#317 The Boxer Rebellion - Diamonds

-Why?

During the dinner time tonight, I couldn't focus on the music coming from radio at all. Only one song attracted my attention, but when I was able to catch my phone and open FluxFm's playlist online, the song was already finished. So I checked time (20.05) to search for the song later from their website. Now, the music of The Boxer Rebellion is filling the stillness in my flat. Good for studying.

-What?

The Boxer Rebellion - Diamonds

Album: Promises (2013)

#316 LaBrassBanda - Bauersbua - Kiah Royal

-Why?

I've mentioned before, that lyrics matter for me, since I can't stand on bullshit on nice tune. This song must be an exception, since I half understand, that the language is close to German (that I personally have learned and can speak), but on the other hand I can't distinguish one word from another. Halp :-/
Trumpets and drums save the song.

-What?

LaBrassBanda - Bauersbua - Kiah Royal

Album: 

#315 Rigmor Gustafsson - Still

-Why?

A friend of mine, who visited me in Berlin for 3 days, found a jazz event she asked me to come along with. I didn't mind. Rigmor Gustafsson (vocals) with Elisa Einarsdotter (piano) and Olle stone Holtz (bass) performed some solid jazz for full hall. Beautiful songs, that didn't bore me (like jazz might sometimes do in my case, unfortunately). Audience was high :)

-What?

Rigmor Gustafsson - Still

Album: ALone With You (2007)

#314 Jamie Cullum - You're Not The Only One

-Why?

Since I can't stand on the electronic music sets on my favorite radio station program on Saturday evenings, I was more or less forced to change to station. Jamie Cullum sang from the next chosen channel. Beautiful song and he re-wins my heart every time again just because of his voice, which is so recognizable. 

-What?

Jamie Cullum - You're Not The Only One

Album: Momentum (Deluxe version) (2013)

#313 GusGus - Obnoxiously Sexual

-Why?

I went to listen to jazz with a visitor from Estonia tonight. After the concert we stopped by the exposition-table, where all kind of Northern-European countries music was represented - from the Icelandic section, a friend of mine found a familiar CD for her (but not for me) - GusGus's album Mexico. She played it to me later at home and I kind of liked this song :)
The more I listen, the more it feels like a music, that could be successfully played in clubs around Berlin.

-What?

GusGus - Obnoxiously Sexual

Album: Mexico (2014)

#312 Abby - Monsters

-Why?

Well done electronic part!

-What?

Abby - Monsters

Album: Friends and Enemies (2013)

#311 The Postal Service - Againt All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)

-Why?

I was scrolling around Spotify during a break at school today. Seeing the title of the song and the artist, I didn't even have to press play button to know I like the tune no matter what. Phil Collins + The Postal Service = heaven. I'm not a remix-type at all, but this one is well settled (and by saying this, I hope I don't have "pink glasses" on, just because of the artist or song itself).

-What?

The Postal Service - Againt All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)

Album: Give Up (Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition) 2013

#310 Johnny Marr - Easy Money

-Why?

This song might become annoying quite fast, but the first times... it's terribly enjoyable ;-)

-What?

Johnny Marr - Easy Money

single 2014

#309 Rhonda - My Thing

-Why?

Appropriate Monday song :)

-What?

Rhonda - My Thing

Album: Raw Love (2014)

#308 Soko - I'll kill her

-Why?

I heard that song yesterday morning from radio while doing my daily chores in kitchen. Kid-alike voice feels like really speaking to you only.

-What?

Soko - I'll kill her

Album: Not Sokute (2007)

#307 Jupiter Jones - Plötzlich hält die Welt an

-Why?

A song from Bundesvision 2014 contest, representing Rheinland-Pfalz. Nice live performance with choir on background, I appreciate it even more, since not all the contestants performed live (which I can't understand, considering the concept). My previous german popsong earworm changed to this now.

-What?

Jupiter Jones - Plötzlich hält die Welt an

Single 2014

#306 Rixton - Me and My Broken Heart (Andie Case cover!)

-Why?

Here is a video, that was circulating around in social media. Since I saw, that my mum had clicked "like" on it (which she does rarely by such videos), I had to see what is this. They kept it short and simple = the result is enjoyable!

