Friday, January 27, 2012

Jonezetta, As Cities Burn, and Edison Glass

Some older stuff, but I still loves these peeps. Keepin it fresh, old school style.


Jonezetta:




Something about these guys is soooo solid! I absolutely love them. a rusky voice mixed with poppy-rock music kinda defines them. I really love their lyrics(especially in their other songs like The Queen City Song, Paint and Picture, and Holding Unto You). These guys are cool. the end. (and sorry about the bad audio quality. Idk why they published this without making the audio nicee.)


As Cities Burn:



Yeeeeeeaaah budday! As Cities Burn are on of those groups, where if their lead singer tried out for American Idol, they'd reject them without a listen, but he's so passion filled and I love what he does with the music. I found them about the same I discovered Jonezetta, which was kinda fitting.(If you listen to the weird song called Capo, it has the lead singer of Jonezetta in it. lol) Some of their music on their latest/best album(in my opinion) has and olderschool rock feel, and holy crap, just saw a guy wearin a utilikilt....hahaha. anyways, check out As Cities Burn if you like this. It might not be what you expect, depending on the song, but yeah. Cheers! (Btdubs, their old stuff has screamo in it, if you want that.)


Edison Glass:



Edison Glass was probably the first band I've listened to with that weird indie feel and the higher pitched voice. They have a lot of really incredible guitar riffs and complex drum patterns. I especially love this song, due to the dynamically dramatic feel, and the weird count that it is. Whenever I'm covering this song, I get a little too into it. haha. It's just too good to pass up.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Our Last Night, Dirty Money(Ft. Skylar Grey), and Jonsi

Reeeeeeeally random combination of music. haha. But all of it is legit :) A little rap, a little posthardcore, and possibly one of the most stunning performances of all time(Jonsi is just too good.)


Our Last Night:




sorry it's low quality, I had to grab one that I could actually embed....but anyways, these guys are one of my favorite post-hardcore bands, because they're really good at combining melodies with screamo, and weird time signatures(or maybe they're just playing really complicated 4/4?). Their screamer was really young when this came out, like original Justin Bieber status, so this kid has balls and now he's super good! haha. The electric riffs are very melodic and intricate, and when the time's are right, have a sick breakdown grunge. Drummer is phenomenal, not much else to say about that. A few songs to check out would be Across the Ocean, and We Will All Evolve. Cheeerio!


Dirty Money(Ft. Skylar Grey):




First rap song on here, what the what?? But that's okay. I don't listen to Dirty Money(let alone rap music in general), but I love this song and it's message is pretty solid. haha. It reminds me of Keri Hilson's first album(Which, I'll admit....I love), because of the up beat sound, and almost persevering drive it has. It's good, and that's that.


Jónsi:




THIS. THIS. THIS. uggggggg, so brilliant! So wonderfully constructed. Just dang goshness! The music+the visual is sooooo interlocked! If I ever got to see this live, I'd poop myself again. The tale of the calm before the storm, and then how the storm over takes the tree is just grand! I seriously haven't seen anything this awesome. Jonsi is a freakin genius. If you ever listened to Sigur Ros or Jonsi before, then you know what I'm talking about. It's not everyone's style, (i mean, he does sing super high) but it's definitely something special. If you like this song, you'll love Tornado. Tornado is probably my favorite song, but this perfomance is just unbeatable. hence, why it's up here. Alrighty, have an awesome day! Gotta finish school :P Laterzzz.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Radical Face, Midlake, Natalie Walker and Let's Buy Happiness.

School has been cancelled all week :') Too bad that means I'm gonna get my butt kicked hard for the next couple weeks, to make up for it....but oh well. Life is what life is.

Radical Face:




This dude! He has a studly sound. Reminds me of Andy Hull(Manchester Orchestra and Right Away, Great Captain!) except a little younger and more experimental. Don't know much about him, but I love his stuff.

