The Decemberists - O Valencia!

OK Scott, time to make up for posting Miley Cyrus today at Wicked Guilty Pleasures...

Over the past 10 years I have come to realize that The Decemberists are easily my favorite rock band. I could go on and on about the smart songwriting, great records and sublime concerts, but if you know The Decemberists, you already know. Here's one of my favorite tracks that is not named The Crane Wife 3. Enjoy!

Katie Melua - Nine Million Bicycles and Just Like Heaven

I was blown away by Katie Melua the first time I heard her on the radio. Her voice simply captivated me and I've been a fan ever since. I was lucky to see her perform at my town's under 300 seat venue on her Pictures tour a few years ago...AMAZING SHOW! So here's a couple videos off her Piece By Piece record. Enjoy!

Rancid - Red Hot Moon

So like last Monday, I have decided to present the good and bad side of a band/artist I love (YFF2K of course gets the good side). This is definitely one of the great Rancid tracks from 2003's Indestructible. Be sure to head on over to Wicked Guilty Pleasures today for Rancid's not so good side. Enjoy!

The Transplants - Diamonds and Guns

It's Friday Funday! Let's have some gangsta punk style fun with The Transplants. WOOO HOOOO!!! Enjoy!

Drag the River - Me & Joe Drove Out To California

It's Country Thursday!!! So, let's check out a video by Colorado alt-country band Drag the River. This one's from their 2006 record It's Crazy. Enjoy!

Charlotte Sometimes - How I Could Just Kill A Man

On Superbowl Sunday I decided to check out The Voice for the first time. I'm so glad I did as I'm now hooked. Just before the second episode Charlotte Sometimes announced on her Twitter page that she had auditioned and to look for her on the show soon. Anyway, her audition (she did a One Republic song) was shown this past Monday. All four judges "turned their chairs" for her and she chose to be on Team Blake (YAY!!!). Obviously, I was a fan of her music before the appearance on The Voice (as I said, I was already following her on Twitter), as her Waves and the Both of Us record was one of my favorites of 2008. Here's the single. Enjoy!

Converge - Axe To Fall

OK, so I'm a day off with Punk/Hardcore/Metal Monday. I think we'll get over it pretty quickly because we have a killer metalcore tune by Converge today. Enjoy!