Cross the Divide Yesterday I talked about a new track from Linkin Park. Today we'll talk about a new track from Epica! I used to love every female fronted metal band when I was 14-15: Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, ... But it kind off faded away, I don't really listen
Heavy Is the Crown I've been enjoying Linkin Park in my teen days. The first songs: Numb, In the End. That era. Even some of the more recent stuff: What I've Done, Bleed It Out. And even more recent: The Catalyst. I really liked Chester's cameo appearance in
Vide Cor Meum - Patrick Cassidy In the movie 'Hannibal', the sequel to 'Silence of the Lambs', there's a scene where the titular Hannibal Lecter attends the Opera and this song plays. I always wondered what opera it was from. When I googled it, I found out that the music
4 Minutes (feat. Justin Timberlake and Timbaland) - Madonna Thumping bass, catchy groove, Madonna, Justin Timberlake. What is not to like? I used to have this on repeat back in 2008 when it released. Let's save the environment and have some fun doing it! Also: them boots on Madonna in the videoclip. I'll never forget
Padam Padam - Kylie Minogue Kept heering this on the radio thinking 'sounds good', looked it up, shocked to see it was by Kylie Minogue. Well, well, added it to my Liked Songs in Spotify. Yet another pop song today. Maybe tomorrow one more? (Abracadabra?)
Call My Name - Cheryl It was the summer of 2012, and the Youtube music algorithm proposed I should listen to Cheryl Cole. And I fell in love with this track, and the music video. It played on repeat for a very very long time that summer. I know musically it's boring, just
Glassworks I: Opening - Philip Glass I became a father (for the second time) last week, and while coming back from dropping off my oldest son (3 years old), this song came on the radio. And it just clicked, this song was perfect for that perfect moment of happiness: a wonderful little family, sun shining as
Running - Norah Jones Last couple weeks I've been back listening to more music, the inner audiophile has awakened! And this is a great song to test vocals with. And dynamic range, and bass. Ejoy
Walking On Air - Kerli It starts with a deep dark bass, then this sweet voice starts singing these very very dark lyrics: There's a creepy little house in a creepy little place Little creepy town in a little creepy world Little creepy girl with her little creepy face Saying funny things you
Homecoming - Kanye West, Chris Martin This has to be one of the more weird collaborations out there: Mr. Ye and Chris Martin. With Kanye West in the news again at the grammy's, I was reminded of this song. It's not really my style, but back when it released and MTV was
Drunk, Running - Lizzy McAlpine Scrolling through some new releases and found this gem. Alternative-y, sweet vocals, lovely bass that swoops in after a little while. It's one of those: sit back, turn up the volume, drink some coffee and drown out the stressful outside world kind of songs. I like those. Calms
Turning Tables - Adele The Daily Groove is 1 year old! 1 year ago I started this music blog by sharing music that I liked every day. After a while it turned out that shurning out a blogpost every day is way too exhausting, so the frequently dropped a little, but every once in
V - Marcin Przybyłowicz Happy Newyear chooms! I'm busy replaying Cyberpuk 2077, finally getting around to the Phantom Liberty campaign and am constantly reminded that the soundtrack of this game is a banger! Don't worry, I'll keep pushing cool tracks your way in 2025 and well into 2077!
All I Want for Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey Ho Ho Ho, got you good didn't I? It's that time of year when I listen to these playlists for about 2 weeks, and then I'm sick of all the songs in them, until the next year. It's the end of the
Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars So, I was in the car, driving to I don't remember where when suddenly this one came up. Oh great, another one of those sleezy love songs... Sounds like Bruno Mars, yeah, nevermind, oh, wait, what's that? Those female vocals, that's her! That'
Disease - Lady Gaga Out of the blue, this popped up in my recommended playlist: the new Gaga! And not just 1 song, but 2 songs! There's a 2nd one with Bruno Mars as well, but I like this one better! I could play the doctor, I can cure your disease If
Enjoy The Silence - Naima Joris, Vitja Pauwels A classic not so classic song. Enjoy the silence in between the beautiful sultry vocals.
Baddadan - Chase & Status Baddadan, baddadan, baddadan Anywhere we see dem we ah bang pon another one Buss up 45, 9, Colt and Remington Any boy diss Balla tun him skeleton Badman you know wie vibes can't dun Vibes can't dun, we ah kill sound boy fi fun Big bad
Temple of Love - Sisters of Mercy You run for cover in the temple of love! Ah, such an epic track... A little dark, gothic, the drum computer making it sound a little electronic. Not a lot to say, just enjoy this 8 minute long 'extended version' that just keeps going and going! I used
Stand My Ground - Within Temptation Ah, Dutch Female Fronted Metal! I love this genre! Or at least, I used to, it's been a while since I've dabbled into it, but the Spotify shuffle algorithm pushed this one in my ears today, and I'm grateful for it, it's
Play For Real (feat. The Heavy) - Dirtyphonics Remix - The Crystal Method I used to go to a lot of festivals when I was in college. I had 'connections' (talking about you Daniel!) that could get me in all the big festivals in Belgium for free, all I had to do was volunteer and be 'security' at the
Vertigo - U2 I got an iPod Video for my 15th birthday way back in 2005. It was only 2 days old when my girlfriend at the time took it from me and hid it away in her pants back pocket, creating a massive scratch down the display. I'll never forgive
Der Arzt - Tanzwut Ich bin Dein Arzt, der Dir die Jugend wieder bringt Dein Medicus, der Dich verjüngt Ein Spezialist, der Dich ganz genau studiert Und gerne mal was Neues ausprobiert Freely translates to: I am your doctor who will bring back your youth Your doctor who will rejuvenate you A specialist who
DROP (feat. Randy Blythe) - P.O.D. I've been a fan of P.O.D. (Payable on death) for quite a while now. I learned about them as they wrote the credit/closing track for The Matrix Reloaded: Then a little while later I saw their Payable On Death Album in the discount bin at
