I'm back from the dead! Well, kinda. I've decided to change it up a little! Rather than JUST suggesting a variety of bands, I am going to start talking about festivals and specific albums. I hope that is ok... obviously i'll still recommend bands!
Anyway, as you can probably guess from the title of the post- I am going to talk about Kasabians new album "48:13" it was released today! (09/06/14, UK) and in the fifteen hours it has been on spotify, I have listened to it four times! So... it's... tolerable? Yeh, you could say that. I'd say its flipping FANTASTIC! I genuinely didn't think anything could surpass "AM" by the Arctic Monkeys, but "48:13" is other worldly.
If you hadn't guessed already, the reason it is called "48:13" is because that is how long the album takes to listen to... pretty simple stuff, similarly, the album art work is simple too- it merely depicts a list of track times on a luminous pink background, yes- so far it is very simple... AS SOON as you hit play however, a electronic-bassy introduction ((shiva)) hits the ears, really sets you up for the rest of the album. It's kinda cliche, but you do the roaring electronic sound does seem to lull you into a euphoric paradise. The band have only released one single off of the album as of late, 'EEZ-EH', its a completely different and unique sound- superb track! Definite party tune. My favourite song on the album is track 7, 'Glass', yes- its up there with my favourite Kasabians songs of all time, it's that good- but then again, this could be my favourite Kasabian album. The intro of Glass sounds like it has been produced by a world class DJ, on first listen, it gave me goosebumps- just drew me in. It's also my favourite song lyrically. The last minute or so of the song- is just a spoken word piece that really opens up your eyes.
The album was produced and written by Serj (the guitarist), Yes, it can be said that some songs are flawed lyrically, the album consists of a lot of repetition- it's not the Kasabian we all know and love, big shout here, its a new Kasabian- a better Kasabian.
If youre going to Glastonbury, you're in for a treat.
Listen to the album on Spotify and buy it! Let me know what you guys think!
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Monday, 9 June 2014
Friday, 24 January 2014
Pixies
Decided to do a post on one of the most influential Alt-Rock bands of all time, merely because I've decided to attend a festival know as "Field Day", which takes place in London, UK and these guys are headlining. If you haven't heard of these guys but you are a fan Alt-Rock, I have one very simple question for you; Have you been living in a cave? I jest, I hadn't heard of them until a few years ago and I've always enjoyed the genre.
The band originate from Boston, Massachusetts and formed in 1986. The band had a huge hiatus from 1993-2004 people were even questioning if the band would get back together because of a astronomical fall out between the lead singer and the bassist (If you're interested in the demise of the band and the reunion, there is a great documentary called: "loudQUIETloud", its a great watch; I thoroughly enjoyed it) and have been together since 2004 and have even released a couple of new EP's (I won't lie, there appears to be a lot of filler on the EP's to say they're each four tracks long. This really effects the overall quality of the EP's in a negative way)
The current band line-up is: Francis Black (lead Singer, rhythm guitar), Joey Santiago (Lead guitar), David Lovering (Drums) and Paz Lenchantin (Bass). The latter has joined the band for their 2014 world tour. The original bassist was a quintessential member of the band, her name was Kim Deal she left the band in 2013 and was replaced by Kim Shattuck; who was thrown out of the band for crowd-surfing during a gig, -_- because "It's not something the Pixies do"
Despite all the negativity in the previous paragraphs, Pixies are know one of my all time favourite bands; I will now list a few reasons that provide reason for this opinion: Black Francis' voice is so elegant and unique I just immediately fell in love with the band. Once I surpassed the Vocals I broke the band down musically, Kim(Deal) is a phenomenal talent, she is well known for producing moving basslines and silky backing vocals,( I was aware of this before I heard the band's music ) but I really didn't expect her to be as good as she is. The bassline on a track called 'Debaser' is other-worldly- so heavy so perfect. The song in fact is an actual masterpiece.
I could literally write about these guys all day, I have so much to say; the Pixies could be the first band I do a double post on! (If that's what my readers want, I shall deliver)
Anyway here is my favourite song... (Soundtrack off of a film called 'Fight Club')
Let me know what you think! :)
The band originate from Boston, Massachusetts and formed in 1986. The band had a huge hiatus from 1993-2004 people were even questioning if the band would get back together because of a astronomical fall out between the lead singer and the bassist (If you're interested in the demise of the band and the reunion, there is a great documentary called: "loudQUIETloud", its a great watch; I thoroughly enjoyed it) and have been together since 2004 and have even released a couple of new EP's (I won't lie, there appears to be a lot of filler on the EP's to say they're each four tracks long. This really effects the overall quality of the EP's in a negative way)
The current band line-up is: Francis Black (lead Singer, rhythm guitar), Joey Santiago (Lead guitar), David Lovering (Drums) and Paz Lenchantin (Bass). The latter has joined the band for their 2014 world tour. The original bassist was a quintessential member of the band, her name was Kim Deal she left the band in 2013 and was replaced by Kim Shattuck; who was thrown out of the band for crowd-surfing during a gig, -_- because "It's not something the Pixies do"
Despite all the negativity in the previous paragraphs, Pixies are know one of my all time favourite bands; I will now list a few reasons that provide reason for this opinion: Black Francis' voice is so elegant and unique I just immediately fell in love with the band. Once I surpassed the Vocals I broke the band down musically, Kim(Deal) is a phenomenal talent, she is well known for producing moving basslines and silky backing vocals,( I was aware of this before I heard the band's music ) but I really didn't expect her to be as good as she is. The bassline on a track called 'Debaser' is other-worldly- so heavy so perfect. The song in fact is an actual masterpiece.
