Yeah, you know what...

On, Dec.18th, I had a two second panic attack when someone told me Paramore broke up. After getting confirmation that only two members left and that the band will continue as a trio, I swiftly announced to kick the person who shared the news with me in the shins.

Like every other Paramore fan, I was bummed about the news and I was able to deal with the fact that Josh and Zac were just unhappy and wanted to be with their families. However, some people like to express their feelings. Hence the blog making all the commotion today online. Josh detailed more than necessarily needed to fans about how he felt the band was all about Hayley and continued to rant about how he "felt" the band was a ploy to make Hayley famous. But, I have a few things to say about this, so I'm going to put my Journalistic skills to good use here.

First of all, a lot of fans were content with the blog posted on Paramore.net about the departure of the Farro's. So the uncivil blog was not needed to further hinge the success of the band because it has now caused a fiasco amongst fans taking sides. I know we're just fans, we can't understand the functions of what makes a band amazing. But, we do understand how their lyrics can make us feel like the world and that for once we matter.

I've been a Paramore fan since December 2005, after seeing them on MTV's You hear it first. Since then, their music has continued to make a difference in my life by always being those lyrics and songs that I listen to when the time is needed. Whatever emotion was present eventually dwindled away all thanks to their music.

Everyone knows that for a band to make an impact, there has to be a special element, Paramore is known for their live shows and their togetherness. I've witnessed them twice in concert, last summer when they opened for No Doubt and this summer on the opening night of the Honda Civic Tour.

What I'm trying to say is that none of the fans will be able to fully grasp the reality of what's going on. However, to me as long as I can look forward to more music from Paramore so, that I can share it with people and hopefully maybe in the future with my kids and my grandkids, than I'm fine. Hayley Williams, is an amazing vocalist and always will be. She's a strong staple in a lot of young girls lives and she's developed a fearless personality that I wish I had. Jeremy and Taylor are also two amazing musicians who help balance out the dynamic of the band and I cant' wait to see what the trio has in store with their fourth studio album.

So my message to Hayley, Jeremy, and Taylor is Rock On...you guys are too awesome not to! And Hayley you are the bees knees. 


As far as Josh and his sensational blog...grow up and stop being dramatic. And I hope for the best for you and Zac.

Albums from 2010 that should grace every iPod

*Disclaimer: This is a rough draft, I will be adding more reliable reasons soon. This was spur of the moment.


10.) Treats by Sleigh Bells
It’s rare for an album with heavy bass and what sounds to me a little bit of auto tune to ever grace this list, but Sleigh Bells have bleed into this album and it’s amazing. With their gritty guitar riffs and the mass amount of bass booming from each song, I couldn’t resist. Each song has the ability to verbally punch you in the ear drums.



Songs to download: “Crown on the ground” & “Riot Rhythm”


9.)The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
I love Arcade Fire and this album did not disappoint me. I love how out of the box this band is and how the utilize each member in the band. This album hands down was their best, well at least to me. They have less angst in this album, but they still express their opinions on things going on in the world today.



Songs to download: “The Suburbs” & “Suburban War”



8.) Joy by FeFe Dobson
If you know me, you know I’m a Dobson fan. She tries to redeem herself in her fans eyes with this album, but the poppy sound will completely throw off fans at first. Fans will be able to tell how much Dobson put into this album, especially since it took over 6 years for her to gain her spotlight back. But, the album lacks the hardcore sound that made me fall in love with her. Granted she was 16 when her first album was released, but she still embodies that Joan Jett persona on stage just not in her music now. The album is fair, but I think it could’ve been better.



Songs to download: “I made out with your boyfriend” & “In your touch”


7.) Infinity by Band of Horses
With a wispy voice and honest lyrics, Band of Horses truly shined with this album. This album delivered more than their previous two weren’t able to, even though they were good. Even though some credits slammed some of their lyrics, the album still holds true to my heart, because it was constant replay through my summer.



