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

Songs of the day (May 28)

So I missed yesterday's song of the day. To make up for it I will indulge you in two songs that should be in your membrane.

"Laredo" by Band Of Horses




"Alive with the Glory of Love" by Say Anything

Song of the day (May 26)

So I'm a little ticked right now, but to get over that I'm blasting "Only" by Nine Inch Nails.

Songs of the day (May 25)

Yes, you read write. There will two songs selected as the song of the day. Their both by the Foo Fighters because hell I love them and I'm listening to a few of their songs as I type this.

So the first one is "Let it Die" from the Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace album.



Second: "All My life"

Song of the day (May 24)

Song of the day "Brainstorm" by Arctic Monkeys

10 songs that should be in your head...

The summer is taking a toll on me with late nights and endless parties but I still make time for this amazing blog. So here's 10 songs that should give you a pick me up during this hot weather.

1.) "Carry You Home" by Nashville Skyline

2.) " Tight Fit" by New Young Pony Club

3.) "Who feels love" by Oasis

4.) "Walk Through Hell" by Say Anything

5.) "Off Track" by The Features

6.) "Sinister Kid" by The Black Keys

7.) "Evening Kitchen" by Band Of Horses

8.) "No Sleep till Brooklyn" by Beastie Boys

9.) "A Movie Script Ending" by Death Cab for Cutie

10.)" Sweet Disposition" by The Temper Trap

Song of the day (May 23)

I know I'm a little late, but here's the song of the day. "Kings and Queens" by 30 seconds to Mars.

Song of the day (May 22)

I've had the privilege of seeing My Chemical Romance live in 2007 and they exceeded all my expectations on stage. So, the song of the day is " Famous Last Words" by MCR.

P.S.- I'm anxiously waiting for their new album to drop. Anxiously!

Song of the day (May 21st)

Ingrid Michaelson "Giving Up"

Song of the day (May 20)

The Bird and The Bee "Fucking Boyfriend"

Bat for Lashes equals amazing

British bands seem to be all the rage today; it must be a Beatles thing. The musical artist Bat for Lashes is an exceptional singer from the U.K.

At first listen it seems as though there is a quartet of musicians in the band. However, Natasha Kahn the sole band member of Bat for Lashes dawns the hats of many instruments including the piano, guitar, autoharp and a harpsichord.

The music videos there were made for both of Kahn’s albums have made an infinite impact on the Indie scene.

Khan has been categorized to have a “dream pop” sound due to her melodies interlining with popular childhood fables. Each song seems like a beautiful dream sequence with a hint of charm added to the words.

Her first album Fur and Gold was released in the U.S. in 2007. The all around hippie persona she embodies is shown in the album with songs such as, “Sad Eyes” and “What a Girl to do.” The singer/songwriter mixed various instruments into the album. Many of the songs are driven by their strong choruses.

Khan has noted that bands such as MGMT and TV on the Radio as influences for her second album, Two Suns. Khan released her alter ego “Pearl” thru out the album with the songs “Daniel” and “Pearl’s dream”.

Her voice has a certain Kate Bush and Bjork quality to it. She references emotions in her songs that seem to be kept locked upside. From start to finish the album has an automatic hook on the listener.

Songs to Download: “Sleep Alone” & “I’m on Fire”

Song of the day (May 19)

The Black Keys are amazing. Enough said.

"Tighten up"



The Black Keys "Tighten Up"

The Black Keys | MySpace Music Videos

Song of the day (May 18)

Song of the day is "Promises" by Morning Benders. Enjoy.

Song of the day (May 17)

This is song is haunting. Song of the day is "Sigh no more" by Mumford and Sons.

10 songs that should be in your head...

The hardcore summer I've been waiting for has begun. I'm in Charleston visiting a friend for a few weeks. Yes, be jealous. To kick off this week, here's 10 songs that should momentarily take over your mind.

1.) "Window Blues" by Band of Horses

2.) "Inevitable" by Anberlin

3.) "Unhearted" by Automatic Loveletter

4.) "Ballad of Chasey Lain" by Bloodhound Gang

5.) "Letters from the sky" by Civil Twilight

6.) "Cannonball" by Damien Rice

7.) "Business Time" by Flight of the Concords

8.) "Dirty Harry" by Gorillaz

9.) "My Curse" by Killswitch Engage

10.) "Only" by Nine Inch Nails

Song of the day (May 16)

So I missed putting up a song of the day yesterday due to an intensive game of flip cup. But, to make up for it the song of the day is beyond amazing. I just watched 500 days of Summer...so there's a tiny hint.


