I'm going to try out something new. Here's the top five songs I'm hitting repeat on this week. I'm featuring alternative music that's played on my local station, WEQX.
"Doses and Mimosas" by Cherub (Explicit) because "to all the bitch ass hoes that hates me the most, oh yea, I hate you too." (Please don't judge me on those lyrics - it's been a long day at work.)
"Silhouettes" by Colony House because his voice at 1:23, 2:32, and 2:41. He can sing me to sleep any night of the week.
"Take Me to Church" by Hozier because I know all the words and can sing it in key. ALL. DAY. LONG. (And it annoys Ryan, win-win.)
"Marigold" by J. Roddy Walston & The Business because it's one of those fun songs and you have no idea what the lyrics mean but you bop your head and hum along.
"One Minute More" by Capital Cities because I'm a big fan of the group and sometimes you just need a lovey song. It always reminds me of Rye and how everyday is better with him.
What's on your playlist this week? Any of these make your top five?
Do you ever wonder about the songs that would be on the soundtrack of your life? I would like to think today's song would be featured. I've had some great memories. A road trip around the northeastern US. A road trip to Colorado. A picnic in the dead of winter in my dorm room. And I couldn't ever forget the day I married Ryan.
I'm sure I have plenty of great memories ahead of me too. I'll have to add this to my playlist when Ryan and I take another road trip this summer. I'd loved to take two weeks for it but it'll probably end up being just a week or so.
Any ideas of places where I could road trip this summer? What are your favorite places to visit?
I wasn't kidding when I said the music was speaking to me this week. I've got new songs everywhere. Today's is a cover of a song by a band called Architecture in Helsinki. I think this version is better. But you can YouTube the original and decide for yourself.
What cover song do you think is better than the original? Did it change the kind of song it was?
Today is a glorious day, for several reasons conflicting reasons. Conflicting, you may ask? Glorious yet conflicting? Does that even make sense?
Of course it does. Especially if you're me.
Why so glorious? For one, it's snowing. And I LOVE snow. The white stuff just makes my heart pitter patter. And two, the hubbs is taking me to see Wild Cub! Snow and travel does not bode well for me. But I'm good because I have the hubbs as my chauffeur.
I mentioned them in a previous Tunetastic post. WEQX, my favorite radio station ever, played them and I became hooked pretty quick. Seriously, this radio station brings attention to great new bands. Like today's band, J. Roddy Walston and the Business. And eff me, if that isn't just the coolest name ever. To top it off, you have to respect someone who says, "I don't play keyboards - I play piano." on why he brings a 300lb piano on tour. There's no real video for it, and I try to link to the band's page rather than other performances or tv hosts, so I hope you like it.
What's been on your playlist this week? Anything I should check out?
I can already tell that this year is going to be terrific for music. And I hope to see so many bands live this year. Including today's band, The Head and the Heart. I have been a fan since their early days with songs like "Lost in My Mind", "Rivers and Roads", and "Cats and Dogs".
Now that their new album, Let's Be Still, is out, I hope they get a lot more attention. It's definitely well deserved. So for your listening pleasure...
I am absolutely in love with this song. I heard it first on EQX Monday morning. It's been on my brain for the past week. Apparently it's been featured in a Bose commercial. Go them. I like it when indie bands get national attention and ad campaigns. It just goes to show you that some of the best music comes from labels where MUSIC is most important, not profit.
Did you like this week's song? How about those lyrics?
I've been tricked. Again. I may not have mentioned this before, but I'm not a fan of the Arctic Monkeys. Until now of course. What is with all these terrible bands coming up with great music?! (I'm not really upset over this. I mean who, in their right mind, would be?) I'm putting my foot down, though. Once Arcade Fire gives me a good song, I'm just throwing everything out the window and listening to Polka.
EQX has been playing a TON of new music. I was listening with Ryan in the car and this song came on. It was so catchy that I had to know what it was. Ryan was more than delighted to find out who it was - just another little rub of my nose in it. I was in disbelief. But with "basic rock song structures, a subtle use of vocal harmony, mild rhythmic syncopation, minor key tonality and melodic songwriting" how can you go wrong? Would it be wrong to call it almost campy?
What do you think? What's been on repeat on your music device of choice?
My favorite radio station, WEQX, is always bringing me great new music. I heard this little diddy on the way to work on Monday and haven't been able to get it out of my head since then. I didn't catch the name of it that morning as I was rushing into work but thankfully EQX puts up their playlist online. I just went online that night and found out who it was. How I didn't guess Vampire Weekend was beyond me. I hope you like it. And if you haven't listened to EQX yet, do it. Go check them out. They stream online. It's free (after you pay your internet bill or go to the library).
After you listen to them for an hour or so and still aren't convinced they're the bees knees, know that they bring awesome bands and artists to the Capital District. In about a month, they'll host the annual Pearl Palooza. A free outdoor concert that lasts all day, with bands like Portugal the Man and Crystal Fighters.
What's been on your playlist lately? I'm always up for listening to something new. I'd love to know what you're into.
Well, it's not the day I'd hope to post about this but that's fine. Starting today, and on Thursdays from now on, I'll post about a cool new band or song that I've been completely obsessed with. Believe me when I say it happens often. Some of the recent song obsessions have been, "Mirrors" by Justin Timberlake, "Royals" by Lorde, and "Love Somebody" by Maroon 5. Speaking of which, have you seen that video?! Holy crap.
My music taste is all over the place. Some country, alternative, rock, R&B, and pop. I'm always up for listening to something new. It might take me a few listens to get into the music, but I get there eventually. Sometimes. Occasionally. My husband introduced me to my favorite band, The Decemberists, who I first didn't like because I thought Colin Meloy's voice was too whiny. I mean, some people could still consider it whiny, so to each their own. Then after listening to them periodically over a year (yes, a year), they slowly snuck their way to the top where they still sit. Go on tour already would you! I need to see you live.
Even though my commute is now seven minutes long, I still like to listen to the radio for music in the mornings and in the afternoons on my ride home. The first channel that is inevitably on is EQX. If you like alternative (and eventual top 40), this is most assuredly the station for you. It's broadcast out of Manchester, VT and reaches the capital district in New York but you can stream it online. New music is always on, including national and local artists. It's fantastic.
Without further adieu, here's the song of the week. "Kangaroo Court" by Capital Cities. It's a new single off their debut album, "In a Tidal Wave of Mystery." I first heard their "Safe and Sound" track, which is now on most top 40 stations. Go EQX for always being ahead of the curve (seriously love those guys)! It's an awesome song and even though there's no official music video it's great to listen to, bob your head to, and lip sync in the car to. The video for "Safe and Sound" is neat though, be sure to check that out as well.
I hope you like the song. Share your favorite band or song of the moment; I'd love to listen to something new.