Songs to download: “Blue Bread” & “Compliment”


6.) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Soundtrack

The movies are beyond weird, but the one thing that really attracts my attention to the teeny popper series are the amazing soundtracks that accompany each movie. The music supervisor for this movie needs to receive the highest praise because this album had me from start to finish. The selection of indie artist really got me. Bat for Lashes, Florence and The Machine, The Black Keys and Vampire Weekend provide unique songs for this album.



Songs to download: “Let’s get lost” & “Heavy in your arms”

5.)Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Movie Soundtrack
I was amped for this movie and it left me in the mood to play every video game from my child hood. The album makes the movie twenty times better, and I guess I have Beck to thank for that. The album is able to grasp the listener with the variety of a nerd in love songs and the heavy riffs. Along with Beck, are the Black Lips, Metric, and The Rolling Stones. The album is more than likely to show that video games and music go hand in hand sometimes. Some songs on the album have that gritty garage sound.



Songs to download: “It’s getting boring by the Sea” & “Sleazy bed track”


4.)Come Around Sundown by Kings Of Leon
I wasn’t too keen on everybody hopping on the bandwagon of this band after “Use Somebody” but screw them. This album makes me want to kidnap the whole band so they can sing me to sleep every night, hell they can even provide the background music to my life. This album is perfect for a day out at the beach just enjoying the waves. Even with the southern sound, I couldn’t draw myself away from.



Songs to Download: "The Face" & "Mary"


3.) Sigh no more by Mumford & Sons
The bluegrass indie rock band was able to throw off some fans with their music as they illuminate the raspiness of Kings of Leon, the soul of Fleet Foxes and the bluegrass banjo of the Avett Brothers. It’s very rare for a band with a banjo to be certified platinum in the U.K. March 2010. The tracks start out slow, but slowly pick up pace with Mumford’s raspy voice leaving you in a heartbroken trance. The album has a solid acoustic sound, with an old fashion sound. The lyrics are intertwined with the pleadings of a hopeless and sensitive romantic. “Little Lion Man” has gritty vocals and strong instrumental interludes. The powerful vocals are also featured on “I Gave You All” and “Sigh No More” The folk sound the band embodies is thoroughly heard in each song. Much of the album conveys the emotions of love, lost and dealing with the struggles that life throws. The album is defiantly album to grasp a hold of soul.




Songs to download: “Thistle and Weeds” & “ I Gave You All”



2.)Brothers by The Black Keys
The Black Keys never disappoint, especially with this album. The album displays the psychedelic blues-rock bands true sound and it’s a true gem among the albums of 2010. It’s established the band as top sellers landing in the Billboard Top 10 in the first week of release. “Tighten Up” is of the lyrics of a love stricken man vying for affection. Each track on the album is highly infectious with Dan Auerbach’s vocals and Patrick Carney’s drumming abilities.





Songs to download: “Everlasting Light” & “Too Afraid to Love You”


And Drumroll please...



1.)Contra by Vampire Weekend
Vampire Weekend has established themselves as the indie rock band of this generation. With their fast guitar riffs and out of the box lyrics the band can draw just about anyone to their music. And after seeing them live, there isn’t one doubt in my mind that this album deserves the number one slot. I haven’t gotten sick of this album and it’s been out since January. I love everything about this album; the lyrics, the guitar riffs, the slow tempo in some songs…everything. They top my list of the most unique bands around.



Songs to download: “Taxi Cab” & “I Think UR a Contra” …Actually all of them would suffice.





Honorable mentions:
Catching a Tiger by Lissie 
Broken Bells by Broken Bells
The Sea by Corrine Bailey Rae
Teen Dream by Beach House
Permalight by Rogue Wave
The Winter of Mixed Drinks by Frightened Rabbit

FeFe Dobson...does another poppy song.

FeFe Dobson is beginning to make me not want her new album which is slated for release at the end of November. Her first three singles weren't that bad, but I can see this one annoying me fast.

On the plus side: she looks amazing in the video.

