Commentary: Spring into music

Whistle Peak. Photo: karatebodyrecords.com

Maybe I am getting ahead of myself here, but as soon as the sun comes out and the temperature gets anywhere above thirty, I leap into Spring mode.

One of the many ways I celebrate turning of seasons is through music. Here is a compilation of some of my top warm weather tunes.

ā€œIn a Boat on a Lakeā€ by Whistle Peak – An all male quartet based out of a town near and dear to my heart, Louisville, KY, produces sounds that are simultaneously lighthearted and eerie with just the right amount of folk. This song in particular has head-bopping qualities that I always look for when the sun is shining.

ā€œInstant Crushā€ by Daft Punk ft. Julian Casablancas – Featured on Daft Punk’s most recent creation, ā€œRandom Access Memories.ā€ The Strokes’ front man’s soft enchanting vocals will be playing incessantly on warm night drives through my favorite parts of town.

ā€œHead On (Hold On to Your Heart)ā€ by Man Man – This group of Philadelphia gentlemen have been generating some of the weirdest and greatest music since 2003. Their latest album ā€œOn Oni Pondā€, where this song debutedĀ  last year, features some of the most energetic and ā€œpop-yā€ music Man Man has ever ventured to produce.

ā€œMy Song 5ā€ by Haim – A trio of sisters that have exploded into fame within the past year have also created some of my all time favorite girl-power songs.

ā€œThe Lookā€ by Metronomy –Ā  an album so fresh I can’t believe its been out for over two years. I will never tire of the perky and methodical beats from this English group.