Friday Gem - Born Ruffians "Sole Brother"

Here's one my buddy Miles is sure to enjoy.

The song is Sole Brother which is off of their upcoming album "Say It", set to be released June 1st of this year.

Stream it live below!

Born Ruffians - "Sole Brother"

The song has a great bass line and comes off as a perfectly chilled out "danceable" summer hit. While BR haven't necessarily hit mainstream fame...this song could push them there, while still keeping long time fans happy.

This song was also played when the gang assembled for a Daytrotter Session. There, you can hear it played in a tight live setting and guitarist/vocalist Luke LaLonde describes how the song came to be.

I caught the Ruffians when they opened for Vampire Weekend at a Summer Stage a few years back and they were great then. This album is sure to be on my purchase list this year as it should be yours.

Friday Goes In Like a Lamb and Out Like a Lion

...at least that's how it is for me.

Wake up, splash some water on the face, throw on a coat, and head into work; Mind still dizzy making sense of whatever you dreamt last night.

That's until you pop in your earbuds and play "Manah, Manah" a Cake gem off of their "B-Sides and Rarities" album (though it originally appeared on the '02 album "For The Kids" which had various artists performing hits for the kiddies. Here's the Amazon link to that)



If that doesn't make you feel good about the end of the week nothing will.

Sit tight, the afternoon is here, which means in a few more hours...we can all enjoy a beer or 12. (That's the "going out like a lion part")

Have a good weekend!

PS - you didn't think I'd leave without also posting the muppet version, did you?

Engrish of The Day: You Can't Touch This!

Was browsing Youtube in search of the video from the Today Show.
Apparently Kathy Lee thought it would be a good idea to ask MC Hammer's 10 year old son...if he knew about his fathers fall from fame and recent bouts with bankruptcy.

(Hammer didn't take to kindly to it...SEE HERE)

...but that's not what this post is about...its about this little gem I found while searching for the above video. (You know its a real gem when it only has 200 hits)

Happy Engrish Friday!

Friday Jam of the Day | The Donkeys - "Nice Train"

This is off The Donkey's album "Living on the Other Side" which was released late last year. The album is fantastic with an old school pop vibe. Very relaxed and chill...I've been waiting for the summer time to roll around so I can give it a spin.

"Nice Train" popped up on my morning walk to the train station. My iPhone is always on shuffle today waiting for that Friday gem...and it came right on time.

Enjoy the song and enjoy your Friday!