Today's song of the day comes from and indie folk group from Iceland. Of Monsters and Men has a cool tone and the female/male vocal exchange harmonizes very well. This song has a pepped energy and at times has the sound of Imagine Dragons blended with Florence and the Machine. But it is also a very unique style of music and the female vocals are very distinct. Today's instrumental song of the day is by the band Explosions in the Sky. This song has a very different beat, but a similar tone to it. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!


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