Song of the day: Radiohead - "Codex"

Awesome performance of "Codex" live From The Basement.

Best Albums of 2011: The Subways - Money And Celebrity

Money And Celebrity is third record from these british indie rockers. In compare to their two previous records (Young For Eternity and All Or Nothing), this one is little more pop. However, in this case, it doesn't necessarily mean a bad thing.

These guys have more energy than any other similar band. Their every second song has potential to be a single. The Subways really know how to make catchy energy songs that have even more guts live.

In overal, Money And Celebrity is one of the best albums of 2011 because it is careless and it always get you in a party mood. Especially two first songs "It's A Party" and "We Don't Need Monet To Have A Good Time" have youthful spirit.

Best Albums of 2011: Bon Iver - Bon Iver

I think that this is the most beautiful record of 2011. This second self-titled album from Bon Iver has such nice melodies, maybe little sad but still full of joy. This album is more layered, more diverse and more interesting than their debut For Emma, Forever Ago, which came out in 2008.

Beautiful guitar at the beginning of first song "Perth" suggests you in what spirit this album will continue. Bon Iver isn't beautiful just in instrumental way, but in lyrical as well. I think that this record moved folk music to another level. Nobody has ever done something like this and that makes this record even better.

I enjoy listening to this album a lot because it always calms me down and makes me wanna just chill and forget about my problems. How do you feel about this record?

Jon Bon Jovi disproves news about his death

American singer Jon Bon Jovi had to disprove news about his death after such information were spreading over the internet. He posted photo on his Facebook in which he stands in front of the Christmas tree and holds paper with note saying: "Heaven looks just like New Jersey".

Jon Bon Jovi will celebrate his 50th birthday next year in March. His whole career was linked with band Bon Jovi, which he formed in 1983. The band has recorded 11 studio albums and hits such as "You Give Love a Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer", "Wanted Dead or Alive", "Keep the Faith", "Bed of Roses", "Always", "It's My Life" or "Have a Nice Day". They have sold over 130 million of copies of records so far.

Blur to perform at Brit Awards

Blur will receive an Outstanding Contribution to Music award at this year's Brit Awards. Previous winners of this category are Paul McCartney, U2, Oasis, Queen, Van Morrison, and Fleetwood Mac, so Blur will be in fancy company. However, they will also perform on the ceremony.

Speaking to British station XFM, bass player Alex James revealed:

"I saw the guys this week, we had a Christmas cuppa, we're going to play, which is brilliant, it's like putting the Blues Brothers back together."

Blur last performed in 2009 at Glastonbury festival and at London's Hyde Park. Maybe they will perform more than once this year, too, but things are uncertain so far. James stated:

"Well, let's hope. I wish I could tell you more. I'm sure it will happen one day but I don't know when. It's quite nice to keep it special."

Are you excited about Blur getting together again? What songs do you think they'll play? Below you can watch some performances of them performing at Glastonbury in 2009 to remind how awesome these guys are.

Song of the day: GoodBye Lenin - "Teenage Crush"

Awesome song from one Slovakian band. These guys are basically unknown even here in Slovakia and that is kind of shame.

Cancer Bats to release new record

Cancer Bats have announced that they will release new record entitled Dead Set On Living in April via Hassle Records. It will be these hardcore rockers' fourth album. The band also posted one-minute long video teaser, wich doesn't really reveal a lot though. However, it features some cool footage of Cancer Bats' recording proces. You can watch it here on vimeo.

Best Albums of 2011: The Vaccines - What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?

The Vaccines are one of the latest UK sensations. Their debut LP What Did You Expect From The Vaccines has kind of good title. Because really, what did you expect from The Vaccines?

Well, they are another british band sounding very similar to many bands (Ramones, Interpol, Pixies, Joy Division, etc). However, is it really bad to sound like other bands? I mean, they basically took all the good stuff from these bands a made from it their sound. And I like their sound even though it is not quite unique.

The Vaccines remind you many bands you love, but I have to admit these guys' music has more guts than any other band. First song "Ra Ra Ra" is just so cool even though it may remind you The Ramones' "Blitzkrieg Bop". Other songs such as "If You Wanna", "Wetsuit" or "Post-breakup Sex" may feel kind of "borrowed", but they're still awesome and I still enjoy listening to them.

We'll have to see what these guys bring us next, but this record is more than enjoyable to listen. I still like coming back to it.

Best Albums of 2011: Cults - Cults

Cults is a indie band from New York and their self-titled album is just their debut. However, they sound like experienced band. This duo knows how to get attention and they kick it off right at the beginning of the album. Their catchy and simple melodies of first two songs "Abducted" and "Go Outside" just have to get attention of any listener.

Spirit of these two songs is present in every song of the record. Many tracks are just so addictive and you have to listen to them over and over again. Charismatic voice of lead singer Madeline Follin gets probably everybody.

I think we will yet hear about this band much more and I can't wait until their sophomore album is out.

The Beach Boys reunion

American band The Beach Boys is planning to reunite for their 50th anniversary. Members of this band - Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston anf David Marks, are set to release new studio album and go on world tour. There are no official dates, however, they will be headlining New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which will start on April 27, 2012.

We have already Black Sabbath reuniting in 2012, now we have also The Beach Boys. Which reunion are excited more about? I think I'll go with Black Sabbath even though I'm worried about Ozzy's voice...