Midlake:



I actually discovered these guys the same time I found The Paper Kites, on Myspace(Who knew?? Myspace?? in 1012??? that's wack.) and I'm glad I did. haha. They have a folky sound, but I love the small complex beats the drummer's playing.(It sounds simple, but the things he's throwing in on that floor tom is phenominal.) And usually, I really really don't like solo violins, but I love how it's played through this song. So solid.

Natalie Walker:



Truth be told, I've only heard this song from her, but I reeeally like it. It's kinda a somber song, feels very dream-like. Kinda like Sleep by The Eels(if you've never heard that song. sucks for you. Appearantly you haven't seen Shrek 2....or atleast I think that's the movie.) I've been into really simple feeling songs. Very airy sounds have been a fav lately.

Let's Buy Happiness:



Very European sounding. Almost Icelandic, but I think they're from the UK. I dig their sound. The rolling tom/snareless snare is sick sounding, especially combined with the driving, but not over powering electric. And her voice is awesome with it :) very appropriate.


Anyways, I've been kinda lazy and haven't been writing alot lately, so I apologize. But I hope the music is enough for ya! peace homie potatoes.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Sanctus Real, Tides of Man, The Rise of Science and Local Natives

It snowed! yay Washington. haha. I just hope you don't ruin my schooling....College is not something you can make up very easily :/ haha. Anyways, I've been slacking again, but I think it'll turn into a bi-weekly thing or something. No need to stress.


Sanctus Real:



This is like super old, but it's one of those songs that just stick with ya. haha. It shows such vulnerability, with such an epic feel, but the way instrumentation connects to lyrics, is soo appropriate. Almost like a cry out. Anyways, it's old, but oh so good :)



Tides of Man:



One of thee greatest group of guitarists + an insanely dynamic and complex drummer + Tilian Pearson (A man among men) = Tides of Man. So original, with a mysterious, yet well built and complicated sound, these guys kick mega butt. Sadly, Tilian Pearson has parted ways with these studs, but the 2 albums they came out with are still gonna be on my comp forever (: and they're still alive, so don't worry completely. Just not the same.



The Rise of Science:



Mmmmmm, yeah. These guys. First band that I listened to, that had this kind of sound. Still one of the best. These guys, I swear, have a built in dictionary. I seriously couldn't write anything like these guys. haha. YUS.



The Local Natives:



Reminds me of summer :) Das all I'm gonna say<3

Goodnight!

Friday, January 13, 2012

William Fitzsimmons, City and Colour, 30 Seconds to Mars, and Luke Holland

AHHH!!!! I Missed yesterday....sorry....but since it's basically only who reads this, I guess I can forgive myself ;) haha. Last night I went to bed early....and this morning, I woke up late. Was late too class, didn't finish some homework, and hardly understood half the stuff our teacher was talking about. opps....and I have another class in an hour or so. lol. So yeah, today is kinda weird.

William Fitzsimmons:



He's basically the definition of sexy beard. hahaha. Even if he did go bald for a long while, his beard makes up for it. He's an incredible musician/singer/song writer. Very low key, acoustic, "cuddling during a storm" kind of feel. haha. He has a lot of sad music though. You can tell, by the album "Goodnight" (my fav), he is very influenced by the abandonment of his father, and I think also a divorce in his own life. It's some really good stuff. check it.

City and Colour:



Okay, first things first, this isn't typical City and Colour. haha. That sexy growl/scream he did at the end? That probably has to be something he picked up from his old hardcore band (Alexisonfire. Which I don't really like). but besides that, it's one of their more rockin songs. hahaha. And their drummer is a complete dork, but that's okay. He makes the world go round.

Dallas Green (City and Colour's everything) has sucha soft, clean voice. haha. It's seriously softer than butter. if you listen to either of their/his first 2 albums (Sometimes, and Bring Me Your Love), it's all acoustic wonderfulness. His newest Album "Little Hell", is a little more of a folk band type style. brushes on the snare, a little banjo, etc. some good stuff, but I'm a fan of his older stuff more, personally. Anyways, they're legit, and thanks to KRISTA FREAKING HOLLOMAN, who is a swag queen and the savior of all puppies, for showing me that live performance.


