Chiddy Bang is really in it for the music and most (if not all of their mixtapes) are offered for free download. I wish more artists would give their music to fans this way. If you don't download this now and it disappears, you will regret it!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Peanut Butter and Swelly
Chiddy Bang is really in it for the music and most (if not all of their mixtapes) are offered for free download. I wish more artists would give their music to fans this way. If you don't download this now and it disappears, you will regret it!
Announcement
Due to being super busy with other things, I am forced to decrease the frequency of posting my top favourites. For now I will only be posting them once a month and may increase it to ten songs for each month.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Dubstep Takeover
If you aren't shut off to new music and you pay attention to the obvious trends, you should know that dubstep has been risen to almost a mainstream level of popularity. I'm glad this is happening. Dubstep has always been a great electronic genre and now with its newfound success, we can expect more great tunes.
You've heard of dubstep, right? Please tell me you didn't just google it. If you've never heard dubstep, allow me to catch you up with some excellent tracks.
Skrillex
- "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites"
Skrillex has begun to assert his dominance over the genre and this is one of his most popular songs.
There are plenty of excellent beats released on YouTube and Soundcloud, many of which are available for download. Here are two of my favourites pulled from the loads of songs uploaded to dubstep channels.
You've heard of dubstep, right? Please tell me you didn't just google it. If you've never heard dubstep, allow me to catch you up with some excellent tracks.
Skrillex
- "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites"Skrillex has begun to assert his dominance over the genre and this is one of his most popular songs.
There are plenty of excellent beats released on YouTube and Soundcloud, many of which are available for download. Here are two of my favourites pulled from the loads of songs uploaded to dubstep channels.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Favorites - Week of May 9, 2011
I was pretty busy this week, but that never stops me from listening to my favourite songs. So there isn't a whole lot of new songs this week, but still plenty of great ones.
5. "Sail" by Awolnation
Some songs have pushed this back down, but doesn't diminish how good the song is.
4. "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People
I was hearing this song everywhere and finally bothered to look it up this week. It is super catchy and sounds like something Telus or Apple might use in a commercial.
3. "Got To Lose" by Hollerado
Creative music video and great music. I love the opening vocal bit (the almost a cappella part).
2. "Fragile Bird" by City and Colour
Still can't what for Little Hell to come out!
1. "Damini" by Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker
Caught USS again as they dropped into Kitchener for a show at The Wax. Highly energetic set, I would wager Human spent equal time on stage as he did on top of the crowd.
5. "Sail" by Awolnation
Some songs have pushed this back down, but doesn't diminish how good the song is.
4. "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People
I was hearing this song everywhere and finally bothered to look it up this week. It is super catchy and sounds like something Telus or Apple might use in a commercial.
3. "Got To Lose" by Hollerado
Creative music video and great music. I love the opening vocal bit (the almost a cappella part).
2. "Fragile Bird" by City and Colour
Still can't what for Little Hell to come out!
1. "Damini" by Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker
Caught USS again as they dropped into Kitchener for a show at The Wax. Highly energetic set, I would wager Human spent equal time on stage as he did on top of the crowd.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Favorites - Week of May 2, 2011
This week I was at the USS Approved release show, so I was thinking about doing my top 5 favourite USS songs. Then I remembered how hard it is to pick my favourite USS songs, so here is my regular mix of favourites for this week.
5. "Adolescents" by Incubus
Five years since Light Grenades, Incubus is releasing their 7th studio album July 12. Here is their first single off If Not Now, When? and it absolutely everything I expect from Incubus.
4. "Got To Lose" by Hollerado
Ever since I found their new one take video for "Got to Lose" last week, I've been listening to it a lot. And I apologize in advance for the lame joke, but this song puts the 'rad' in Hollerado.
3. "Sail" by Awolnation
It might be possible that I've been listening to this song too much recently, but it is, as I said before, infectious. But plenty new albums are on the way, so I might be able to unstick it from my brain.
2. "Fragile Bird" by City and Colour
This song really makes you want to sing, but of course no one can do it just like Dallas Green.
1. "Damini" by Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker
Really the number one spot goes out to the entire USS Approved EP, but I choose this to represent the EP. I really suggest you get yourself a copy of the EP, it is only available on iTunes and at USS merch booths.
Warning: You are not going to want to be sitting during this song!
