Over the last couple years, I have become pretty picky about my music. I used to be a HUGE country music fan, but I can't say it's my favorite genre out there. I do enjoy some songs, and let's be real, I will always be a Keith Urban fan, but it isn't my first choice.
Here is what has been on my playlist the last few weeks
I've been listening to a lot of indie and alternative music. My current favorite is Minus the Bear. They've been on repeat for a few days. They are just an awesome band in general. Anyone that has songs called "Houston We Have an Uh-Oh" and ""I Lost All My Money at the Cock Fight" has to be kick ass.
Another band that I LOVE is Arcade Fire. I am so glad they won the Grammy this year. It was so deserved. Their album, "The Suburbs", might be one of the best albums I have ever heard. Their video for the single is also kick ass. While you are checking out "The Suburbs", do yourself a favor and check out their "Neon Bible" album as well.
I haven't forgotten the female singers. I, like the rest of the world, am in love with Adele. I prefer her "19" album to her "21" album. But I do love both. If you have been living under a rock and you haven't heard her yet, I'll save you the trouble.
I've also been listening to a lot of local music, which is fun. If you love the Beatles and Minnesota musicians, for the love of god, check out this.
Last, but not least, I've been channeling the Rat Pack. I can't help but love the complex arrangements of the songs and the fun these guys undoubtedly had. They were definitely toasted most of the time, but they still put on one helluva show. Some of the stuff they said would not fly at all today and the FCC would definitely get involved, but they were funny. The music is so simple and pure, you can't help but love it.
Also, I love pretty much all of the covers on AV Undercover. I wish I had MP3s of them.
You know, for the last 2-3 I find myself listening to WAY more indie music. I don't know if it's because of our age (getting sick of mainstream - we've heard it all! Right?) or because indie music is actually becoming more popular! But I think of Adele, Brandi Carlile and so many other singer/songwriters that have really come into their own in the last few years! It's really exciting to think that quality music could make a comeback!(That's if it was ever here in the first place!)
ReplyDeleteThis why I started a music blog. It's so amazing to document my taste in music. It's also quite cathartic - without saying anything, you can say everything!
PS. I LOVE reading your blog! Is that creeperish? :P
It could be because of our age! My cousin listens to a lot of indie music, so I got a lot from him. I started listening to Cities 97 and The Current a lot more, so that is probably why too. I love listening to those stations. I feel like I've definitely heard it all and most music today is all autotuned and there's nothing pure about it. Ah, hello Taylor Swift anyone? All the pop music today sounds the same. That's not to say I don't enjoy some of it, but I can't stand most of it. And forget rap and hop hip. Some of those lyrics are so degrading it makes me want to puke.
ReplyDeleteI started a music blog and then deleted it. I should start it again. It's fun. I don't think I have the link to yours anymore :( You should Facebook it to me.
PS. No, it's not creeperish at all! I like that someone is reading! And I love that you comment. :)
Yay!! I actually found out that I deleted mine too. :( I think I was self-conscious that it was "high school"
ReplyDeleteBut you know, what's so "high school" about being a human being whose looking to share something with other people??