Treble And Trife

Artist: Dez Yusuf
Genre: Acoustic/Hip Hop
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/breebreeorgorg


Treble And Trife is saying no to things you want most. Thanks much to Sydney for bringing this song to attention. It's an acoustic guitar with a rap and some singing. Simple, but powerful. "The music is yours." Des Yusuf is a young kid from Long Beach who just wants to make music, and he is definitely onto something special. Make Treble And Trife part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Three Cheers For Five Years

Artist: Mayday Parade
Genre: Indie/Pop
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/maydayparade


Three Cheers For Five Years (Acoustic) is every fourteen year old girl's theme song. As unmanly as it may be to like this band, Mayday Parade is radical, and this song is no exception. It comes from their debut EP that has definitely not received the amount of attention that it should. Be sure to pick it up as well as their debut album. This version (acoustic) can be found on Punk Goes Acoustic II. Make Three Cheers For Five Years part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Grapevine Fires

Artist: Death Cab For Cutie
Genre: Indie/Rock
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/deathcabforcutie


Grapevine Fires is watching a wild fire spread with the knowing feeling that you can do nothing to stop them. Ever since the widespread breakout of wildfires across the southern portion of California, this song came to mind. It gives such lines as, "the news reports on the radio said it was getting worse" and, "the firemen worked in double shifts, with prayers of rain on their lips." This song is not only undoubtedly good, but seems to wrap up the California Wildfires in a nutshell. Make Grapevine Fires part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Human

Artist: The Killers
Genre: Indie/Rock
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thekillers


Human is everything that you loved about New Wave and the 80's. The beginning of the song starts out like a classic Killers track similar to those played on Hot Fuss. As the song progresses, most notably towards the beginning of the second verse, it ignites into an 80's dance fest. This band just keeps getting more mature and talented with each album. Make Human part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Artist: Paddock Park
Genre: Hardcore/Metal
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/paddockpark


Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is that classic formula with a new band. This song is for those that enjoy their mosh, but also like a little pop on the side (partly jocked from ADTR's CD shrink wrap). Speaking of ADTR, these guys come straight from their home town of Ocala, Florida. In fact, they're buds, which tells you something. On the real, this song is ill. Make Kiss Kiss Bang Bang part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Diamonds Aren't Forever

Artist: Bring Me The Horizon
Genre: Metal/Hardcore
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/bmth702


Diamonds Aren't Forever is an in your face fight. This band always seemed so popular, but never of much quality, but with Diamonds Aren't Forever, and their sophomore effort, Suicide Season, they seemed to have turned around. Diamonds aren't forever resembles Elysia's first album, with their odd screams and messy breakdowns. Make Diamonds Aren't Forever part of your Fashionable Playlist.

What Am I Gonna Do

Artist: Run Doris Run
Genre: Indie/Experimental
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/rundorisrun


What Am I Gonna Do is having no where to turn. The five words, "What Am I Gonna Do" will be spinning in your head for hours. The reason this song, and for that matter, band, is good, is because they aren't using the same formula that every other band is using to get by. They're is some definite creation running through the minds of these guys, and it shows. Make What Am I Gonna Do part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Gold And A Pager

Artist: The Cool Kids
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thecoolkids


Gold And A Pager is being as fly as a bird. This song gives off a true "cool" vibe. This is The Cool Kids second appearance on this list, and it is well deserved. Gold And A Pager demonstrates their unique, original style that is unmatched. Limewire time. Make Gold And A Pager part of your Fashionable Playlist.

The Electric Cowboy

Artist: Alaska & Me
Genre: Indie/Pop
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/alaskaandme



The Electric Cowboy is electric waves flying into the sunset. These guys were discovered on smartpunk.com and a good find they were. This song just makes you want to move, but not club/dancing moving, but feel good, let's get up and do something, move. It comes from their upcoming album, I Will Die In The West, be sure to pick it up. Make The Electric Cowboy part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Hoppipolla

Artist: Sigur Ros
Genre: Indie/Visual
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/sigurros


Hoppipolla is determination, perseverance, failure, prosperity, pain, happiness, guilt, love, and everything else all in one song. The opening piano line of this song is the most moving, powerful line of all time. You can find this song featured on the upcoming Disney Nature film, Earth, and as well as many other works. You should also listen to this song for the simple fact that this band is from Iceland. Make Hoppipolla part of your Fashionable Playlist.

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Closure

Artist: Nathan Morris
Genre: Pop/Rock
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/nathanmorris

Closure is putting everything on the table, and then deciding to shut the doors on an old relationship. The song features eerie piano lines that uphold the depressing mood of shutting someone out throughout thee entire song. You can hear this song exclusively on the Starbucks soundtrack. Nathan Morris is guaranteed good. Why? Because he is friends with Marcus McFly (Occupant of a previous blog)! So check him out. Make Closure part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Monster

Artist: You Say Party! We Say Die!
Genre: Indie/New Wave
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/yousaypartywesaydie


Monster is waiting in line in the cold to get into your favorite hole-in-the-wall venue to see your favorite indie band. Monster brings out that classic indie vibe that your favorite bands such as Death Cab For Cutie started out as. Not only is Monster is covered with catchy keyboard lines, but with a name like You Say Party! We Say Die! how could you not listen. Make Monster part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Doctor Doctor

Artist: Marcus McFly
Genre: Hip Hop/Electro
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/gomcfly

Doctor Doctor is pure hip hop bliss. Woah! Marcus McFly? Who is this? Who knows, but his music is intoxicating. Doctor Doctor gets you outta your chair and gets you moving with the backing music mixed from Amy Winehouse's Rehab. His voice is new and fresh, and when he throws in lines like, "I'm countin' loose change tryin' to make a milli-A milli, a milli", he even makes Lil' Wayne look whack. Check him out pronto! Make Doctor Doctor part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Kiss With A Fist

Artist: Florence And The Machine
Genre: Indie/Pop
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/florenceandthemachinemusic


Kiss With A Fist is classic relationship problems, just a tad more violent than most. This song brings back that classic punk feel of the 70's but with a modern twist similar to that of the strokes and the vines. Their lead female singer, Florence, has an intoxicating voice and attitude in her lyrics similar to that of pop sensation Katy Perry, minus the over production. Oh, and she writes her own songs. Make Kiss With A Fist part of your Fashionable Playlist.

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I Put On (Feat. Kanye West)

Artist: Young Jeezy
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/youngjeezy


I Put On (Feat. Kanye West) is an invitation to the urban city's side of the recession we live in. Although this is a Jeezy song, and he is spot on throughout the entire song, it's Kanye's part that steals the song. Kanye talks about a not so glamorous life at the top that remains unnoticed. His autotuned voice sounds smooth coming from the speakers that makes it impossible to listen to only once. This song isn't new, but it is definitely timeless. Make I Put On (Feat. Kanye West) part of your Fashionable Playlist.

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Hey Jim

Artist: The Snake, The Cross, The Crown
Genre: Folk/Indie
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/snakecrosscrown

Hey Jim is a sound like the end of the world. This band and their album Cotton Teeth is absolutely epic, and this song is no exception. With his weary voice bringing about hard times, the lyrics are littered with wondrous lines such as, "Jaws started droppin' as them crops bowed down to the ground". Lines like these find themselves scattered throughout the song which is why you should be listening to it. Make Hey Jim part of you Fashionable Playlist.

Every Time I Make A Girl Cry

Artist: Band Marino
Genre: Indie/Folk
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/bandmarino

Every Time I Make A Girl Cry is a banjo, and it is rad. This song is indie/folk music at its best. This band is definitely underrated and this song proves it. With the walking banjo line throughout the song, and vocals that stick in your head, it could easily become a classic for any folk fan. Make Every Time I Make A Girl Cry part of your Fashionable Playlist.

