Song of the Month - Nausea Nostalgia

So in case you haven't noticed, the Song of the Week segment has been tossed out of the window. For many reasons, I have decided to go with a monthly segment instead of a weekly one. Now, every last day of the month I will be hand picking a song that I feel is the best of the best for that month. This will make the UCAs much more precise as well as up the stakes for everyone involved. So here is January's entry: Kids Without Instrument's hot track "Nausea Nostalgia".

I may have done a story about these two less than a week ago, but when I looked over the new crop of tracks for this month, nothing stood out more than this unique duo. It combines the best parts of artists like Black Kids and Gotye into one amazing package. The vocals may not be perfect, and the music may be a bit odd to those used to popular tracks, but it all meshes together so well.

The song is about remembering an old relationship and deciding whether to let it go or try and move on. Both the male and female vocalists seem to be wanting the same thing, but are having trouble communicating this to one another. The title alludes to this, without being the focal point or the hook, which is a bit of a refresher while still not going as far as Panic at the Disco or Cobra Starship had done.

Wanna know what is the best part about the song? It's free. I have never knocked on free music. Even if you don't like it, nothing was lost. Putting music out for free is not only a great way to gain fans, but also a gesture from the artist showing that they are not just in it for the money, but also for the sake of art.

You can grab the track for free on their Facebook page. Don't forget to "like" them, too! And also, take a moment to look at the re-vamped rules for Song of the Month. The limitations are much more relaxed, allowing for many more people to submit their music. Click on the "Suggestions" tab to get started!

New And Hot - Kids Without Instruments EP

The talent of young people these days amazes me! The duo known as Kids Without Instruments are both under 21 (19 and 20 to be exact) and they are already out there making music that is not only good but compelling, too. They've had a busy year so far -- and we are only one month in! Check out the their debut video "Nausea Nostalgia" below.



The video is definitely a departure from what people are used to seeing this way. The video is less action and more artsy, which is nice to see from time to time. The colors and slow movements fit the vibe of the already trippy feeling song quite well.

The duo, already on the same record label as chart topping artist Gotye, are billed as being a young Cristal Castles, but I honestly find myself relating them much more closely with Black Kids. They have two vocalists as well as very unconventional vocals. They also write very mellow electronic sounding music, which is a lot harder than it sounds.

Another really positive spin to come out of this group is that it feels like music is finally moving away from the superficial. I hope this duo falls in the footsteps of Adele and Beth Ditto (Lead singer of Gossip) pushing past the boundaries of body image in popular music.

The news of the video comes doubled (thanks to my extreme tardiness) with the release of their new self-titled EP. This release features "Nausea Nostalgia" as a track. The opening track "Stardust" and the closer "Don't Let Go" are definitely the standout tracks for the entire work. The kicker? This EP is free to download on Soundcloud! Check out the playlist of all six tracks below and let me know what you think!