Camino and Banners

Just a fun song I found which I think you might like.
Hope you do.

-Sudhir

California : The Band Camino

Hey there,

I've been listening to a bunch of new music lately, but stingy-ly not sharing on the blog. Actually, some of the new stuff I can't even find on youtube. But this is a fun catchy one you will like. They seem to be somewhat popular but this is the first time I am hearing of them.

Hope your week is a good one! 

Someone to You : Banners

You Got Soul

Very random video and lyrics but I like her voice and the soulfulness of the song in general. Heard it yesterday on Deepu's Spotify playlist. You mights like.

-S

Teenage Fantasy : Jorja Smith

This track was saved in my Listen Later playlist. I love duo bands, and these two have a great harmony and a very light airy track. This is their debut track. Looking forward to hearing more from them. Hope you are enjoying being back in Bangalore. I am very jealous! 
- Tanisha

You Got Love : Upstairs Open

Time Zones

Hey you!

We swapped time-zones! And we're back with the dilemma of trying to coordinate phone calls with time differences. Anyway we'll eventually make time to catch up.

Despite spending a lot less time listening to new music, I found this cool track. The lyrics are a bit depressing, but the music is quite catchy. Have a good week. :)

Fears : Michigander

Found this great song this week by this great Canadian band. Not very well-known or well-publicised but very good. Hope you likes.

-S

Runaway Train : The Bros. Landreth

Back from the Hiatus

The last few months have been incredibly eventful for us and hence, the temporary hibernation. February saw both of us relocate to different continents but now that we have settled in, your weekly jams are coming back.

Sudhir's Pick:
Not as exciting as some of their old stuff but still good to have some new music from these legends. Especially exciting video since it is shot in Trafalgar Square. As exceptional as Bono's voice is, I think the star is the Edge's back-up vocals. I think you will enjoy this!

Get Our of Your Own Way - U2

Tanisha's Pick:
Hello! It's mostly been my fault for abandoning the blog. I have good excuses. Lots and lots of travelling, new beginnings and big experiences. But I am here in Senegal now for a few months. This new routine will have to include time for music discovery (poor internet and lots of blocked sites here is a bit of a dampener) 

I found this song yesterday. It's a very very happy energetic track to celebrate a good two months of the year so far. It kind of reminds me of Uptown Funk a bit. Enjoy. 


Good To Be Alive : Andy Grammer

Might Like, Might Not.

Hey hey!

Think you will like this one.

-S

People Like Us : Susie Blue

I don't know whether I love this song. Wondering whether it belongs on a road trip playlist or a cleaning the house playlist! Heard it from a movie I watched the other day. The movie had lots of mention of the band, The Kinks. I think I should listen to them. 
You might like this (or not!) Haha. 
- Tanisha

Everybody : Diane Coffee

Flowers and the Weatherman

Sudhir's Pick:
Not sure if you listened to this one when I sent it a few weeks ago so sending it again. I am slowly appreciating Flowers' solo career. They seem like they are lyrically richer than the Killers stuff but you can tell that the band should be together. Hope you enjoy.

Magdalena : Brandon Flowers

Hey you,
Sorry I forgot. It was a busy week. My mum and brother are here to visit. We went away to the mountains for the weekend. My favourite kind of getaway. Here's a song that sort of describes what that feels like :) Back in Delhi, and ready for the week. 

Till the Sun Comes Up : Jack and the Weatherman 

Showboats and Dives

Sudhir's Pick-
I think I have sent you Josh Ritter music before. He is good especially in this song. It's got a nice jazzy feel and very cool lyrics. Hope you like.

Showboat : Josh Ritter

Hi, it's been a long week, but a good one :) Hope yours has been good. 
Here's a singer from South London. I love listening to live/acoustic versions of songs. I really liked this one. Have a good week yo!
- Tanisha

Dive In : KYKO

Killin' it!

Sudhir's choice:
So...You missed a great concert. A spectacular one, in fact. You would have really liked it. Cold War Kids did their thing, Tears for Fears still got it and Elbow was a surprisingly good concert band. The Killers rise up as my favourite live performance ever. I am pretty sure Brandon Flowers looked at me at some point when they did Mr. Brightside. For this week, and only because you have heard every single Killers song, I am sharing my favorite Elbow song. It was great live. You will like, I am sure. 

