CURRENT SONGS THAT WILL NOT LEAVE MY HEAD!!

"Because you know

I'm all about that bass,

 'bout that bass,

 'bout that bass. 

No treble.

I'm all about that bass,

 'bout that bass,

 'bout that bass. 

No treble."

Meghan Trainor- All About That Bass.

THIS SONG HAS BEEN STUCK IN MY HEAD FOR A WEEK NOW.
GET IT OUT!!!

AHHHH!

I get it, it's got a good message. The song talks about being confident in who you are, no matter what size or shape you are. That's awesome.
But it's one of those super poppy songs that I cannot stand. It's too much pop for me.
The fact that I can't let it escape my brain is driving me nuts.
Right now, I'm listening to Led Zepp. trying to get rid of it.

I'm sure you've heard it before.
If not, here ya go!
MUAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
(I'm really sorry)

LOOK WHO I FOUND!!

It's been awhile since I've written anything, but lately I've been trying to step out of my comfort zone. I listened to some folk music the other day and I did not like it at all. Probably the worst thing I've listened to in awhile. Worse than Jaden Smith's new single. Have you heard it? Good, don't. 

Anyway, I finally had the chance to sit down and discover some new music. 

So after searching for some new tunes, I found a folk band from Texas. Their name is Shakey Graves. Now after listening to the first folk band (that I despise) I thought that maybe this isn't what all folk bands sound like, so I decided to give Shakey Graves a try. 

Again, folk music isn't my forte, actually I don't really think any type of music is my forte... I LOVE ALL DA SONGZZZ. 

 I really like this band though. They are very relaxing. I'm listening to their track, "Unlucky Skin" from their 2011 album 'Roll The Bones'. There is clapping in the background and the banjo player is just plucking away. The 2 vocalists are telling a story and harmonize very well together. It sounds a little country, especially with the harmonica fading in and out. It's a very upbeat song.  Just chill man, just chill. 

Now I listened to their newest single, "Dearly Departed". They have a lady vocalist. it's a lot harder and a more country. The banjo disappeared :[ I'm not sure if I like the newer Shakey Graves. But I did only hear one song, I guess we shall see...

Still, I think Shakey Graves are worth checking out. They're still a good band!

LOOK WHO I FOUND!!

KONGOS!

I was going to do an album review, but I'm broke... :[ 

So here the next best thing.

LOOK WHO I FOUND!! 

(applause and cheering in the background....)

I discovered these guys by one of my friends. We were at her house and we decided to start YouTubing a bunch of stuff, videos of people getting hit with things, turned into funny cat videos, and that turned into music videos, and she showed me Kongos music video for "Come With Me Now". After that their music just kinda stuck with me. Then, I heard them on the radio and I decided that was it. I have to write about these guys!

First off, they have an accordion! How cool is that?! It's not one of those weird old people bands that have a geeky accordion in it. No. These dudes are total jammin' rock music and the guy that plays the accordion just jams out too. It sounds amazing and original. The lead singer has a scratchy voice and really low, Not melodic at all, but it works for their sound. The steel guitar solo in this song is great too. It works with the accordion as well, like their playing off each other. 

Here's their hit single, "Come With Me Now"

Tell me this isn't a cool song? Totally different. The accordion just makes it.

 I'm diggin' it, 

KONGOS Website

KONGOS Facebook

fun. - Aim and Ignite

fun. - Aim and Ignite

Tracklist:

1. Be Calm
2. Benon Hedges
3. All The Pretty Girls
4. Wanna Be The One
5. At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used To Be)
6. Light A Roman Candle
7. Walking The Dog
8. Barlights
9. The Gambler
10. Take Your Time (Coming Home)

Honestly I've only heard fun.'s most famous songs, but when I saw that they gave their fans a link to download their 1st album for FREE in honor of it's 5th anniversary. So obviously I took advantage of it. DUH. Who wouldn't right? 

So I was listening to this album and I noticed that it's very theatrical. Remember that local band I did an album review on, Major Powers and the Lo Fi Symphony? Yeah, this whole album is kind of like that. It's like a rock musical, especially songs like "All The Pretty Girls", "Wanna Be The One". Others sound like kid songs, just the way they were put together. Vocals, several instruments being playing, womens backing vocals repeating the same lyrics as a the main vocalist. Those ones I am talking about are, "At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used To Be)" and "Walking the Dog". The guitar in "Walking The Dog" sounds a lot like the guitar effects that Vampire Weekend does. (Just thought I should bring that to your attention) Don't get me wrong, these guys are really great with their instrument playing, it's very technical and you know this didn't take them a week to write one song. This album took some serious effort. Plus their lead vocalist, has got some pipes! I really love his voice, it's very melodic when it needs to be and playful in the chorus. 

But in all seriousness, this album wasn't for me. It's not horrible, but I just don't think its my style. Still a great band though. 

CURRENT SONGS THAT WILL NOT LEAVE MY HEAD!!

BIG DATA- DANGEROUS

Killer bassline, very catchy, has some electronic vibes. Such a great band! I heard this song on the radio and I feel inlove with it. Even though it is a remix. Sadly, I tried to listen to more songs and possibly buy the album, but all I found are remixes of that one song.

Even though I found some of their other songs, but no where to buy.  :[ Sad day.

Hopefully he will come out with some way to buy them.

Anyways, here's the music video!

It has nothing to do with the song at all. 

It's weird, actually. Haha, but here ya go!

Also, here is another song you might like, I still like 'Dangerous' better though.

Big Data- Bombs Over Brooklyn