My choons of the week.

By the request of YMI, I'd try to update and find some links or upload some of the songs I listen too. But since I don't think there is any decent place to upload mp3s, I'm stuck for now and can only try to find you links to the songs. So here we go:

Battle - Tendency
One of the brightest new bands out of Britain. They have a cool new wave sound similar to The Kilelrs but with less show and more grit. Fans of New Order would prolly feel at home listening to them.


Arctic Monkeys - Fake Tales of San Francisco
BEST SONG OF THE MONTH!!!! What a song, what a band. One of the most fun bands I've heard since Dogs Die in Hot Cars. If people have taste, they're going to put them in a high place. But sadly, most of us don't, so I don't expect much success from them. We can only hope that they current 'love affair' MTV have for Britrock would continue and help propel them to where they belong.


Dogs Die in Hot Cars - I Love You Cause I Have Too
Threading the line between the best or the worst band name ever, this band is one has churned out one of the most enjoyable album in 2004. This was their most famous song from that album, "Please Describe Yourself" which also contained the hit "Lounger". Another sad case of a good band missing from a naive country listening to whatever hitz.fm plays and considers it up-to-date.


Dresden Dolls - Coin-Operated Boy
Those who know me personally or had read my blog from time to time might remember once when I was infatuated with this song. It remains one of my favourite song ever, and some of the lines does remind me of who and what I am/was once upon a inmature time of mine :)

TV on the Radio - Dreams
If you force me to use one word to describe this band, wonderfully-weird would be it. I hypened it so it'll be one word, no I don't care what you say it's just one word. They combine gospel and space rock to make them into a unique band indeed. I guess not many people will 'get' them and I certainly wouldn't imagine they making it big anytime soon. But for the indie rock lovers, this is surely something you need to check out.

The Strokes - 12:51
The most glorified and currently overrated band among all indie bands. Their first album was critically acclaimed for all the right reasons but they fall flat with their second one. This remain the highlight from that album, and the only tune that I would really want from the entire second album.


Sigur ros - vidrar vel til loftarasa
Sigur ros - svefn-g-englar
Sigur ros - Untitled #4
They remain one of the few bands I truly loves and follows. Everything they make if near if not absolutely perfect. They play a harmony, chillout music that is mostly instrumental but at times you'll hear an angelic voice courtesy of their lead singer chipping in. This is the music I expect to hear in heaven, if there is one. The first two tracks are from their first album while the third one is from their second album, ( ). I couldn't find my favourite in this album in the form of a mp3, but here is a Windows Media Player video of them playing the song, Untitled #3 live on stage. Enjoy, especially to Kuan.

The Music - The Walls Get Smaller
I first got hook on them about a year or two ago, when I was obsessed with instrumental rock. This was a masterpiece, great build up and superb ending. The last time another instrumental rock song caught my attention will be a year or two after that, so you know how good this song is in my mind. This is taken from their less famous first album, which is better than their new one despite the success of it. MTV tried to hype them up with the new album, but take a listen at this and you'll understand the concept of what a band could be and what a band has been.

Hard-Fi - Cash Machine
Another up and coming indie band. Their first single, Tied Up Too Tight has been making the rounds around several charts in the UK and their fast gaining reputation there. I like this song more that TUTT, so if you enjoy this you might know what to expect from them.

Doves - Black and White Town
One of the most acclaimed bands from Manchester and certainly one of the best songs of 2005 so far. I fully expect it to stay in my list of the Top 10 of 2005 as well. Great beats, good tune and superb chorus. It's truly a choon indeed.

Heartless Bastards - Onions
A new band I just discovered. Sounds abit like Ted and The Pharmacists. Still a way to go to understand what they're all about, but for now they sounds good enough for a few listens.

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! - Upon This Tidal Wave of Young Blood
Sounds abit like a happier version of New Order I do feel. More pop than indie rock, fun and easy to get into. Would certainly go into some people's playlist as a favourite song of the week or something.

The Go! Team - Junior Kickstart
Fun fun fun!!!!! Anyone with a beating heart would surely enjoy this cute and cartoonish tune that simply makes you wanna dance. They are one of the best band of 2004 and I can only hope more great things come for a band that can creat such good music.

Flock of Seagulls - Space Age Love Song
It takes you back to the 80's synth pop with those programmed drum sounds. Less cheese and more substance, this though. Good song, good band.

Well, I do think that is enough for now. I do hope some of you would truly enjoy some of the songs that I've posted here. I know I did. Open up your mind, you might be suprised at what you might discover :)