Kaiser Chiefs

One of my sister's favorite songs that she shared with me and I had no choice but to share on my blog because it is that good.

Under the Stars.

Hip Hop. The essence of my love for music. Will never NOT miss the opportunity to experience a hip hop/rap concert if my youth allows me. Weird to think that one of these days I'll show my kids my most treasured itunez library and play them songs from Cunninlynguists, Lupe Fiasco, Common, Nujabes, People Under the Stairs, Souls of Mischief, and Common Market. Not to mention the many mainstream artists as well. Can't wait for that day to come. Haha

Just got back from the Big Boi Concert hosted by Brown University on Lincoln Field tonight. Was a little disappointed in how short the concert was and the quality of the sound system. But had to give them props to an overall great performance in terms of the artist-audience interaction. Also...I just want to say that I love fog machines and most importantly....concerts outside. Reminds me of summer. I definitely dig the laidback feeling that outdoor concerts produce. Enjoying the company of others, leaning back on the grass with your feet crossed, listening to music, occasionally jumping up to dance to a good jam that comes on, and staring up at the open sky. Have you ever just laid down on the grass looking up at the stars with some good music playing on your ipod? It's relaxing.

Turn the Bass up to this song.

Wiz Khalifa @ Lupos. Wednesday 9/22/10

$18 at the door

Testimonial Year-Hilltop Hoods. Cuz this song is a classic in my book :)

Reunions

Sorry for being MIA the last month. It's been a pretty busy month. My roommate Kate from abroad came to visit me in CA for a week :) then I headed East to reunite with some other friends from Greece before I ended up back at Brown to start my senior year. WHAT?! I refuse to acknowledge that I'm a senior....

Venice Beach, CA

Bradley Beach, NJ

Ahh yes but along the way, I've been continuing to collect new music and have a wide variety to share with you.

Indie:

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Au Revoir Simone Remix

Electropop:

House:

Hip Hop:

More to come...

Summer Nights

As the last days of summer approach...

Ready for the Weekend.

Yes, it is in fact Monday. Why the title so early in the week? Well, the past couple weekends have been pretty eventful in terms of my exposure to various music. And lets be honest, we thrive on weekends. Or maybe, its because I've been listening to Calvin Harris's Album "Ready for the Weekend" this past week. Heh. I recommend it for those days you just want to blast music in the house and just dance. Either way it's been quite an interesting month of discovering and rediscovering the music I enjoy. Seasons really do have a way of influencing the music you listen to at the moment.

So I did end up attending Project Ethos a couple weekends ago with some friends and it definitely was a good time. Gives you a little glimpse into the Hollywood scene. The Music Box was a great venue with a relaxed atmosphere. The rooftop balcony was my favorite. An upcoming artist by the name Miguel performed live. His style reminded me of Pharrell with the hiphop/rock vibe. Check him out. He's pretty good.

Found some new artists this past week that I wanted to share as well.

A little more on the electropop. Chew Lips is a group from East London who has been described as "minimal dance-pop." Then there's the remix album of Major Lazer and La Roux called LazerProof. It's a pretty sweet remix.

Fist Pumping.

A couple weekends ago, I went to the Electric Daisy Festival. It was EPIC. For those of you who don't reside in Southern California, EDC is a huge electronic/dance festival hosted by Insomniac held at the Coliseum in LA. It was overwhelming at first with just the sheer size of the turnout, but needless to say you couldn't match the atmosphere that was created with so many people all there to have a good time and thrive in electronic/house/techno music. This festival was a mecca of the best DJs in the world. From deadmau5, Armin van Buuren, Kaskade, Benny Benassi, Moby, Fedde le Grand, Afrojack, Swedish House Mafia, Boys Noize, MSTRKRFT, Laidback Luke, ect. I've always loved electronic/house, but I'm pretty sure my trip from Europe enhanced that love. Europe thrives on techno.

So lets follow the Jersey Shore and "fist pump like champs."

Here are 2 songs that are dance worthy.

Also, anyone interested in fashion/music/art should attend Project Ethos in LA next week.

Friday July 16, 2010

Music Box in LA

6:00pm

$20 GA tickets online

They are an organization dedicated in promoting new and upcoming artists by holding events for them to showcase their work.

This year "Project Ethos returns to the newly renovated Music Box (formerly the Fonda) with house Nick Verreos for an unforgettable night of fashion, music, and art. 10 fashion lines featuring Anna Lynett (Project Runway), 100 models, LIVE Concert featuring Miguel, Josephine, DJ Shy, and Don P, 12 visual artists, 6 fashion vendors, and over 1500 attendees."

I'm thinking of attending. Check it out. It should be good.

Humble Beginnings.

Currently 2:30am listening to The Twelves, a pair of Djs from Brazil who I've fallen in love with thanks to the suggestion of one of my most cherished friends. Decided to start a little project this summer. Might have began in Greece, oh how I miss Greece, with the obsession over Stereo Love by Edward Maya. Funny story. First heard the infamous song at a local club then recognized it again on the radio on a simple taxi ride with my roommate Kate. Was singing along with the driver and of course dancing. Unfortunately, the language barrier was an issue, which lead me to desperately search for the name of the song on Greece's Top 40 archives for a couple hours only to be rewarded at the end with the nonstop repeat of the song for the rest of the semester. Clearly discovering this one song was more important than exploring Athens at the time...Or maybe its a way for me to keep my overflowing tabs of new songs on youtube somewhat organized in a day to day blog and keep me occupied for the summer. Whatever the reason, I started this blog to share my passion for music in random updates of new songs that I find, favorite artists, current playlists, ect. Whether it turns into a collection of thoughts, life experiences, and pictures towards the end might be a possibility, but for now music it is.

I must warn you. Though I listen to a wide range of music...I have a keen interest in hip hop/electronic/house. A disclaimer of sorts....

And so it begins....

Here's my first clip. The song that defined my semester abroad and is slowly infiltrating its way into the US from Europe.

Stereo Love - Edward Maya