I can’t remember where I first got this song, but recently whenever I hear it I can’t seem to get it out of my head. It’s “Barely Listening” by a band called Pilot Speed. (They’re Canadian, from Toronto.)

I originally heard it through a CMJ New Music Monthly CD. For some reason when I listened to it late last week it got completely and totally stuck in my head. It’s a song called “I’d Rather Dance With You” by a band called Kings of Convenience. (They’re a Norwegian duo.) Video is here, with [...]

I originally heard of the song “Haunted” on this blog here. It’s a duet by Shane McGowan and Sinead O’Connor, and it’s simply a fantastic song. A beautiful voice combined with a gravelly old voice… it’s great! (Now I just need to buy the album.) Check out the video for it here: