Volume 24 of U.Blog Recommends features 2 atmospheric tracks from the US and Japan: Legendary Japanese band Fishmans and Beach House from Baltimore, Maryland. Check out their tracks “Night Cruising” and “Zebra” below!
Fishmans – Night Cruising
http://www.ribb-on.com/fishmans
Beach House – Zebra
http://www.myspace.com/beachhousemusic
Volume 23 of U.Blog Recommends features 2 tracks off of the fantastic “500 Days of Summer” film soundtrack: Australian band The Temper Trap’s “Sweet Disposition,” and the First Lady of France, Carla Bruni, with the beautiful “Quequ’un M’a Dit.” Enjoy!
The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition
http://www.myspace.com/thetempertrap
Carla Bruni - Quequ’un M’a Dit
http://www.myspace.com/carlabruni
The 22nd Recommends volume features two tracks perfect for a hot summer playlist: Beirut’s “Nantes” and Lily Allen’s “Not Fair.” Sneak in a little “Me Muero” and some sangria and you’re good to go. Enjoy-
Lily Allen – Not Fair
http://www.myspace.com/lilymusic
Beirut – Nantes
http://www.beirutband.com
The 21st Recommends volume features two hot tracks: Mario’s leaked “Late Night,” and Keri Hilson’s hit ”Knock You Down feat. Kanye West and Ne-Yo.” Gotta love a song with lyrics like “I used to be Commander-and-Chief of my Pimp Ship flying high.” Enjoy-
Keri Hilson – Knock You Down feat. Kanye West and Ne-Yo
http://www.myspace.com/kerihilson
Mario – [...]
The 20th installment of U.Blog Recommends features two beautifully quiet tracks: Rachael Yamagata (already featured on U.Blog) joins Ray Lamontagne on the gorgeous “Duet,” while French music collective Nouvelle Vague brings a moody bossa nova vibe in “In A Manner Of Speaking.” Enjoy-
Rachael Yamagata and Ray Lamontagne – Duet
http://www.myspace.com/rachaelyamagata
http://www.myspace.com/raylamontagne
Nouvelle Vague – In A Manner [...]
With all the talk surrounding Utada’s upcoming “Automatic Part II,” here’s a taste of what an East meets West Utada track could sound like. MasaMixes has produced a great mash-up featuring Utada’s “Flavor Of Life” with Brandy’s Rodney Jerkins produced “Right Here (Departed).” Check it out below.
Utada x Brandy – Flavor Of Life Has Departed
Though it’s easy to get wrapped up in all the recent Utada news, this installment of U.Blog Recommends takes a look back at the amazing career of Lauryn Hill. Here we have her beautiful “Adam Lives In Theory,” from her 2001 MTV Unplugged session, and the 1996 hit from Nas, “If I Ruled the [...]
This installment of U.Blog Recommends features Utada’s Island Records labelmate The Killers, and electro-pop phenom Frankmusik. Enjoy.
The Killers – I Can’t Stay
http://www.thekillersmusic.com
Frankmusik – Vacant Heart
http://www.myspace.com/frankmusik
This installment of U.Blog Recommends features a track off French musician M83’s 2005 album “Before the Dawn Heals Us” and “Koibitoyo” from Japanese artist Yuki’s 2003 album “Commune.” Enjoy.
M83 – Don’t Save Us From the Flames
http://www.myspace.com/m83
Yuki – Koibitoyo
http://www.yukiweb.net
This installment of U.Blog Recommends brings us some moody jazz courtesy of 1970’s singer Asakawa Maki, and the current jazz/pop stylings of popular Japanese band Tokyo Jihen. Enjoy.
Asakawa Maki – Shounen
http://www.emimusic.jp/asakawa/
Tokyo Jihen – Killer Tune
http://www.emimusic.jp/tokyojihen
U.Blog Recommends Vol. 15 features the latest from mainstream staples Kanye West and Keane, both with fresh releases. Enjoy their latest.
Kanye West – Coldest Winter
http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com
KEANE – Spiralling
http://www.keanemusic.com
U.Blog Recommends Vol. 14 features Japanese producer/musician NOMAK and Toronto based duo Crystal Castles. Experience the electronic goodness.
NOMAK – Anger Of The Earth
http://www.myspace.com/nomakofficial
Crystal Castles – Untrust Us
http://www.myspace.com/crystalcastles
Instead of posting in-site players, I thought I would start a more personal section with handpicked new tracks that are making an impact. This is volume one.
If you haven’t listened to it yet, head on over to Kanye West’s official site to get your first taste of his upcoming album with this lead track “Love [...]
The 13th installment of U.Blog Recommends features the light, instrospective vocals of Japanese singer Abe Fuyumi and British songstress Laura Marling.
Abe Fuyumi – Gunjou
http://www.abefuyumi.com/
Laura Marling – New Romantic
http://www.lauramarling.com
For this 12th volume of U.Blog Recommends, brand new music from singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata and the beautiful Okinawan vocals of Atari Kousuke.
Rachael Yamagata – Answering The Doorhttp://www.rachaelyamagata.com/
Atari Kousuke – Hana (Piano Version)http://www.atarikousuke.jp/