New Paramore video

Paramore just released their new video for, "Playing God"  their 4th single off of "Brand New Eyes". And yes, I've already played the video numerous of times...It's that badass.

‘Pilgrim’ soundtrack reflects movie

“We are Sex Bob-Omb!1, 2, 3, 4…” is the first lyric blaring when the play button is selected for “The Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” Soundtrack.

It’s a very rare occurrence when a movie soundtrack can match the level of greatness the movie personifies.“The Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” Soundtrack is in those high ranks of an ear popping soundtrack.

The soundtrack was release three days before the film on Aug. 10. The album is able to hold on to a true nerd’s attention by having video game influenced music.

With the help of musical brain child Beck, it’s far from being horrible. Along with Beck, are the Black Lips, Metric, and the Rolling Stones. The album is more than likely to show that video games and music go hand in hand sometimes. With the movie following the love life of a geek who’s also a bass guitarist for the band Sex Bob-omb, some songs on the album have that gritty garage sound.

The 19 track album complements the movie precisely and accurately shows each band’s work. Most of the movie’s actors generously helped with the album by providing some of their own vocals on three of the Sex Bob-omb songs.

Actor Michael Cera, who played the lead character in the movie, Scott Pilgrim, provided vocals also. He also played bass guitar in majority of the tracks. The soundtrack is filled with grunge pop / indie rock angst songs including ballads.

Beck helped pen most of the album, along with the movie’s director having a huge part in the song selection. Some songs were made before the movie was even thought off such as, “I heard Ramona sing” by Frank Black.

The L.A. based band Beachwood Sparks covered a song by smooth R&B singer Sade. The song, “By your side” has more of an indie feel to it. The majority of the songs have vocals that are on point along with a fluid string of grunge rock to follow it.

The lyrics serve as a bittersweet memory for the main characters in the movie. Each song has the ability to verbally blast through the headphones and make the grunge sound acceptable.

 The director did a brilliant job with selecting songs for the movie, because it’s easy for the listener to think of what scene the song would go with. Even though the movie did not do so well in the theatres, the soundtrack was able to peak at number two on the Billboard Soundtracks chart.

The soundtrack goes beyond all the expectations of any listener; it has the ability to punch the sound into the headphones perfectly. It’s the mix of the garage punk sound and the smooth rock ballads that keep the ears wanting more.

Here's my favorite song off the album "It's getting boring by the sea" by Blood Red Shoes.

Vampire Weekend dominate the stage in Raleigh

Lead singer of Vampire Weekend, Ezra Koeing strums away on his guitar during the band’s  performance of “California English”from their second studio album, Contra.

The Indie rock band, Vampire Weekend, concluded the North American leg of their world tour on Oct. 17 in Raleigh.

The concert opened up with Baltimore, Md. based band Beach House.

The indie rock duo of Victoria Legrand (vocals and organ) and Alex Scally (guitar and keyboards) formed in 2004.

Beach House took the stage at approximately 7:30 p.m. and played a set list that lasted around 45 minutes.

Their stage design, which included purple tinted lights and a starry night backdrop, was meant to convey the concept of their third full album entitled Teen Dream.

Teen Dream is the band’s first release after signing onto the Sub Pop record label.

The band’s genre of music has been classified as “dream pop” due to their songs slowed down tempo and atmospheric rhythms that come from the band’s sound structure and haunting harmonies provided by the lead and backing vocalists.



Vampire Weekend performs  at the Raleigh Amphitheatre on Oct. 17. The performance marked their last show in America before they embark on their world tour.



This genre of music has remained dormant for years but may be approaching a second generation revival with Beach House currently leading the way.

This was definitely noticeable when the band played the first track off Teen Dream, entitled “Zebra,” which also serves as the inspiration for the design of the album cover. The song has caught on after being used in an episode of the CW’s hit show, Gossip Girl.

It was because of this exposure that many people use this song to get into Beach House and why it was the only song from their set that a substantial number of concert goers recognized and cheered for after only a few notes.

