The Idle Rich

I had a lot of time to think on the drive back from SXSW, and amongst other things, I realized that there are better ways to spend my time than The Idle Rich. I had a lot of fun with this blog since I started it back in January, and I appreciate you guys reading it. If you ever need something new to listen to, give me a call and I'll try my best to help you out.

As cliche as it sounds, remember to focus your time and energy on the things that truly matter in life, especially your relationships with friends and family. They'll be around longer than any blog or band.

And finally, make sure your life has a soundtrack. As Nietzsche once said, "Without music, life would be a mistake". Here is one last song, one of my favorites:

Wolves- Phosphorescent

Stressed Out

School and life is stressful. This is going to be my only update this week. Here are three songs that remind me of Texas. Enjoy them!

Bread and Water- Ryan Bingham

Didn't It Rain- Fern Jones

Never Found- Johnny Lunchbreak

If you can't tell, I've been on a huge Numero Group kick lately.

Buy here, here, and here.

Downriver Revival

Local Customs: Downriver Revival is the newest Numero Group release, and it's a perfect soundtrack for a lazy Sunday morning. Here are two of my favorite songs from this amazing and thorough compilation:

What Happens to People- Calvin Cooke

Please Accept My Prayer- Shirley Ann Lee

The Strangers

The Strangers- St. Vincent (Direct link courtesy of 4AD)

Here is the mysterious and foreboding first song off of St. Vincent's new album, Actor, which will be released on May 5.

SXSW!

I am so freaking excited for SXSW! I found my anthem for the week (thanks to Craig). Here it is:

Always Wanting More- Jay Reatard

Buy it here. Let me know if you're going to SXSW too!

Wednesday Morning

Urban Serenade- Avril

Be With- Koushik

Buy here and here.

Yeah Yeah Yeah

I thought it would be appropriate to continue the theme of my last few posts (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and give you guys this awesome slow version of The Flaming Lips' "Yeah Yeah Yeah Song".  Here you go:

Yeah Yeah Yeah Song (Alternate Version)- The Flaming Lips

Thursday Morning Guilty Pleasures

Tension & Thrill- Sleeping At Last

Release the Stars- Rufus Wainwright

Buy here and here.

Terry Lynn

Terry Lynn is the next M.I.A.

Kingstonlogic- Terry Lynn

System- Terry Lynn

Buy her newest album, Kingstonlogic 2.0!

Fanfarlo

Fanfarlo is a London-based band whose debut album Reservoir will be released this spring.  They sound like Beirut and Sufjan Songs covering Arcade Fire.  Needless to say, the album is awesome.  Here are two of my favorite songs from Reservoir:

The Walls Are Coming Down- Fanfarlo

Drowning Men- Fanfarlo

Fanfarlo are playing SXSW this year! Try to see them if you get a chance.

Mark's Hip-Hop Mix

Mark's Hip-Hop Mix

1. Church Party- Ursula Rucker

2. Old School (feat. Talib Kweli)- Dangerdoom

3. Nightlife (feat. Tre and Young Chris)- Wale

4. Shut Up- Lil' Kim

5. N.Y. State of Mind- Nas

6. I Got Colors (feat. The Cool Kids)- Que B.I.L.L.A.H.

7. Hypnotize- Notorious B.I.G.

8. Raid (feat. MED)- Madvillian

9. Walk the Dog (feat. Missy Elliot)- Izza Kizza

10. I Don't Like To- Shad

11. We Are the Ones- The Coup

12. Casting Agents and Cowgirls- Busdriver

13. Uncommon Valor- Jedi Mind Tricks

14. Daylight- Aesop Rock

15. What a Job (feat. Snoop Dogg and Andre 3000)- Devin the Dude

16. A Milli- Lil' Wayne

17. Shimmy Shimmy Ya- Ol' Dirty Bastard

18. Letter P (Demonized)- Saigon

19. Many Moons- Janelle Monae

20. Cell Therapy- Goodie Mob

21. Hip Hop- Mos Def

Here is a variety of hip-hop songs I've been listening to lately.

And as always, please support the artists!

Indian Giver

Indian Giver- 1910 Fruitgum Company

The Stars Above Indian Lake- Juni Jarvi

Buy here and here.

I Was a King

After reading tons of good press about I Was a King, I finally listened to their new self-titled album.  The hype is definitely warranted.  Here are a couple of songs from the album (direct links courtesy of Stereogum):

Norman Bleik- I Was a King

It's All You- I Was a King (feat. Sufjan Stevens)

The album will be released in April.  Be sure to grab a copy!

Wednesday Morning

Boute- Au

Beach Baby- Miracle Fortress

Buy here and here.

Tuesday Morning

Black Jerusalem- Teeth Mountain

Home Sleep Diagnostic- Bathyscaphe

Buy here and here.

Brimstone Howl

Craig told me about Omaha's Brimstone Howl after I asserted that Coppell breeds very few talented bands (their bass player went to high school with us).  Brimstone Howl's newest album, We Came in Peace, would be the perfect soundtrack for any rebellious 15-year old's summer break.  I mean that in the best way possible.  The band will be at SXSW in March, and evidently, they put on an incredible show.  You know the music industry is out of touch when crappy bands like Wavves get tons of buzz, and bands like Brimstone Howl are still relatively unknown.  Check out my favorite two songs from the album:

Summer of Pain- Brimstone Howl

A Million Years- Brimstone Howl

Purchase the album here.

Beautiful Morning

The weather in Norman has been absolutely incredible the past few days.  Here are three songs that help me savor the great weather.  All songs can be purchased at Amazon.com!

Surprise, Honeycomb- The Wrens

Your Hand in Mine (Goodbye)- Explosions in the Sky

You've Got the Love- Florence and the Machine

Let me know if you prefer zShare or Mediafire links!

Going Wrong

Here's a good guilty pleasure song for your Saturday night!

Going Wrong- Armin Van Buuren

Hold Time

Here is my favorite song of the new M. Ward album, Hold Time.

To Save Me- M. Ward

January at the Lake

I spent the weekend at Lake Eufala and it was incredible.  Here are a few songs to soundtrack your next winter lake trip:

D.A.R.L.I.N.G.- Beach House

Idiot Wind- Bob Dylan

Mystery Song- Unknown Artist

If you know who sings the third song, let me know!