Keeping It Fresh

Today I have music for you by the band Bag Raiders. Now a lot of people may know this band because of their huge hit "Shooting Stars," however, there is so much more to this band than you can even fathom. Bag Raiders is one of those bands that has no boundaries to their music. Bag Raiders traverses all kinds of electronic scales and synthpop areas. On one hand you have songs like the one mentioned earlier. And then you have songs like this one. Songs that are so energetic and lively and completely addicting. This song is just so catchy and vivacious and exciting! There are a lot of different and incredible things happening with this song. Now this duo is out of Australia and with this song you can kind of hear that coastal and beach-like influence. However, we also get a more tribal and tropical beat which I would like to attribute to an Aboriginal tribute. I could be wrong, but I like how Bag Raiders incorporates different aspects of the Australian culture in this song, whet...

Today I have some rock music for you. This song by Sublime is possibly my favorite one by them. This is the last song that the original singer of Sublime, Bradley Nowell, ever did. He sadly died right before it was released. But I have to say, this is a great song for him to have as his legacy. In the world of rock, this song is one of the most iconic songs of the 90s. This is one of the songs that brought punk rock to the forefront and made it more of a mainstream sound. Even after Sublime's breakup which happened over 10 years ago, this song persists as a fan favorite and is still around today on all kinds of radio stations. Sublime still remains an immensely popular band across America and is one of the most notable acts of the 90s. Almost everyone who was a kid in the 90s knows Sublime and they all know this song for sure. For being one of the last songs done together as a group, this is surely a knockout. This song features the beachy and coastal sounds that are often associat...

Today I have music for you by one of my favorite Korean artists. Jay Park is quite the performer and an incredible singer. What I love about him is the fact that he raps and sings in both Korean and English and nails both styles of performing. Now I won't lie to you, this song is probably my favorite song by him ever. Yes, it is a more romantic and less intense song, but Jay Park is not limited to songs like this. Actually, this song is one of the more anomalous songs in the fact that it is sweet and smooth and comforting. Normally, Jay Park has a more intense and energetic and dance-vibe sound, but this one has this cozy and sweet and lively. This song is one of those cute love songs that isn't slow and romantic, rather it is more like a springtime energetic vibe. This is a song that has a nice head-bobbing vibe that also has this thumping beat that makes you want to sway. There are also these really nice subtle piano keys that make you want to just move to the music. I also l...

Both of today's songs were suggested by a good friend of mine, and I decided to post them! The first song is by Swedish artist by the name Loreen. Her voice is unique-it has an edgy sound like P!nk but it is also powerful with a pop sound like Jessie J. Loreen has a really good eurodance vibe to her music. I mean this is one of those songs that is clearly meant for those European and underground clubs. What is cool about this song is that it has this interesting dubstep twist to the song. Most of it is very house and electronica related, but there are moments when this song has dubstep influences. I like it though because it adds more depth and complexity to the song. If we were to hear this on its own, the song would sound like any other run of the mill dance song. But that dubstep flair really makes this song come together in a way that is different and even more energetic. Loreen does have quite the set of vocals to her, and she sings strongly. However, her voice does have this ...

So today I have an interesting song by a band called The Limousines. This song has so many elements of smaller genres, and they make it work so incredible well! There are hints of disco, electro, indie, and even a little reggae. I just love the energy this song brings-its not necessarily happy, but it has this positive feel. The vocals have a somewhat ethereal sound, which adds a mysteriousness about the song. Today's instrumental song is from the movie Tron. This song is absolutely incredible. I mean, that is all there really is to say! It is just phenomenal! I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today I have music for you by the band Goodnight, Texas. Now the first time I heard this song I was immediately captured. I am not normally one for country music, but this had such a folk twist to it that it made the song a million times better. There is something that older folk sounds do to music that turns it from being a typical country tune into a song that is powerful and intense. The percussion in this song pounds like the beating of a heart and it suits the mood that the guitar sets so incredibly well.  The vocals are minimal in this song, but the way that they are slightly fuzzed out is really fitting to give the song that intense and hardy sound. This is a song that I imagine the constant beating of a pick axe to the ground, the way you may see it in movies. That synchronized slamming to the ground, the way everything seems to be parts of a machine is kind of what I feel when I listen to this song. This does have that Wild West kind of sound, but more so in regards to the...

Today I have some old school music for you! Now when I say old school, I actually mean old school. As in, the awesome 70's music that your parents probably listened to. This is not the first song by the Jackson 5 that I have posted, but I certainly have not posted many songs by this awesome group. This is probably one of the best groups of all time. I mean not only are all of the members extremely talented, but this is a family band. It is extremely rare to see family groups like this and I think that is one of the things that made the Jackson 5 even more popular. There is this effortless chemistry to their work and that is heard in their sound. But this song is probably one of the most iconic songs of all time. Adults and children of all generation following know this song. Over forty years in the future and this song is still one of the defining songs of the American music industry. Honestly, this song is one of the characteristics that define American culture. There are always t...