Other than “Zebra,” the band played select songs from all three of their albums, including their first two independent releases, Devotion and their self titled debut.

The band’s blend of ambient sounds and synth pop complemented the headlining act of Vampire Weekend extremely well.

In between sets, the audience was transported to the 90s with bands such as Boys II Men playing on the loud speakers.

Vampire Weekend rushed to the stage with the rap song, “All I do is Win” by Dj Khaled blaring from the speakers.

Vampire Weekend hails from New York City. Each band member attended Columbia University.

The band opened up with “Holiday,” a single from their second album, Contra. Contra has gained high marks in the industry, some even naming it one of the best albums of 2010.

It was also their first album to gain the number one spot on the billboard charts.

The lawn was filled with a subtle dancing mosh pit of fans. The mosh pit was perhaps the most dance synchronized mosh pit ever to appear at a concert.

Vampire Weekend has established themselves as the indie rock band of this generation. With their fast guitar riffs and out of the box lyrics the band can draw just about anyone to their music.

Along with their fast paced riffs, they performed a number of chilled out songs, such as “Taxi Cab” and “Horchata.”

They also performed amost every single from their two studio albums, minus “The Kid Don’t Stand a Chance.”

As a beach ball was being bounced around in the crowd during songs, the band said that this was their first time in Raleigh. “We couldn’t ask for better weather,” lead singer Ezra Koeing said.

Koening also asked the audience to put their hands in the air and wiggle their fingers, “It’s an amazing sea of humanity,” he said.

They played “I think UR a Contra,” from the album Contra. They said it was their last time playing the song in the U.S.

The band contributed a single, “Jonathon Low” to The Twilight Saga: Eclipse soundtrack. The album debuted at number two on the billboard charts in June.

The audience stayed lively and energetic throughout the night, never missing a beat.

They ended the night with three encores, “Horchata,” “Walcott” and “Mansford Roof”.

Kings of Leon backtracks to Southern roots

Kings Of Leon’s previous album, Only by the Night, was the perfect album to sit around to at night with a warm drink and snuggle up to the fireplace.


Come around Sundown is the perfect album to play while sitting on the beach and watching the sunset.

This album cannot disappoint hardcore Kings of Leon fans.

Kings of Leon has redeemed themselves among their loyal fans with their new album Come Around Sundown. The 13 track album was released on Oct. 19 in the U.S. This is their fifth studio album.

The first single “Radioactive,” hasn't been highly received on the charts yet, but the album is sure to top the charts. The remix version of “Radioactive” has a children’s choir singing the chorus towards the end. But, in the album version they are not featured.

The heart wrenching ballad, “The End” is able to tug at the strings of any lonely heart. The lyric, “I just wanna hold you…Take you by your hand…And tell you that you’re good enough,” makes the idea of love seem in reach.

There’s more country and soul in this album, almost like their second album Aha Shake Heartbreak.

Their fourth album, Only by the Night, was a way to make the band more mainstream. Come Around Sundown may have the ability to make the mainstream fans appreciate their sound more.

It also has the ability to make them break away from that mainstream sound.

The album cover art accurately depicts the overall mellow vibe of the album.

Caleb Followill’s voice is the most unique in the rock genre. His ability to match his rugged voice with the Kings Of Leon sound is unbelievable.

The iTunes deluxe version of the album features a new song called “Celebration,” along with the remixed version of “Radioactive.” Another version of the single “Closer” from their previous album is also featured on the deluxe version.

Noticeable songs that are a must buy are “Mary,” “The Face,” and “Beachside.”

The bandmates returned to their true Tennessee Southern roots, which gave the album a more relaxing feel. But, they produced the album in New York City.

The album is easily going to make the top albums of 2010 list.

Every song on the album has the hint of familiarity with the band’s sound, but it’s a new way of the band accepting that they are now mainstream, even if it took Kings Of Leon four albums to make that so.