5. "Adolescents" by Incubus
Five years since Light Grenades, Incubus is releasing their 7th studio album July 12. Here is their first single off If Not Now, When? and it absolutely everything I expect from Incubus.
4. "Got To Lose" by Hollerado
Ever since I found their new one take video for "Got to Lose" last week, I've been listening to it a lot. And I apologize in advance for the lame joke, but this song puts the 'rad' in Hollerado.
3. "Sail" by Awolnation
It might be possible that I've been listening to this song too much recently, but it is, as I said before, infectious. But plenty new albums are on the way, so I might be able to unstick it from my brain.
2. "Fragile Bird" by City and Colour
This song really makes you want to sing, but of course no one can do it just like Dallas Green.
1. "Damini" by Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker
Really the number one spot goes out to the entire USS Approved EP, but I choose this to represent the EP. I really suggest you get yourself a copy of the EP, it is only available on iTunes and at USS merch booths.
Warning: You are not going to want to be sitting during this song!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
USS Approved Release Party
Last night was quite the party at the win to get in USS Approved release show with 102.1 The Edge at the Mod Club in Toronto. First on the docket was Lee Serviss, winners for the month of May on Indie Online. Lee Serviss is an acoustic folk duo, with some songs on the verge of country and others faster rock. For a band comprised only of two acoustic guitars, they played some great music. They clearly knew their way around their instruments, playing them quite skillfully. Music wasn't their only talent, though. The duo were quite the comedians and their dialogues between themselves and the audience were very entertaining. They even when so far as to perform a cover of Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight", making the drum solo noise with their mouths. And as they pointed out, the lighting guy really knows how to put on a show. There "single" will be playing on the Edge tomorrow, but you can listen to it on their Indie Online page now, it's called "On the Run".
Next up was Michou, a band I was unfamiliar with. They're a loud pop and alternative band from Windsor, Ontario. While I wasn't a huge fan of their really pop styled songs, I did like parts of the music. They spice up their music with a trumpet and various percussion tools. The keyboardist / trumpet player, Sasha Appler, had an obvious talent for music and the lead singer / guitarist, Michael Hargreaves, could sing well (although it was pop ballad vocals; not my cup of tea). What I enjoyed most during their performance was the drumming. The drummer, Stefan Cvetkovic, was energetic and really contributed to the music (as opposed to just providing a beat to keep time). I was impressed by how well the band grooved together on stage and how they were skilled enough to improvise a little when Stefan broke a drum skin (with no other drummer in the house). Every member of the band had some part in the vocals and all interacted with the audience. I refer to Michael as the lead, but really any one of them could hold that title. Overall, they played surprisingly well live (when many popular artists are crap live) and had a couple songs I enjoyed. They were obviously not my favourite style, but something I'd listen to every now and then (then being May 11, when USS comes to Kitchener).
Of course the final act was who everyone had been waiting for, Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker. Not really much to about USS. I've seen them at festivals and clubs, and clubs are really there scene. The club didn't have as much energy as other shows I've seen, but to be honest it was cold and raining all day, so I can see why some might not be up for getting crazy. Except for one girl, who decided to jump on stage and grind behind Ash for half a minute before being pulled off stage. The rest of the audience picked up as the night went on, but USS rocked steady the entire set. Human Kebab was his wild self, with handstands, crowd surfing, mic swinging and generally amping up the crowd. Their show was lacking the usual cardboard cutouts, but had the addition of the Approved cover banner and a little taste of India on Human's turntables. Another interesting addition to their act let Human step out from behind the turntables. With a CD deck and mixer fashioned onto a Rock Band guitar, he went mobile on the stage for several of the new songs. The songs of the released EP were absolutely amazing and despite this being the first time USS played many of them live, they sounded flawless. As with all USS gigs, the music was great and the performance was excellent. Excellent release party, not your average Tuesday night.
If you weren't able to win tickets from the Edge, this was just the kick-off for a rocking tour of Canada. Tickets aren't expensive and are highly worth it! Here's a list of tour dates, I'll see you at their show (...well, some).
