Its that time again. Bands I like!
This week: Citizen Cope
Sometimes I like to groove! Something to get my head movin… A fustion of folk, hip-hop, blues, reggae, rock. He truly knows how to paint a picture with this words and music. A true artist in my book. Take a look:
Citizen Cope – Son’s Gonna Rise
Citizen Cope – Let the Drummer Kick
Citizen Cope – Salvation
Its tueday again which means another day of Music/Bands I like!
For today I wanted to share with you a old time favorite: The Promise Ring
When I first started getting into them, their music was usually classified as emo, but their later albums could be described more accurately as indie pop. The band was started in 1995 as a side project but quickly grew into a fan favorite.
If you are fans of bands like: Jimmy Eat World, Jawbreaker, Jets to Brazil, Sunny Day Real Estate, Death Cab for Cutie then you just might like The Promise Ring (They broke up in early 2000′s)
The Promise Ring – Why Did We Ever Meet?
The Promise Ring – Emergency Emergency
The Promise Ring – Become One Anything One Time
Enjoy!
For this weeks Band I like, I decided to mix it up a little. Without fur ado I present “K-OS”, a fusion of hiphop/r&b/reggae and funk. His lyrics frequently focus on promoting a “positive message” while times expressing criticism of mainstream hip hop culture’s obsession with money, fame and glorification of violence. k-os usually performs with a live band, something that is uncommon in the hip hop. Best of all he is Canadian!
Check it out.
K-Os – Man I Used To Be
K-Os – Born To Run
K-Os – Sunday Morning
K-Os – Crucial
Enjoy!
For todays Bands I like, I would like to introduce you to KALAI. Hawaiian born and Alaskan raised this fusion of blues and acid jazz. But to put into his own terms Urban Vintage. I love that. I came across this guy as I was looking up hawaiian artist. You should defintely give this guy a listen. If you are not into it than shame on you. J/K.
Check it out!
Kalai – On My Mind
Kalai – She
Kalai – Fish Hook, but they blend it perfectly into Both Sides.
I have his latest two albums. And they are always good listens.
Enjoy
For this weeks: Bands I like! I would like to bring back an oldy, way before my time but still a great band:
Steve Miller Band
Nothing says summer fun like a cold one by the pool, good friends and of course some Steve Miller Band. Thats what I remember growing up. Summer time loungin by the pool listen to rock. As we are now in a very hot and humid summer I throw my window down and just blast The Greatest Hits.
Here a few of my favorites that take me back to the good days!
Steve Miller Band - The Joker
Steve Miller Band – Fly like an eagle
Steve Miller Band – Keep Rockin me baby
With So many hits, it is hard to choose… have fun yall!
Tuesdays new special: Bands I like!
Today being a most beautiful day of reading and enjoying a mix of music from the amazing video ipod, I decided to let you all in on some of my favorite artists. Caution: I am no musical genius but feel I have a somewhat good taste in music. Call me vein or whatever but without further ado.
One of my favorite bands right now and for the past 3 years has been Annuals. If you click the link you will read: Annuals infuse their music with an array of intense emotions. As young as they are, Annuals draws influences from a diverse range of artists such as Mike Patton, Brian Wilson, Paul Simon, Radiohead, the Beatles, Hank Williams Sr., Bjork and Aphex Twin. The mixing of styles, from electronic to folk to rock results in a totally singular sound. Reminiscent of high drama acts such as Arcade Fire and Sufjan Stevens, this musical collective appeals to both experimental and pop fans who appreciate well-produced material and artristry(Would have wrote my own review but this one said it best).
Check Them Out:
Annuals – Brother
Annuals – Carry Around
Annuals – Dry Clothes
Hope you enjoy! I’m plannin on seeing them live in San Diego for my Bday. So excited!
I have always had this dream…. that someday I would be this great song writer/muscian. I don’t really feel like a have that great of a voice so that was never part of the dream to sing but ehhh.
I first started playing the guitar about 3 years ago out of a crazy whim, also there was only one other person to lead worship for my Youth group, so I wanted to help. So at first it was exciting, I was playing everyday 2 or 3 hours just trying to master certain chords. It continued like that until I finished college.
Now I have always been a writer. I love to write. I wouldn’t say that I am exceptional at it but I can hold my own. So within those first two years I felt like I was writing and playing, creative juices were flowing. But now I just can seem to find that edge, that appeal of melodies/words… I try to find inspiration in different types of music, artist that I respect lyrically/muscianship but I feel so unmotivated.
Perhaps it is just a stage… and I will find my niche again, somehow, somewhere…
How/where do you find your inspiriation?
