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emilyqualey:

coketalk:

Little Talks - Of Monsters And Men

Mmm, this tune is so fresh and tasty. One of my favorite things about traveling across the country is picking up new music from amazing people!

Yet another reason to love Iceland! The day we announced PopTech Iceland I had a special Opera House track list (for entry and exit during the conference breaks) that was compiled exclusively of Icelandic bands. The mix was wicked fun to research and this was one of the tracks that made the cut. 

It’s all about the details.

tuneage:

AWOLNATION - Sail

I know, I know. I’m posting another Billboard song. This is a habit I have to stop and look, I can’t tell you exactly why I love Sail, I just do. 

While I’m not as a big fan of AWOLNATION’s other stuff: this song is perfection. It balances a sweetness in harmony and clapping with the harsh hoarseness of leader singer, Aaron Bruno’s voice. The lyrics are simple but evocative. And then there’s this hint of synth that I love. Sail has a grittiness a lot of rock music is missing these days. Dammit, there’s even a piano interlude! 

And it all ties together perfectly because you literally feel rocked; you’re at the edge of a cliff, you’re in the pouring rain, you’re watching waves crash down.