Some songz and an old concert review

There will either be a ton of or not many posts coming up, not sure what I've decided yet. I have off from work till at least Saturday, but I have to apply to at least 25 internships in LA by the end of the month, and the sooner I apply the better. So we'll see if I decide to be responsible or procrastinate...

For now, here's a great new song from "fun." a side project of the lead singer of the Format who called a hiatus back in February. I got to see them in 2006, and they were fantastic live. This is their new single off their upcoming album, and it's fantastic. Just as fun as the Format was at the peak of their career. I can't wait for this album!
fun. - At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used To Be): Download

And here's Oi Va Voi - Traveling the face of the globe. I saw this dynamic group on 4/20 'cause the company I worked for represented them, and it was one of the best bands I've ever seen in concert.

Here's the review I wrote of the concert if you're interested:

Their name comes from the Yiddish phrase for “Oh Dear,” and their sound is a mix between soul, klezmer / Jewish music, Eastern European music, classical, rock, and according to Wikipedia (although I didn’t notice any at the gig) contemporary electronic music. The band was comprised of Nik Ammar on guitars, mandolin, and vocals, Josh Breslaw on percussion, Lucy Shaw on bass, Steve Levi on clarinet and vocals, David Orchant on trumpet, Anna Phoebe on violin, and Bridgette Amofah on vocals. KT Tunstall was also a member of the band at the beginning of their formation (around 2000), until her career kicked off around 2004. They won an Edison award for Album of the Year 2004 Netherlands, and were nominated for the BBC Awards for World Music 2003 in the Boundary Crossing category (a category which describes them perfectly).
The energy of the group was amazing – I was not in the best mood coming to the gig after a stressful day at work, but after about two songs I couldn’t help but dance along. The venue used to be a horse stable, but was now decked out with comfy couches and stripper poles, so that obviously cheered me up as well. I absolutely love minor chords, and they were full of them (due to the Jewish/Middle Eastern influences) – like a band I also like, Devotchka. In addition, I used to play the clarinet and my favorite instrument has always been the violin, and the violinist was probably the best I’ve ever seen. I mean I knew that it’s possible to rock out on a violin, but… damn. She just had to be seen to be believed. If you get a chance, go on their myspace[.com/oivavoi], or buy one of their albums – I bought all of them right after the show. I promise you won’t be disappointed!

& here's the aforementioned song:
Oi Va Voi - Traveling The Face of The Globe: Download

& one more for good will. Not much to say about this song, except that it's been stuck in my head for the last 2 weeks and is fantastic. And it's Animal Collective. And it's free!
Animal Collective - For Reverend Green: Download

Now I'm off to eat cheesecake!