Little Birdy’s new album Confetti also has a new single, Hairdo. The melodic gem is accompanied by a mesmerizing video showcasing the band in their most personal and intimate performance to date. Since its release, Confetti has spent a number of weeks at the top end of the charts and has received the strongest reviews of the Australian band’s career.
Midlake / Roscoe
This would have to be my favourite song of the decade so far. I loved their debut album, but when I heard this for the first time, it completely blew my mind. I love bands that can sing about random subjects (like being a hermit in the 19th Century) and still evoke such emotion, both musically and lyrically. It gives me tingles every time I hear it.
Otis Redding / Satisfaction
I’ve been listening to an awful lot of Otis lately and this has recently become my favourite. It’s extremely rare that a cover version will ever be better than the original, but I believe that this blows The Rolling Stones’ version out of the water. Otis’ version has such an amazing amount of energy that it’s impossible not want to “boogie”.
Jackson 5 / I Want You Back
No-one can deny that Michael Jackson was a genius. If you need proof, then all you need to do is listen to him sing on this track. How a seven year old can deliver these lyrics with any feeling is beyond me, but Michael Jackson does! R.I.P.
Soundgarden / Jesus Christ Pose
I was always a fan of Superunknown, but recently I have gravitated toward this album thanks to our guitarist, Simon. It has a raw energy to it that a lot of bands have on their earlier recordings and then lose. This song and album certainly have plenty of that.
Sarah Blasko / All I Want
I have to admit I have never really paid much attention to Sarah Blasko, but when I heard this song a few weeks ago that quickly changed. What drew me in was the fantastic production and her voice! She sounds like a woman who is completely in control and comfortable with her voice but still manages to sound fragile.
Fleetwood Mac / Rhiannon
So many hits! It’s hard to find a definitive favourite but this is always on the Tarago playlist. Stevie Nicks’ voice is just so incredible but it’s the whole band that makes this song such a classic. Classy, grooving drums and bass, one of the most recognizable guitar lines ever, and soaring harmonies make it close to perfect, in my mind.
Jay-Z / D.O.A.
I’ve never really listened to Hip Hop but I heard this tune on Rage recently and my ears pricked up immediately, mainly because it has such a raw sound musically that a lot of Hip Hop doesn’t normally have. The drums and guitar are just rocking! His rapping is great, too, and I really love the fact he’s not afraid to speak his mind. DEATH TO AUTOTUNE!
Britney Spears / Toxic
Definitely a guilty pleasure. If you break this song down and take away all the layers of production, you’re left with a very simple, great song. I think that’s what makes a great song – when you can play them on an acoustic guitar or piano and it still stands up on it’s own. I do love the production on this, though. It’s very clever but not over produced.
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