Song of the week (October 4th)

"Stranger things have happened" by Foo Fighters

Sleigh Bells - Infinity Guitars

Awesome song. Enough said.

Song of the Week September 27

"Ride" by Cary Brothers

Song of the week - September 20th

"Garbage Truck" by Sex Bomb-Omb

Kings of Leon premiere new video

Kings of Leon just premiered the video for their new single "Radioactive". The new album is slated for release in the next month or so. But I have a feeling that due to America strangling their latest album to death, this one probably won't be as good. I don't know but the song isn't bad.

Song of the Week

Since, it's a hassle for me to do a song every single day now. I've decided to do songs of the week. So this week's song is "Portions For Foxes" by Rilo Kiley.

Honda Civic Tour didn't disappoint this time around.

Paramore performed three songs during their acoustic set.

   The Honda Civic Tour kicked off in Raleigh, NC July 23.

   The line-up featured Kadawatha, New Found, Glory, Tegan and Sara and Paramore.

  The blistering summer heat didn’t keep people away as the new Raleigh Amphitheatre located downtown was maxed out to capacity.

   The Swedish band Kadawatha performed first, but the crowd seemed dazed by the heat to even notice the band. They performed a few songs and admitted to the crowd that they were nervous because it was their first U.S. show.

  The punk rock band New Found Glory performed after Kadawatha. New Found Glory was infamous back in the early 2000’s. Granted I haven't listened to their music since the early High School year's, but it was nice going down memory lane.

Lead Guitarist and backing vocalist Chad Gilbert joked about the heat, “We understand the humidity we’re from Florida,” he said.

  The band kept the crowd on their toes by performing a few of their early hits such as, “It’s not your fault”, “Downhill from here”, “Hit or Miss” and “Don’t let her pull you down”. They even played their cover of the widely popular song ‘Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer.

  During the set they invited a fan who held a sign that read “I’m NFG’s # 1 fan” up on stage with them.

Twin Indie Rock duo Tegan and Sara helped mellow the crowd before the headliner’s Paramore stormed the stage.

   They performed songs from their current album, “Sainthood”. They performed an hour and half set.

  When the lights dimmed in the amphitheatre and a large white curtain covered the stage, the crowd went wild in anticipation for Paramore.

  One by one the band members took the stage performing riffs and banging out kick drum beats as lead singer, Hayley Williams ran onto the stage singing the intro to the bands most popular song “Misery Business”.

  I witnessed Paramore in concert last summer, but the set list was blah and their performance was mediocre. This time around they had the ability to remind me why I fell in love with their music in 2006.

  A lucky audience member was selected to come onto stage during “Pressure” and she was able to sing along with Williams.

  Paramore performed a mix of songs from all three of their studio albums, including “Decode” which was featured on the Twilight soundtrack in 2008.

  The band that’s heavily known for the pop rock sound performed their new ballad, “The Only Exception” which had the audience waving their bright cell phones in the air. I was even more estatastic when they performed "My Heart", which is off their debut album All We Know Is Falling.

  Half way during their set, they exited the stage and returned with the lights dimmed. A red couch and two lamps created an intimate and personal setting as the band performed three songs acoustically.

  The band ended the night with two encores, “Let the flames begin” and “Brick by boring brick”.

Paramore Setlist:

1. Misery Business
2. Born For This
3. Ignorance
4. Feeling Sorry
5. That's What You Get
6. crushcrushcrush
7. Pressure
8. Careful
9. The Only Exception
10. When It Rains
11. Where The Lines Overlap
12. Misguided Ghosts
13. Decode
14. Looking Up
15. My Heart

Encore:
16. Let The Flames Begin
17. Brick By Boring Brick

Song of the day (August 29)

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Phenomena"

Song of the day (August 17)

"Closing Time" by Semisonic

Song of the day (August 15)

"Spaz" by N.E.R.D

Song of the day (August 14)

"Memories" by Weezer

Song of the day (August 13)

"Lazy eye" (Live on Fearless Music) by Silversun Pickups. You can't watch this video and not think this is amazing.

