10 Things: The Music Version

So I just now noticed that I did not do one of my '10 Things' entries for the month of March. As I hastily tried to put something together, I realized that I am sort of tired of that format and I need to change it up. So instead I decided that I'll do four '10 Things' installments about music, movies, television, and books over the next few weeks. So here we have my 10 songs that I am really enjoying at the moment.

Mumford & Sons "Little Lion Man"

This British band is probably my current favorites. They sound familiar, yet so different at the same time. 'The Cave' is a fantastic song, as is this one. I recommend the CD that both of these singles are from, called "Sigh No More."

Marina and the Diamonds "I Am Not A Robot"

Another British singer! Marina has a very unique voice, sometimes I like it and sometimes I don't. This song in particular is very catchy. I think she will find some success when she comes stateside. Check out their other song "Hollywood" which is also really good.

Jay-Z "A Star is Born"

I say this as the whitest of white girls, but I am really enjoying Jay-Z lately. I appreciate how great of a performer he is, how he appreciates music of all types, and how his songs can be anthems but also speak to current topics. Jay is the best!

B.o.B. featuring Hayley Williams "Airplanes"

This is kinda an emotastic teen anthem, but it's catchy as hell. I think Hayley Williams has a truly fantastic voice (see her band's cover of 'Use Somebody' and her singing 'Bad Romance' if you aren't convinced). B.o.B. is certainly making a name for himself in making songs that don't involve rapping about stupid shit. Me gusta.

Bob Dylan "The Times They Are A-Changing"

A lot of people claim that Bob is a "prophet" which is a tall order, but he sure is perceptive. Written in the advent of the 1960s, the general themes of this song are still relevant in modern times. Bob Dylan proves why he is one of the best.

James Morrison "Please Don't Stop the Rain"

Not to be confused with the dead Doors frontman, James Morrison has a unique and really beautiful voice. I absolutely love his tone and this little song makes me smile every time I hear it.

Local Natives "Wide Eyes"

The vocals on this song, which sound either like two guys are singing the lead or there is a slight echo, are very haunting and I really find it to be easy to listen to and engaging. I think Local Natives will enjoy some nice indie success that will put them in similar categories as other former indie bands.

The Killers "All These Things I've Done"

This is probably not only my favorite Killers song, but also one of my favorite songs ever, which is not easy for me to say. I once read that "All These Things I've Done" is like U2's "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" in that it's a song about looking back on life and trying to go forward. I completely agree.

The Shins "New Slang"

I first discovered The Shins on the Garden State soundtrack and I really liked them. There's something in their music that reminds me of the early Beatles. They have catchy hooks and I find myself going back to this song constantly.

Regina Spektor "Us"

I love Regina's writing style and her voice is very elegant and distinct. I liked this song before it was perfectly featured in the opening credits of '500 Days of Summer,' which only made me like it more. Her songs have novel-like imagery and it's fantastic.