I could literally write about these guys all day, I have so much to say; the Pixies could be the first band I do a double post on! (If that's what my readers want, I shall deliver)
Anyway here is my favourite song... (Soundtrack off of a film called 'Fight Club')
Let me know what you think! :)
Thursday, 23 January 2014
The National
Hello, missed me? I'm sure you have... Now carrying on with the 'depressing' vibe, I present The National. For years I disliked this band; I even (regrettably) passed up the opportunity to see these guys at Leeds Festival in 2011 (but instead saw Bombay Bicycle Club soo...) My opinion has 100% changed and I now REALLY enjoy listening to these guys (Especially at this time)
The thing that really strikes me about the band is the superbly mellow melodies the band create and the lovely, solemn voice of Matt Berninger is exquisite. The lyrics are also so powerful, I literally have never listened to such beautiful sounding music before (Ok, yes; Hyperbole may have been employed there)
The band have created 6 albums, I haven't had chance to listen to them all yet but the ones I have listened to are brilliant. I was told by a close friend of mine to check out both 'Alligator' and 'High Violet' so that's what my day consisted of today. Both very beautiful pieces of work, the lyrics are amazing- so chilled. Songs off of these albums I recommend are: Terrible Love, Sorrow and All The Wine. However, my favourite songs features on their latest album, which is called "Trouble Will Find Me" again, a masterpiece.
This is my favourite song, I hope you enjoy it...
Let me know what you think! :)
The thing that really strikes me about the band is the superbly mellow melodies the band create and the lovely, solemn voice of Matt Berninger is exquisite. The lyrics are also so powerful, I literally have never listened to such beautiful sounding music before (Ok, yes; Hyperbole may have been employed there)
The band have created 6 albums, I haven't had chance to listen to them all yet but the ones I have listened to are brilliant. I was told by a close friend of mine to check out both 'Alligator' and 'High Violet' so that's what my day consisted of today. Both very beautiful pieces of work, the lyrics are amazing- so chilled. Songs off of these albums I recommend are: Terrible Love, Sorrow and All The Wine. However, my favourite songs features on their latest album, which is called "Trouble Will Find Me" again, a masterpiece.
This is my favourite song, I hope you enjoy it...
Let me know what you think! :)
Sunday, 19 January 2014
Death Cab For Cutie
Well... here I am again. I don't want to bludgeon your brain (metaphorically of course) with any kind of sob story but yes- most nights I struggle to sleep. A lot of the time when this happens, I listen to what some people may call 'Emo' music... No, I don't listen to it to achieve an emotional equilibrium; I'm not emotionally challenged- (I'm generally a big ball of fun and laughter...)- The main reason I listen to this music is: I find it very relaxing and soothing and 'makes sense to me'- like the lyrics jump out of the speakers at me.
Anyway the first 'Emo' band I'm going to talk about is 'Death Cab For Cutie' (DCFC). DCFC are actually an alternative-rock band from Washington in the USofA! The band formed in 1997 and are still performing to this day with three of their original members (they have had three different drummers)
Like I stated in the first chunk of text- the music is just mellow and soothing. If you imagine the opposite of the loud heavy riffs Kerry King produces- then you are kinda imagining the music of DCFC. The Vocalist (Ben Gibbard) has a great voice for this genre, effortless sounding almost in some of the slower songs- ; in fact, if I could get anyone to sing me a lullaby, it would be Ben from DCFC. In the more upbeat songs, he really shows off the quality and versatility of his vocals- which I adore.
The band are currently working on a new album (I hope/ think) which will be their 8th. There isn't one album I can fault. My top two albums are: Transatlanticism(2003) and Plans(2005), both albums are beautiful. My favourite song features on Plans and this is it... (Last post of the night actually got lectures in 4 hours. Need Sleep)
Give it a listen anyway- tell me what you think...
Anyway the first 'Emo' band I'm going to talk about is 'Death Cab For Cutie' (DCFC). DCFC are actually an alternative-rock band from Washington in the USofA! The band formed in 1997 and are still performing to this day with three of their original members (they have had three different drummers)
Like I stated in the first chunk of text- the music is just mellow and soothing. If you imagine the opposite of the loud heavy riffs Kerry King produces- then you are kinda imagining the music of DCFC. The Vocalist (Ben Gibbard) has a great voice for this genre, effortless sounding almost in some of the slower songs- ; in fact, if I could get anyone to sing me a lullaby, it would be Ben from DCFC. In the more upbeat songs, he really shows off the quality and versatility of his vocals- which I adore.
The band are currently working on a new album (I hope/ think) which will be their 8th. There isn't one album I can fault. My top two albums are: Transatlanticism(2003) and Plans(2005), both albums are beautiful. My favourite song features on Plans and this is it... (Last post of the night actually got lectures in 4 hours. Need Sleep)
Give it a listen anyway- tell me what you think...
Kodaline
Drifting away from 'THE METAL' now... to another preferred genre of mine, Folk-rock. Well strictly speaking they're more indie but... ya know... they're borderline.
Anyway! A bit of context- the band were established in Dublin. They were originally known as '21 Demands' but in 2011 they recruited more members and renamed themselves 'Kodaline'. Another factoid related to the band is: The Singer and guitarist grew up together in Dublin and childhood friends.
Specifics! Two of the main features of the band are, the soft-toned vocals and the melodic rhythm.. The delicate lyrics and the voice of Steven Garrigan go hand in hand and you end up finding yourself listening to some of the best easy-listening music that's ever been created, in my opinion.
The bands debut and only album is called 'In a Perfect World' is a masterpiece if you ask me... such a good album despite a few negative reviews... You should definitely check it out! (It got to number one in the UK)
This is my favourite song!
Check it out! Let me know what you think!
