“They say it so much better than I possibly ever can.” It was accidental, my discovery, entirely serendipitous. I had no clue what I was walking into and I certainly had no idea where my initial infatuation would lead. Little did I know our chance meeting would cause us to become more than just accidental…
Category: Press Play Friday
Artist of the Month: Jason Mraz – 1000 Things
“Music is a weapon in the war against unhappiness.” – Jason Mraz There is something so peculiar about Jason Mraz. He is able to create these intricately detailed lines of poetry and addictive harmonies so effortlessly, with just the flick of his wrist, completely and forever changing our music-dependent souls. Utterly remarkable and singular to…
Artist of the Month: Jason Mraz
“Everything in life influences my music. I’ve always used songwriting as a means to share what I think is profound.” – Jason Mraz Based on a true story . . . We met like any other couple might. I was still in High School and he was the cool, older bad-boy with a cocky smirk…
Press Play Friday: Fresh Music (8/30/13)
Dog Days Are Over The final days of summer are upon us, fading and fleeting, threatening to dilute that sticky, sweet, dreamy haze of residual sunshine and warmth. Arriving without warning, lying hidden amongst the slowly dying flower beds and sun-kissed smiles, it waits. Wanting. You know it’s there, desperate to steal away the last…
Press Play Friday: I Love the 90’s (Part 2)
Zig-A-Zig-Ah You slide on your favorite pink flip-flops and walk out into the sunshine, avoiding the chalk art you drew the day before, simultaneously clipping your Walkman to the loop of your denim jeans. After placing the slightly worn headphones over your ears, you remove the cassette tape from your pocket and carefully place it…
Download This! (Lyric Video Edition)
Video Killed the Radio Star There’s this new thing that’s very popular in the music world. It’s called a lyric video, and it’s a music video that really isn’t a music video. Confusing, I know. Back in the old days, I’m sure we all remember, there was one video for one song. Now, it’s not…
Press Play Friday: Fresh Music (2/1/13)
Familiar Faces Have you felt like your music playlist was missing something in recent weeks? Are you tired of listening to the same albums over and over again? Do you feel like you’re in a musical rut? If the answer is yes, then I have just the thing for you. I’ve found some familiar faces…
Press Play Friday: Imagine Dragons
It’s Time I really can’t remember much about my first meeting with Imagine Dragons, but I know we didn’t have the same relationship as we do now. We didn’t take to one another right away, which made me a little hesitant – as I usually am – to later reintroduce myself to these top-of-the-charts artists….
Press Play Friday: Holiday Edition – The New Classics
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Here we are again, celebrating with family and friends; the houses decorated with elaborate rows of bright lights; the snow falling outside our windows. It’s a time for giving. It’s a time for caring. It’s a time for MUSIC. Yes, what would the holidays be without the incessant…
Press Play (Wednesday Edition): Ryan Adams
“It’s Only Gonna Make You Love Me More” Welcome to a very special installment of Press Play! I’m glad you could make it. You might have noticed this isn’t our usual meeting place; those special Fridays we had reserved now overrun by vampires and hybrids. It’s just not right to let you go without, so…
Press Play Friday: Songs from the Movies – Part 2
Music Loves a Screen Music and film, a most unrivaled pair, you must admit. She is not complete without his voice, the love songs he sings. He is the melody that accompanies her, giving life to a scene. They, essentially, are the perfect couple. We’ve met them here once before (of course), not too long…
Artist of the Month: Florence + The Machine – Between Two Lungs
“I tend to lose myself in the moment. I’m not very good at holding back. I don’t know how to do this without feeling everything. My emotions are the tool I use to perform.” – Florence Welch Dear Florence, Wow, what an amazing month this has been. I can’t believe it’s over already. We’ve learned…
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