Matt Corby
So I guess this guy was the runner up back in 2007 on the Australian version of American Idol. All I know is he's hot. He has an accent. He plays the guitar. And he can sing.
And I love this song:
Could it be.......
Karen Carpenter reincarnated??????
I mean seriously....this girl sounds SOOO much like her it's uncanny. And this particular song just screams the Carpenters.
I've totally been digging her whole album. I had posted the first single on facebook the other day. But the whole album is so good. If you are a fan of The Carpenters you should check her out. Good stuff. :)
OBSESSED
So I've been slightly obsessed with this song this week. I have a feeling these guys might make it big this year. Keep your eyes out for them ;)
Let me know what you think
Latest Top 10
Haven't updated for awhile....I promise to do better.
Here's some of my latest obsessions that you should check out:
1. Corner by Allie Moss---excellent folksy pop (that's a genre that I think I made up)
2. Upside Down by Paloma Faith---if you are a fan of Amy Winehouse or Duffy you should check her out
3. As For Now by Lindsay Rae Spurlock---piano driven singer/songwriter/pop-ish---you'll probably like this if you are a fan of Regina Spektor or Sara Barellies
4. Bleeding Hearts by Parlour Steps---indie pop at it's best in my opinion. Think a more pop like version of The Arcade Fire.
5. Mrs. Cold by Kings of Convenience---more fantastic indie folk/pop.
6. Strobe by Deadmau5---a fantastic techno/trance track from my favorite dj's latest album
7. A House is Not a Home by Field Music----I've recently discovered these guys and I can't get enough of them. This is one of their singles and really I'm not sure how to describe it. There are times where it has what sounds like the piano part of a classical piece and kind of a honky tonk feel at times. I don't know....just listen to it! :o)
8. No One Could Ever by Hudson Mohawke---a dj that I have recently discovered. But he is very different. His music is kind of crazy, almost disjointed at times....but he makes it work and I love it.
9. Low Rising by The Swell Season---more singer/songwriter folk stuff. If you have seen the movie Once or are familiar with the band The Frames then you will recognize these guys. (And if you haven't seen the movie Once, then you should. It's an excellent movie with an even better soundtrack that includes the song that won the Oscar that year, "Falling Slowly")
10.To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra---I love to listen to these guys when I am trying to go to sleep. Very mellow and relaxing stuff. This particular song was used recently by Billy Bell for his So You Think You Can Dance audition. (that's actually the link I'm putting here) It's such a emotionally moving song. I actually forgotten about it until I saw his audition and now I can't stop listening...
Alright....that's it for now. Check these out...you won't be disappointed! =)
Here's some of my latest obsessions that you should check out:
1. Corner by Allie Moss---excellent folksy pop (that's a genre that I think I made up)
2. Upside Down by Paloma Faith---if you are a fan of Amy Winehouse or Duffy you should check her out
3. As For Now by Lindsay Rae Spurlock---piano driven singer/songwriter/pop-ish---you'll probably like this if you are a fan of Regina Spektor or Sara Barellies
4. Bleeding Hearts by Parlour Steps---indie pop at it's best in my opinion. Think a more pop like version of The Arcade Fire.
5. Mrs. Cold by Kings of Convenience---more fantastic indie folk/pop.
6. Strobe by Deadmau5---a fantastic techno/trance track from my favorite dj's latest album
7. A House is Not a Home by Field Music----I've recently discovered these guys and I can't get enough of them. This is one of their singles and really I'm not sure how to describe it. There are times where it has what sounds like the piano part of a classical piece and kind of a honky tonk feel at times. I don't know....just listen to it! :o)
8. No One Could Ever by Hudson Mohawke---a dj that I have recently discovered. But he is very different. His music is kind of crazy, almost disjointed at times....but he makes it work and I love it.
9. Low Rising by The Swell Season---more singer/songwriter folk stuff. If you have seen the movie Once or are familiar with the band The Frames then you will recognize these guys. (And if you haven't seen the movie Once, then you should. It's an excellent movie with an even better soundtrack that includes the song that won the Oscar that year, "Falling Slowly")
10.To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra---I love to listen to these guys when I am trying to go to sleep. Very mellow and relaxing stuff. This particular song was used recently by Billy Bell for his So You Think You Can Dance audition. (that's actually the link I'm putting here) It's such a emotionally moving song. I actually forgotten about it until I saw his audition and now I can't stop listening...
Alright....that's it for now. Check these out...you won't be disappointed! =)
First review: Mika
MIKA ~ The Boy Who Knew Too Much
It is FANTASTIC!!! If you are a fan of his first album than you will definitely fall in love with this one. I'm still on the fence a bit....but I'm leaning towards liking the new album even more than the first.
I got the deluxe version which came with some videos of him performing songs from his first album and a couple of the making of/behind the scenes videos, which was a nice bonus.
I realize that Mika is not really main stream....although he should be because he is one of the more creative pop artists out there in my opinion. He is from the UK so he is much more popular across the pond. You may have heard his singles from his first album: Grace Kelly or Love Today You should check out those videos.....very entertaining. Plus he's pretty hot. Also a nice bonus. ;)
It's hard to pick favorites on this album because I really love them all. But if I have to choose, I would highly recommend Good Gone Girl. It is very reminiscent of the singles from the last album. Also, Touches You is excellent. It is very 80s George Michael-esque. He also seems to be channeling Freddie Mercury throughout a few of the songs.
He also collaborates with one of my other favorites artists, Imogen Heap, on the song By the Time. Adding her haunting vocals to his voice makes for an excellent combination!
So if you are looking for something new.....check it out! I bet it will have you dancing in your living room.
It is FANTASTIC!!! If you are a fan of his first album than you will definitely fall in love with this one. I'm still on the fence a bit....but I'm leaning towards liking the new album even more than the first.
I got the deluxe version which came with some videos of him performing songs from his first album and a couple of the making of/behind the scenes videos, which was a nice bonus.
I realize that Mika is not really main stream....although he should be because he is one of the more creative pop artists out there in my opinion. He is from the UK so he is much more popular across the pond. You may have heard his singles from his first album: Grace Kelly or Love Today You should check out those videos.....very entertaining. Plus he's pretty hot. Also a nice bonus. ;)
It's hard to pick favorites on this album because I really love them all. But if I have to choose, I would highly recommend Good Gone Girl. It is very reminiscent of the singles from the last album. Also, Touches You is excellent. It is very 80s George Michael-esque. He also seems to be channeling Freddie Mercury throughout a few of the songs.
He also collaborates with one of my other favorites artists, Imogen Heap, on the song By the Time. Adding her haunting vocals to his voice makes for an excellent combination!
So if you are looking for something new.....check it out! I bet it will have you dancing in your living room.