Anyway! A bit of context- the band were established in Dublin. They were originally known as '21 Demands' but in 2011 they recruited more members and renamed themselves 'Kodaline'. Another factoid related to the band is: The Singer and guitarist grew up together in Dublin and childhood friends.
Specifics! Two of the main features of the band are, the soft-toned vocals and the melodic rhythm.. The delicate lyrics and the voice of Steven Garrigan go hand in hand and you end up finding yourself listening to some of the best easy-listening music that's ever been created, in my opinion.
The bands debut and only album is called 'In a Perfect World' is a masterpiece if you ask me... such a good album despite a few negative reviews... You should definitely check it out! (It got to number one in the UK)
This is my favourite song!
Check it out! Let me know what you think!
Crossfaith
Last post for now! You guys must've heard of Crossfaith! If you have you already know how brilliant they are, but just in case you haven't... To sum them up- they're a Japanese Metalcore band that have an electrifying twist. Literally.
Before I get into specifics, I will tell you about my experience with Crossfaith. Leeds Festival 2013 I was stood right in the middle of the rock-stage tent. Ready, for whatever Crossfaith threw at me. I was not expecting what did happen... Crossfaith arrived onto the staged as hyper as a child after drinking two litres of fizzy pop, except these guys weren't drinking fizzy pop; they have a fascination with Jagermeister. In fact, it was the drummer's (Tatsu) birthday, he practically downed a full bottle of Jack Daniels on stage!
The programmer hit the stage first, jumping around the stage- dropped a beat, the crowd erupted. Before I knew it I was trapped in a vortex of people, elbows flying everywhere, heads banging. I was loving it. A few songs in they dropped their version of "Omen- The Prodigy" ... I could say, the intensity stepped up a few gears...
Now, the bad. If you combine the electronic style and the metalcore aspect I suppose you could call them electronicore.. Despite them being Japanese, the lead singer (Ken) sings in English and, he's pretty good at it too. Scratch that, he's awesome. The entire band really know how to put on a show; they are literally one of my highlights of Leeds Festival last year. I get the pleasure of seeing them in February (on the Kerrang Tour) and in June (Download Festival) and I already know they're going to blow me away again.
The band have a few albums, and a couple of EPs. Their latest album is called 'APOCOLYZE' and features a lot off good tracks, for example: We are the future and Eclipse. However, my favourite piece of their work is an EP they released in 2011 called 'Zion EP' My favourite track features on this EP, and here it is...
Let me know what you think!
Before I get into specifics, I will tell you about my experience with Crossfaith. Leeds Festival 2013 I was stood right in the middle of the rock-stage tent. Ready, for whatever Crossfaith threw at me. I was not expecting what did happen... Crossfaith arrived onto the staged as hyper as a child after drinking two litres of fizzy pop, except these guys weren't drinking fizzy pop; they have a fascination with Jagermeister. In fact, it was the drummer's (Tatsu) birthday, he practically downed a full bottle of Jack Daniels on stage!
The programmer hit the stage first, jumping around the stage- dropped a beat, the crowd erupted. Before I knew it I was trapped in a vortex of people, elbows flying everywhere, heads banging. I was loving it. A few songs in they dropped their version of "Omen- The Prodigy" ... I could say, the intensity stepped up a few gears...
Now, the bad. If you combine the electronic style and the metalcore aspect I suppose you could call them electronicore.. Despite them being Japanese, the lead singer (Ken) sings in English and, he's pretty good at it too. Scratch that, he's awesome. The entire band really know how to put on a show; they are literally one of my highlights of Leeds Festival last year. I get the pleasure of seeing them in February (on the Kerrang Tour) and in June (Download Festival) and I already know they're going to blow me away again.
The band have a few albums, and a couple of EPs. Their latest album is called 'APOCOLYZE' and features a lot off good tracks, for example: We are the future and Eclipse. However, my favourite piece of their work is an EP they released in 2011 called 'Zion EP' My favourite track features on this EP, and here it is...
Let me know what you think!
Saturday, 18 January 2014
Halestorm
Just glanced back to my "Shinedown" post and noticed I said I was going to do a post on Halestorm! Well here it is..
First of all, they were excellent when they supported Alter Bridge, thoroughly enjoyed myself however, Shinedown did not sing "Call Me"!!! I was/ am still distraught. Moving on! Halestorm- Halestorm is a hard rock band from Pennsylvania fronted by one of the most talented/ beautiful front women in the industry. Her name is Lzzy Hale and she has one of the most versatile voices I think I have ever heard; she can sing, she can scream and she can sure as hell play guitar. I am pretty sure if she ever wanted to go solo, she could produce some pretty awesome music on her own. But! If you accompany her diverse skill set with the awesomely entertaining drumming skills of Arejay Hale (Lzzy's brother) and you have yourself a top quality band. Arejay is seriously one of the most entertaining and skilled drummers I have seen (and I've seen a lot of drummers...)
Halestorm have produced 2 albums since their birth in 1998. My favourite album has to be their latest one (released in 2012) it is called "The Strange Case Of..." now, for me this album is perfect. The opening track is called "Love bites (So Do I)" Which is a phenomenal piece of music, great way to start the album. In 2013, they also released something; this time it was an EP. The EP featured many covers the most interesting one I feel was a cover of 'Get Lucky' by Daft Punk, I found it to be very compelling.
Time for me to introduce my favourite track, right here it is
Let me know what you think!