One Day Like This : Elbow

Hey,

Was nice chatting and catching up today. I have a feeling that you won't like my song choice this week. But anyway, here goes...
Despite my usual aversion to electronic music, I discovered this very cool/interesting genre recently- electro-swing. But I realised that ever since the incredible soundtrack of The Great Gatsby, I have liked this 1930s swing mashup with modern electro. 
In general, this genre is great for sunday motivation to clean the house! Haha.
If you don't like it, listen to it next time you're cleaning or washing dishes! :) 
Enjoy your week.
- Tanisha

Lost in the Rhythm : Jamie Berry ft. Octavia Rose

From the Stratosphere

Hellos!

I like the name of the band and the name of the song, and all the nature references in the song.

I don't know how long I can keep ignoring this volcano choir inside my soul...
Like the islands in the sea, we are united in the deep...

There isn't a lot of information about the band, and only a few tracks to their name. Quite a lucky stumble upon.

How I Leapt From the Stratosphere : Mountains of the Moon

Oye!
So sorry you are not well. I have another song for you. Totally happy kind of get-well-soon kind of song! You have probably heard a song by this guy before-- this song has been in my head on and off. Must have heard it in a movie recently. Checked out other stuff by him, and found this one; love it.
Hope you are pain-free soonly. 

I'm Alive : Michael Franti & Spearhead 

Meetings and Music

Hey you,

Back again after a quiet hiatus. Was so much fun meeting you last week here in my new city. We should have taken a picture for the blog. Oh well, come visit again. :)

Here's a song by a band from Estonia. They have some pretty cool music and equally cool music videos. Like how the song starts with just the bass guitar and clapping as accompaniment.They seem to be quite well known in their corner of the world. Quite glad to have discovered them now. Enjoy.

Hope you have a fun month at home. :)
- Tanisha

Good Man Down : Ewert and the Two Dragons

So great seeing you this week after what seems like an eternity. Unfortunately, this song is not in direct response to seeing you though. I have been on a Bon Jovi trip. This is one of my favourites. I especially like his acoustic cover of it. Jon Bon is actually quite a good singer. Hope you like it too.
-Sudhir

Always : Bon Jovi

Happy Tanisha Day

Taking a step back from picking songs to allow some of our loyal listeners to chime in and wish you a happy birthday. I know you aren't a big fan of birthdays, but consider this a consolidation of all the things I normally do to annoy you but can't because we are on different continents now. Considering that you had coffee with me on November 21st, 2012, aren't you glad I wasn't around in 2016?

Anyways,I wrote you a greeting which I think will be acceptable for a person who doesn't like their birthday. Besides, I must balance out the mush from the following posts. Here goes...

You are now 27 and I have known you for ten years. It has been enjoyable. There are 365 days in a year (sometimes 366) you were born on one of those and it is noted. I hope this year is pleasant and that you achieve success in a reasonable number of your aspirations. You are pretty ok, I guess.

With utmost sincerity,

Sudhir

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As I was writing this, the first song that came to mind is, 'Funny The Way It Is' and I feel like it appropriately reminds me of you; of various conversations we've had and what I've seen of your life's journey. You seem comfortable being yourself and at ease with looking for better questions rather than settling for easy answers. You're one of the few people that I can un-ironically describe as having the joie de vivre and I hope you maintain that spark. All the best for your 28th #macroadventure and thanks for the postcards. 

- Joel

Funny The Way It Is : Dave Matthews Band

Happy Birthday Tanisha! We've always shared a love for good musicals and I can't thank you enough for alerting me to the sheer brilliance that is Hamilton. This song off the Hamilton mixtape is taken on one the most popular lines in the show- "Immigrants; we get the job done". Apparently Lin Manuel Miranda had to incorporate a pause in the music after this line, because it usually meets with such thunderous applause. I love the lyrics in this mixtape version - particularly the Riz MC bit -  and I hope you do too!
- Sanjana

Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) : Snow Tha Product, K'Nann, Riz MC, Residente Calle 13

