This weeks WW is in fact a current favourite, perfect for early mornings and days where you feel totally unmotivated and uninspired.
'Intuition' by Selena Gomez & The Scene (featuring Eric Bellinger) has got the perfect amount of catchy melodies and lyrics with upbeat rhythm and just a general motivating feeling...must be the electro-beat/ techno-pop working its magic.
The song is from her second studio album 'A Year Without Rain' which became available in the UK at the beginning of this month. A sample can be heard from her website:
http://www.selenagomez.com/release/36351/view
If you're in need of something different to lighten the mood, I would definitely recommend this.
Enjoy...leave your thoughts...
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Punk Goes...
For anyone who loves song covers, the 'Punk Goes...' series made by Fearless Records are records which expose them to different interpretations of some of the 'most listened to' songs.
This year, Fearless Records are releasing 'Punk Goes Pop Volume 3'.
From a couple of the 'Punk Goes...' series I've found some absolute gems so I thought for any alternative fans or just curious people this could be something worth looking at...
Here's the track list:
1. Breathe Carolina - 'Down' (Originally by Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne)
2. Woe, Is Me - 'Hot 'N Cold' (Originally by Katy Perry)
3. Artist Vs Poet - 'Bad Romance' (Originally by Lady GaGa)
4. Mayday Parade - 'In My Head' (Originally by Jason Derülo)
5. Asking Alexandria - 'Right Now (Na Na Na)' (Originally by Akon)
6. This Century - 'Paper Planes' (Originally by M.I.A.)
7. The Word Alive - 'Heartless' (Originally by Kanye West)
8. Family Force 5 - 'Bulletproof' (Originally by La Roux)
9. Of Mice & Men - 'Blame It' (Originally by Jamie Foxx ft. T-Pain)
10. Miss May I - 'Run This Town' (Originally by Jay-Z ft. Kanye West and Rihanna)
11. The Ready Set - 'Airplanes' (Originally by B.o.B ft. Hayley Williams)
12. Cute Is What We Aim For - 'Dead And Gone' (Originally by T.I. ft. Justin Timberlake)
13. Sparks The Rescue - 'Need You Now' (Originally by Lady Antebellum)
14. We Came As Romans - 'My Love' (Originally by Justin Timberlake ft. T.I.)
While we can debate on whether the bands covering the songs are actually punk bands and if the songs being covered are actually pop songs, the real idea of these records (in my opinion) is 'alternative covering mainstream'.
Currently only samples of each song can be heard on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Punk-Goes-Three-digital-booklet/dp/B0047P3Q3M
I do warn, not all the covers on this record will be everyone's piece of cake (and not mine either).
I don't think it's as good as some of their previous records. However, (from the samples) I am looking forward to 'In My Head', 'Paper Planes' and 'Dead and Gone'.
[The full album goes on sale Nov 1/2 on iTunes and other major online retailers]
A full version of 'In My Head', 'Down' and 'Right Now (Na Na Na)' can be found to listen to at:
http://www.myspace.com/punkgoes
Recommendations from previous albums:
Silverstein - 'Apologize' (Originally by One Republic)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 2
The Almost - 'Free Fallin'' (Originally by Tom Petty)-Punk Goes Classic Rock
NeverShoutNever - 'Bohemian Rhapsody' (Originally by Queen)-Punk Goes Classic Rock
Mayday Parade - 'When I Grow Up' (Originally by The Pussycat Dolls)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 2
The Cab - 'Disturbia' (Originally by Rihanna)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 2
All Time Low - 'Umbrella' (Originally by Rihanna)-Punk Goes Crunk
The Maine - 'I Wanna Love You' (Originally by Akon)-Punk Goes Crunk
Further Seems Forever - 'Bye,Bye,Bye' (Originally by N'Sync)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 1
Dynamite Boy - 'I Want It That Way' (Originally by Backstreet Boys)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 1
Cartel - 'Wonderwall' (Originally by Oasis)-Punk Goes 90's
Plain White T's - 'Song 2' (Originally by Blur)-Punk Goes 90'
Leave your thoughts...
This year, Fearless Records are releasing 'Punk Goes Pop Volume 3'.
From a couple of the 'Punk Goes...' series I've found some absolute gems so I thought for any alternative fans or just curious people this could be something worth looking at...
Here's the track list:
1. Breathe Carolina - 'Down' (Originally by Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne)
2. Woe, Is Me - 'Hot 'N Cold' (Originally by Katy Perry)
3. Artist Vs Poet - 'Bad Romance' (Originally by Lady GaGa)
4. Mayday Parade - 'In My Head' (Originally by Jason Derülo)
5. Asking Alexandria - 'Right Now (Na Na Na)' (Originally by Akon)
6. This Century - 'Paper Planes' (Originally by M.I.A.)
7. The Word Alive - 'Heartless' (Originally by Kanye West)
8. Family Force 5 - 'Bulletproof' (Originally by La Roux)
9. Of Mice & Men - 'Blame It' (Originally by Jamie Foxx ft. T-Pain)
10. Miss May I - 'Run This Town' (Originally by Jay-Z ft. Kanye West and Rihanna)
11. The Ready Set - 'Airplanes' (Originally by B.o.B ft. Hayley Williams)
12. Cute Is What We Aim For - 'Dead And Gone' (Originally by T.I. ft. Justin Timberlake)
13. Sparks The Rescue - 'Need You Now' (Originally by Lady Antebellum)
14. We Came As Romans - 'My Love' (Originally by Justin Timberlake ft. T.I.)
While we can debate on whether the bands covering the songs are actually punk bands and if the songs being covered are actually pop songs, the real idea of these records (in my opinion) is 'alternative covering mainstream'.
