Graffiti6 - Stare Into The Sun

Artist: Graffiti6 Track: Stare Into The Sun Album: Stare Into The Sun Year: 2009
This track has got a kind of psychedelic groove to it; like I should see a whole lot of swirly peace signs and bright colors and hippies. Maybe that's just me. I think I got this song from a television ad a few years back but I can't remember which one. It had been used in a few, if I remember correctly. 
I loved the groove of the song and the muted sound to the lead's vocals. I found myself humming the chorus melody all the time. Also, the random chimes throughout the song are a fun touch.
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Poets of the Fall - War

Artist: Poets of the Fall Track: War Album: Twilight Theater Year: 2010
I went through a big Poets of the Fall kick a few months ago and this song was the one that got me hooked on the band, so I thought it appropriate to feature this one. If you have ever played the game Alan Wake, you may recognize this song. It was featured there which is how I discovered this band.
I love Marko Saaresto's voice. It's so rich and strong and there's something about it that's just very different from most of the lead vocalists in my music collection. The song itself has a wonderful cinematic sound to it and lyrics are beautiful.
Also, make sure to check out more of their music because Poets of the Fall has a talent for excelling at different styles of music and it makes it hard to pin them down into a genre. There's probably something in their discography that will appeal to you, no matter what kind of music you like.
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Stephen Speaks - Out Of My League

Artist: Stephen Speaks Track: Out Of My League Album: No More Doubt Year: 2009
This is one of those adorable songs that makes me giggle like a little girl. Seriously, the lyrics are so cute! Make sure to click to read more of this post so you can read them! It's a very simple, with just a piano and the vocals. My favorite part is towards the end after the bridge when he sings the chorus after repeating the first verse. The piano just goes really soft and the vocals are emphasized as he sings "'Cause I love her with all that I am". It's just so cute! Gah! Click for lyrics and links!

The Neighbourhood - Sweater Weather

Artist: The Neighbourhood

Track: Sweater Weather

Album: I'm Sorry...

Year: 2012

I JUST found this song and I already love it enough to feature it today. I love the summery, California rock tones over hip-hop-ish beats. It just has this great vibe that makes you want to sway back and forth and snap your fingers, but nod your head and bounce around at the same time. 

I love the lyrics to the song as well. They're tender and sensual and make you feel warm. My favorites are "So let me hold both your hands in the holes of my sweater" and "No shirt. No blouse. Just us."

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SafetySuit - Someone Like You

Artist: SafetySuit
Track: Someone Like You
Album: Life Left To Go
Year: 2007
I had planned on posting a different song today, but my iPod decided to remind me on the way home from work how much I loved this track. The drummer is my favorite part of this track, closely followed by the lead vocals. Both are amazing. The harmonies in the chorus and beginning of the verses are quite delicious as well. There's a lot of catchy energy in this track. The lyrics are also rather bittersweet in my opinion. He loves this person so much that he wonders what he would have to change about himself to be like them and for them to love him back.  

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Non Tiq - Quiet

Artist: Non Tiq
Track: Quiet
Album: Quiet - Single
Year: 2010

This is one of those catchy pop songs that you hear the first time and go, "Huh, that's interesting," but then move on. Then you find yourself playing the chorus in your head so you go look it up again and go, "Okay, that's pretty good. I like it." Then you end up playing it over and over.

Non Tiq's voice has a nice tone to it and the random a capella parts are a nice touch. I like the reverberating harmonies in the chorus. 

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