Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Introducing… The 1975

It’s definitely been quite a long time since I’ve done one of these posts.  Part of that is because I’ve been stuck in quite a rut when it comes to discovering new people and groups in any capacity, and another reason is I just haven’t thought to introduce you guys to the great and awesome new people that I have come across.  Nevertheless, today I want to talk to you all about the incredible band that I discovered thanks to MissGlamorazzi and Against the Current (on Youtube), The 1975.

Famous for the hit single, “Chocolate,” The 1975, comes from Manchester, United Kingdom.  The 4 members met in school in 2002, and consist of Matthew Healy (vocals, guitar), Adam Hann (guitar), George Daniel (drums), and Ross MacDonald (bass).

Total, the group has released four EPs.  Their self-titled debut album was released on September 2, 2013 and debuted at #1 in the UK on September 8, 2013, ahead of the Nine Inch Nails comeback album.

Overall, The 1975 is unlike anything I’ve ever listened to and stuck with.  I’ve “dabbled” in this typed of music before, but have never planned to see the group in concert as I’ve done with this group.  I have had the same songs on a constant loop since September, and that really says something.  The 1975 has taken a front row in my “music agenda” and has pushed all other music to the back burner.  Be warned through- some songs are marked as “Explicit” on Spotify.  And just a word to the wise, this music isn’t truly appropriate for all ages, even the songs that aren’t marked.

Here are some links to some videos that I think you may enjoy as well as the band’s official website!

Until next time, Happy Reading (and listening!),
Allison


The 1975 official website:

“Chocolate” – Music Video

“Sex” – Music Video


“Chocolate” – Against the Current COVER

“Chocolate” – Landon Austin COVER


Monday, July 22, 2013

Music: What I’m Loving Right Now

Hey Everyone!  For today’s post I thought I’d share what songs and albums I’m absolutely obsessing over right now.  I love listening to music when writing blog posts, or driving, or cleaning, or painting my nails (you get the picture)… so here’s what I’ve been jamming to lately!

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis The Heist: I’ve been obsessed with this album ever since working their concert at JMU back in April (and getting to meet them!).  The music is awesome, and what they stand for as people is even better.  How could you not love them?

Sam Tsui & Chrissy Costanza “Heart Attack”: I love this version of Demi Lovato’s song even more than the original.  And that’s saying A LOT.  Their voices just blend together so well, I can’t even describe how perfect it is.  Don’t believe me?  Take a listen:

Julia Sheer “Mirrors”: I love JT’s version of this song, but I also love Julia’s twist on it.  Is that so wrong?  Because I don’t think so.  Her voice is just amazing, but I wish more people knew about her.  So go ahead, check her out and share her talent with all of your friends.  And yes, I mean ALL of your friends.

Alex Goot & Friends “22”: I admit, I absolutely hated this song when it came out originally.  But Alex Goot worked his magic and made me love it.  This song gets me so excited for his upcoming tour (which I will hopefully be going to!), and just showcases everyone’s talent so well.  If you’re looking to experience a large amount of YouTubers in a very short amount of time, check out this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qg-CXvIGWM&list=PL289157D6A9B909E2&index=66

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Underappreciated Musicians


If you’ve been following my blog for awhile now you know that I like to listen to some pretty underrated musicians on YouTube.  And I love spreading the word about these talented people.  So for today’s post I thought I’d share some of my newest finds with you guys.  I hope you take the time to check them out and share them with your friends.  Happy Listening!

Julia Sheer – I first discovered her when I attended “An Evening with Alex Goot” concert last fall.  She is an incredibly talented singer with an amazing voice, and sounds just as good live as she does on the recorded tracks.  Some of my favorite songs by her include, “Airliner,” and “You Will Never Be.”  She also does an amazing cover of Hunter Hayes’ “Wanted” with Alex Goot, and is also featured in his cover of “One More Night.”

