LSTN: Karmin

I am digging the pop duo Karmin. Karmin: similar to the White Stripes is the musical harmonies of the soon to be wed Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan.

Karmin broke into the music scene and overwhelmed the blog-a-sphere when a you tube cover of Chris Browns "Look at me Now" rapped by Amy Heidman went viral.  Heidmas vocal dexterity is impressive; she raps like a pro contrary to her image. Heidman, a Home girl from the parries (Nebraska),   steezed out in an early Hollywood persona is the personification of the unexpected. Nick Noonan in contrast is the charismatic key board player with perfect pitch who manages to keep the key and rythem constant regardless of the energy fluctuations.

The duo's hip hop covers can be watched on their YouTube channel: "Karmincovers." Karmin recently released their debut album "Hello," which feature the hit tracks Brokenhearted and I told you so. Karmin is pop with attitude. Music that is fun to listen to with energizing beats and catchy hooks. Check 'em out. Download the album and mix it in to your summer playlist.

LSTN:Dragonette

There are very few activities that I despise more than driving. I find long drives painfully boring. There is not much mental or physical stimulation that happens behind the wheel. Music is my saving grace for long drives. For road trips I crave poppy sing a longs and energetic beats. On my drive back to Alberta from Spokane Washington I had Dragonette on repeat.

 I have been a fan of the Canadian band Dragonette since 2006. Their music is extra poppy with an ironic twist. The band produces up beat jams; with a hint of depth. The lead singer Martina Sorbara has the perfect pop vocal voice and can hit the sharp notes without fail. Martina Sorbara is the vocal hype behind Martin Solveig's hit songs. Dragonette always delivers; their songs have an emotional pull that makes them perfect anthem songs.

Easy one of my all time favorite tracks!

And the new Video for Let It Go. 

Dragonette's new single Let It Go, is summer 2012. Easy, fun, and on the verge of something great.

Check out Dragonette, and ad the band to your workout or road trip play list.

LISTN: FUN.

Fun. Is anything but over rated. Fun, is grunge  in an aristo-cat fashion. Fun. A New York City based indie pop band is back with their sophomore album "Some Night."

You might have heard "We are young," featuring Janelle Monae. We are Young, is the first Rock/Alt song to top the Billboard chart since Coldplays Viva La Vida.  The song has good beat and mimics the irony of a power pop ballad. Fun. Consist of Nate Ruess (formally of The Format), Andrew Dost (Anathallo), and Jack Antonoff (Steal Train).

Nate Ruess, the lead singer has Freddy Mercury vibe to him. His voice raw and perfectly pitched. His stage presence is charismatic and theatrical. Fun.'s new album, Some Nice, has calming vibe complimented by intelligent lyrics.

Fun. Will be playing at Sasquatch Fest 2012. Which I am excited for. For other concert dates check out their tour.

LSTN: Lana Del Rey

I'm loving the new album by Lana Del Rey. It's funky, edgy, and poppy. Del Rey has been described as a "self-styled gangster steezed Nancy Sinatra."

Del Rey's voice, is deep and textured and her lyrics are written in a modern classical prose style. The album is diverse; complete with jazzy up beat tunes and with intimate ballads. I love it.

Elizabeth Grant, AKA, Lana Del Rey crafted her stage for purpose and aninimity. The name is inspired by the glamour and destruction found at the seaside. Del Rey wanted a name that she could use as tool to shape her music.

Lana Del Rey signed with Interscope records, and Polydor in October 2011. Around the same time she released her debut single, "Video Games," online. The response to the song was overwhelming. Lana Del Rey's album, "Born to Die," is incredible. I have it on repeat constantly...and it makes a great TAM mat workout soundtrack.

Check out the Video for, "Video Games."