Folk-y Indie Stuff: If You Ever Have Time for an Afternoon Nap

This is the stuff.

95/100

I know it says Christmas Eve, but to me it sounds like a peaceful afternoon nap. So sue me. Actually, no, don't sue me. I know too many lawyers (and lawyer-wannabees) these days.

Gorky's Zygotic Mynci - Christmas Eve

98/100

Actually, an amazing cover of MGMT's Electric Feel. I think I ran into this perusing random music blogs a little while ago. Genuinely good. Huge fan.

Katy Perry, MGMT cover, Electric Feel

99/100

Just ran in to this song actually, and its jazzy and folk-y and I love it. I've been meaning to feature the original on this blog for a while, so this is a little taste of what's to come.

Adele - Black and Gold (Sam Sparro cover)

100/100

Somber and dark, yet somehow uplifting. Basically what I want to say is listen to this song cuz its good.

The Temper Trap - Love Lost

100/100

Soothes the soul. Apparently the lead singer is collabing with Kanye? Cool, huh?

bon iver - skinny love

Brit "Indie" Rock Featuring: Songs That Fit Summer

Another swing at the same-ish genre, but since its summer, I'm going to provide some songs for you to play while cruising around with the top down. Again, nothing new but great songs none-the-less.

96/100

This one is a 2006 release from English bloke Jack Penate. This one is perfect to play as you walk out your door; it immediately makes you feel confident, happy, and upbeat.

Jack Penate - Got my favourite

Bonus: I first heard Jack Penate when I was out shopping somewhere in Tokyo and wrote down the lyrics a couple of summers ago. Torn on the Platform is an amazing song.

100/100

Jack Peñate - Torn On The Platform

100/100

Just in case you haven't chance upon this song by the Kooks, here it is. It still remains as the 2nd most played song in my iTunes library (202 plays and counting). It is infectious, addictive, and will most certainly get stuck in your head. The archetypal British indie rock sound.

The Kooks - Naive

97/100

"Got to go dance, cuz that's what my heart says" probably sums up this song best. Absolutely a summer jam released in 2009, Steve's single was a radio hit in Japan last summer. Cool huh? Don't worry about the video since its mediocre.

Steve Appleton - Dirty Funk

95/100

Probably made most known to people because of the movie "500 Days of Summer", the band had actually broken up before the movie had ever aired. Interesting, huh? A feel-good track that makes you long for a new love... or summer fling? That's up to you.

Mumm-ra - She's Got You High

Brit "Indie" Rock Featuring: Just Jack

Just Jack.

Great stuff, totally recommended.

He's got the Brit indie sound and has great videos and sincere lyrics.

100/100

His probably most well known single, released in 2007 is about the fall from grace that musicians face. An honest look at the reality of musician-celebrity-ism, complete with a feel good beat with a tinge of sadness. Now why'd you want to go put stars in their eyes?

Just Jack - Starz In Their Eyes

97/100

This is the perfect song for a lazy afternoon stroll through a park. Humorous video, great song. Great for one of those glory days.

Just Jack - Glory Days

98/100

An uplifting yet depressing song. Interesting, thought-provoking, and easy on the ears.

Just Jack - The Day I Died