Corey Gray – Another musician that I discovered at the “Evening with Alex Goot” concert, Corey is not only incredibly good looking (hee hee) but is another musician with an amazing voice.  Some of my favorite songs of his are covers that he does of songs like “Pumped Up Kicks,” and “For the First Time.”

The Tributes – Following in the footsteps of Wrock, The Tributes is a band that sings about the Hunger Games.  Yes, it’s nerd music, but who isn’t a nerd at heart?  Let’s be honest here.  Featuring Luke Conard and friends, this group already has a strong frontline.  My favorite song? “The Arena”

That’s it for now guys!  I hope these three musicians/groups gave you something new to listen to!  All of these groups can be found on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube.

Friday, March 8, 2013

My Current Favorite Playlist


Everyone loves good music right?  Jamming out to a great song is probably one of the best ‘little things’ in life, I think we can all agree on that.  So what am I listening to right now on a regular basis?  Well good thing you asked.  ‘Cuz I’m about to tell you.

It’s a compilation of Alex Goot songs, courtesy of Spotify.  And if you don’t know what Spotify is, Spotify is a computer program/app which allows you to stream FREE music of your choice.  It’s similar to Pandora or Jango, for those of you who use those services.  But you can personalize individual playlists with specific songs and save those playlists under your account.  Which is what I’ve done with my Alex Goot playlist.  You know, the one I’m currently obsessed with.  And just for the record, this list is a mix of covers and original songs.

So here’s the lineup:

1.     Give Your Heart A Break ft. Alex G.
2.     Not Over You ft. Against the Current
3.     How to Save a Life
4.     Next to You ft. Luke Conard and Tiffany Alvord
5.     One More Night (7 YouTuber collab!)
6.     Catch My Breath ft. Against the Current
7.     Living Addiction
8.     Bright Lights
9.     Lightening
10. Sensitivity
11. We Could Love
12. Waiting to be Found

So there you have it!  That’s my current music obsession.  And it gets played on a constant loop in my apartment.  I’m sure by now my roommate is sick of hearing it, but I can’t help it- I’m in love!

And just in case you weren’t sure, all of these songs can be found on both Spotify and Youtube.  You may be able to find them on Pandora or Jango, but I am not completely sure, and you may have to search.  They are also all available on iTunes.

Happy Listening!

Friday, April 13, 2012

Introducing… Tiffany Alvord


Another popular YouTube musician, Tiffany Alvord is a 19-year-old singer and song-writer from California with popular covers and original songs.  I personally discovered this artist after she toured the East Coast last summer with Luke Conard and Alex Goot.  Tiffany is an incredibly talented artist, and if you haven't already, you should check her channel out!

Tiffany’s Main Channel:


Here are some of my personal favorites:

Gym Class Heros - Back Home ft. Neon Hitch (Cover by Tiffany Alvord & Luke Conard)

Secrets - One Republic (Cover by Tiffany Alvord & ThePianoGuys)

Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe (Cover by Tiffany Alvord)

Listen To Your Heart - Roxette / DHT Version (Cover by Tiffany Alvord)

Possibility – Tiffany Alvord (Official Music Video)

Friday, March 30, 2012

Wrock


Wrock, or Wizard Rock (and yes, I did just say wizard rock) is a popular phenomenon within the Harry Potter extremists.  As if you haven't already guessed it, Wrock bands write songs about Harry Potter, but also about the effect that it has made on an entire generation.  Ministry of Magic, my personal favorite of the Wrock bands, also happens to be how I discovered Luke Conard.

Some of my favorite Ministy of Magic songs include:
"Don't Leave"

"House Song"

"Lily"

"More than Enough"

Some other Wrock bands to consider... (HP fans- don't you just love these names??)
- The Remus Lupins
- The Curse Breakers
- Siriusly Grim
- The Sneakoscopes

Monday, March 5, 2012

The Best of Luke Conard


For any regular reader of my blog, it's no suprise that I absolutely love pretty much anything and everything Luke Conard.  Not only is he a talented musician, he is a hilarious vlogger, has his own gaming channel on YouTube, and seems to be a very genuine person.  But how many people have actually taken all of raving about him to heart and gone to his channels and checked out his content?  Despite how much I adore this man and his work, not that many people have actually heard of him or the people that he works with, even amongst my close group of friends.  I, for one, would like to change this.  So congratulations lucky readers, you get to experience Luke Conard 101 shall we say, and see what it is that makes this man so great. 

