
by Tapes 'n Tapes
Hanging by an odd rhythm and a wily attitude, Tapes 'n Tapes delivers.
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Rebels in the Roses
by Everest
Their acoustic backdrop with their meandering lyrics could be better than a massage.
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6/23
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Beautiful Beat
by Nada Surf
Drive to the shore, the lake or just your favorite destination and let Nada Surf be your guide.
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The Observatory
by Filligar
A euphoric cast sets the mood for Filligar's wondrous melody.
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6/16
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Fools
by The Dodos
This isn't even the best song on the album yet it still serves as a shot of adrenaline to any tepid playlist.
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Teach Me How To Fight
by Junior Boys
Songs like these are good stepping stones for TJB if you've never listend to them before.
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6/9
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Elevator Love Letter
by Stars
A jovial tune basking in the lighter side of contemplation. Male / Female vocals work well together here.
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Creeper
by Islands
Short, upbeat and simple enough to dance around your head for some time.
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6/2
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Paper Float
by Cassettes Won't Listen
A mesmerizing experience awaits as "we drift alone on the souls of a tiny float".
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One Part Lullaby
by The Folk Implosion
Wonderful, schematic plotting on revamping all that could possibly be Folk, but is really not.
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5/26
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Viva La Vida
by Coldplay
The most typical Death Cab song on their new album.
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Mother Mary
by The Foxboro Hot Tubs
The beat heard a thousand times didn't get drown by The Foxboro Hot Tubs.
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5/19
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Your New Twin Sized Bed
by Death Cab for Cutie
The most typical Death Cab song on their new album.
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Little Wars
by Unwed Sailor
This instrumental album can temporarily pull oneself from reality.
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5/12
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Uncalibrated
by Bridges and Powerlines
It's more a way of life than just a song.
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Always A Relief
by The Radio Dept.
Like Pinback, The Notwist combined into one.
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5/5
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Palestine Everywhere
by Common Loon
The guitar pluckins, the oohs, the ahhs are too good to pass up.
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The Day You Fell Apart
by The New Frontiers
Just hearing this song puts a breath of fresh air in the lungs.
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4/28
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Do the Panic
by Phantom Planet
Phantom Planet has raised the bar this time around.
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Don't Forget Sister
by Low vs. Diamond
Instantly mesmerizing and ultimately worthwhile.
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4/21
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Do You Realise
by Delorentos
Infectious UK rock with mounds of likable qualities.
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Said So What
by The French Kicks
The 'Kicks' lo-fi approach only adds to the character this song displays.
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4/14
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Dawn of the Dead
by Does It Offend You Yeah?
It's got that poppy and overachieving melody that sticks for days.
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Recovery Forever
by The Diggs
The bassline is where its at on this track.
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4/7
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Betray
by Son Lux
Fit for a classy lounge bar or a drive to an ex's house.
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Buildings & Mountains
by The Republic Tigers
Acoustic guitar, vocal harmonizing and an easy rhythm are all part of what wraps this song together so nicely.
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3/31
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Right Hand On My Heart
by The Whigs
Some good 'ol guitar strumming and a a catchy drum opening seal the deal.
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Madi Don't Leave
by PlayRadioPlay!
A mature effort from a talented youth.
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3/24
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Girls & Sunshine
by Dirty On Purpose
This is an older song from DOP, but still one of their best.
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Imaginary Girl
by Silver Seas
This is the updated male version of Mister Sandman from the Chordettes. Plus, it is better.
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3/17
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Float
by Flogging Molly
Flogging Molly hit the mark time and time again. Happy St. Patrick's Day.
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If You Fail We All Fail
by Fields
What makes these guys great is everything - drums, dual vocals and synths.
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3/10
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Never Had to Pay Before
by The Bell
The Bell is a darklike mixture like that of Depeche Mode and hard-driven modern rock style.
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Market Girl
by Headlights
A body-bobbing lyrical joy ride comes to life courtesy of Headlights.
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3/3
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Rocky Took A Lover
by Bell X1
These Irishmen are all about storytelling.
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Always Where I Need To Be
by The Kooks
This may be the popular UK band's best song yet.
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2/25
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And She Would Darken The Memory
by The Twilight Sad
These guys are more emphatically tasteful in their words than sad as their name may imply.
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Man Down
by The New Frontiers
A touch of Athlete and a well-rounded anthem make this song splendid.
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2/18
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Ghosts
by The Red Sun Band
This Aussie group soothes any ailing ear.
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Song Writes Itself
by Pela
Pela sings with the grasp that would crumple a piece of paper.
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2/11
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Reconnect
by Director
Director is eerily confident in everything they write about.
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Rich Girls
by The Virgins
It sounds borrowed but this is The Virgins second time around.
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2/4
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Time To Pretend
by MGMT
More unconventional than the norm, this electro rock vibe is more than just palatable.
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Bryn
by Vampire Weekend
Vampire Weekend's chippery sound sails smoothly in the whole album, but especially here.
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1/28
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Goodbye Mr. A
by The Hoosiers
Surely a must add to any playlist or mix.
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I Wanna Love You
by The Maine
This just goes to show how quickly rap music is recycled. Nevertheless, this is a party starter.
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1/21
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Nursery Magic
by Pomegranates
The singing is merely a pawn in this indie rock dream.
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Take A Walk Around The Table
by White Rabbits
White Rabbits gives some swagger with this tamborine shuffle.
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1/14
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I Need A Friend
by Small Sins
With fake techno beats like Scissor Sister and pleading lyrics like the Killers, there shouldn't be any doubts why this is catchy.
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The Rat
by Dead Confederate
Dark rock, nice breakdown.
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1/7
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Little Lover's So Polite
(Grayarea remix)
by Silversun Pickups
This is one of the best remixes of 2007 from one of the best bands of 2006.
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Maybe Say
by Zoot Woman
Before Maroon 5 defined this style of synth pop, Zoot Woman quietly dabbled.
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