Song of the day (August 12)

"Black Sheep" by Metric

Song of the day (August 11)

"Celestica" by Crystal Castles

10 songs that should be in your head...

I have to start out by saying, damnit. Because I just realized how long ago it's been since I've posted a 10 songs that should be in your head list. But, that just means that the list will be better considering all the new music I've downloaded over the months. I'm not sure how well I'll be keeping up with the blog with school starting next week (which I'm bittersweet about because I'm not in the mood to attend classes, I'm just in the mood to cuddle with a certain hot nerd and spazz out to new music). But, enough with that here's the list.

1.) "The Suburbs" by Arcade Fire
2.) "Have Faith in Me" by A Day To Remember
3.) "Crown on the Ground" by Sleigh Bells
4.) "Tonight We feel alive" by Four Year Strong
5.) "Razor" by Foo Fighters
6.) "Blue Blood Blues" by The Dead Weather
7.) "Clever Love" by Angels and Airwaves
8.) "Howlin' For You" by The Black Keys
9.) "Let's Go Crazy" by Incubus
10.) "White Noise" by Useless Keys

Song of the day (August 9)

The Dead 60s - "Riot Radio"

Song of the day (August 8)

"Airplanes" by Local Natives.

Song of the day (August 7)

"I'd Do It All Again" by Corrine Bailey Rae.

Song of the day (August 6)

"Drumming Song" by Florence and the Machine

Song of the day (August 5)

"I Can Change" by LCD Soundsystem.

Song of the day (August 3)

"Ready to Start" by Arcade Fire.

Song of the day (August 1)

"Light of the Morning" by Band of Skulls

Song of the day (July 31)

"Son of Sam" Violent Soho.

Song of the day (July 30)

"Little Lion Man" by Mumford and Sons.

Song of the day (July 29)

"Tell em'" by Sleigh Bells.

Song of the day (July 27)

"American Slang" by The Gaslight Anthem

Song of the day (July 26)

After recuperating from an awesome concert experience, I've downloaded some more music to the iPod. So today's song is "Dog days are over" by Florence and the Machine.

Song of the day (July 23)

"Turn It Off" by Paramore

Song of the day (July 22)

"CrushCrushCrush" by Paramore

Song of the day (July 21)

And the countdown continues until Friday when I get to see Paramore in concert...again. Today's song of the day is the song that basically made me love them. It's from their first studio album, All We Know Is Falling.

"All We Know"

Song of the day (July 20)

With the Honda Civic Tour only two days away, I'm keeping up with the song of the day by selecting "It's not your fault" by New Found Glory.

Song of the day (July 19)

"Back in your head" by Tegan and Sara

Song of the day (July 18)

In honor of the Honda Civic Tour starting up this Friday in Raleigh, I've decided to dedicate this week to it. Each song of the day will be a band on the tour or of course the band I can never hate Paramore. So today's song is "Misery Business", also known as the song that made them everyone in the world jump on the Paramore train. Fricken followers.

Song of the day (July 17)

"Desolation Row" by My Chemical Romance

Song of the day (July 16)

"Laredo" by Band of Horses

Song of the day (July 15)

"Quiet Little Voices" by We Were Promised Jetpacks

Song of the day (July 14)

"Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet

Song of the day (July 13)

"Banquet" by Bloc Party

Song of the day (July 12)

"Black Tongue" by Yeah Yeah Yeah's

Song of the day (July 11)

"Heartbeats" by Jose Gonzalez

Song of the day (July 10)

"Let's Get Lost" by Bat for Lashes & Beck

Song of the day (July 9)

"The Train Song" by Mandolin Orange

Nice Collaboration Converse

Converse has a knack for recruiting amazing musicians to help promote during the summer. This year they've tapped Kid Cudi, Rostam (Vampire Weekend guitarist and producer) and Best Coast to record the song "All Summer". Below is a tidbit from Spin.com about the collaboration.