First of all, they were excellent when they supported Alter Bridge, thoroughly enjoyed myself however, Shinedown did not sing "Call Me"!!! I was/ am still distraught. Moving on! Halestorm- Halestorm is a hard rock band from Pennsylvania fronted by one of the most talented/ beautiful front women in the industry. Her name is Lzzy Hale and she has one of the most versatile voices I think I have ever heard; she can sing, she can scream and she can sure as hell play guitar. I am pretty sure if she ever wanted to go solo, she could produce some pretty awesome music on her own. But! If you accompany her diverse skill set with the awesomely entertaining drumming skills of Arejay Hale (Lzzy's brother) and you have yourself a top quality band. Arejay is seriously one of the most entertaining and skilled drummers I have seen (and I've seen a lot of drummers...)
Halestorm have produced 2 albums since their birth in 1998. My favourite album has to be their latest one (released in 2012) it is called "The Strange Case Of..." now, for me this album is perfect. The opening track is called "Love bites (So Do I)" Which is a phenomenal piece of music, great way to start the album. In 2013, they also released something; this time it was an EP. The EP featured many covers the most interesting one I feel was a cover of 'Get Lucky' by Daft Punk, I found it to be very compelling.
Time for me to introduce my favourite track, right here it is
Let me know what you think!
Hatebreed!
Honey, I'm home! Yes, the heavily anticipated return of yours truly has converted from dream to reality. There has been various reasons for me not posting, main one being: broken laptop. I'm going to be doing this regularly again, I'll fit a couple of posts in tonight :)
Anyway, during my separation from my blog you may or not be pleased to hear my music taste has barely changed. The first band I am going to 'promote' is Hatebreed. Yes, as you could probably guess these guys DO NOT sing about the tooth fairy and the little spring lambs... you don't even have to listen to their music to be aware of this, just look at their track names!
About the band, well the vocalist may have anger issues. In fact erase the 'may' from the previous sentence because he CERTAINLY has anger issues. You may of heard people describe metal as "Oh, its rubbish. It's just a man shouting down a mic" (I've heard that sentence far too often, majority of the time it is said in such a dull lifeless tone, like the person who said it is just a empty droid) Well, in the case of Hatebreed, the singer -(Jamey Jasta) virtually does shout... but his 'shouting' conveys so much anger it portrays the bands themes so well. The thrashing riffs the guitarists produce are immense too! I've literally just started listening to this band and the thing that attracted me in was the first thirty seconds seconds of my favourite song. This song features on one of my favourite albums by the band, the album is called- "Supremacy" you should check it out in its entirety.
Here is my favourite song! check it out , let me know what you think
Anyway, during my separation from my blog you may or not be pleased to hear my music taste has barely changed. The first band I am going to 'promote' is Hatebreed. Yes, as you could probably guess these guys DO NOT sing about the tooth fairy and the little spring lambs... you don't even have to listen to their music to be aware of this, just look at their track names!
About the band, well the vocalist may have anger issues. In fact erase the 'may' from the previous sentence because he CERTAINLY has anger issues. You may of heard people describe metal as "Oh, its rubbish. It's just a man shouting down a mic" (I've heard that sentence far too often, majority of the time it is said in such a dull lifeless tone, like the person who said it is just a empty droid) Well, in the case of Hatebreed, the singer -(Jamey Jasta) virtually does shout... but his 'shouting' conveys so much anger it portrays the bands themes so well. The thrashing riffs the guitarists produce are immense too! I've literally just started listening to this band and the thing that attracted me in was the first thirty seconds seconds of my favourite song. This song features on one of my favourite albums by the band, the album is called- "Supremacy" you should check it out in its entirety.
Here is my favourite song! check it out , let me know what you think
Saturday, 25 May 2013
Dillinger Escape Plan!
Right... She's gone again, might squeeze another post in.
This band are... well the only word I can use to describe these is MENTAL. There are several live videos you can access on YouTube that show the lead Singer (Greg Puciato) with blood dripping from his head, I have been told a story that he bashed his head repeatedly on the speaker on stage until his head bled... There are also rumours out there that suggest he once did a poo on stage at my local festival, Leeds Festival. So straight away you guys are thinking WHATTT!
As you can guess this band is no choir, they are a mathcore band. If you are unaware what Mathcore is, it is one of the most complex music genres in the industry comprising of "Screamy/ shouty" vocals and very very well structured riffs, which often don't fit the actual vocals, but that is the point! So the iratic music the band create really is what Greg is like on stage. The riffs have a complexity no other band I have listened to can create, so unique and literally mind blowing, and the vocals are impeccable! I really do not know how he can "sing" like that.
I have been holding out for them to be confirmed for a music festival in the UK, but I had no such luck... ANYWAY, I saw a tweet that said "Might go see Dillinger in November" I as like.. Yippeeeee! so I booked tickets and I am tagging along with that person.
Anyway... this is my favourite song (At this rate I might get to do a few posts this weekend!)
Let me know what you think!
This band are... well the only word I can use to describe these is MENTAL. There are several live videos you can access on YouTube that show the lead Singer (Greg Puciato) with blood dripping from his head, I have been told a story that he bashed his head repeatedly on the speaker on stage until his head bled... There are also rumours out there that suggest he once did a poo on stage at my local festival, Leeds Festival. So straight away you guys are thinking WHATTT!
As you can guess this band is no choir, they are a mathcore band. If you are unaware what Mathcore is, it is one of the most complex music genres in the industry comprising of "Screamy/ shouty" vocals and very very well structured riffs, which often don't fit the actual vocals, but that is the point! So the iratic music the band create really is what Greg is like on stage. The riffs have a complexity no other band I have listened to can create, so unique and literally mind blowing, and the vocals are impeccable! I really do not know how he can "sing" like that.
I have been holding out for them to be confirmed for a music festival in the UK, but I had no such luck... ANYWAY, I saw a tweet that said "Might go see Dillinger in November" I as like.. Yippeeeee! so I booked tickets and I am tagging along with that person.