Currently only samples of each song can be heard on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Punk-Goes-Three-digital-booklet/dp/B0047P3Q3M
I do warn, not all the covers on this record will be everyone's piece of cake (and not mine either).
I don't think it's as good as some of their previous records. However, (from the samples) I am looking forward to 'In My Head', 'Paper Planes' and 'Dead and Gone'.
[The full album goes on sale Nov 1/2 on iTunes and other major online retailers]
A full version of 'In My Head', 'Down' and 'Right Now (Na Na Na)' can be found to listen to at:
http://www.myspace.com/punkgoes
Recommendations from previous albums:
Silverstein - 'Apologize' (Originally by One Republic)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 2
The Almost - 'Free Fallin'' (Originally by Tom Petty)-Punk Goes Classic Rock
NeverShoutNever - 'Bohemian Rhapsody' (Originally by Queen)-Punk Goes Classic Rock
Mayday Parade - 'When I Grow Up' (Originally by The Pussycat Dolls)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 2
The Cab - 'Disturbia' (Originally by Rihanna)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 2
All Time Low - 'Umbrella' (Originally by Rihanna)-Punk Goes Crunk
The Maine - 'I Wanna Love You' (Originally by Akon)-Punk Goes Crunk
Further Seems Forever - 'Bye,Bye,Bye' (Originally by N'Sync)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 1
Dynamite Boy - 'I Want It That Way' (Originally by Backstreet Boys)-Punk Goes Pop Vol 1
Cartel - 'Wonderwall' (Originally by Oasis)-Punk Goes 90's
Plain White T's - 'Song 2' (Originally by Blur)-Punk Goes 90'
Leave your thoughts...
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
WW: Mumford Madness
Mumford & Sons, the four piece band are part of the now seemingly expanding genre dubbed as 'Nu-Folk'. But before you conjure too strong an image into your mind, it's not really what you would expect.
You're sure to have heard of them if you're a festival-goer or even a lover of country, bluegrass or folk music. They along with Laura Marling, Marcus Foster etc make up the genre of 'nu-folk'.
Their first huge performance was Glastonbury in 2008 and the release of their album in October 2009, the band has been gaining popularity ever since, most recently seen in the rise of the album in the No. 1 download position in the iTunes store and even their single 'Little Lion Man' in the top 10.
The band have the perfect mix of sounds, achieved by their strong lead singer, Marcus Mumford's raw voice blended with the tight harmonies of his fellow band mates and the addition of a banjo and various other folk sounds which pleasantly makes for something great for your ears.
[Yes, while banjos may not be the obvious choice for all bands out there, the instrument itself has gained much popularity since 2008 for music-making.]
But it doesn't stop there. Mumford & Sons are set apart by their use of such a variety of influences...apart from their contemporaries as well as country and western folk music, the band have influences from the eastern hemisphere such as Indian folk music which is prominent on the clips of their song 'To Darkness' found on their Myspace page:
http://www.myspace.com/mumfordandsons
The band seek to keep exploring the boundaries of their genre, making for an exiting and refreshing change to the mainstream music found today. Definitely a favourite.
You're sure to have heard of them if you're a festival-goer or even a lover of country, bluegrass or folk music. They along with Laura Marling, Marcus Foster etc make up the genre of 'nu-folk'.
Their first huge performance was Glastonbury in 2008 and the release of their album in October 2009, the band has been gaining popularity ever since, most recently seen in the rise of the album in the No. 1 download position in the iTunes store and even their single 'Little Lion Man' in the top 10.
The band have the perfect mix of sounds, achieved by their strong lead singer, Marcus Mumford's raw voice blended with the tight harmonies of his fellow band mates and the addition of a banjo and various other folk sounds which pleasantly makes for something great for your ears.
[Yes, while banjos may not be the obvious choice for all bands out there, the instrument itself has gained much popularity since 2008 for music-making.]
But it doesn't stop there. Mumford & Sons are set apart by their use of such a variety of influences...apart from their contemporaries as well as country and western folk music, the band have influences from the eastern hemisphere such as Indian folk music which is prominent on the clips of their song 'To Darkness' found on their Myspace page:
http://www.myspace.com/mumfordandsons
The band seek to keep exploring the boundaries of their genre, making for an exiting and refreshing change to the mainstream music found today. Definitely a favourite.
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