Next up was Michou, a band I was unfamiliar with. They're a loud pop and alternative band from Windsor, Ontario. While I wasn't a huge fan of their really pop styled songs, I did like parts of the music. They spice up their music with a trumpet and various percussion tools. The keyboardist / trumpet player, Sasha Appler, had an obvious talent for music and the lead singer / guitarist, Michael Hargreaves, could sing well (although it was pop ballad vocals; not my cup of tea). What I enjoyed most during their performance was the drumming. The drummer, Stefan Cvetkovic, was energetic and really contributed to the music (as opposed to just providing a beat to keep time). I was impressed by how well the band grooved together on stage and how they were skilled enough to improvise a little when Stefan broke a drum skin (with no other drummer in the house). Every member of the band had some part in the vocals and all interacted with the audience. I refer to Michael as the lead, but really any one of them could hold that title. Overall, they played surprisingly well live (when many popular artists are crap live) and had a couple songs I enjoyed. They were obviously not my favourite style, but something I'd listen to every now and then (then being May 11, when USS comes to Kitchener).
Of course the final act was who everyone had been waiting for, Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker. Not really much to about USS. I've seen them at festivals and clubs, and clubs are really there scene. The club didn't have as much energy as other shows I've seen, but to be honest it was cold and raining all day, so I can see why some might not be up for getting crazy. Except for one girl, who decided to jump on stage and grind behind Ash for half a minute before being pulled off stage. The rest of the audience picked up as the night went on, but USS rocked steady the entire set. Human Kebab was his wild self, with handstands, crowd surfing, mic swinging and generally amping up the crowd. Their show was lacking the usual cardboard cutouts, but had the addition of the Approved cover banner and a little taste of India on Human's turntables. Another interesting addition to their act let Human step out from behind the turntables. With a CD deck and mixer fashioned onto a Rock Band guitar, he went mobile on the stage for several of the new songs. The songs of the released EP were absolutely amazing and despite this being the first time USS played many of them live, they sounded flawless. As with all USS gigs, the music was great and the performance was excellent. Excellent release party, not your average Tuesday night.
If you weren't able to win tickets from the Edge, this was just the kick-off for a rocking tour of Canada. Tickets aren't expensive and are highly worth it! Here's a list of tour dates, I'll see you at their show (...well, some).
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Favorites - Week of April 25, 2011
A lot of great music this past weeks and plenty of awesome albums due out in May. These are some songs I've had on repeat all week.
5. "Sail" by Awolnation
This song is infectious and I love it. Fearless Fred of 102.1 The Edge thinks it sounds like the Last of the Mohicans soundtrack, but you can decide for yourself.
4. "White Limo" by the Foo Fighters
This and the number one song have been on my favorites list for several weeks now, except for last week when I shared some old favourites.
3. "Fragile Bird" by City and Colour
The first single off Dallas Green's third solo effort, Little Hell (available June 7), is a little more rock than past City and Colour albums. The song is great and sounds almost as if you were in the studio listening to him play it live and raw.
2. "Make Some Noise" by Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys album is one of the big albums out in May and you can listen to more than "Make Some Noise" under this post. In fact, the entire album is streaming below! Oh, and this week we actually have the "Make Some Noise" video (P.S. in the boys usual style it's awesome and hilarious)!
1. "N/A OK" by Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker
Maybe not on everyone's list of big albums coming out, but it is on mine and I'm super excited for its release.
5. "Sail" by Awolnation
This song is infectious and I love it. Fearless Fred of 102.1 The Edge thinks it sounds like the Last of the Mohicans soundtrack, but you can decide for yourself.
4. "White Limo" by the Foo Fighters
This and the number one song have been on my favorites list for several weeks now, except for last week when I shared some old favourites.
3. "Fragile Bird" by City and Colour
The first single off Dallas Green's third solo effort, Little Hell (available June 7), is a little more rock than past City and Colour albums. The song is great and sounds almost as if you were in the studio listening to him play it live and raw.
2. "Make Some Noise" by Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys album is one of the big albums out in May and you can listen to more than "Make Some Noise" under this post. In fact, the entire album is streaming below! Oh, and this week we actually have the "Make Some Noise" video (P.S. in the boys usual style it's awesome and hilarious)!
1. "N/A OK" by Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker
Maybe not on everyone's list of big albums coming out, but it is on mine and I'm super excited for its release.
Hot Sauce Committee Part II
Posting this late, but I was without internet for a week and want to share it anyways. The entire new album from the Beastie Boys is streaming. It is wicked, as expected.
If the stream isn't good enough quality for you, the album is available on mp3 download, CD, and vinyl in all its glory!
If the stream isn't good enough quality for you, the album is available on mp3 download, CD, and vinyl in all its glory!
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