30 Seconds to Mars:



Soo......Even though Jared Leto is kinda a major jerk, I can't but help love the music they produce. It's phenominal. "This is War" is probably one of my favorite albums of all time. Beside like 1 song, it's a solid album through and through. Best way to define their sound is like....umm.....Super epic? haha. Because, it almost feels like what modern rock music should sound like, but there aren't a lot of bands that sound like them. haha. alrighty. This is war, homies.

Luke Holland:



Not a band, nor a song writer, but this dude is sick. As a drummer myself, and of 18 years of age, when I see this kid play, I poop my pants. stained. gotta go to walmart. get my money back or somethin. idk. haha. But seriously, this kid is throwing out insane fills, like they're nothing! I'm seriously geeking out about it! hahaha. But yeah, let's end on that note....thank my friend Isaac for showing me this vid. Kay bye!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Manchester Orchestra, The Lonely Forest, Switchfoot, The Black Atlantic

Today, I feel really melancholy. Almost apathetic...haha, I don't like it...so I kinda just grabbed a few of my favorite bands, and one new one. haha. I don't know what kind of genre I could put all these bands in...maybe some style of alternative? haha, idk. anyways, cheers!

Manchester Orchestra:



These guys are definitely a major favorite of mine. talking top 5 bands of all time. haha. A mix of alternative grunge, alt. indie, poppy rock and really chill vibes (depending on which song you listen to). They're an interesting bunch, definitely not a voice that American Idol would choose but Andy Hull(lead singer/guitarist) is probably one of my most influential heroes of my life. haha. He can either be screaming(not screamo) like the mad bearded man he is, or be a really heart felt quiet guy. It's really amazing. And if you really like his chiller stuff, like "Leave it Alone", "Sleeper 1972", and "I can feel your Pain", his side project "Right Away, Great Captain!" is where you should look. Oh, and btdubs, these guys are absolutely amazing live. yay :)

The Lonely Forest:



A bunch of studs from Anacortes, WA. These guys are growing reeeally popular really fast in the mainstream indie region of music(and yes, I use indie alot. sorry) John Van Duesen is a phenominal Singer/guitarist/pianist(if you listen to his early early stuff, it's crazy). They have a poppy vibe to them, without being techish. Almost like if hippies were sober, this would be what it's like. haha. I found out about this band, because their killer drummer(Braydn Krueger) was my old drum teacher. haha. I met all the members and stuff, and they're reeeally really chill dudes. If you want something a little darker, their first ep, or Nuclear Winter are full of a darker, minor sound(Driven by bass, piano and drums the entire album! :D) Check it!

Switchfoot:



What is there to say? Everyone knows Switchfoot. I grew up breathing Switchfoot. hahaha. but seriously, first albums I have ever owned was their first 3 and I've been in love ever since. haha. They're range of powerful overdrive, with songs like Meant to Live, Lonely Nation, and Dark Horse, to their emotional and influential songs such as Dare you to Move, Yet(My fav), and Enough to let Me Go, they've really impact alot of stuff. I've seen them twice and concert, and lemme just say.....Best. Concerts. Ever. They seriously blow my mind. It's not just a concert, but more of an experience. If you ever get the chance to see them, do it. (And they're always sober, so they don't sound like crap live....yay!)

The Black Atlantic:



I found these guys yesterday, and I really like them. :) This is the only song I've listened to, but it's a good song, so cheers! Acoutical chillness. Like icecream. Or Frozen Yogurt. Menchies. yes. Menchies. and it helps that Tessa Vintar(aka the Antifrosh, if you've ever watched her vids) is a cutie ;D hahaha. Kaaay, I'm done. Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

The Elijah, Oh Sleeper, ADTR Dubstep?