Anyway... this is my favourite song (At this rate I might get to do a few posts this weekend!)
Let me know what you think!
I DIVIDE
I'm back (For a very short time) thought I'd writ something whilst my girlfriend was getting dressed. Whilst I have been away I have been listening to pretty much every band on the Download Festival bill. Funnily enough that is not how I found these guys, they actually favourited a couple of my tweets on twitter, then I listened to them and realised they were playing (they're opening the second stage on the Saturday at Download Festival) Anyway. I would put them in the pop-punk genre, sounding very similar to You Me At Six, it is easily recognisable that they are one of the bands biggest influences.
The leader singer (Tom Kavanagh) does have a very powerful voice, a very good voice at that. In fact I would say he has one of my favourite voices of this genre right behind Josh Francheschi and Jeremy Mckinnon.
Anyway, bit of a quick post sorry. I'll be back properly shortly (back from Uni around the 3rd of June, laptop should be fixed then)
This is my favourite song, enjoy...
Tell me what you think.
The leader singer (Tom Kavanagh) does have a very powerful voice, a very good voice at that. In fact I would say he has one of my favourite voices of this genre right behind Josh Francheschi and Jeremy Mckinnon.
Anyway, bit of a quick post sorry. I'll be back properly shortly (back from Uni around the 3rd of June, laptop should be fixed then)
This is my favourite song, enjoy...
Tell me what you think.
Thursday, 2 May 2013
City and Colour
If I told you this was actually one person and his guitar, and that one person used to be in a Post- Hardcore/ Screamo band called Alexisonfire you might be expecting something like ROAAARRR ROOAAARRR! But it is the complete opposite! This "band" has also been announced to play Leeds Festival later this year, and I will be attending their performance for sure!
City and Colour can be described by using the words "melodic" and has a bit of a "country" kinda of a bit like early "Taylor Swift" stuff. I absolutely love his singing voice, he has one of my favourite voices in this genre of music, so soft and mellifluous. Obviously not just him makes the music, he drafts in other musicians to feature on his tracks such as Jack Lawrence from The Raconteurs. I have not been listening to this band long (about a week) It was my friend who played them and I asked him who they were, and I've been listening to them a lot ever since.
He/they have 3 albums out at the minute and he/they are releasing one on the 3rd/ 4th June. I haven't listened to a full album as of yet but what I can tell you is that I have not heard a bad song as of yet and I have heard a lot of their material.
Anyway here is my favourite song...
Let me know what you think...
City and Colour can be described by using the words "melodic" and has a bit of a "country" kinda of a bit like early "Taylor Swift" stuff. I absolutely love his singing voice, he has one of my favourite voices in this genre of music, so soft and mellifluous. Obviously not just him makes the music, he drafts in other musicians to feature on his tracks such as Jack Lawrence from The Raconteurs. I have not been listening to this band long (about a week) It was my friend who played them and I asked him who they were, and I've been listening to them a lot ever since.
He/they have 3 albums out at the minute and he/they are releasing one on the 3rd/ 4th June. I haven't listened to a full album as of yet but what I can tell you is that I have not heard a bad song as of yet and I have heard a lot of their material.
Anyway here is my favourite song...
Let me know what you think...
Skindred!
I am back! (I'm sure you all missed me -_-)
Well I am back for a very very short while (1 post, maybe 2) You see my laptop is broken :/ and I can't access an Ipad at uni seen as hough it's my dads, so I can't post D: Anyway, I will be back as quick as my laptop gets repaired!
The band I am recommending Is playing Leeds Festival they were in the latest announcement!
The way I would describe this band is, they are one of the most unique, one of the most interesting metal bands out there. They are a Reggae- Metal band, yes that is right! If Bob Marley and Corey Taylor (Lead singer of Slipknot and Stone Sour) had a baby, they would make Benji Webbe (Lead singer of Skindred). Benji has one of the best voices I have ever heard! and his physical presence during Skidred's live sets is astonishing (they love to get the crowd involved as you will see in the video in this post). He always wears wacky suites and never fails to get the crowd going! (I am speaking from experience here, they are one of the best bands I have ever seen). The singer doesn't make the band however, notorious for heavy awe-inspiring riffs and kick-ass drums they generate some of the greatest tracks ever. They are the second best band to come out of Wales, Sorry but I prefer Bullet For My Valentine!
Skindred have 4 awesome albums out now and they are releasing their fifth later this year. Their first album "Babylon" is a masterpiece and I think my favourite by them featuring such tracks as "Nobody" (Listen to this, this is my second favourite song by these) NOBODY, NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE. Their latest album "Union Black" is also an incredible album, which features my favourite track. I'm not saying their other albums aren't worth a mention because they sure are both "Roots Rock Riot" and "Shark Bites and Dog Fights" are also amazing. They are all easily accessible on Spotify an their albu due out this year is called "Kill The Power" it's release date is not yet known.
Anyway this is my favourite song...
Let me know what you think?
Well I am back for a very very short while (1 post, maybe 2) You see my laptop is broken :/ and I can't access an Ipad at uni seen as hough it's my dads, so I can't post D: Anyway, I will be back as quick as my laptop gets repaired!
The band I am recommending Is playing Leeds Festival they were in the latest announcement!
