I thoroughly enjoyed the Zane Lowe special on The Killers that was played on BBC Radio 1 last night. I still find it surprising how massive they are when I remember my first impression of them when I first heard Somebody Told Me on the radio. I was certain I was hearing a flash in the pan. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The Killers continue to put out strong albums, proving that that have staying power.

As a tip of my hat to the American band the English wish were theirs, here are my favourite The Killers remixes:

Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)

I Got Soul (Chris Tall Remix)

Read My Mind (Gabriel & Dresden Remix)

Human (Armin Van Buuren Remix)

The Killers are going south! Check out their website for details on the tour through Mexico and South America.

Larson over at Steropathic Music tipped me off to Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, and I’ve got to say that I am grateful! I love this band! Their sound is new, uplifting, fun and interesting. Best to listen for yourself:

Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Well, hot and heavy, pumpkin pie,
Chocolate candy, Jesus Christ,
Ain’t nothing please me more than you.

Ahh Home. Let me come home
Home is wherever I’m with you.
Ahh Home. Let me go ho-oh-ome.
Home is wherever I’m with you.

I love the lyrics… they make me think of my home, my Perfect! Check out the guy/girl duet live on Letterman, their performance is nothing less than electric!

Fuck the Economy (Produced by SMKA – Proton

Fuck the Economy (2009)

They seem to be saying that the economy is starting to recover… you want to know what I say?

Party like its ‘99
Fuck the Economy

This slick, and topical track comes to us from two talented cousins from Atlanta, Georgia. Check out the Proton mySpace page for more!

True love will find you in the end
You’ll find out just who was your friend
Don’t be sad, I know you will,
But don’t give up until
True love finds you in the end.

This is a promise with a catch
Only if you’re looking will it find you
‘Cause true love is searching too
But how can it recognize you
Unless you step out into the light?
But don’t give up until
True love finds you in the end.

True Love Will Find You in the End by Daniel Johnston

The Late Great Daniel Johnston: Discovered Covered (2004)

True Love Will Find You in the End by Headless Heroes (my favourite)

True Love Will Find You in the End by Jeff Tweedy & Jay Bennett

True Love Will Find You in the End by Beck

Blue Canoe – Blue Mountain

Dog Days (1995)

This song is my kind of love song! Sweet twanging Americana painting the picture of the outdoorsy-girl’s perfectly romantic day: Paddling around the lake, with only the sounds of nature to distract you. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

I want to ride with you in my blue canoe.
Baby lets go ridin. slippin and a sliding.
In my blue canoe.