I should have some non-video posts really soon, but until then...
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Thursday 17 November 2011
Sunday 13 November 2011
Fools and Worthless Liars - Deaf Havana
I don't believe in liking a band just because they came from/live in your town. That's like limiting
yourself to one genre, or living for trends. Music wasn't made for that.
If someone told me there was an amazing band from King's Lynn, in all honesty, I probably
wouldn't believe you. Because I don't associate the word 'amazing' with this town at all.
But it's true...
They are Deaf Havana and they are indeed amazing.
I didn't manage to buy a physical copy of their album until 2 days after it was released, because
it was sold out. Which is why it's taken me this long to write about it...
Fools And Worthless Liars
'The Past Six Years' is a perfect opening track for the album! And possibly my favourite on the album.
Acoustics?! Yes.
I don't often listen to an album from beginning to end, like a lot of people, I pick and choose.
Listening to The Past Six Years made it possible for me to listen from the start and be content with just listening through.
The beginning vocals on 'I will try' are amazing. My automatic reaction was 'instant
favourite' and that was just a few seconds in. It just got better and better. The lyrics are kind of incredible too! Which just makes me love it even more.
I noticed a few people saying that it's a lot 'different' than what Deaf Havana done
previously. And that this album isn't 'rock' enough. I think there are a lot of songs on Fools
and Worthless Liars packed full of rock and there were genuine moments I had belief it could be a brilliant rock album if people gave it a chance.
Songs like 'Anemophobia' are a perfect example.
Luckily a lot of people are giving it a chance, including a four K review from Kerrang!
Rock sound gave it a 9 and it got a 9/10 from ourzonemag.com
And a whole bunch of proud tweets from fans.
And considering I couldn't get it for 2 days... I would say it's doing pretty well.
And so it should!
Buy Fools And Worthless Liars on Itunes
& Check out Deaf Havana on:
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Friday 11 November 2011
Mayday (Acoustic) - The Icarus Account
My obsession love for The Icarus Account continues.
And I continue to be stunned...
http://www.facebook.com/theicarusaccount
http://www.purevolume.com/theicarusaccount
http://twitter.com/#!/icarusaccount
http://www.purevolume.com/theicarusaccount
http://twitter.com/#!/icarusaccount
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Thursday 10 November 2011
Ours - Taylor Swift (CMA Awards 2011)
Apologies for not posting for a couple of days, tiredness got the better of me.
While I get things back on track, here's a video of Taylor Swift performing 'Ours' - one of
my favourite songs (!!) - at the CMA Awards (2011) last night.
P.S - The stage is kind of amazing, don't you think?!
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Monday 7 November 2011
Song of the Day [07/11/11]
Distance - Christina Perri
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Bite My Tongue - You Me At Six (Video)
It's kind of new video central here today...
The video for the new single, 'Bite My Tongue' by You Me At Six was released today.
The single comes out on December 4th in the UK.
Check out the epic video below!
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The video for the new single, 'Bite My Tongue' by You Me At Six was released today.
The single comes out on December 4th in the UK.
Check out the epic video below!
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Save Yourself - Follow You Home (Video)
Follow You Home's epic new video for 'Save yourself' was released this morning.
Check it out below!
P.S - It's amazing.
Check it out below!
P.S - It's amazing.
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Sunday 6 November 2011
Song of the Day [06/11/11]
Shine (Acoustic Version) - Anna Nalick
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[Feature] The Icarus Account
The Icarus Account
The Icarus Account are an Acoustic Pop/Rock band from Florida, US and are
made up of twin brothers Ty & Trey Turner.
I found The Icarus Account through PureVolume while I was complying my
'Top 10 Free Downloads' & After listening to just about every song on there, I
downloaded some of their music off itunes and they've been on repeat ever since!
They create such incredibly beautiful, addictive music & their lyrics are so meaningful.
I spied on twitter that they're planning on releasing a new EP this month & a new
album in February. And they are on tour in the US later this month & during December.
Tour dates are below:
You can listen to The Icarus Account below...
And check them out on:
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Saturday 5 November 2011
Save Yourself - Follow You Home
Truth be told, I don't really do reviews as such - I do musings and thoughts.
And this is what this is really. Just so you know.
I pre-ordered Follow You Home's new EP 'Save Yourself' and it came in the post
this morning! So, excitedly, I opened it and immeditely took a photo:
(If you follow me on twitter, you already know this)
When I re-started this blog, I mentioned Follow You Home in the first post,
so if you want my thoughts on the actual band you can find that {here} -
But I want to focus on the EP for this post.
I think the design is perfect and very impressive, the photo is stunning.
(Forever thinking about photos.)
Also, it's signed, so that's just another plus.
The songs are just as epic as I thought they would be and not one
of them disappoints. Although 'Once Upon A Lie' has been a favourite since I first listened to
Follow You Home, if I had to pick a new favourite for the purpose of this, it would be
'Save Yourself ' - I think it's amazing, as are the lyrics.
'Playing With Fire' went on repeat when I downloaded it for free from their site.
If I had any doubts about getting their EP, listening to 'Playing With Fire' erased those
doubts completely.
Which leaves one track, 'Eyes Wide Open' - Which is brilliant and a perfect end to the EP.
