Song of the Day: January 27, 2016 - "I Wanna Make It With You" by Michael Bernard Fitzgerald

Michael Bernard Fitzgerald just graced the stage at the #SingItFwd finale recently and performed two new songs from his upcoming album. I made a point later to tell him that I enjoyed them and low and behold a reminder about the first single lands in my inbox.

His new album I Wanna Make It With You is set to be released on March 11th and features a whopping 17 tracks, 130 choral voices, a 20-piece string section, and a 12-piece band!

Check out the song below and keep an eye out for tour dates soon.

Song of the Day: January 26, 2016 - "Underside" by You Say Party

You Say Party's first album in SIX years will be coming out this February 12th, and their new single "Underside" was just recently released.

Their new sound acknowledges their past but is definitely more of a broader expansive sound with dreamy electronic pop vibes. I can't wait to hear the full (self-titled) album, but in the meantime listen to "Underside" here:

Song of the Day: January 25, 2016 - "Hunter Gather" by Rococode

After teasing us with an EP late last year, Rococode has announced a brand new full length, and given us a taste with the new song "Hunter Gather"

The song is an infectious electro-pop tune that's pretty indicative of what you'll hear on the new album, titled Don’t Worry It Will Be Dark Soon. It drops on February 26th on Marquis Label Services. 

Song of the Day: January 24, 2016 - "Absolutely" by Ra Ra Riot

Ra Ra Riot recently released a new single "Absolutely" from their upcoming album Need Your Light, which will arrive on February 19th.

The band has North American tour dates out as well, with a stop in Vancouver on March 31st at the Biltmore Cabaret.

Check out the...absolutely...flashy lyric video below for the new single.

Song[s] of the Day: January 23, 2016 - "Don't Tell Me How To Live" & "Things Get Better" by Monster Truck

Monster Truck will hit the stage at the Commodore in just over a month, and have recently released another few singles from their upcoming album Sittin' Heavy (Feb 19).

Sometimes you just need a good, heavy, rock'n'roll song, and, like the last single "The Enforcer", Monster Truck delivers just that with both "Don't Tell Me How To Live" and "Things Get Better".

If this is any indication of the album, I can't wait to grab a beer, turn on the hockey game, and have Sittin' Heavy on in the background.

Song of the Day: January 22, 2016 - "Dreamers" by Willa

A little over a year ago, singer-songwriter Ali Milner transformed into the dark synth-pop Willa and released the song "Stay The Night". Now she's back with another brand new single, an anthemic electro-pop ear-worm called "Dreamers". 

No word on an album or EP that these are leading up to, but based on the two songs, I am looking forward to hearing what's next. 

(Also, while posting this I stumbled across a cover that Willa did of The Cardigan's "Lovefool" that I never knew existed, and now I am so glad it is in my life.)

3am Playlist #30: Yippee Ki Yay

With the recent reopening of the Yale Saloon and the upcoming launch party (that we are GIVING AWAY TICKETS TO - click here) I figured it was time for a playlist to match.

I've put together the artists that I'd love to hear perform on the Yale Saloon stage, songs that I'd stomp my white cowboy boots on the hardwood floor along to, and artists I can picture would kick some butt on the mechanical bull.

CLICK HERE to hear the playlist, and be sure to enter our contest to win 1 of 5 sets of ticket to the launch party, which will be a hellova hoedown from what I've read!

Oh and don't forget Corb Lund AND Daniel Romano will be in town next week at the Commodore on the 29th and 30th!

Song of the Day: January 21, 2016 - "Fool" by Basia Bulat

The new Basia Bulat new album Good Advice was already my most anticipated album of the year, based solely on how much I loved the lead single "Infamous" (seriously, it's one of those songs that gets better every time I hear it). 

With the second single, "Fool", it just cements my anticipation as the heartbroken-sounding voice of Bulat sails over the chorus proclaiming "I'm still your fool"

Good Advice was produced by Jim James (yes, that Jim James) and will be out February 12 on Secret City. AND you can/should catch her live at Fortune Sound Club on February 25th.