We’re going ‘Home’ When you first press your ear to that oversized or undersized headphone and hear the radiant sounds of Edward Sharpe, you feel as if you’ve been transported into another time. The 60s’; a generation centered around an ad agency with less than moral characters. Wait. That’s Mad Men. The 60’s; a time…
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Artist of the Month: Jack’s Mannequin
Jack’s Mannequin. Do I really need to say anything more here? “I consider myself a person like everyone else, and I take my time writing my records because I feel like it captures more of who I am. You have a much greater chance of hitting on themes and points…that could play into someone else’s…
Press Play Friday: Marcus Foster
Our featured artist this week is newbie Marcus Foster As you start to read this, some of it might seem familiar. It might sound really familiar. But, rest assured, I’m not repeating artists. Marcus Foster is . . . Marcus Foster. Any similarity to another favorite Press Play artist (*cough* Bobby Long *cough*) is merely…
Press Play Friday: Fresh Music 8/20/10
It’s time once again for some new music While researching this Press Play Friday, I had a little trouble. Apparently, I haven’t gotten any new music in a while (Gasp!). I know. How can this be? I have a deeply rooted music obsession that requires me to have at least one new song per week….
Press Play Friday: Charlotte Sometimes
Sophomore artist Charlotte Sometimes is in the spotlight for this Press Play Friday “I want to make sure that whole emotional connection is in each and every word and in each and every note of my songs, because if that’s not there, then what’s the point in music? Music is supposed to transport you somewhere….
Press Play Friday: Freelance Whales
We’re bringing out the synthesizers for this Press Play Friday with Freelance Whales With any new emerging band, fresh from releasing their first album, you will always have to ask, “Are they going to stick around long enough, so we can see what they can really do?” For Freelance Whales, there is no doubt in…
Press Play Friday: Civil Twilight
“I’m trying to get people to surrender, to give them a sense of hope and acceptance with our music. I want to tell a story that transports you somewhere else.” –Steven McKellar The greatest thing to happen to a music lover, is the act of stumbling upon a song or a group completely by accident,…
Press Play Friday: Fresh Music
For this Press Play Friday we get some new music This Press Play Friday we are going into the deep depths of iTunes to find some new music. While some bands are new and others are old, it’s all about discovering what you didn’t know was out there. First up, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic…
Press Play Friday: Bobby Long
Up & comer Bobby Long is in the spotlight for this Press Play Friday With his acoustic sound and sincere heartfelt lyrics, Bobby Long is quickly becoming one of my favorite artists of the past few years. The sound of his acoustic guitar and rough engaging voice make him a classic artist, which the world…
Press Play Friday: Florence + The Machine
On this Press Play Friday we get to know Florence + The Machine “I want my music to sound like throwing yourself out of a tree, or off a tall building, or as if you’re being sucked down into the ocean and you can’t breathe,” says Florence Welch. “It’s something overwhelming and all-encompassing that fills…
Press Play Friday: Mumford & Sons
Music is probably my biggest obsession. So, with Press Play Friday’s I hope to introduce to some of my favorite artist’s and lot’s and lot’s of new music. Press Play Friday introduces: Mumford & Sons Once in a while, you will find a band that truly makes you redefine what great music is. I first…
Breaking It Down
What comes to mind when I say the word: FANGIRL? Does the beastly roar of a million prepubescent teenagers come to mind? “Ahhhh! Ahhhh! OMG! He’s so hot! I love him! He’s my favorite fictional character. Like. Ever!” Or the constant repetition of Facebook status’ that say “Why aren’t you watching Supernatural? That’s the best…
Kim the FanGirl 