Can't Stop, Won't Stop.

It's been 5 months now since my departure from Europe. I can't decide if I'm unable to let go of my fond memories of my experience abroad or I just miss the European lifestyle. It might be a little bit of both. In any case, I've tried to stay in touch with the European music that I've come to adopt here in the States. Here's a sample of some tunez:

This one has been one of my favorites this past week.

From SomethingALaMode (SALM), 2 French artists who incorporate classical beats from the violin and cello to their electronic style. Very Creative. And the music video really caters to the carefree life.

BT is an American composer/producer who focuses on electronic music but has a very diverse background in classical music as well. He's known for his technique in stutter edit which you can hear in this song. This song is a more relax, "lets play some tunes in the background" kind of song. Enjoy.

And of course a song produced from the UK by Aruna and well known DJ Mark Eteson. Probably the one song from the three that most represents the style of music played in Europe, or at least in the clubs haha.



One of these days...I'll have to make it to England....

10-10-10 and Finally 21

Tupac - Do For Love (Vodka & Milk Remix) by Vodkandmilk

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.