You can still pre-order it now at: http://followyouhome.bigcartel.com/
& For £3, you really don't have any excuse not to buy it. You don't need me to tell you that, right?
Follow You Home are arriving with a bang in the world of rock music.
So I suggest you become one of those lucky people that have their signed EP.
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Friday 4 November 2011
Song of the Day [04/11/11]
After The Storm - Mumford & Sons
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Cover: On The Other Side (Augustana) - The Icarus Account
Cover of Augustana's 'On The Other Side' by Trey Turner of The Icarus Account.
You know when you're watching a video, it's not even half way through and you've faved it...
It was like that.
It was like that.
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Song of the Day [03/11/11]
I forgot to post yesterday's, song of the day, so I'm posting it now and
I'll post today's, later on.
If you know what I mean.
Yellow Shirt - The Icarus Account
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Thursday 3 November 2011
Top 10 Free Downloads
{Photo: We Heart It}
When you have an itunes bill as big as mine, free downloads are kind of essential.
So I've complied a list of my top 10 songs you can download for free!
A couple require your email address, but what's that compared to getting free music?!
(They're actually in no particular order.)
Violet - Paradise Fears
Back To Back - The Ready Set
Dr. Bizarro - The Afterlife Kids
Favourite Girl - The Icarus Account
Back To Back - The Ready Set
Dr. Bizarro - The Afterlife Kids
Favourite Girl - The Icarus Account
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Wednesday 2 November 2011
[Feature] Automatic Loveletter
Automatic Loveletter
Automatic Loveletter is a rock band, with acoustic influences, from the US. The band formed in Tampa, Florida, in 2007, led by vocalist and guitarist Juliet Simms, her older brother and lead guitarist Tommy Simms, drummer Ryan Metcalf, and bassist Clint Fowler.
Simms and her longtime drummer and collaborator, Daniel Currier, recorded with producer Matt Squire (Panic at the Disco, All Time Low) for their Recover EP, which was released exclusively by Hot Topic in 2008, and with Curt Schneider for their iTunes EP Automatic Loveletter, which came out in early 2009. Between writing and recording, the band toured the country, first in two cars, then in a bigger car with a UHaul attached, and eventually in a van. They shared the stage with Secondhand Serenade, Cute Is What We Aim For, From First To Last, Say Anything, Between the Trees and Craig Owens, and played Bamboozle and Bamboozle Left in 2008. The highlight came in the summer of 2008, when Automatic Loveletter got themselves on the Vans Warped Tour, where they drastically increased their fanbase and honed their live performance
Up to and while touring with 2008 Vans Warped Tour, Automatic Loveletter held #1 or #2 position on the Myspace Music Emo chart for 6 months, hitting 10 million listens.
On 9/8/11 A.LL released "Dream With Me" to support those who have lost a loved one in the 9/11 attacks and hoping for peace.
Their latest album, 'The Kids Will Take Their Monsters On' is quite literally one of my favourite albums, ever.
It's almost completely acoustic and Juliet Simms' vocals meant there was no way it wouldn't also become
one of the albums I listen to every day.
I can't fault it.
{Photos: Last FM}
Check out Automatic Loveletter on:
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Tuesday 1 November 2011
Song of the Day [01/11/11]
Just A Kiss - Lady Antebellum
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[Feature] Sail By The Stars
Sail By The Stars
A few months back, one man band, Sail By The Stars started following me on twitter -
& I couldn't be more thankful!
I finally got round to buying his latest EP - 'Away we Go' on itunes today, so I thought a feature was in order.
One thing that I've come across is that everyone agrees on one thing concerning Sail By The Stars.
He's a genuine, nice guy who creates incredible music that is so very underrated.
His modest bio on last fm etc. proves those comments from people are the absolute truth.
Self described as, 'Sunny pop-rock you can sing & dance to', he is very high on my list of music to listen to when I want a smile
back on my face. Being capable of that is definitely something to be proud of.
A good song writer doesn't go unnoticed. Neither does hard work.
And I know soon enough peoples wishes will be reality when Sail By The Stars becomes a well recognized name.
As for my thoughts on his EP 'Away We Go' -
'Cross My Heart' is a strong favourite, followed by 'My Shooting Star' -
But the others are just as incredible and highly recommended.
Check out Sail By The Stars on:
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Christina Perri UK & Ireland Tour
{Photo: Last FM}
Christina Perri has announced a UK & Ireland Tour.
"UK friends!!! im coming to visit you in january + you can buy tickets tomorrow in our special fan pre-sale!! i can't wait :)"
The 'Fan Pre Sale' starts tomorrow - Wednesday, 2nd November at '9am Local Time'.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on November 4th.
The dates are as followed:
15 Jan - Glasgow, UK @ ABC 2
16 Jan - Manchester, UK @ Academy 3
18 Jan - London, UK @ Shepherds Bush Empire
19 Jan - Brighton, UK @ Concorde 2
20 Jan - Birmingham, UK @ Academy 2
22 Jan - Dublin, Ireland @ Academy
16 Jan - Manchester, UK @ Academy 3
18 Jan - London, UK @ Shepherds Bush Empire
19 Jan - Brighton, UK @ Concorde 2
20 Jan - Birmingham, UK @ Academy 2
22 Jan - Dublin, Ireland @ Academy
{Source: Christina Perri}
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