New Music

My two new jams as of late are Matisyahu's "Youth" and Imogen Heap's "Speak for Yourself."

Two songs I really love from "Youth" are Jerusalem and King Without a Crown. You need to read about Matisyahu's story. It's pretty crazy. His songs are based on his Hasidic Jewish religion set to the tone of neo-Marleyesque steel drums.

"Speak for Yourself," is a fantastic mix of chill and electronic. If your mother had a sweet banshee-like voice, she might be Imogen. You might recognize the voice, as I did, from Frou Frou. This group, made common through the Indie film Garden State first brought this voice to my ears. She has a way of sounding soothing but not put you to sleep. It's all the good of Enya without the la, la, la lameness. Check out Headlock and The Walk.

Both albums are best heard with windows (and sunroof if available) in the fully down and locked position while driving a bit faster than "suggested" by those speed limit signs. Best if heard while performing previously said setup at about 7p.m. while the sun is casting vibrant glows to the horizon. Please discard cares and fears, buckle up, turn it up and live it up.