Let's start off with the basics: his various aray of of YouTube channels.
Vlog Channel (Current): http://www.youtube.com/Luke
Luke's Arcade (Video Games): http://www.youtube.com/lukesarcade

In addition to his channels, you can also check out Luke on Facebook and Twitter, both of which are linked on his YouTube channels.  I personally follow Luke on Twitter, and I think you should too.  (and follow me of course!)

And now, because this post is "The Best of Luke Conard," where would I be if I didn't share with you my favorite uploads of his?  So here it is folks!  My favorite videos by Luke!

Music by Luke

Luke Conard and Ryan Seiler - Worth It (original) 
I've mentioned this song in my “Must Watch YouTube Videos" blog post, but it's worth mentioning again because it is one of my favorites, if not my all-time favorite Luke Conard songs.  From the first time I heard this song, I can't go a day without listening to it, and I can't help but grin like a fool whenever I hear it.  Listen to this song and not smile, I dare you.

Next to You - Chris Brown ft. Justin Bieber (Cover by Luke Conard, Alex Goot, and Tiffany Alvord) 
I admit, I've never heard the original of this song, even to this day, and I don't plan to.  I really do love this cover of it, and I don't want to taint my memory of the cover by actually listening to the original.  Plus, I'm really not a Chris Brown fan.

Selena Gomez - Who Says
I absolutely love the fact that Ingrid is in this video and I love her energy in the video!  I think it's great that she gets out of her shell and acts silly with Luke in his music videos and in their vlogs together.  And the song just has such a positive, upbeat energy, who could not love it?

"Someone Like You" - Adele (Cover by Luke Conard, Alex Goot, Chad Sugg)
Maybe it's just me, but I find this version of this song much better than Adele's (insert gasp here).  Go watch it and you may see what I mean.  The few people that I've shown this to, have agreed with me on that though, and have said that it's much less whiney than the original, which is what I like about this cover.  That and the fact that Luke, Alex, and Chad are all just amazing in general. 

Gym Class Heroes: Ass Back Home (Cover by Tiffany Alvord & Luke Conard)
I was one of the first 300 people to see this video (a fact that I proudly tell everyone I know), and it actually wasn't until I heard the original (weeks later, I might add) that I truly appreciated this video.  While I like the original song, I think my fondness of the song comes from the fact that I love this version and it reminds me of it.  I like that fact that this version features both singers more equally than the original, and I like the overall feel of the song better than the original. 

Vlogs and Other Fun by Luke

Luke is a Master Make-Up Artist
I don't know how anyone can watch this and not find it funny.  And there's a video where Ingrid puts makeup on HIM.  What could get better?

Behind the Scenes - For the "Worth It" Music Video
Watch the music video for the song.  Watch the behind the scenes.  Be prepared to laugh your ass off. 

Vlogyear - Nugget the Ragdoll Kitten - Day 59
I admit, I’ve never been much of a cat person, but one of my good friends and future roommate is going to be getting a kitten soon, so I was really excited to see this vlog.  Though my friend won’t be getting a Ragdoll kitten, this vlog got me so excited about the prospect of a kitten!  And Nugget is so adorable!!!

Vlogyear - Embarrassed in front of a GIRL - Day 22
This story is so adorable!  I can’t even count the number of times I ooohed and awed!


So there it is everyone!  If you’ve stuck it out and read all of this and actually watched all of these videos then congrats – you’re my new best friend!  Ha Ha!  If you like what you saw on Luke’s channels keep checking back for more videos – he’s great about posting new material often and if you’ve never looked at his stuff before, then you have plenty of music to listen to and vlogs to watch!  Enjoy!