"There is a light that never goes out" by The Smiths.

Song of the day (May 14)

The song of the day is "Shake it Out" by Manchester Orchestra. The chorus is addictive.

10 summer movies that should whoop some ass...

1. Iron Man 2
This movie should dominate at the box office considering the first one did so well. Robert Downing Jr. has been able to revitalize his career with this movie franchise and all the comic book nerds unite for the cause. So, far the movie has the fifth highest opening weekend.




2.Twilight: Eclipse
One word: Girls. Yes considering I am a girl (woman), every 16 year old is going to flock this to movie. Not only will they flock to it, but so will almost every other women in the world. Don't underestimate the power of the two X chromosomes. If the first two movies were any indication of what the last two films will be like, the attendance records will continue to rise.




3.The A-Team
Being the 80's nerd I am, I have high high hopes for this movie. I sporadically watched the series when I was younger. I figured it left an impact when I was the kid who used to shout, "I petty the fool" a lot. The movie brings together Liam Neeson as the the team leader and Bradley Cooper is just there for proper eye candy.




4.Inception
This movie will be successful for one reason: It will blow your mind, metaphorically speaking of course. The trailer looks amazing as Leonardo DiCaprio depicts the role of the skilled thief in the Chris Nolan film.



5.Shrek Forever After
I don't want to go into a deep analytic explanation for this movie. All I'm going to say is that kids are what make parents spend money. And I do believe there are a butt-load of kids in the world. The last Shrek I watched and somewhat enjoyed was the first one.



6.Toy Story 3
Once again kids. So I have a feeling I'm going to be dragged to this movie by my brother and sister. But it kills me that they took so long to make the third installment for this massive movie franchise.

Sidenote: The trailer for this movie was unable to be embedded.

7.Robin Hood
I don't really care much about this movie, there are just some things that shouldn't be redone and this happens to be one of them. I think Russell Crowe is amazing, but still eh.



8.MacGruber
I don't know a lot of people who would find this movie amusing, but they can eat rocks. Will Forte brings his SNL character to the bring screen along with Ryan Phillippe. Even Val Kilmer's, more developed body helps brings the laughter. If you seriously don't go watch this movie, you're first in line to die during a "Dawn of the Dead" zombie attack.




9.Despicable Me
I have to say that this movie actually looks pretty good. I have to admit I laughed during some scenes in the trailer. Steve Carell is always able to deliver. And once again, kids get anything they want.



10.Sex and the City 2
I hate this series, I really do. I don't find Sarah Jessica Parker attractive, she reminds me of the Roger from American Dad. My mom tried forcing me to watch the first movie and I hid from her for hours to avoid the travesty. But, women on menopause have another mind frame.




Honorable mentions:
The Last Airbender
Prince of Persia
The Other Guys
Scott Pilgrim vs The World

Song of the Day (May 13)

If anyone knows me, they know my deep lust for Taking Back Sunday. I've seen them in concert twice and I can't wait to witness the awesomeness live again. With that rant said, the song of the day is "Divine Intervention" by none other than Taking Back Sunday.

Song of the Day (May 12)

Song of the day: "Seven" by Sunny Day Real Estate.

Song of the day (May 11)

I heart this band, I'm not usually into screamo but they make it bearable.

Song of the day: "It's Safe to Say you Dig the Backseat" by Dance Gavin Dance

10 songs that should be in your head...

With the summer in full gear, I've become a hermit in my cave (room) until my job kicks in. So to deal with the hot weather and 24 hour Ice Cream cravings, here's 10 songs to get through it all.

1.) "Feel Through" by Turtle Giant

2.) "Beat the Devil's Tattoo" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

3.) "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac

4.) "Jamie All Over" by Mayday Parade

5.) "Drain the Blood" by The Distillers

6.) "Thrash Unreal" by Against Me!

7.) "Southern Girl" by Incubus

8.) "Joker and The Thief" by Wolfmother

9.) "Temptation Greets You Like a Naughty Friend" by Arctic Monkeys

10.) "Everytime I Look for You" by Blink 182

Song of the day (May 10)

I've just spent an hour going back and forth with their songs on my Ipod. So the the song of the day is "All that I've got" by The Used.

Song of the day (May 9)

I can't really put into words how much I love listening to the Avett Brothers. They're the mountain man version of The Beatles (minus the LSD trip). So the song of the day is "The Ballad of Love and Hate" by The Avett Brothers.

Song of the day (May 8)

I know that the day just started but, I'm trying to avoid the inevitable in my house. So I'm going through my "Mellow" playlist and the Fleet Foxes popped up. So the song of the day is "Mykonos".

