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On Repeat #14

Posted by Tessa Friday, August 16, 2013 0 comments

TESSA
Two Lips (Acoustic) - Hoodie Allen
So if you haven't checked him out since I talked about him before, now is your chance. Not only is he a talented rapper, he released an acoustic EP that is ridiculously great. "Two Lips" was one of my favorites off of his Crew Cuts album and I think off of Americoustic, it's easily my favorite. His voice is just, ugh, so good. And to me, this song sounds very natural acoustic, even though when I first heard he was releasing it acoustic I wasn't sure how I'd feel about it (clearly I've fallen in love). I'm still waiting for him to say that he's coming back to Lawrence in his new tour.. and propose. But that's beside the point. Go download Americoustic off his website, here, or buy it on iTunes if you're super awesome and love him a lot and have money.
KAYSON
The Story - Brandi Carlile
     This song may be a few years old but  I have found myself really liking not only Brandi Carlile lately but loving this song. I'm definitely a sucker for songs about life/love and this one is just chalk full of both. It doesn't have that sappy love song tune to it either which is quite good. my favorite verse of the song is "All of these lines across my face Tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I've been And how I got to where I am But these stories don't mean anything When you've got no one to tell them to
It's true... I was made for you" and I just really like this song guys. Her voice and lyrics are beautiful so just listen. 
TORI
When I Was A Youngster- Rizzle Kicks
     I fell in love with Harley and Jordan when Rachel and I saw them perform as openers to Ed Sheeran awhile back. Their stage presence is ridiculous and they are both extremely talented and their different styles work together seamlessly. I got hooked on this song again when I was watching the video for their new single "Lost Generation," which you should watch here! 


RACHEL
     Okay, so everyone attributes this whole "YOLO" deal to Drake, but I think Mike Rosenberg puts it much more eloquently (Passenger is just a pseudonym obvi).  Tori and I also saw (and met, ugh pain) this beautiful man open for Ed Sheeran - noticing a theme? Anyway, this entire album is the actual bomb and was my jam for like two whole months last year. I honestly don't think I could choose a favorite track, but this has found it's way back into my ears this week. If you want to hear my entire life summed up in under 10 minutes, listen to "The Wrong Direction" and "I Hate".

JEN
Miracle Mile - Cold War Kids
     I keep hearing this song on the radio and I somehow know all the lyrics already. I swear, I've only heard it a handful of times and it's just so fun to attempt to sing along with your windows rolled down on a nice day. Yes, I realize I sound like a puppy dog. But IT'S THE TRUTH. I'm gonna start listening to more of Cold War Kids in general, so keep on the lookout for any other posts about them. I have a bunch of new great music on the backburner right now so be excited!
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On Repeat #9

Posted by Unknown Friday, June 28, 2013 0 comments
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KAYSON
I'm Not Your Toy - La Roux
     So, for the past 3 years I've been a fan of La Roux. Like most people I heard her song "Bulletproof" on the radio a few years ago. However, when I like an artist's song on the radio I look up there other songs that aren't their big single. I instantly liked "I'm Not Your Toy" - such an upbeat song, with sort of the same female strength message as "Bulletproof". It's about telling someone "Hey dickhead, I'm not a facking toy so stop messing with my head", and who doesn't enjoy a nice song about telling some stupid boy to F off?

TESSA
Mowgli's Road - Marina and the Diamonds
     Kayley has mentioned how much she loves Marina before so I'll save you the torture of listening to me go on about how big of a girl crush I have on her (I literally couldn't speak when I met her). This is one of her older songs but it's so so so good. Her lyrics are always spot on, like Taylor Swift for girls who aren't always writing songs about their ex-boyfriends, even though a lot of her songs do deal with boys, there are also a lot just about life in general. My favorite line from this song comes from the chorus: "And I don't know, don't know, don't know who I wanna be." Because what twenty-something can't identify with that, unless you really have your shit together? Also her voice is one of my favorites of all time. So if you haven't listened to her already, go now. That's an order. 


RACHEL
Prophet (Better Watch It) – Rizzle Kicks
    These British dudes have been on my radar for a while now, but I didn’t reaaaaally dig them until Tori and I saw them open up for Ed Sheeran. That concert was easily one of the most painful experiences of my life. But I digress. Jordan and Harley (who, by the way, I would absolutely marry) are a little ambiguous in their genre, and move fluidly between a hip hop and pop vibe. A few months back I couldn’t get over their first album Stereo Typical and “Prophet” has made it back into my lineup. I think it showcases both Jordan’s rap runs and Harley’s more soulful voice. The lyrics are clever and flow well, and are a little cheeky (“Quick smile, then a middle finger to your face!”) Which is always A+. I’m warning you – if you check into these boys it may be the beginning of an obsession. Proceed with caution.  

 TORI
Purple Yellow Red and Blue- Portugal. The Man
     I normally don't listen the radio much, but this week I gave it a try because I ran into a wall as to what music I wanted to listen to. In this one instance, it worked for me. As I was driving to work on a lovely Wednesday morning, I heard this song on our local "alternative" radio. Anywho, I fell in love with it. I have known about this band for awhile, just never gave a listen. "Purple Yellow Red and Blue" is catchy, but still pretty depressing all the same. With lyrics like, "Because working just don't work for me, can't focus, feeling hopeless, so I just sit back and try to relieve," and "It's not greed, but necessity, now I don't focus on the hopeless, when I look out it's only for me," the lyrics can seem a bit dark, but juxtaposed with the upbeat musicality, "Purple Yellow Red and Blue" as well as many songs on Evil Friends are balanced quite nicely.


JEN
7 Nation Army - The White Stripes
    Okay, so this song hasn't been "on repeat" all week but I heard it on the radio this morning on the way to work and remembered how badass I felt when listening to it. I was shamelessly singing along and jamming during my 20-minute commute. No fucks given. If for some reason you've been living in a cave on a remote island à la Tom Hanks, you need this song in your repertoire just to pump you up. 

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