My pick – Evisbeats – 鎮座Dopeness MOGU MOGU (I think)

This is the kinda thing that led me to make a music blog in the first place. This song would remain in obscurity if it wasn’t for some of the other music blogs I surf. Normally I would avoid reposting something I read on another music blog but this song is just awesome. In a feeble attempt to gain knowledge about this song I’ve found this guy(s?) wikipedia page but sadly its all in Japanese and after translating it’s sentences included “At that time AKIRA ([akira]) with OHYA (present Daruma) and also it had been active with the name which is said.” So basically all we are left with is the music, no background story or understanding of the lyrics. I don’t know if this would be in any sort of regular playlist but its definitely awesome. The way the beat flows is soothing and although I’m in complete darkness to the actual meaning of the song it’s still pretty catchy so basically check it out.

Landry’s pick – Rivers Cuomo – Lover in The Snow

Weezer’s lead vocalist and lead guitarist did some solo projects and while doing all that he continues to be in a constant battle with Magnus Ver Magnusson for coolest name in history. Now if that sentence alone doesn’t get you pumped for some great music I don’t know what would. This song is a jam and the simple, almost acoustic feeling, guitar leaves me refreshed. Although this isn’t the most complex song in the world I think the simplicity is what makes it dope. This is the type of song that’s just so generically good I can’t imagine a time when I wouldn’t want to hear it.

Dallas’ pick – Tokyo Police Club – Cheer it on