Here are three songs I'm playing and liking a lot lately:“You’ll Find A Way” by Santogold – It’s probably the kiss of death to compare Santi (Santogold) White to Sri Lankan globetrotting, genre bending M.I.A., but consider Santi’s self-titled debut smooched. Mixing elements of New Age pop, ska and reggae roots, hip-hop beats and cold, empty vocals, Santogold isn’t quite on par with Kala, M.I.A.’s 2007 masterpiece. But that doesn’t stop the Philly native from putting together songs with more range and focused energy than anything appearing on Kala or Arular. If the comparisons are inevitable, it’s a good thing; these girls make fun, flippant music best suited to bang, rattle and thump.
"Go Places” by The New Pornographers – Buried in the brilliance of Challengers, “Go Places” is indie bliss built on strings, piano crescendos and the sweet lilt of Neko Case, a seriously funky, badass lady-person. Case breathes life into church-picnic lyrics about running away in the name of love while the Pornographers flex their musical muscle and continue to showcase the creative depth that’s sustained the band since 1997. Come for the band name, stay for the sprawling indie rock.
"Barnacle Goose" by the Born Ruffians - The Ruffians sound like a college math band! A bunch of their songs feature the banjo! I shouldn't have to write anything else.
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