The way I would describe this band is, they are one of the most unique, one of the most interesting metal bands out there. They are a Reggae- Metal band, yes that is right! If Bob Marley and Corey Taylor (Lead singer of Slipknot and Stone Sour) had a baby, they would make Benji Webbe (Lead singer of Skindred). Benji has one of the best voices I have ever heard! and his physical presence during Skidred's live sets is astonishing (they love to get the crowd involved as you will see in the video in this post). He always wears wacky suites and never fails to get the crowd going! (I am speaking from experience here, they are one of the best bands I have ever seen). The singer doesn't make the band however, notorious for heavy awe-inspiring riffs and kick-ass drums they generate some of the greatest tracks ever. They are the second best band to come out of Wales, Sorry but I prefer Bullet For My Valentine!
Skindred have 4 awesome albums out now and they are releasing their fifth later this year. Their first album "Babylon" is a masterpiece and I think my favourite by them featuring such tracks as "Nobody" (Listen to this, this is my second favourite song by these) NOBODY, NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE. Their latest album "Union Black" is also an incredible album, which features my favourite track. I'm not saying their other albums aren't worth a mention because they sure are both "Roots Rock Riot" and "Shark Bites and Dog Fights" are also amazing. They are all easily accessible on Spotify an their albu due out this year is called "Kill The Power" it's release date is not yet known.
Anyway this is my favourite song...
Let me know what you think?
Thursday, 18 April 2013
The Ghost Inside
Though I'd try and balance it out a little, and post some HEAVY METAL! from soft pop to this, I said I would cover a range of music.
I haven't been listening to these guys long, I first found out about them when they were announced for Download Festival (Seen as though I'm going I analysed every announcement thoroughly) when they were announced I genuinely didn't know who they were, as far as I was concerned I had never listened to them before. Then, one day when I was listening to them on Spotify something clicked... I remember I saw a band back in 2011 supporting 'A Day To Remember' on the Eastpak Tour in Manchester (England) that had ghost in their name, after a bit of research I discovered it is the same band! so I had gone from 'never listening to them' to 'Oh wait I have seen this live' I don't remember much of the gig but I can remember every band that played were incredible live as that gig acted as a catalyst in my listening to heavy metal career...
ANYWAY, about the band. They'awesome. Simples (Meercat voice(If you are unaware of this, search compare the meercat)(best advert on television)) They combine absolutely mind bendingly good 'shouting' vocals and heavy guitar riffs/ basslines to produces monstrous tracks, pretty much all I can say other than, when I listened to this 'Engine 45' my jaw physically dropped after about 4 seconds...
Well here it is :)
Let me know what you think!
Ps- Their latest album 'Get what you give' is a corker. I'm always listening to it on spotify.
I haven't been listening to these guys long, I first found out about them when they were announced for Download Festival (Seen as though I'm going I analysed every announcement thoroughly) when they were announced I genuinely didn't know who they were, as far as I was concerned I had never listened to them before. Then, one day when I was listening to them on Spotify something clicked... I remember I saw a band back in 2011 supporting 'A Day To Remember' on the Eastpak Tour in Manchester (England) that had ghost in their name, after a bit of research I discovered it is the same band! so I had gone from 'never listening to them' to 'Oh wait I have seen this live' I don't remember much of the gig but I can remember every band that played were incredible live as that gig acted as a catalyst in my listening to heavy metal career...
ANYWAY, about the band. They'awesome. Simples (Meercat voice(If you are unaware of this, search compare the meercat)(best advert on television)) They combine absolutely mind bendingly good 'shouting' vocals and heavy guitar riffs/ basslines to produces monstrous tracks, pretty much all I can say other than, when I listened to this 'Engine 45' my jaw physically dropped after about 4 seconds...
Well here it is :)
Let me know what you think!
Ps- Their latest album 'Get what you give' is a corker. I'm always listening to it on spotify.
Nim Eloi
So I have had another request, Nim Eloi is his name. He is a Puerto Rican pop singer that has a very similar sound and feel to Eirik (Somebody I have mentioned before) he is also 17 like Eirik... MAYBE HE IS EIRIK IS DISGUISE!
Again I have ventured out of my comfort zone here, gone out of 'my music circle' I won't lie, I'm not really a fan of this kind of music (as I have mentioned before).Anyway about Nim, this guy does have some real talent! He is Puerto Rico's answer to Justin Bieber, lyrics about love and girls that are put across by a very versatile voice. From the video he has provided me I can see that he is a very good singer, and if you like the whole lovey-dovey side of music you will certainly love this guy..
Looking at the statistics of his YouTube account I can see he is a very popular boy, with a lot of fans and praise in the comments section, in fact on the video I will attach to this post every single comment says 'love this song!' and like I have mentioned several times he is very talented, so it is hard not to like if you are a fan of pop music.
Give it a listen....
Let me know what you think...
Again I have ventured out of my comfort zone here, gone out of 'my music circle' I won't lie, I'm not really a fan of this kind of music (as I have mentioned before).Anyway about Nim, this guy does have some real talent! He is Puerto Rico's answer to Justin Bieber, lyrics about love and girls that are put across by a very versatile voice. From the video he has provided me I can see that he is a very good singer, and if you like the whole lovey-dovey side of music you will certainly love this guy..
Looking at the statistics of his YouTube account I can see he is a very popular boy, with a lot of fans and praise in the comments section, in fact on the video I will attach to this post every single comment says 'love this song!' and like I have mentioned several times he is very talented, so it is hard not to like if you are a fan of pop music.
Give it a listen....
Let me know what you think...
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Shinedown
This incredible Hard-rock/ alternative metal band are from Jacksonville, Florida in the US. I have loved these guys since 2009 when my music taste started to really branch out.
I'm not going to lie, Brent Smith (Shinedown's lead singer) is in my top 5 vocalists, his voice is incredible and really powerful. He can sing as well as 'shout' he can pretty much sing anything. He has a similar singing style to Miles Kennedy, in fact Shinedown may be compared to Alter Bridge. The whole band are amazing not just the singer, and they generate some of the best music in the world in my opinion.
