"Two Against One" - Danger Mouse featuring Jack White

This song sounds like it'd be perfect set against the opening credits of a James Bond movie.

"Hello" - Martin Solveig & Dragonette

I think I'm pretty late to the game with this song as I don't listen to the pop station all that often, but let's just say I'm in 'love' the video.

"The Show Goes On" - Lupe Fiasco

Fresh off the new album Lasers, great sampling of Modest Mouse's 'Float On'.

"Ivy League Circus" - Gordon Voidwell

"Once when I was on acid, I took my shoes off on the F train and fell asleep. I woke up in Coney Island with a bunch of Bloods surrounding me. Luckily I was still on acid so they all looked like cartoon characters. I started laughing because they were cartoon characters! The only thing was, they were transit cops who were yelling at me. It sucked when I realized they weren't cartoon characters. Ah, to be 13 again."

Such was Mr. Voidwell's response to describe his worst experience on the NYC subway in a recent Huffingtonpost interview.

"Cameras" - Matt & Kim

First single off of their new album 'Sidewalks', which is the best 30 minutes you'll find this year in pop music.

"Daisy" - Fang Island

I'm not sure what happened in August but I'll just blame it on a lack of worthy material. At the risk of going another month without a post, this is a track that I found myself humming quite a bit over the summer. The video is beyond bizarre and the lyrics border on being incoherent, but it still rocks. Which is all that matters.

"Tighten Up" - The Black Keys

Not only is this a great song, but the video is also a lesson in model parenting.

"Tenderoni" - Kele

First single from Bloc Party lead singer Kele's debut album. Tommy likey synthy.

"Snowflake" - Malachai

I'll acknowledge that the video is a little on the creepy side what with the ape mask and all, however this song rocks as hard as anything I've heard recently.

"Mowgli's Road" - Marina and the Diamonds

Sure to draw comparisons to Florence and the Machine, Marina and the Diamonds and her debut album, 'The Family Jewels', still hold up in their own right.

"Who Fingered Rock and Roll" - Cornershop

Even though this track from one of my old time favorite bands Cornershop was released last year in the UK, it was only recently released stateside. My thought was that they had to make sure enough time had passed since the movie Freddie Got Fingered came out so as to ensure there was no question as to whether the two were related.

"Dreams" - Passion Pit

One of the better covers I've heard in a while.

"Oh Lord" - Foxy Shazam

Since the band 'The Darkness' ceased being relevant several years ago, there's been a clear void in lead singers worthy enough to evoke the spirit of the late Freddie Mercury. Enter Cincinnati-based Foxy Shazam, and their glam rock lead singer Eric Sean Nally. Their self titled album was released earlier this week, and does not disappoint from top to bottom. Fat bottomed that is.

"Opposite of Adults" - Chiddy Bang

You ever notice how sometimes a business you thought was closed down all of a sudden reopens with a banner proudly proclaiming "Under New Management!" Thought being that such an announcement will easily absolve the operation from any previous shortcomings that may have plagued the original incarnation. That's sort of what we have going on here. To streamline things and improve the site going forward, there will be an emphasis more on content and regular updates. And while we're on the topic of new management, what better way to kick off the relaunch than the band MGMT-- well sorta. If you haven't heard their new album yet, it's a stark departure from the synth driven ballads of their debut. In fact, I gave it one listen and found it pretty forgettable. But fear not, because I present to you Philadelphia based hip hop ensemble Chiddy Bang, who have manged to take MGMT's hit "Kids" and turn it into something even better. Look for their album to be dropping later this month.

"Kiss With a Fist" - Florence and the Machine

Before 2009 comes to an end, I figured I should at least try and squeeze in one last post. First, my apologies for the relative paucity of new material appearing on here over the past month. A combination of travel plans, the holidays, and a general lack of captivating material forced the site to take a back-seat to actual real life activities. However, now that 2010 is just around the corner I'm hoping to get back in the swing of regular updates. If you are still along for the ride I will present to you today an artist by the name of Florence and the Machine. Born Florence Welch, she appears to channel a British Zooey Deschanel with unresolved anger issues and a love for Jack White-esque guitar riffs. Well, at least that's the case in this song, the first single off of her debut album "Lungs", released stateside back in October. Based on this song alone, I'm guessing that Tiger Woods' wife is a fan.

"Pusuit of Happiness" - Kid Cudi f/MGMT & Ratatat

When you collaborate with such luminaries as MGMT and Ratatat, it's practically a given that you are going to get some pretty catchy rhythms. Add to that Cleveland based rapper Kid Cudi's thoughtful and sometimes poignant lyrics, and you get one hell of a track. After guest appearances on songs for Kanye and the Black Eyed Peas over the past year, Kud Cudi, (born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi) released his debut album 'Man on the Moon' this past September. Not content to just sing, Cudi is also slated to be acting in an upcoming comedy series produced by Mark Wahlberg. Let's hope he finds the same amount of success on the screen as he does behind the mic.

"Best of Me" - Morningwood

How can you not love a band with a name like Morningwood? Those were my exact sentiments when I first heard the band back in 2006. After listening to their debut album, I realized the band was more than just a cheeky name, and could definitely put together a catchy rock tune. Fronted by the fiery vocals of Chantal Claret, the band is just as likely to make you dance as they are to sell you a brand new Mercury. Alright, maybe that second part was a stretch. Above is the first single off of their new album 'Diamonds & Studs', to be released October 27. In support of the release, they'll be playing a show at Baltimore's Ram's Head Live on November 9, and I anticipate more dates to follow.

"A Thousand Bees" - Sara Lov

In case you are looking for something to do tonight, I'll present to you yet another reason to attend tonight's Sea Wolf show at DC9--opening act Sara Lov. I had the good fortune to recently listen to her debut album--Seasoned Eyes Were Beaming--and I would have to agree with NPR's description of her voice and style being "irresistibly seductive." If you dig this track, be sure to check out her cover of Beck's "Timebomb", which presents a truly unique take on of my favorite songs of the past couple years.

"Vanity Kills" - Codeine Velvet Club

Of all the trends in the music industry in recent years, there's no denying that the side project has certainly become one of the most prevalent. Whether it be Jack White's Raconteurs/Dead Weather, Billy Joe Armstrong's Foxboro Hot tubs, or Dave Grohl's Them Crooked Vultures, it seems that many of today's artists have actively sought out various side projects to explore their creative interests. Though not as well known as the aforementioned artists, The Fratellis' lead singer Jon Fratelli recently launched his own side project act in the form of a band called The Codeine Velvet Club. Combining brass and the sultry female vocals of Lou Hickey, the band achieves a sound reminiscent of 60s era American soul with a distinctively UK influence. Above is the first single off of their forthcoming album, to be released sometime in November.

"You're a Wolf" - Sea Wolf

I daresay that no artist better captures the mood and ambiance of a crisp fall day than Sea Wolf. As October is just around the corner, it's perfect timing that he just so happened to release a new album last week. Sea Wolf (Alex Church) plays the sort of dark, moody tunes that would serve as the perfect backdrop to a night spent sipping brandy in front of the fireplace while perched in a worn in leather arm chair. Not like I've ever experienced an evening like that, but I can only imagine. Since no videos have yet been posted from the new album, above is the first single off their debut album which was released back in 2007. If you're a fan then check out their new album, 'White Water, White Bloom', which doesn't depart at all from the formula of their first release. You can catch them playing a show at DC9 on Monday October 19.