Round 2, homies. Today, I've felt kinda hardcore. haha. School was stressful, but like....not ragey. haha. IT'S FREAKIN OKAY. So let's do this :)

The Elijah:



I think 6 months ago, I found this band. They're actually a pretty small band from the great UK, and besides their not so grand studio recordings, they have a pretty sick sound. It's like ambient(Yeah, I know. again) post-hardcore music, which is pretty legit. haha. Their screamo isn't the strongest, or best screamer ever, but their vocalist is pretty good and he kinda reminds me of like a younger Johnny Craig(Emarosa and DGD), if you listen to some of their other stuff. I actually haven't listened to them that much, but it played on my ipod today, and then I found this vid in my news feed on fb. haha.

Oh, Sleeper:



OH, FREAKIN, SLEEPER, DOOD. These guys are just too legit! haha. A bit more hardcore, but don't let the ragey lyrics fool you. This might sound weird, and it might not be your thing, but half their lyrics are biblical. These guys are the real deal. HARD.CORE.CHRISTIANS. Not just hardcore, not just Christians, not just some Christians that play hardcore music, but freakin hardcore Christians playing hardcore music. I remember a time when I was kinda getting into a lot of trouble and giving up on life, but the song "Reveries of Flight" played through my car stereo, while my ipod was on shuffle, and the lyrics hit my core(no pun intended). I'd reeally encourage you to read them, but to each their own. And on top of that, watching Micah's testimony(the screamer) on youtube was really inspiring. Anyways, legit music, keepin it fresh.

A Day To Remember(Dubstep?):



Hahaha, so today I drove my buddy home from college, and we were jammin to some dub. I reeeally wish I had this on my ipod...but I don't. anyways, It's hardcore techno(not hardcore techno, but HARDCOOOOREEEE TECHNOLOLOGY)and it's pretty sick. almost dirty. jk. it's super dirty. KAY I'm DONE.


Chow, Jerd.

Monday, January 9, 2012

The Art of Sleeping, Enter Existence, The Paper Kites, The Honey Trees

Dude! I freakin love Australians :') They've seriously changed my music taste lately. Lots of chill vibes packed with moving lyrics. $o g0oD Y0. I love music with really ambient feels to them. haha. Now this isn't like....Explosions in the Sky ambiance, but it definitely has a really relaxing vibe to it. anyways, les go.

The Art of Sleeping:



So I love this band. It's like a young Dallas Green(City and Colour) mixed with something like Coldplay or a chiller, less emo Death Cab for Cutie(correct me if I'm wrong about that.). But anyways, it's solid. and Btdubs, when i say chill, I don't mean tempo or dynamics, because they have all of that, it's just easy to listen to and really groove with. haha. but yeah....Cheers!

Enter Existence:



Hmm....these guys sound pretty similar to first band....why? Because half the members are in both bands. hahaha. YES! Double pwnage. Anyways, I love this song, and I'm excited for both of these bands. This one's a little more heart driven, kinda depressing to be honest, but it's so good :) haha. so yeah!

The Paper Kites:



Very folky, very chill. I absolutely love the intricate guitar(learning that one myself ;D) and the light layering they do throughout the song. And the lyrics are really pretty too. Their other stuff is a lot more...indie sounding? haha. especially how they do their harmonies and vocals and stuff. but ya.

The Honey Trees:



AN AMERICAN BAND! YAY! haha, but they fit the style, so I slipped them in :) She has a freakin nice voice. It's pretty soft and light, like Yoplait. hahaha. Anyways, I think I'm done. Enjoy!

Well Hello!

So, this is just a quick introduction! My Name's Jared, and uh...I love music :) On this blog(If anyone ever sees this. lol) I'm just gonna post music I'm currently listening to, and if you like what you hear, well....you know ;) My taste is very broad, because I can range from acoustic indie music, to dubstep, to screamo, to my divas. hahaha. But we'll see what happens. So yeah! Let's do dis. :D