The track pairs Cudi's laid back flow with a sweet-sounding but melancholy hook from Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino, and it's all held together by Rostam's production, which borrows a bit from Vampire Weekend and a bit from LP, the 2009 album he recorded with Ra Ra Riot's Wes Miles under the Discovery moniker.

"When you throw three creative people together it can be tough and nerve-racking to get the artistic gears going," said Kid Cudi. "But we ended up vibing really well and I was totally pleased with the end result."

The song is part of Converse's Three Artists, One Song series, where three acts come together in the studio to write and record a new song. The first installment emerged in 2008 when Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D., Santigold, and Julian Casablancas collaborated on the track "My Drive Thru."

Stream the tune here, watch some footage of the trio in the studio, and tell us what you think in the comments section. You can download it for free via Converse's website.

The Killers frontman releases first single "Crossfire"

Since the beginning of The Killer's Brandon Flower's has been the tortured artist who's ability to write incredible music lyrics has been a niche of his. His solo album, Flamingo is set for release Sept. 14. The first single off of the album is "Crossfire". The song starts out sounding vaguely like a Killer's song, but in the end the realization that it's just Brandon is evident. For the music video he recruited the gorgeous Charlize Theron to be the female lead. Theron graciously saves Flower's from a group of ninjas throughout the video.

Song of the day (July 8)

"New Fang" by Them Crooked Vultures

Song of the day (July 7)

I found out recently that the lead singer of Inucbus Brandon Boyd was working on a solo album. And it's being released soon. So the song of the day is "A Night Without Cars" by none other than Brandon Boyd. :)

Song of the day (July 6)

"Carry You Home" by Nashville Skyline

Song of the day (July 4)

"I Cut Like a Buffalo" by The Dead Weather

Song of the day (July 3)

"Wicked Blood" by Sea Wolf

Song of the day (July 2)

The song of the day is "Staplegunned" by The Spill Canvas. I know this song has been mentioned on the blog before. But, I've had this song in my head for a while thanks to this guy who I can't seem to get out of my head.

Song of the day (July 1)

"If I Could Make You Do Things" by Two Tongues

Song of the day (June 30)

"To Love Somebody" by Damien Rice featuring Ray LaMontagne.

Song of the day (June 29)

"White Sky" by Vampire Weekend.

This season is taking it's toll on me...

Since school has ended I've been catching up on some things that I've forgotten. And I've come to the realization that I've been neglecting this blog when it comes to actual content to read. Granted, it's summertime and being a typical college student on a temporary resting period until Aug. 17. I've been consumed into other things, but hopefully I can get back into the mood of writing about music rather than the random thoughts that pop in my head. So, from one music lover to another be prepared to have your mind blown pretty soon. It doesn't hurt that summertime is also concert time and I'm anxiously waiting for July 23 so I can witness Paramore and some other amazing bands for the second time with an awesome friend.

Song of the day (June 28)

"Electrical Feel" by MGMT I love this song. End of discussion.

Song of the day (June 27)

"Dirty Harry" by Gorillaz

Song of the day (June 26)

"Bruises" by Chairlift

Song of the day (June 24)

"The Reeling" by Passion Pit

Song of the day (June 23)

"I Know What I Am" by Band of Skulls

Song of the day (June 22)

"Sweating Bullets" by Megadeth

Blame this pick on Guitar Hero 5...damn that game.

Song of the day (June 21)

"Solitary Gun" by Rogue Wave

Song of the day (June 20)

"Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare" by Matt and Kim

Song of the day (June 19)

"You Will Leave a Mark" by A Silent Film

Song of the day (June 18)

"Best of Me" by Morningwood

Song of the day (June 17)

"Growing Old" by Parade the day

Song of the day (June 16)

"Dustland Fairytale" by The Killers

Song of the day (June 15)

"Rock and Roll Queen" by The Subways

Song of the day (June 14)

"Back Against the Wall" by Cage the Elephant.

