Trying something new: I’m going to be releasing my top 3 recommendations for new tracks every Monday (download links included). If you want to recommend me a song, shoot me a message.

1. Cut Copy - “Need You Now”
- Why I like it: You have to listen to it once, the whole way through, just to get the build-and-release effect. (Don’t do what I almost did and almost stop 90 seconds in because you think there aren’t any lyrics. There are.)
- What it reminds me of: LCD Soundsystem meets “The Joshua Tree”-era U2
- Favorite lyrics: I know we’re running, baby, but I need you now/I know we’re going crazy, but I need you now/I need you now
- Listen and Download: here

2. The Vaccines - “Post Break Up Sex”
- Why I like it: It’s retro, full of regret, and has clean guitar riffs
- What it reminds me of: the Strokes
- Favorite lyrics: Maybe I misunderstood/but I can’t believe you’re feeling good/From post break up sex/That helps you forget your ex
- Listen and Download: here

3. Dirty Gold - “California Sunrise”
- Why I like it: Look at that cover art.
- What it reminds me of: Beach Boys meets Beach House
- Favorite lyrics: I’ve been sleeping far too long/Hibernating from your love/I need some summer sun to come and wake me up
- Listen and Download: here