Of Monsters And Men - Dirty Paws

I always say that the best test of a band is how they are live. That's why I decided to post the live video instead of a studio recorded version of "Dirty Paws". Of Monsters And Men makes a great album but also holds their own live. They're from Iceland so their names look more like drawings than names. They are a very new band, with beginnings that barely make it back 2 years. I feel like they are a mix of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and Angus & Julia Stone. Also check out the song "Little Talks", you may have heard it before.

Animal Collective - My Girls

I figured I'd be good and post two days in a row since I've been slacking again. My Girls by Animal Collective is full of synths, beats, samples, noises, and sounds. The music video is a real splash of color. Pretty trippy. They've actually been around since 1999 and are considered an Experimental Psychedelic band. The band is made up of Avey Tare, Panda Bear, Deakin, and Geologist. If you couldn't tell, those aren't their real names and only three of them are featured in this song. Read their Wiki article to find out more about their names. It's interesting.

The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg

Back to the 60's! Lately I've been really into these oldies with some soul like Marvin Gaye, Dianna Ross & the Supremes, and the Temptations. Talk about music that makes you wanna move. These guys all have some real talent too. I think these all make for some great summer music as well. Don't just say "Ehh that's old" and not listen to it. Give it a chance and try not to dance. I even posted a live video so you could see how very stylish all these dudes are with their cool dance moves.