Song of the day (May 7)

I don't even need words...

Song of the day (May 6)

Song of the day "Kill me Carolyne" by The Whigs

Song of the day (May 5)

"Love's not worth it" by Lee and Willbee. I just feel in love this band, they have a little hint of Death Cab for Cutie in them. 

Electro pop trio make waves in Canada

I've been on a tirade about moving to Canada for months now. It just seems 2,000 better than North Carolina. My love for the great North has been highly influenced by the amazing bands that emerge from the area.

Musical groups have always had a niche for creating off-the-wall names to represent their musical style and a way to sell their music to the masses. One group in particular is Dragonette.

The band hails from Ontario, Canada and formed in 2005. The electro pop trio has released two major studio albums. The band’s first EP was a self titled effort that broadcasted the bands ability to make a catchy dance beat.

Their first album Galore, which was released in 2007, garnered a fair share of listeners.

However, the band only released two music videos for the album. But, an underground music video for “I Get Around” was released and it didn’t help the single capture a top spot on the billboards in the U.K. But, in Canada the band gained more fans of their first album.

Lead singer, Martina Sorbara has collaborated with other dance-pop artist in the U.K. and Canada. Her sharp tongue and raunchy lyrics make her into a idealistic front women.

In 2008, the band was nominated for a Juno award (the equivalent to a Grammy in the U.S.) for Best New Group.

Their second studio album Fixin’ to Thrill has become a follow-up success in Canada. Following of the coattails of the album’s release it was announced that the band will be performing at the annual concert event Lollapalooza in Chicago, Ill.

Songs to download: “Fixin’ to Thrill” & “I Get Around”


Here's the video to their single "Fixin' to Thrill". You better enjoy it!

Song of the Day (May 4)

My semester is slowing winding down, so I'll have more than enough time to really be on top of the blog this summer. But till then here's the song of the day "Hands Down" by Dashboard Confessional. Hence the fact that it's been playing in my head all day.

Song of the Day (May 3)

"It Had to be You" by Motion City Soundtrack

Hooked...

Band of Horses new album is on top of my list of "things to buy on iTunes as soon I get paid again."

Here's video of the band performing their new single "Factory" on the Jools Holland Show.

Finally

Blink 182 have been "working" on their new album since the day they announced the bands reunion.It feels as though that was five years ago. But, in a recent interview Tom DeLonge spoke about the album. Here's a bit that Tim Karan from Altpress.com wrote:

In a recent interview, Blink-182 vocalist/guitarist Tom DeLonge revealed that the band will resume recording their first full-length since 2003's Blink-182 in June.

DeLonge also spoke about his former addiction to Vicodin and how he feels about Blink's hiatus which started in 2005. "My biggest failure was the breakup of Blink," DeLonge said. "That was a failure of friendships, businesses and communications. In our hearts, we thought that was forever and gone. What's funny is, at the time, I looked at it as a triumph. The fact that I was able to make a decision so detrimental to myself and identity and start fresh was pretty victorious."

He also said it was Travis Barker's 2008 plane crash that caused the band to announce their reunion in early 2009. "If that accident hadn't happened, we wouldn't be a band," DeLonge said. "Plain and simple. That was fate."

In my own words, I can't wait till June. Until then, I guess this will be my Blink 182 fix.

10 songs that should be in your head...

As a college student I'm obliged to endure the dreaded "final exams". I secretly want to burn all the books on campus and scream in gibberish to the teachers. But that will never happen, I need to this degree to mean something. So in order for me not to go berserk this week here are 10 songs that I've placed on my "Final Exam playlist". If you know what's good for you, you'll do the exact same thing to keep your sanity.

1.) "23' by Jimmy Eat World

2.) "The Sharp Hint of New Tears" by Dashboard Confessional

3.) "Conspiracy" by Paramore

4.) "Transplant Song" by Tim Bluhm

5.) "Hundred/Million" by The Whigs

6.) "Thieves" by She & Him

7.) "Headwires" by Foo Fighters

8.) "History Lesson" by Motion City Soundtrack

9.) "Tighten Up" by The Black Keys

10.) "Hold you in my arms" by Ray LaMontagne

Song of the day (May 2)

I know this is a little early, but I don't want to write up a entry tipsy so here's the song of the day for May 2.

"Let's make out" by Does it Offend you, yeah?

Song of the day (May 1)

The song of the day is "Next Girl" by The Black Keys. A friend of mine on Facebook just put up the video and it's pretty damn rad...If I say so myself.