MIKA - We Are Golden

Artist: MIKA Track: We Are Golden Album: The Boy Who Knew Too Much Year: 2009
Wow...I haven't posted in a terribly long time! I apologize to the people who actually follow this blog. I've been busy back at home and finally had a slow moment for me to realize how much I've neglected Giraffegy. So, sorry guys!
To make up for it, I shall give you some wonderfully poppy MIKA! It's hard to be in a bad mood while listening to his music, especially this one. "We Are Golden" has catchy, inspirational lyrics and a fun, upbeat melody. The music video is equally fun to watch. 
If the original track does not appeal to you, there are a lot of people who enjoy the many remixes more. Try one of those if it just doesn't tickle your fancy.
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Santigold - Lights Out

Artist: Santigold Track: Lights Out Album: Santigold Year: 2008
I distinctly remember walking around campus my first semester of college, listening to this song on repeat. I love the breathy vocals over a strong bass line with soft background harmonies. I also love the guitar riff in the chorus. It all just combines itself into an extremely catchy pop song and something about her voice makes it stand out a little to me. 
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Patrick & Eugene - Don't Stop

Artist: Patrick & Eugene Track: Don't Stop Album: Altogether Now (Birds Bees Flowers Trees) Year: 2005
Sorry for missing yesterday, guys! I got a little tied up all day and didn't have one prepared a head of time. So, here's a happy, fun one for today's feature. I honestly don't know how you can listen to this song and not can a smile crawl across your face. Patrick & Eugene are a British duo whose quirky music is finding its way around the world. This song practically embodies the kooky British humor found in acts like Monty Python. Eccentric dance beats and playful, fun lyrics make this song a joy to listen to.  Click here for lyrics, music video & links!

Kids of 88 - Just A Little Bit

Artist: Kids of 88 Track: Just A Little Bit Album: Sugarpills Year: 2010
This song has been playing on repeat in my car when I drive back from work. If you're in need of a new catchy, electropop song to dance around to repeatedly, you will want to take a listen. Sassy vocals over pulsating electronic beats make for an absolutely fun dance track. It will get stuck in your head, I warn you.
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Róisín Murphy - Ramalama (Bang Bang)

Artist: Róisín Murphy Track: Ramalama (Bang Bang) Album: Ruby Blue Year: 2005
This right here is my new favorite Halloween song. Seriously. I picture zombies doing this weird jerky dance to the drumbeat...or maybe that's because I was introduced to this song through a fan made music video with zombies in it. Whatever.
I must warn you though, the first few seconds of a shrill violin may put you off, but keep listening! The "ramalama bang bang" part is my favorite. It took a while to grow on me and now I'm in love with her entrancing voice, the quirky drumbeat, and the background vocals.
Happy Halloween!
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Hope - The Rain Don't Last

Artist: Hope

Track: The Rain Don't Last

Album: Hope's Indie CD

Year: 2004

One of my friends showed me this song back in junior high while riding in my dad's car and I have loved it ever since. This is a song for when nothing seems to be going right and no matter what you do, it just doesn't seem to get better. So, you need a little something to remind you that it doesn't last and things will get better, so just let it go.

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Iglu & Hartly - In This City

Artist: Iglu & Hartly Track: In This City Album: & Then Bloom Year: 2008
This song is just plain fun. There's so much randomness thrown into the song, but it works itself perfectly into a catchy pop song. Half-rapped lyrics, synthpop notes, and random acoustic bridges. You just have to tap your foot to the beat. And I dare you to try not to smile as you sing along with the lyrics. Click here for lyrics, music video, & links!

BOY - Little Numbers

Artist: BOY
Track: Little Numbers
Album: Mutual Friends
Year: 2011

This song grew on me after a few listens, so if you don't care much for it at first...give it some time. You'll find yourself humming the chorus unconsciously. The duo's vocals are light and pure. The lyrics are also really sweet and fun to sing along with. Just a good pop song for happy moments.

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Ayah Marar - Unstoppable

Artist: Ayah Marar
Track: Unstoppable
Album: Unstoppable - EP
Year: 2012
Feel like dancing? Ayah Marar's newest single "Unstoppable" is a perfect mix of synth-tastic, drum & bass beats and fresh vocals. The lyrics are up-beat and give you a positive, "I can accomplish anything" vibe. Makes you want to dance! Her new album is making its way around the world, so be sure to look for it when it becomes available wherever you are.

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Anjulie - Boom

Artist: Anjulie
Track: Boom
Album: Anjulie
Year: 2009

If I had to pick one word to describe this song, it would be "saucy". It's smooth, slinky, and seductive. (Somehow all those words ended up starting with an 's'). It's also unbelievably catchy. I was hooked on this song before I'd even finished listening to it the first time around.

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