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Song Of The Day – Niki and the Doves – “Tomorrow”

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Who was the first singer to refuse a Grammy?

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What was the first album to include a lyric sheet?

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Front cover of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, “probably the most famous album cover in popular musical history”Ashplant Smyth 2001, p. 185. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles, included a lyric sheet in 1967.

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The Song Of The Day

Introducing a Swedish trio called Niki & The Dove.  “Instinct” is their first full length album release and”Tomorrow” is an interesting cut from the album. One of the commenters on the video says “She’s like the love child of Cyndi Lauper and Kate Bush, raised in the wild by fever ray”.  Kind of sums it up pretty good.

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Song Of The Day – Young Empires – “White Doves”

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What was the first album to include a lyric sheet?

Young Empires @Great Escape '11
Young Empires @Great Escape ’11 (Photo credit: Braden F)

The Young Empires are a band out of Toronto with an already impressive catalog.  They are also known for making some great videos.  I posted this song once before, in a new Canadian release post, but I liked it then, and I like it now.  Their sound is very Arcade Fire like with a dash of Coldplay.  Enjoy White Doves.

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Song Of The Day – Wintersleep – “In Came The Flood”

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English: Wintersleep performing at The Wave in PEI, Canada. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The good news is – Wintersleep is back with a new album.  This group of Indie rockers hail from Halifax, Nova Scotia and have been together since 2001.  Best known for their song Weighty Ghost (check it out here), this album has been widely anticipated.  Great band.

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Song Of The Day – The Jezabels – “City Girl”

The Jezabels at their intimate gig at the Clar...
The Jezabels at their intimate gig at the Clarendon in Katoomba. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Jezabels are an Australian group of alternative/indie pop rockers.  To me, their music has a bit of an updated 80’s feel.  This tune is off their debut album “Prisoner” which was released in September 2011.

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Song Of The Day – Alanis Morrissette – “Guardian”

Alanis Morissette in concert
Alanis Morissette in concert (Photo credit: coccinella)

Isn’t it “Ironic” that Alanis Morrissette hasn’t had any major successes since Jagged Little Pill in 1995 (yes 1995).  “You Oughta Know” that she is Canadian and that she is releasing a new album titled  Havoc And Bright Lights.  Once again, Alanis will try to put “Her Hand In My Pocket” to buy her record.  Hopefully you will be “Head Over Feet” about the record as “You Learn” that “All I Really Want” is for you to listen to her first single off the disk.  I am sure she will personally “Thank You“.

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Song Of The Day – Pink Martini – “Hey Eugene”

An oldie but a goodie.  Just for fun on Friday.  Pink Martini live on the BBC.

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Song Of The Day – California Wives – “Marianne”

Chicago based California Wives have a new single out called Marianne.  The video is a live version which definitely showcases their abilities.  While it is Indie-pop, it is a refreshing blend that I am still looking to put my fingers  on.  I hear lots of influences in this song.  There is a short interview at the start and the song itself builds in momentum as it goes.

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Song Of The Day – Kimbra – “Settle Down”

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Kimbra (Photo credit: Marms RTT)

Now that I am back from my first round of golf for the season, it is time for some Kimbra.  At the moment, she maybe the biggest unknown singer on the planet, in most circles.  The reason you ask, simple.  You have probably heard a little ditty called “Somebody That I Used To know” by Gotye.  The female singer is Kimbra.  She hails from New Zealand and has quite the career going for her even without appearing in this tune.  The track here is a live version of one of her hits “Settle Down” as performed at SXSW.

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Song Of The Day – John Mayer – “Shadow Days”

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John Mayer (Photo credit: Iring Chao)

It has been a looooonnnggg time since I first heard John Mayer.  The first time I heard him, I was hooked.  Room For Squares was and is a great record, and his follow-up albums have been  consistently good.  Heavier Things is one of my all time favorites and his work with the John Mayer Trio is, well, awesome.  He is a very under-rated guitar player as well.  His latest release is Shadow Days.

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Song Of The Day – Tango In The Attic – “Mona Lisa Overdrive”

Tango postcard, c. 1919

Tango In The Attic are a Scottish band, with a garage/pop style.  They formed in 2008 and have released 2 albums.  The song here, Mona Lisa Overdrive, is from their new release Sellotape.

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