Staff Infection: Winter Songs

With the exception of the 50 degree heat wave we got on New Year's Eve, it's been a brutally cold winter here in Michigan. This is the time of year where I would much rather hibernate in my little apartment than bundle up and face old man winter's wrath. In hopes of braving the next few months with a smile on my face, I've complied a little mix to get through the winter solstice. Stay warm, friends!

Fleet Foxes, "White Winter Hynmal" from Fleet Foxes

Brendan Benson, "Cold Hands (Warm Heart)" from The Alternative To Love

Nada Surf, "Blizzard of '77" from Let Go

Nicole Atkins, "Snowshakes" from Bleeding Diamonds

Margot and the Nuclear So and So's, "On a Freezing Chicago Street" from The Dust of Retreat

Yo La Tengo, "Winter A Go-Go" from Summer Sun

The Weepies, "Antarctica" from Hideaway

Each Monday a different Green Light Go staff member will let you in on what songs have infected their ears for the week, while giving you the opportunity to share in the experience yourself.

This week: Lauren Roberts, Green Light Go Talent Coordinator

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High Five! from Green Light Go's Lauren Mercury Roberts

2010 was a good year and with it, came some great records. I have to say, it was nearly impossible to narrow down my favorite records of the past 365 days to a mere "High Five," so to put a little kick in the step of 2011, I'm throwing in a bonus five. On that note, raise your champagne glass, kiss a stranger, and have the happiest New Year on behalf of your friends at Green Light Go.

1. OK Go – Of the Blue Colour of the Sky

2. The National – High Violet

3. Beach House – Teen Dream

4. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs

5. Spoon – Transference

Bonus Five!

Stars – The Five Ghosts

Dr. Dog – Shame, Shame

Hurricane Bells – Down Comes The Rain EP

The Tallest Man on Earth – The Wild Hunt

Best Coast – Crazy for You

To celebrate the end of the nine to five, a Green Light Go staff member or artist will leave you with their short list of favorite things, better known as the High Five!

This week's High Five! is brought to you by: Lauren Mercury Roberts

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