Youth Lagoon - Afternoon

The weather is getting warmer and Springtime is at the door like a salesman from Vivint. I've been thinking recently how our (or at least my) music preferences can change depending on the weather/season. Youth Lagoon is the perfect good-mood-driving-around-with-the-windows-down-and-finally-enjoying-the-sun-again music. Youth Lagoon is the stage name for artist Trevor Powers from San Diego. It might be an acquired interest after a few listens, cause it's a bit different, but I really enjoy the echoey, imperfect sound of it.

Blind Pilot - Just One

Sorry it's been a while. I've been in out of town for a week but I'm back with a great song for you now. Just One by Blind Pilot. They're a really mellow and clean sounding group from Portland. I can't get over the chorus of this song. The high note makes the whole thing. Enjoy!

DJ 21azy - Overnight Thrill

Today is a groovy, hip-hopping, mashup by DJ 21azy. A mashup of Wiz Khalifa - Thrill vs. Twista ft. Kanye - Overnight Celebrity. I'm currently way into groovy 80's or 70's sounding beats. That's why I think the "Thrill" track with one of my favorite rap songs laid over top is such a good combo. I've always had a lot of respect for Twista. Really who else raps that fast?

Hilltop Hoods - The Hard Road

It's been a while since I've had a hip hop song on here. I heard this song on a biking video on YouTube and really enjoyed it. The sampled high pitched voice is a nice touch and it's just a real catchy, up-beat song. I had never heard of Hilltop Hoods before but apparently they have been around almost as long as I have. They formed in 1991in Adelaide, Australia. No wonder I hadn't heard of them.