Death Cab For Cutie - I Will Follow You Into The Dark

Subscribing a little to Valentine's day, here is one of my favourite atypical love songs. A lament for lost love, yet it's not essentially a sad song. There's something ultimately comforting about it, with acoustic guitars and emotion-filled vocals. One of the greatest things about Death Cab For Cutie is that their songs always seem to tell a story. 'If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks, I'll follow you into the dark.' A sentiment of eternal love if ever there was one.

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The Cab - One Of THOSE Nights

Today's song is another older one, from one of the best debut albums in recent memory. With vocal cameos from Brendon Urie and Patrick Stump, the song couldn't fail to be outright brilliance, but Alex Deleon more than holds his own. With soaring vocals, memorable lyrics ('Word is I got away and now I must be caught') and guitar fueled pace, it's a song not to be missed.

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Biffy Clyro - God and Satan

Shuffle on the ipod is one of the world's great inventions - it lets you rediscover excellent songs. On the first hearing of Only Revolutions this was an outstanding song on an already excellent album, and it just keeps getting better on repeat. Building gradually up from acoustic guitars and beautifully simple vocals, God and Satan will have you hooked from the moment it begins. Again, look at the lyrics after you've listened - they'll change your perspective on the song.

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Bruce Springsteen - Chimes of Freedom (cover)

On this day in history, where Egypt has rid itself of Mubarak after 18 days of protest, only a song for freedom is appropriate. Originally a Bob Dylan song, this cover is only fitting for The Boss. A grand, soulful, fitting tribute to freedom and the struggles around the world to find it. Solidarity.

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The Vaccines - Post Break Up Sex

Recently hailed as the saviors of the music scene, The Vaccines are on a meteoric rise. Unlike some of the recent 'next big things' (and yes, I mean you Jessie J), this tag is well deserved. Post Break Up Sex is the excellent new song from the band, heralding a return to form for the guitar rock scene. Deceptively simple, but layered with emotion and intention - watch out for the debut album, due out March 14th.

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Futures - The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Sometimes songs work simply because there's already a winning formula in place - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The Boy Who Cried Wolf is a perfect example of this, mixing an anthemic chorus with rousing guitar solos to solve the formula for the perfect light-rock song. Simply a song that will have you singing along in no time - so keep your eye out for some clever lyrics hidden amongst the chants.

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Twin Atlantic - Human After All

Yes, I'm back with a vengeance. Today's song comes from Glasgow band Twin Atlantic, who some may remember as support act for My Chemical Romance. Infusing their recordings with as much energy and passion as they do their live shows, Human After All is the perfect balance of energetic, fast paced riffs and softly crooned lyrics. Recurring whispers of 'she's human after all, she makes me lust for everything' set the tone of the song - a power hungry riot that will make you crave something strong.

-faithfulradiowhore