These songs have been slumbering in my computer for far too long.

Tobias Hellkvist - "Step Aside" (Efterklang cover)

This acoustic adaptation of Efterklang's "Step Aside", is done by swedish 'electronist' Tobias Hellkvist, his sister Therese, and friend/alternative bandmate Helene Allvin. Im having a hard time distinguishing whether this song is a melancholy, mirthless anthem or if its a soft festive version of Efterklang's original composition. Either way this admirable recording is something i've been listening to on repeat all day, and will probably end up being the soundtrack to a charming dream tonight.

Au Revoir Simone - "Sad Song"

Au Revoir Simone is an all keyboard band based in Brooklyn, made up of three young women. The name comes from a secondary character in the movie "Pee Wee's Big Adventure". "Sad Song" brings up a certain craze for summer. It makes me wish my knees were sufficient enough for bike riding, it makes me recall my certain inclination towards reckless nights and clumsy mornings. Its a tender distribution of angst and apprehension juxtaposed with a certain light-hearted and whimsical tune. The band is coming out with a new record this year called "The Bird of Music", it comes to the states on May 1st, so keep an eye out for it.