Keeping It Fresh

I know that I recently posted a song by James Arthur, but I just recently heard this one and was totally struck! This song is absolutely incredible! It has an edgy sound that is like a mix of country and hard rock. Its a sound that you will really feel when you listen to it and this song is so catchy! James Arthur really explores his style range and vocal range with some grit and a falsetto yell at the end to wrap it up. While this does have the feel of an anthem, this is one that I could listen at anytime and still be rocking out to it. And to segue into today's instrumental song, I was totally reminded of this famous song from Casino Royale. I think the two songs compliment each other really well. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today's song is by a Belgian artist by the name Stromae. I have no idea what he is saying but the beat in this song is so bumping! There is a mini drop if for the first chorus which is great. What is really awesome about this song is how the beginning starts with him singing off beat with the background instruments. The instrumental melodies are going at a faster pace than the vocals, but during the chorus they meet up and create a pretty fantastic sound! Today's instrumental song is a song done by the artist Flume. Now Flume falls under the weird indie side of electronic music and it is pretty damn phenomenal. His style is so different from all the other electronic artists out there and it is very much his own. Definitely worth looking into deeper! I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today's song is by an iconic rock band called The Eagles. What I really like about this band is that they don't always take on the stereotype of the 1970's rock band like The Who and Black Sabbath. This takes on a calmer, mellower side of rock music. Its one of those songs that you hold the lighter up and sway to. The harmonies in the background are so soothing and just plain great. Today's instrumental song is by Passenger. I love this song so much and I love his entire album so incredibly much. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today's song is off the new soundtrack coming out for Catching Fire. Tangent topic, but you all should definitely go see that movie because the series is phenomenal and the first movie followed the book really well. Anyway, this song does a fantastic job of capturing the intensity that comes with this story line as well as the eeriness and discord that the Capitol shows. That's right, I just analyzed this hardcore. But this really is a very nice song! Today's instrumental song is from the awesome television show called Game of Thrones. Now I absolutely love this show, but I must warn you that there is quite a bit of nudity that can make things pretty awkward. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

It has been an extremely long time since I have posted any cultural music. So today, I have some always energetic Latin music by the popular Marc Anthony. This song has a more traditional feel to it, but Marc Anthony makes it work in such a way that it sounds absolutely incredible! Today's instrumental song is from the movie El Greco, who if you do not know, is a famous artist. This song has a very calming epic sound which is beautiful! I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today's song comes from a band that I haven't posted about in a long time. AFI recently came out with a new album and this song is one of the lesser known songs off the album. I really like the pounding drum beat along with some of the creepiest and sickest vocals. This song has a mix of super rock and a haunting chill which is pretty awesome! Today's instrumental song is by a band called Gotham Road. This band is a little heavier than AFI, but still a good band for all my metal rockers out there. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today's music is all about that big room house style. This first song is by AN21 and features Max Vangeli. It has a good beat and some pretty sweet drops. Plus the fusion of a piano chorus is pretty awesome! Today's instrumental song is by Blasterjaxx and really pulls the crazy dancer out of you. Or just crazy in general. This song has so much energy and makes you get out there, its just something you have to do! I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!