-What?

Rixton - Me and My Broken Heart, single 2014

cover by Andie Case 2014

#305 Erlend Øye - Fence Me In

-Why?

One word is enough to describe it: chill!

-What?

Erlend Øye - Fence Me In

single 2014

#304 Echosmith - Talking Dreams

-Why?

I would have ever guessed how young the member of this band are. Gooosh! By listening, I can't make any difference from adult' ones.

-What?

Echosmith - Talking Dreams

Album: Talking Dreams (2013) Deluxe Version

#303 Cris Cap - Liar Liar

-Why?

I have heard that song already before playing in radios, but happened to see New Pop Festival show on TV and his efforts in this live drew my attention :-)

-What?

Cris Cap - Liar Liar

Album: Where I Belong (2014)

#302 Mark Forster - Immer immer gleich

-Why?

I should seriously create a playlist "From the first time on". Sometimes less is more and by this song it truly applies.

-What?

Mark Forster - Immer immer gleich

Album: Bauch und Kopf (2014)

#299 Ingrid Lukas - Unexpected

-Why?

There will be a book, named "Ordinary Estonian" given out soon. I saw the project of it on a crowdfunding website and this song was set as a background music for their presentation video. To be honest, this truly nice voice took my attention from the video image. A bit Regina Spektor-ish :)

-What?

Ingrid Lukas - Unexpected

Album: Silver Secret (2011)

#298 Bear's Den - Above The Clouds Of Pompeii

-Why?

That "silent before the storm" moment in the afternoon home alone. Even though the lyrics are rather superficial, the burble of the background instrumental compensates it for me.

-What?

Bear's Den - Above The Clouds Of Pompeii

single 2014

#297 Balbina - Montag

-Why?

Almighty Google search showed me couple of sorted out lists of music to learn German. I am still quite at the beginning of listening to this list, but "Montag" already appeared out of others. Since I am one of the bloggers in my language school at the moment and it's a must to write regularly, I got a supa-dupa (obvious) idea for next topic.

-What?

Balbina - Montag

Album: Nichtstun EP (2014)

#294 Marten Kuningas - Tagurpidi Vaal

-Why?

Almost 6-minutes long tune - calming and soothing clear sound.

-What?

Marten Kuningas - Tagurpidi Vaal

Single 2014

#293 Matt Costa - Mr. Pitful

-Why?

A piano chords like these don't leave me unmoved. Been listening to this 5 times in a row now and this doesn't seem to stop...!

-What?

Matt Costa - Mr. Pitful

Album: Unfamiliar Faces (2007)

#292 James Ferraro - Global Lunch

-Why?

An interesting find from Berlin Music Week Sound! conference. Adam Harper was talking about hi-tech in indie music. To be honest, I didn't catch the skype sounds when he played the samples of music there; but now,  sprawling on my comfi couch at home I can distinguish them all. When a skype's homeland is also my homeland, it's ridiculously homely :-)

-What?

James Ferraro - Global Lunch

Album: Far Side Virtual (2011)

#291 David Ross - Figure It Out

-Why?

Tonight, I found the name David Ross typed into my smartphone's notes. It has been written there today somewhen and I can't even remember where did I pick it up. Mysterious. Sent from heaven?

-What?

David Ross - Figure It Out

Single: David Ross (2007)

#290 We Invented Paris - Iceberg

-Why?

Off to their concert @ Berlin Music Week NOW! Oh I've been waiting since Hamburg-times...

-What?

We Invented Paris - Iceberg

Album: We Invented Paris (2011)

#289 FKA twigs - Water Me

-Why?

The song is not my ultimate favorite, but I like the minimalist video.

-What?

FKA twigs - Water Me

Single EP2 (2013)

#288 Snarky Puppy - Lingus

-Why?

Even though the video is long(er than my usual posts), it's just a must see! Til the end!

-What?

Snarky Puppy - Lingus

Album: We Like It Here (2014)

#287 The Zutons - You Will You Won't

-What?

The Zutons - You Will You Won't

Album: Who Killed The Zutons? (2004)