Shinedown have 4 albums out with a 5th due out relatively soon, as Brent Smith has already stated the album is complete. My favourite however was released in 2008 it is named 'The Sound Of Madness' and is in the top ten albums of all time in my opinion. (Please, please, please listen to their others too to get a real feel for the band)
They have recently released tour dates in the UK where they are supporting 'Alter Bridge' with a band named Halestorm (who I will do a post on if you would like). This is one of the best gig lineups I have ever seen, so I am obviously going! Roll on October.
Anyway, this is my favourite track...
Let me know what you think.
I'm not going to lie, Brent Smith (Shinedown's lead singer) is in my top 5 vocalists, his voice is incredible and really powerful. He can sing as well as 'shout' he can pretty much sing anything. He has a similar singing style to Miles Kennedy, in fact Shinedown may be compared to Alter Bridge. The whole band are amazing not just the singer, and they generate some of the best music in the world in my opinion.
Shinedown have 4 albums out with a 5th due out relatively soon, as Brent Smith has already stated the album is complete. My favourite however was released in 2008 it is named 'The Sound Of Madness' and is in the top ten albums of all time in my opinion. (Please, please, please listen to their others too to get a real feel for the band)
They have recently released tour dates in the UK where they are supporting 'Alter Bridge' with a band named Halestorm (who I will do a post on if you would like). This is one of the best gig lineups I have ever seen, so I am obviously going! Roll on October.
Anyway, this is my favourite track...
Let me know what you think.
Lumineers
These guys seem to come from nowhere! I had never heard of them and now they're massive! Very popular.
They are a folk- rock band from Denver in the US.
I wasn't really a fan of the whole folk scene until 'Mumford and Sons' became apparent a few years ago, and soon as I found out there was another folk rock band in the charts I was rather intrigued and decided to listen to them. When I searched them on Spotify and listened to their most famous track, I realised my girlfriend had been playing this song to me for ages! She seems to love them. After listening to that track (which is my fave) I then progressed onto their next tracks and discovered I loved everyone! My second favourite track by them is named 'Stubborn Love' (definitely listen to this) They released an album at the beginning of this month which is simply named 'Lumineers' is one of my favourite albums of the year (strongly recommend you listen to it in its entirety)
When Leeds and Reading festival made their main announcement many people were disappointed to this this band so high up the bill, they are playing fourth down, which is a spot which has facilitated such bands as 'Jimmy Eat World' and 'Cypress Hill', but when I realised they were playing I was so happy and I can't wait to see them. Anyway this is my favourite...
Let me know what you think!
I wasn't really a fan of the whole folk scene until 'Mumford and Sons' became apparent a few years ago, and soon as I found out there was another folk rock band in the charts I was rather intrigued and decided to listen to them. When I searched them on Spotify and listened to their most famous track, I realised my girlfriend had been playing this song to me for ages! She seems to love them. After listening to that track (which is my fave) I then progressed onto their next tracks and discovered I loved everyone! My second favourite track by them is named 'Stubborn Love' (definitely listen to this) They released an album at the beginning of this month which is simply named 'Lumineers' is one of my favourite albums of the year (strongly recommend you listen to it in its entirety)
When Leeds and Reading festival made their main announcement many people were disappointed to this this band so high up the bill, they are playing fourth down, which is a spot which has facilitated such bands as 'Jimmy Eat World' and 'Cypress Hill', but when I realised they were playing I was so happy and I can't wait to see them. Anyway this is my favourite...
Let me know what you think!
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
Rusko
After much deliberation I have decided to change this post. I read it back to myself and thought people reading this wont have a clue what I am talking about.
Anyone for a bit of Dubstep? Proper Dubstep not that rubbish WARMP WARMP repetitive rubbish,, by this I mean the rubbish you find on the Dubstep Collection CDs, the Dubstep that seems to play the same RUBBISH beat over and over again.
If you are then listen to Rusko, even if dubstep isn't your thing listen to this track.
It's tied between Skrillex and Rusko for my favourite Dubstep artist but I have chosen to write about Rusko.
All of Rusko's songs/ his remixes features some of the best drops I have ever heard, his style is similar to "Nero" absolutely class music to party to.
Rusko has 4 albums and dozens of tracks and remixes. Originally he started as a kinda paired act with somebody called "Caspa" (Who is also awesome) but now they have parted ways but the album they produced together is called "FabricLive.37" which has to be my favourite as it features all of my favourite Rusko songs, yes It could be seen to be repetitive, but I like the drops and the beats, after listening to this album I suggest you have a shower because its GRIMEY :). His latest album is a collaboration with the notorious Hip-Hop group "Cypress Hill" they work on songs together and have made some really great tunes.
Anyway this is my favourite, (which I have decided to change because the last one 'cockney thug' is old and Rusko has progressed a lot since then)
Not everyones cup of tea, I know. Let me know what you think
Anyone for a bit of Dubstep? Proper Dubstep not that rubbish WARMP WARMP repetitive rubbish,, by this I mean the rubbish you find on the Dubstep Collection CDs, the Dubstep that seems to play the same RUBBISH beat over and over again.
If you are then listen to Rusko, even if dubstep isn't your thing listen to this track.
It's tied between Skrillex and Rusko for my favourite Dubstep artist but I have chosen to write about Rusko.
All of Rusko's songs/ his remixes features some of the best drops I have ever heard, his style is similar to "Nero" absolutely class music to party to.
