I could apologize all day, but the fact of the matter is…there just aren’t enough hours in the day anymore. And I destroyed my wrist in an unfortunate slipping on the ice incident. Have I mentioned that I hate winter? Spring, please come soon.
But, wrist injury and no time aside, I finally finished the 2014-2015 Winter Mix and the notes. So please go listen. Notes here, if you are so inclined to read.
In my opinion, there is no better season than summer…I love it. It’s the season of drinks on the patio with friends, beach trips with my Mom, sailing with my Dad, and long, sticky days by the pool. Bring on 90 degree temps and 100% humidity, and I am a happy, happy girl! It’s also the season of my birthday, and birthdays are a big deal to me, so … that could explain it.
This year, it seems there’s also a TON of great new music being released just in time to help celebrate my favorite season…and to be honest, this post is just as much to help me remember release dates as it is to spread the word about these phenomenal artists. Be sure to mark your calendars to pick up these sure-to-be-fab releases! I’ll keep updating this post as new releases get announced and pre-order or purchase information becomes available.
What new music are you guys and gals looking forward to downloading/buying this summer?
Deliriously infectious new music from Imagine Dragons.
Me and my family have had a really crappy couple of weeks. I definitely need a positive boost of energy right now…and luckily, my favorite little Vegas/Provo, UT band, Imagine Dragons, has it for me. This sizzling five-piece is just so smokin’ hot…their sound is alternately hypnotic and infectious, and more addictive than a bag of M&Ms. Last Tuesday, they released a six-song EP, Continued Silence, that is absolutely break-out material. This band is going to be a household name very soon, especially after they showcase at SXSW next month.
While “It’s Time,” clearly the single, is a carryover from their last effort, the five other songs are new. I’m loving “Radioactive,” but am utterly OBSESSED with “On Top of the World.” I played it 23 times on my drive back to NC from NJ the other day, and that is not an exaggeration. It is full of snaps, claps and whistles and is “pure gold,” as Stephen, keyboardist for Saints of Valory, summed up nicely. It is perfectly awesome and perfectly appropriate for a 70+ degree day in Charlotte.
This is only a 1.5 minute snippet that’s available on SoundCloud…but I highly recommend picking up the entire Continued Silence EP at Amazon or iTunes.
Is it just me, or is spring in the air?
I’m sitting in New Jersey right now, looking outside at a beautiful sunny day, and the weather folks are promising temperatures in the 50s today. Winter is definitely in the rearview mirror…And I could not be happier! Bring on sunshine! Bring on 80 degrees!
Meteorologists are the only one with bright forecasts these days. Seems like there’s beaucoup de new music on the horizon in my world. Lots of my old and new favorites are putting out new music this spring. Because I love ’em, I’m just going to make a short list here of the new music that’s come out recently or that IS coming out soon… So go pre-order and get your hands on some hot new stuff for spring!
First week in awhile I’ve had to really sit down and listen to some new music…of course, a lot of it is by some of my old favorites, but there’s a few new voices that have snuck in.
1. “Walking Shoes” – Red Wanting Blue
I am totally in love with Red Wanting Blue’s new album, The Vanishing Point. It’s half love song to a person, half love song to being in a band. This is my favorite of the latter songs, and possibly my favorite on the album, catchy as all get out. And the first line is so awesome…”I am the blurred out background spot in that photo on your wall.”
2. “Brother” – Matt Corby
Apparently, this fella won Australian Idol a few years ago or something…but I am digging his voice in a big way. That throaty chorus gets to my bones. Of course, you can’t buy anything here in the States. So frustrating. Luckily, this song was available for free download on a few websites. Side note: Passenger fans, Matt sang on Passenger’s latest release, Flight of the Crow.
3. Foy Vance – Be the Song
When I was in Ireland, I had a conversation with Christy’s very hot podiatrist (don’t ask – long story) about Irish/local music and he told me I should check out Foy Vance. I downloaded a few of his older albums and have been loving them. Then, noticed he had recorded a Daytrotter session in Decemeber, and downloaded that, too. The three-song session is AMAZING, and this might be my favorite. Love, love, love.
4. “Tokyo” – Imagine Dragons
I bought Imagine Dragons It’s Time this past summer, but for the past couple of weeks, I’ve had it on repeat. I just love this song…It’s so…FUN. You MUST check out the video. It will make you laugh, and want to dance around your living room.
5. “We Take Care of Our Own” – Bruce Springsteen
An unexpected surprise this week…Bruce releases a single and announces the much anticipated new album release date. Not as much of a surprise, the song has a very “Born In the USA”-esque type theme to it. A questioning, “What are we doing to help each other get through in hard times” kind of song. “Where are the hearts that run over with mercy,” strikes me as the most poignant line. A challenge, almost, for people to reinvigorate the American spirit. And damn, it sounds so good at top volume in the car!
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