Download: Psychic Powers "Brighter"

I know what you're thinking... Wonky Pop should be called Rihanna Pop.  I may have gone a bit overboard this week with the RiRi postings, and possible even overdosed a little.  And unless you're headless, you really shouldn't mind all of those postings - cause she's the freakin' cats meow right now - Taylor who?  I know some of you will be fist pumping from the ground up tonight, ripping it up all weekend long... and then there are some of you that will be heading home tonight after work (if you're not already there) and fallin' asleep on the sofa around 830, with a pop tart in your mouth.  This song is for the latter of the people (though some of you party animals might find this to be a good disco nap song).  Psychic Powers will put you in a trippy mood, forgetting all of the weeks frustrations and just be.  Brighter will have you wishing you were laying on the hood of your vista cruiser and staring up at the sky.  It's the perfect temperature for this time of the year.

Download Brighter here.

Thanks to Buzzbands L.A. for introducing us!

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A lil' bit Granola

Apparently I'm a bit behind on a few artists and their latest album releases. And in the almost 2 years that this blog has been around, I've failed to mention the famous singing-surfer-Hawaiian.  Such is the case with Jack Johnson, who just yesterday released his 5th studio album yesterday.  This is more like the Jack I remember from his beginning years and I totally dig this album.  It's perfect timing for the summer months ahead of us.  Though "You and Your Heart" is his first single off the album, my favorite tracks are "To the Sea," "At Or With Me" and "From the Clouds."  I think this album showcases what JJ is best at: casual beats and groovy lyrics.  Shake up the lemonade and get the cookies (or other things you might normally smoke enjoy while listening to JJ).

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Windows down, cruise control on, endless winding road ahead..

That is the image that presents itself to me when I listened to this song for the first time....... I've always liked Lykke Li.. and I didn't know who Kleerup was! Thanks to wikipedia....

"Andreas Kleerup, known professionally by his last name, is a Swedish record producer, drummer[1], and member of the Swedish group The Meat Boys, from Stockholm, Sweden.[2] His first mainstream collaboration was as the producer of fellow Swedish artist Robyn's #1 UK single, "With Every Heartbeat", also included on Kleerup's self titled debut album.[3]
He wrote and produced the song "Lay Me Down" with Cyndi Lauper for her 2008 album Bring Ya to the Brink. An instrumental version of the song appears on Kleerup's album under the title "Thank You for Nothing." The title is believed to be inspired by Kleerup's anger with Cyndi Lauper, for not allowing her version to appear on his album. Kleerup has recently worked with upcoming Pop Star Nicholas Strunk on his forthcoming album."

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Introducing Alias & Tarsier

I am totally digging the chill vibe of this song... discovered on my City Lounge Vol. 3 album, here is Alias & Tarsier "Dr. C"

California-based Anticon producer Alias had never heard about New York-based Rona "Tarsier" Rapadas before he got a letter from her one day in 2003, shortly after the release of his instrumental-based album Muted, telling him how much she liked his work, if he would listen to her band (Brooklyn indie electronica outfit Healamonster & Tarsier), and if he would ever consider remixing Muted with her vocals. Alias was so impressed by her samples that he immediately sent Tarsier four beats, asking her to choose one and to add her own vocal track to it. Thus began a 21-month-long email relationship in which the two parties sent each other music, never meeting face-to-face until shortly before their debut album, Brookland/Oaklyn, and the EP compilation Plane That Draws a White Line were both released in 2006. ~ Marisa Brown, All Music Guide

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THIS is the Norah Jones I love...

from the soundtrack for "My Blueberry Nights"..... here is "The Story" by Norah Jones.

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look out Adele... here comes Paolo!

Incredible voice for a 19 year old guy from Scottland... this guy has a lot of age in his voice... LOVE IT!

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Introducing....Milow

Milow is a newly discovered favorite of mine... his entire CD is chill and one that will give you a few goosebumps, especially the song "House by the Creek."

Milow was first heard on the 2004 Humo's Rock Rally competition. The performance was awarded with a position in the finals but just out of reach of a top three position. In 2006, Milow produced his first album The Bigger Picture together with Nigel Powell (from the British group Unbelievable Truth). In that same year the single One of it was played frequently on the radio station Studio Brussel. The next single You don't know reaching #3 in the Ultratop 50.[1] Flemish newspaper De Standaard offered Milow a column in their online edition, Milow still writes in this blog titled off the record about his songs and events in his life. On 28 June 2007, Milow was the opening act on Rock Werchter. In September 2008 Milow released his cover of Ayo Technology, a single originally by 50 cent, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. This version of the song reached #1 in the Ultratop 50 (Belgium) and the Dutch Top 40 (Netherlands).[2] More than 150.000 copies were sold in Germany only.[3]




Here's "The Ride"

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though not a cover...chilling!

This song is over a year old, but I think it is still incredible... Damien Rice "9 Crimes." The video gives me goosebumps!

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Iron & Wine melts my heart

"Boy With A Coin" - this video by Iron & Wine is absolutely fantastic and the song gives me the biggest goosebumps. Most people know of I&W from the Twilight Soundtrack, "Flightless Bird," quite an amazing love song. You must check them out!

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A song that puts me totally at peace....

I just can't get enough of Ray LaMontagne's voice. This song has some of the best lyrics and I just love it. Here's from his latest album, Gossip in the Grain, "Let it Be Me."

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Make You Feel My CHILLED Out Love

Taking something great and making it unbelievable, here is the remix of Adele's (Bob Dylan original) "Make You Feel My Love" - 1988 Mick Boogie style. By far, my biggest obsession of 2009 so far!

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Chills down your spine with this love

If you haven't heard of Adele by now, you're living under a rock. Her smashing hit "Chasing Pavements," has brought her critical acclaim. Her entire "19" album is filled with amazing ballads & truly showcase this gem's voice. But on the Bob Dylan classic, "To Make You Feel My Love," her voice really shines. Soft piano & strings in the background and just her voice... I get chills everytime I listen to this song. Many have covered this song, including Billy Joel & Garth Brooks, but I think many would agree Adele hits home with this cover.

Be sure to check out Mike Boogie's remix of the song. It has a serious chill-vibe to it. You can also download most of Adele's "19" songs, remixed by Mick Boogie, to 1990's hip hop.

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1997 was a time for Foolish Games

Over a decade ago, Jewel introduced us to the beautiful, heartbreaking ballad of "Foolish Games." I was so obsessed with this song, and completely crazed by the piano composition. I still am a huge fan of Jewel & I highly recommend everyone to give her new country album, "Perfectly Clear," a listen. Available for DL is the song "Feels Like Cheating" from her latest album.

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