Rusko has 4 albums and dozens of tracks and remixes. Originally he started as a kinda paired act with somebody called "Caspa" (Who is also awesome) but now they have parted ways but the album they produced together is called "FabricLive.37" which has to be my favourite as it features all of my favourite Rusko songs, yes It could be seen to be repetitive, but I like the drops and the beats, after listening to this album I suggest you have a shower because its GRIMEY :). His latest album is a collaboration with the notorious Hip-Hop group "Cypress Hill" they work on songs together and have made some really great tunes.
Anyway this is my favourite, (which I have decided to change because the last one 'cockney thug' is old and Rusko has progressed a lot since then)
Not everyones cup of tea, I know. Let me know what you think
Monday, 15 April 2013
Eirik Gjendemsjø
Well I told you I'd cover a wide range of music! and here is some pop.
Somebody requested I do a post on this guy as He said Eirik has "one of the greatest voices [he has] ever heard" so I decided to listen and read up on Eirik.
I found out that Eirik is only 17 now and that he finished in third place on Norway's equivalent of "Britain's got Talent" aged just 13, but surprisingly that isn't Eirik's greatest achievement, he has sung with the likes of "Andrea Bocelli", "Morten Harket"(Formerly lead singer of A-Ha)and Diana Ross!he sang with all those people before he reached 15.
He has released 2 songs they are called "The Greatest" and "Hello" which are both accessible on both Youtube and Spotify. He can sing rather well for his age, and is like a Norwegian Justin Bieber so if that is your scene you might like this guy. I'm not a fan of his latest song "Hello" yes his vocals are good but the beat he is singing over just doesn't go with the song however, his first song "The Greatest" is pretty good, chilled out and he is singing over a piano tune which his voice suites much better.
Anyway give it a listen and tell me what you think...
Not exactly my cup of tea, but let me know what you think!
I found out that Eirik is only 17 now and that he finished in third place on Norway's equivalent of "Britain's got Talent" aged just 13, but surprisingly that isn't Eirik's greatest achievement, he has sung with the likes of "Andrea Bocelli", "Morten Harket"(Formerly lead singer of A-Ha)and Diana Ross!he sang with all those people before he reached 15.
He has released 2 songs they are called "The Greatest" and "Hello" which are both accessible on both Youtube and Spotify. He can sing rather well for his age, and is like a Norwegian Justin Bieber so if that is your scene you might like this guy. I'm not a fan of his latest song "Hello" yes his vocals are good but the beat he is singing over just doesn't go with the song however, his first song "The Greatest" is pretty good, chilled out and he is singing over a piano tune which his voice suites much better.
Anyway give it a listen and tell me what you think...
Not exactly my cup of tea, but let me know what you think!
Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats
Last post of the night, I just really wanted to write about these guys. These guys are another band who had hidden Identities but they have now released who they are. At one point they played no live shows, they were just a studio band and magazines like Metal Hammer questioned whether they actually existed. Before the band released there true identities they were simply named "Uncle Acid", "Kat" and "Red" They have participated in an interview with Metal Hammer (which is in this months edition)where they released their actual names!
The genre this band fit into is kinda psychedelic metal/ doom metal. They have a very unique sound, sounding a tad like Ghost (Ghost B.C) and Black Sabbath. They like to sing about dark things... similar to the bands I just mentioned, so I suppose you could say a lyrical theme of this band is Occultism (Spoookkyyy). In terms of material they released an album last year called "Blood Lust" which is incredible! I listen to it on Spotify all the time. They have recently released another album (Like yesterday) called "Mind Control" which is also another great album!
They have been announced to play Download festival and I think they and playing third down on the third stage, I will definitely be there (Sorry Motorhead) So my plan is Run from Alice in Chains and catch Uncle Acid.
The combination of guitar and bass in this band create some monster riffs and some bad-ass Basslines! which I am a massive fan of, and the voice of "Uncle Acid" is fantastic! really unique, only persons voice that comes relatively close is "Papa Emeritus II" and that is still a million miles away.
Anyway my favourite track is off of their first album...
I love it! Wicked track, let me know what you think.
I love it! Wicked track, let me know what you think.
Your Demise
BEWARE! THESE GUYS HAVE JUST ANNOUNCED THEY ARE BREAKING UP IN MARCH 2014 AFTER ALL THEIR TOURS! Thought I"d open up your eyes to this awesome band whilst you still have a chance to see them.
I have liked these for so long but not yet gone to see them, partly due to nobody else I know liking them. Anyway! Your Demise are a hardcore punk band from England.If I was going to compare them to anyone they're a little bit like "Architects" and "Every Time I Die" (If you like Your Demise, you should definitely listen to these guys) Your Demise have 3 albums out and have released some new songs this year. It has not be said I prefer their first album because It's a little heavier and I prefer the vocalist they had then in 2008, they seem to change the bands line-up a lot! I'm not saying I don't like the vocalist now but he is a lot more punky. They started in like 2003 and nobody in the band now was in the band back then...
Anyway this is my favourite...
Anyway like I said the vocalist has changed since then (twice I think)So give their newest material a listen "Karma" is a really good song. Let me know what you think...
I have liked these for so long but not yet gone to see them, partly due to nobody else I know liking them. Anyway! Your Demise are a hardcore punk band from England.If I was going to compare them to anyone they're a little bit like "Architects" and "Every Time I Die" (If you like Your Demise, you should definitely listen to these guys) Your Demise have 3 albums out and have released some new songs this year. It has not be said I prefer their first album because It's a little heavier and I prefer the vocalist they had then in 2008, they seem to change the bands line-up a lot! I'm not saying I don't like the vocalist now but he is a lot more punky. They started in like 2003 and nobody in the band now was in the band back then...
Anyway this is my favourite...
Anyway like I said the vocalist has changed since then (twice I think)So give their newest material a listen "Karma" is a really good song. Let me know what you think...
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