“The Wolfman” takes a new bite at the original…and fails

The official slogan of Austin, Texas proclaims “The Live Music Capital of the World,” having shaped the talents of many artists such as Ghostland Observatory. “Silver City” is just another one of their exemplary funk infused and electro-layered tunes.

You may envision “(500) Days of Summer” when listening to this song, but it’s a hard one to pass up. Dougy Mandagi’s ethereal, high-pitched, and beautiful vocals evoke the emotion of moments when being in love.

The latest single from their impending album release, “Horchata” is Vampire Weekend’s spectacle of overlapping sounds, somewhere between a musical African tribal gathering and contemporary electro.

Straight from the film “New Moon” of the Twilight Saga, the soundtrack proves to be the only positive standout feature of an otherwise deplorable film, featuring an eclectic group of musicians and original singles such as the beautiful duet between Bon Iver & St. Vincent on “Rosyln.”

This jazzy and upbeat single from England MC Speech Debelle showcases her effortless ability to spin quick-witted rhymes that outshine all the tasteless dribble by amateur radio rappers.

Hazy and subdued with a steady synth beat that mellows the heart and calms the nerves, you feel it all around in good vibrations from these relative newbies.

A throwback to timeless duets from the 70s, “Home” is an endearing play on verses between lead man Edward Sharpe and girlfriend Jade Castrinos of the same band in which they trade their love for one another over a beautiful, rolling arrangement.

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