This is my contribution for those much needed impromptu dance sessions as you deal with full-fledged adulthood. Also, eh eh mon ami a nkele n'ta translates to - my friend has chosen only her. May only the best things in life choose you.
- Minita

A Kele Nta : MHD

When I was asked to dedicate a song for Tanisha's birthday, a song just popped in my mind spontaneously. It's called Honest, by Francesca Battistelli. I first heard this song when I was visiting Tanisha in Delhi. She was rehearsing this song to sing at church. Personally, when I heard Tanisha rehearsing it, I felt that this was one of her best rendition. Simple song, but powerfully sung. I am far from being a singer, but after listening to Tanisha sing it, I decided that if I ever have the courage to sing a solo in church, it would be this song. 
- Nikita

If We're Honest : Francesca Battistelli

Shower Tunes

Shelby and I have been flatmates for the past 3 months and have bonded over Jantar Mantar exploring, grocery shopping, and chapatti rolling/puffing practice, amongst many things. As a flat, the four of us share our tastes in music over evening cooking, weekend chilling and party planning. Shelby mostly chooses to subject us to her choices through the bathroom door while she jives to them in the shower!
This week she agreed to bring them out of the shower and share her choices with this blog. Lucky us!

Much thanks, Shelby :)

Dinner Time! L-R: Sneha, Shelby, Tanisha and Nou

Hi people,
First time posting so let me introduce myself. Shelby here. I'm a engineer from the US but I've been lucky enough to be Tanisha's roommate for the past 3 months :) I like happy music so let me share a couple favorites from artists that dropped albums earlier this year.

I just found out about Local Natives, but I've listened to and would totally recommend all 3 of their albums! 10 seconds into 'Coins' and I'm sure you'll be hooked as well.

Coins : Local Natives

A happy song from a seemingly insecure musician. The Mowgli's are great!

Freakin' Me Out : The Mowgli's

Nights and Days

So this may not be the most exciting song. Definitely out of character for a choice I would send you but the lyrics make it pretty interesting. I would recommend having them open when you listen to it.
Hope your week has been good.
- Sudhir

:)

By Night : Puzzle Muteson

Hey you,
Interesting song choice for sure- read the lyrics while I listened.
I had a couple songs stocked up the last two weeks, and today I just couldn't remember what they were. Oh well, luckily I found an interesting track (even though the lyrics are a little depressing) today while listening to a soundtrack of a movie I watched last night. It's never too hard to find good music.
Added bonus is that the track has a fun stop motion music video to accompany it.
My week was pretty good despite dying from the pollution in the city! Arrgh- enjoy the clean air in London.
- Tanisha

Day to Day : Eulogies

Monday Panic!

Hey,

I told you I was watching the movie The Man from U.N.C.L.E the other day. It was quite enjoyable with its 60s crime and deadpan humour. I loved the soundtrack. It did so much for the movie. The song I picked was featured in the trailer. I might have sent you this song by Laura Mvula a couple years ago. 

This is what director Guy Ritchie said about her and I couldn't agree more. "It's not easy to find a new song which matches the power of the classic Nina Simone and Roberta Flack pieces in the film. Laura Mvula has done it with 'You Work for Me'"

You Work for Me : Laura Mvula

Yo!
Don't judge me. But I am actually a big fan of Panic at the Disco. They have an allure that I cannot explain. Their new stuff is exceptional. While heavy on the rock they still play very well to my teenage alt-rock days.

While 'This is Gospel' (The Piano Version) and 'Hallelujah' are my favourites. I am sharing this song because it is just that  - sharable. Enjoy!

The Ballad of Mona Lisa : Panic! At The Disco

Take Yours, I'll Take Mine

Hey you,
In celebration of a pretty fun filled weekend, I decided to share two songs that I listened to last week. This song just seemed so familiar when I heard it, I was almost singing along. It must be from some movie or an ad. I know you're not the biggest fan of folk (and with the banjo, this is super folk-y), but you might like this one.

Take Yours, I'll Take Mine : Matthew Mole



I almost got a bit teary eyed with this song by Frances. I was torn about which song I wanted to share of hers- but have chosen a live acoustic one, because it was on repeat all day.
Enjoy your trip this week.
- Tanisha

Set Sail : Frances

Hey hey!

