City and Colour-The Girl

While this is may sound quite sappy, I would be a flat out liar if I didn't admit that one day I hope to meet a girl that could inspire me to write a song like this.

Beirut-East Harlem

Everything from their sound to their name (the capital of Lebanon in case anyone was wondering) is unique, and I love it.

Sunny Day Real Estate-In Circles

I think these guys are considered one of the early "emo" bands, but they probably condemn that label like most bands in the genre.

Tommy James and the Shondells-I Think We're Alone Now

I'm going to be honest, I'm a pretty big fan of the Tiffany version as well.

Frank Black-In The Time Of My Ruin

Lead singer of the Pixies.

Pearl Jam-Yellow Ledbetter

Pearl Jam is one of my favorite bands of all time and this is by far my favorite song of theirs.  Also I just watched 50/50 last night and this plays at the end.  Great movie.

Dum Dum Girls-Lord Knows

Heard this on "New Day Rising" on 89.7.  If you're in Omaha and like indie music, listen to 89.7 during the afternoon on Sundays.