RAW MEAT Quick Mixtape

Artist: Mr. White
Genre: Crunk/Electro
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/djmrwhite

RAW MEAT Quick Mixtape is being punched in the face by an explosion of what is, dancing. RAW MEAT Quick Mixtape is a 20-something minute long journey of dance music that will leave your feet aching...
...aching for more. This song explores all the ins and outs of the dance genre and does it with style with it's remixed intro of Metallica's Seek and Destroy. This song is for the masses. Make RAW MEAT Quick Mixtape part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Lollipop (Remix)

Artist: Tinie Tempah
Genre: Rap/Experimental
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/tinielegend

Lollipop (Remix) is purely smooth operating. Not the out played Kanye West remix, which isn't bad, or the T-Pain remix, but Tinie Tempah's remix. A rapper straight outta London. His accent is completely noticeable throughout thee entire track making it far different from any American rapper's tracks. How he arranges rhymes and flows is by far the coolest thing heard in awhile. This song isn't new, but not many people know about it. Make Lollipop (Remix) part of your Fashionable Playlist.

DaynNight CROOKERS MIX

Artist: Crookers
Genre: House/Crunk
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/crookers

DaynNight CROOKERS MIX is sweat dripping down your face after hours of dancing the night away. Crookers dance remix of Kid Cudi's Day and Night brings a whole new life to the song. It's electronic waves weave through your ears forcing you to move, you don't have an option. You'll be left mumbling "...daynnight" throughout the day. This song will most definitely be making an appearance at your local dance stop. Make DaynNight CROOKERS MIX part of your Fashionable Playlist.

I Can Barely Breathe

Artist: Manchester Orchestra
Genre: Indie/Rock
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/manchesterorchestra

I Can Barely Breathe is losing everything you knew and loved in an instant. This song is southern indie rock & roll at it's very best. In the same style of The Snake, The Cross, The Crown and Band Marino, Manchester Orchestra delivers a powerful song with a mood that crescendos throughout the entire piece. If you are a listener of indie rock, I'm sure Manchester Orchestra will slowly become a favorite of yours. Make I Can Barely Breathe part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Black Mags

Artist: The Cool Kids
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thecoolkids

Black Mags is chillin' on your bike with your boys in the urban city. This song gives off the indie hip-hop vibe that parallels classic 90's hip-hop. Deep voice samples and basic beats make this song what it is. Bump this song in your ride and you'll definitely be lookin' fresh. Make Black Mags part of your Fashionable Playlist.

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I Feel Like Dying

Artist: Lil' Wayne
Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/lilwayne

I Feel Like Dying is flashing white lights after being at the bottom of repeated drug use. Although this song is definitely not a secret, a feature was needed after this song was mentioned in the previous post, "Once". With it's creepy, remixed sample of Henry Ate's, "Once", this song leaves a creepy, eerie feeling in you after a listen. It's something completely different than the norm. Lil' Wayne sucks you into the world of drug use without even realizing it with slick metaphors and harsh realizations. Make I Feel Like Dying part of you Fashionable Playlist.

Once

Artist: Henry Ate
Genre: Folk/Indie
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/henryate

Once is a biographical book on the roller coaster ride that is, drug use. Some of you may recognize the chorus of this song from the popular Lil' Wayne song, I Feel Like Dying. Many either do not know that it is a sample, or they don't know who the sample is from. Henry Ate can be thanked for the Lil' Wayne piece. Once, is a classic acoustic tune that goes well with a cup of hot chocolate next to a lit fire place. Make Once part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Hold Fast

Artist: Progress In Color
Genre: Indie/Rock
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/progressincolor

Hold Fast is standing outside of a girl's window at midnight with a boom box held above your head. This song defines lost love with it's slow moving guitar-strummed chorus whilst the melancholy line speaks, "Hold fast". It had been awhile since the delivery of a new song from Progress In Color, but when they deliver, they deliver. This song is a bit different from their older songs, but is completely mature and forward-moving for them. Make Hold Fast part of your Fashionable Playlist.

Designer Skyline

Artist: Designer Skyline
Genre: Electronica/Pop
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/owlcity

Designer Skyline is Rainbow Sherbert on a sunny summer afternoon. It is an upbeat electro-indie song made by Adam of Owl City. It talks of a magnificent city cleverly named, Designer Skyline, and it's process of transforming from "...numbered lines" to "...buildings overhead". Its catchy hooks and feel-good electro lines will grab you and your ears for quite some time. Make Designer Skyline part of your Fashionable Playlist.