Kiddy pop punk dance synth love - "Look at Me (When I Rock Wichoo)" Black Kids

"Look at Me (When I Rock Wichoo)" Black Kids

I was listening to Black Keys on my iPod and my "B" menu surfing landed me on Black Kids, everyone's favorite flash-in-the-pan American indie pop family band from Florida. Their latest and most acclaimed album released in 2008, at which time Black Kids were spewed on to every indie music outlet. I saw them live; the show was fun, and the music is dance- and sing-a-long-worthy.

Today this song made me dance in my kitchen while I was reheating my coffee in the microwave.

When to play it: Bopping around town on a sunny Saturday afternoon; while reheating your coffee in the microwave; solitary underpants-donning bedroom dance party.

Side note: These are some other fun tracks: "Hit the Heartbrakes," "I'm Making Eyes at You," and "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You."

Deep dark child rock - "Crying Lightning" Arctic Monkeys

"Crying Lightning" Arctic Monkeys

This sounds like the rock song that indie vampires would sing to me before they turned me. These English child rockers wail in my brain!

What you'll feel: Impending rock doom of those indie rock vampires I mentioned.

When to play it: When you want to feel satisfied in one song; driving in the car to a determined location without pressure of being on time.

Side note: I saw/heard them play last year at All Points West. They were playing it in prep for the release of their recent album, Humbug (pictured here).