What the Kids are Listening to

Miike Snow.

No, not a man. A group. Note the two i's.

I stumbled upon Miike Snow last summer. And it was instant love. Pour in some powder, just add water--it was that instant. My favorite song of his is "Burial" but you may be more familiar with "Animal". "Animal" was played for a brief amount of time on the radio last summer. It should have been a hit and repeated just as much as Miley Cyrus's "Party in the U.S.A." or KE$HA's "Your Love is My Drug". Hey, a girl can dream can't she?

The abundance of the afore mentioned songs is the reason why I listen to my iPod in my car. I try to listen to the radio, but instead keep dodging over-played songs that suddenly resemble landmines. I soon give up and plug 'er in. The iPod that is. And she (yes, it's a she. She's named after my late great-grandmother, Geneva. And what I someday hope to name my daughter. And yes, since your wondering, my iPod IS that important to carry such a name. My iPod is the key to my normality. It secures my sanity. It's my running buddy so that I don't think myself into oblivion. She has earned the name.) Anywho, I've got quite a bit of Miike Snow on her and we all enjoy each other's company quite a bit. The group makes for great road trip music. Or if you're getting ready to go out, great background, pump up music. No, they're not bump and grind or even "I've Got a Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas. Instead, they've got a mix of feel-good tunes plus a little laid back ones just in case you're in the mood to think while you're getting ready. (Note: I like to think. Not always a good thing. I need a good distraction. Ideas?)

I actually had the opportunity to see Miike Snow perform live. This was at Lollapalooza last August. (August 8-10 2009). It was epic. They opened with "Burial", which totally made my day, and really set the tone for the rest of the concert. The use of their instruments totally amazed me. And still amazes me. I love it.

Songs you also need to check out: "Black & Blue", "Silvia" which played during the opening of a One Tree Hill episode this season (if you're a fan), "Cult Logic", "Song for No One". Just check out their myspace and listen to free music. You won't be disappointed.

Below is "Burial". You're welcome.