Regina Spektor - "You've Got Time"

Really, though, who hasn't seen Netflix's new dramedy Orange Is The New Black? For those of you who have yet to experience it's greatness, I'll just give a quick rundown:

A woman named Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) goes to a women's penitentiary after being convicted to 15 months in prison for transporting drug money 10 years earlier. While in prison, Chapman meets a variety of interesting women, each with their own bit of hilarity. 

Orange Is The New Black was created by Jenji Kohan, the same woman who created Showtime's Weeds, and I watched the first season in 16 hours. It's that good. 

What's even better is the theme song Kohan asked Regina Spektor to pen for the show's title theme. "You've Got Time" is different from the traditionally more aloof tempo of Spektor, with a more grunge-rock vibe and definitely more grit. 

The tearing, pulling feel of the chorus is really what gets me hooked on the song, and I love the message of stopping to realize the small details around you. Orange Is The New Black is a show about stepping back and seeing what's going on around you, which the song illustrates perfectly. 

In typical Regina Spektor fashion, "You've Got Time" is a really great kistch-y blend of grunge-rock and pop, and her range is nothing short of spectacular, as usual. Take a listen! 

Summer Jams: Noosa - "Walk On By"

Having released their self-titled debut album last June, Noosa have been laying relatively low on the scene. However, this past weekend I was in Chicago visiting some friends and I re-stumbled across it and fell in love all over again. 

While it was released in the EP last year, "Walk On By" is the perfect slow-moving summer jam that we all need and love. Yeah, it's kind of sappy and stuff, but it's also just a beautifully slow-melting piece of alt-pop that just keeps me swaying all night. 

Back to Noosa in general, they're a duo composed of Sky Barbarick on vocals backed by Matt Buszko's intensely beautiful instrumentals. I love these two, and their EP is spectacular. 

"Walk On By" is everything I need this summer, and I love how similar Barbarick's voice sounds to Lana Del Rey's; the two could be sisters, for all I know. Regardless, "Walk On By" is basically this years "Summertime Sadness" and I'm completely okay with it. Take a listen!

And just for fun, here is the amazing Sound Remedy remix:

Sophie - "Bipp"

Words can't describe how much I am loving this song.

Paul Oakenfold: "Venus (ft. Azealia Banks) (Ibiza Edition)"

It's no secret that I'm obsessed with Azealia Banks. The Harlem rapper has been on my radar since way back when she was featured on the Scissor Sister's "Shady Love" early last year. She's since gone on to release a fantastic mixtape (Fantasea) and a really good EP (1991). While we're still waiting on an actual release of her debut album, Broke With Expensive Taste, she's still given us some nice treats (ahem, "YUNG RAPUNXEL"anyone?).

London Grammar - "Strong"

British alt-rock trio London Grammar are currently hyping their upcoming debut album, If You Wait, which is due out September 9th via the groups' own label, Metal & Dust Recordings. To prepare for the launch of their new CD, London Grammar has premiered a new music video, along with a new cut from the album, "Strong."