Los Campesinos! - By Your Hand

I heard this song once about two months ago but wasn't quite as stoked on it. It randomly came on again while I was in the shower today and I decided I liked it a lot more. The chorus is the best part with lots of energy, multiple voices, and cool synths that remind me of playing the original Nintendo. The video is pretty clever but a little morbid at the same time.

Taylor Swift (feat. The Civil Wars) - Safe & Sound

So I'm not completely blown away by this song but it is pretty good. More than anything else I get excited to see big names in music collaborating. The Civil Wars are outstanding and I have been really stoked on them lately, and then of course Taylor Swift is a girl that needs no introduction. Also I'm really excited for this movie to come out in March! Big fan.

Update 12/27

Just saw this video of a cover of "Safe & Sound" by local artist Taylor Olsen. Check it out:

Laura Marling - Rambling Man

I love girl singers. I shared this not-so-secret secret with someone over the weekend and she led me to Laura Marling (thanks Haley). Laura is a girl, and she sings. Naturally, I love her. Laura, from England, was originally part of Noah and the Whale and was once in a relationship with Marcus Mumford from Mumford & Sons. Good influences...

Admiral Fallow - Squealing Pigs

Fact: people with accents are interesting to listen to. That's half the reason why this song is so good. The other half is that it's a fun, upbeat, makes you feel good kind of song. Cool video aaaaand yeah. Check it.