Song of the day (June 13)

So thanks to days of my body wanting to sleep at odd hours, I've been indulging myself in more music. So the song of the day is "Blister in the Sun" by the Violent Femmes.

Song of the day (June 12)

"Ghetto Love" by Spinnerette

Song of the day (June 11)

"Heartbeat" by The Rocketboys

Song of the day (June 10)

"In The Sun" by She & Him

Song of the day (June 9)

"Whatever You Like" (cover) by Anya Marina

Song of the day (June 8)

If I could define my adolescent years with one band, it would have to be Incubus. Brandon Boyd is amazing. I've been a fan since S.C.I.E.N.C.E and not a single album has been able to disappoint me. So the song of the day is " Black Heart Inertia"

Song of the day (June 7)

"Talk Tonight" by Oasis

Song of the day (June 6)

Before Drake became the unstoppable force he is today, he played a paralyzed high school student in a Canadian based show called Degrassi. Yes, Drake you will always be Jimmy Brooks to me. Deal with it. So today's song of the day is "Find your love". Enjoy.

Song of the day (June 5)

"Everybody Nose (Remix)" by N.E.R.D.

Song of the day (June 4)

I had no clue My Morning Jacket was behind this song because it sounds like Prince to me. I need to add this song to my background music playlist. Lol.

"Highly Suspicious" by My Morning Jacket.

Song of the day (June 3)

Song of the day: "Mountains" by Biffy Clyro

10 songs that should be in your head...

As I was jamming around to music this morning I realized that I never posted 10 mind blowing songs that should be on that music contraption that majority of Americans own. So, to make up for that lapse of time here's 10 songs that should hold you over until next week.

1.) "You Only Live Once" by The Strokes

2.) "Kill All Your Friends" by My Chemical Romance

3.) "Horchata" by Vampire Weekend

4.) "Airplanes" by B.O.B. featuring Hayley Williams (Paramore)

5.) "New Kid in School" by The Donnas

6.) "Sway" by The Perishers

7.) "Find Your Love" by Drake

8.) "Papercuts" by Gym Class Heroes

9.) "In One Ear" by Cage the Elephant

10.) "Breaking it up" by Lykke Li

Oh Andy Samberg you had me at "Jizz in my pants"

If I was stuck in a life or death situation the one guy I would want around me for that last moment of comic relief is Andy Samberg. Even if I was married...Samberg will be it. Most guys understand my lust for Andy. I think it's his twisted humor and just pure nerd hotness. It also doesn't help that he (along with The Lonely Island crew) continues to make hilarious music videos so I decided to share my top three favorites.

1.) "Boombox"



2.) "I'm on a boat"
*I'd be an idiot not to chose this song.



3.) This video is more of a skit that Samberg and Paul Rudd (who I also find ridiculously hot) did on SNL. It doesn't hurt that there's some nakedness. :)

Song of the day (June 2)

I'm in a mellow music mood so the song of the day is one of my all time favorites, "Babe I'm gonna leave you" by Led Zeppelin

Better than the Originals

I've heard a few decent cover songs lately. There are only a handful of artist that can truly bring that magic back to a song, that the original artist were able to deliver. It's rare for me to love cover songs...but these have been in my head lately.


1.) FeFe Dobson's cover of "Welcome to the Jungle"




2.) Silverstein's cover of "Apologize"



3.)Say Anything's cover to "Baby I got your money"


4.)Pixie Lott's cover of "Use Somebody
*Note: Her cover is probably the best one hands down that I've heard. Other's basically ruined the song...I love this song to hear it ruined.



5.) Foo Fighter's cover of "Darling Nikki"

Song of the day (June 1)

"Here Before" by Lissie. I think this song is amazing.

Song of the day (May 31)

"Stay together for the kids" by Blink 182

Song of the day (May 30)

Today's song of the day is "New" by No Doubt.

Song of the day (May 29)

"Rocks and Daggers" by Noah and The Whale