Not sure if you have heard this before or not. But it is definitely worth a share.
I think I have mentioned that Death Cab for a Cutie's Plans is one of my favourite albums of all time - definitely in the top 3 most complete albums. They are back to perfection with this song. I can't believe I haven't heard it until now. Hope you like it.

- Sudhir

Black Sun : Death Cab for Cutie

Celebration Time

Monday Mephobics celebrates 1 year of awesomeness! :)

Hello hello! 
One year already! Quite an achievement I think for this blog to have survived for so long. So many fab songs and from you and some from our friends. For this special post, here are two songs for you.

The first- this is very very new band from Germany called Kytes. This is their second track and it's pretty awesome. They'll be touring in the US this year, so hopefully they will get their well-deserved fame then.



The second is by reggae artist Mishka. His voice melts like butter! The title of the song is a little misleading because the lyrics are pretty depressing. "Are you happy with your plastic smile? ..." 

Deep stuff, Tanisha. Happy Blogiversary! 
I actually can't believe that we were this disciplined and committed! High five us!

Since we are going international this week, I am sending you a song by South African band A-King. Very alt rockish and a super interesting lead singer's voice. Can we continue this for another year? I Believe...



And in honour of our blogiversary, I am sharing what in my opinion is the most beautiful melody of all time. Literally, only Ingrid Michaelson could make this work. She is such a genius! Besides, the lyrics are hauntingly beautiful. I am sure you will enjoy it.

January to June!

Sudhir's Pick

Happy New Year!

I wanted to start with a bang so here is your song. I have never immediately liked a song as much as I do this one. Even though the lyrics (which suck you into the song) are rather saddening they work really well with the calm yet exciting tempo. Click the repeat button and sit back and enjoy!

Tanisha's Pick

I think I speak for more than just the two of us when I say that Dec 31 will always bring with it a reminder of that day a few years ago when we lost a friend. 
I didn't intend to find a sad song for the New Year post, but I was looking for music on Friday and when I read the opening description to this track, he was the first person I thought of. 

Pay attention to the beauty of video. Watch the expressions of the people. It's pretty intense. I especially love how some of those gazes into the past suddenly bring a small smile on their faces- a reminder of some beautiful memory.

Hope you make lots of happy memories this year. Have a great 2016 :D

Wildfire in my Soul

Hey Sudhir,

I found this the other day and loved it! One thing though; the video is pretty cool, and hence totally distracts from the song. So, please watch it first just for the video and then listen again to just the song. Loved the concept of this video as much as the song. 

Seafret is a fairly new band and released their second EP- Oceans early this year. Hope they have more music out in the coming year. Enjoy the song and the week ahead. :) 

Wildfire : Seafret

Hey hey!

I discovered Beth Hart when one of her songs featured on a finale of Californication. It was a song called 'My California' and it lingered. I listened more and was lucky to discover this wonderful voice belonging to a woman with an incredible range. Plus, you know how much I love pianos in rock songs. 

Enjoy!

Soul Shine : Beth Hart

Give

Sudhir's Pick

So I know December for you means Christmas and all that comes with it. For me, it marks the coming of the end of the year and calls for a time for reflection. I know I have shared a few reflection type songs throughout the year but this might be my favourite. Randomly discovered Foals this past weekend on game night when we were watching a movie channel late at night. Out of the host of songs of this UK based band. This might be my favourite. Take a listen-

Tanisha's Pick

I've been listening to a lot of Christmas music. But, it seems that from the ones I have been listening to this year, they aren't really share-worthy. Hopefully, there will be some better ones soon.
This is one that my cousin found last year. Really like this guys voice and the arrangement of the song. It's so mellow, perfect for cold winter evenings with Christmas tree lights and hot chocolate. 

Welcome Home

Sudhir's Pick

How could you not like this song? No seriously. With more than half the song is just beautiful humming set to a lovely melody, this song screams perfection. The rest of the song brings a cacophony of wonderful sounds including clapping. It makes my indie heart beat faster. A must listen!

Tanisha's Pick

The Mowgli's are infectiously happy. All their songs are overly happy, that listening to too many at a time will give you a definite overdose of happy music. Here's one of their older ones for this week. It's going to be ringing in your head for many days! Haha.