Back Online! Let's talk WAKEY!WAKEY!

Hey! Back online :)

So, I'm obsessing over WAKEY!WAKEY! This group is gaining glorious momentum thanks to the likability of its lead singer, Mike Grubbs, who is currently being featured as a reoccurring character on One Tree Hill. While others (like Kate Voegele) have been featured on OTH, none have had a character with their same name, so kudos to you, Grubbs!

In addition to his charming charisma, Grubbs is wonderfully talented, giving rhythm piano a breath of fresh air and a new wave of awesome, keeping rhythms simple and melodies light and elegant. He doesn't sound like anyone else you've ever heard before, and he's soulful yet accessably mainstream, making him perfect for radio. (Hope to hear you soon, Mike!)

The band as a whole has a great retro sound that's uniquely different but strangely familiar due to the strikingly real lyrics and pictures that Grubbs paints with his words. Each song prompts the comment "been there!" from the audience. In short, you've got to check out WAKEY!WAKEY!, a delightfully truthful musical experience. I mean, come on, with lyrics like "You should go home before your money's all gone" and "Why you wanna talk when we dance so good," how can you say NO?

Myspace: www.myspace.com/wakeywakey

xoxo,
Jaylady

Bubbly for Buble!!!

Hello there!

So, as you know by know, I'm gaga for GAGA...but did you know that I'm bubbly for Michael Buble??? Well, you do now! The Canadian-born crooner who started his career playing holes-in-the-wall and peaking at weddings before hitting the airwaves has been compared to Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra for his velvety voice and clean-cut appearance. Well, the hottie certainly possesses one of the best voices out there as well as a heartthrob-appeal that has not only revitalized the old standards of blue eyes and others but has energized his fanbase to be receptive to new popular songs like "Everything" and "Home."

This is a short piece today, but I truly feel that nothing I can tell you will make you understand my obsession than just giving Buble a listen...so do it!

He's sultry, he's bubbly, he's wonderful...he's Michael Buble.

Happy Listening!

xoxo,
JayLady

So it's come to my attention...

So it has come to my attention that I have readers! Therefore, I have decided to continue on with my previously-abandoned blog...

First of all, I would like to say: what a difference a year makes! Remember how I gushed over that new GAGA girl? Well, now, even if you wanted to, you couldn't say that you didn't know who she was :) Yay! And if you're not obsessed with her...well, what's wrong with you! Her music isn't sophisticated enough? Well, dance music doesn't need to be...she has a message, and she's sending it...her way...kudos, Gaga!

Now, I left off with some of my Fine Frenzy and Lily Allen obsessions. I am happy to inform you that I have picked up other obsessions since.

First, La Roux, a fantastic explosion of Brit-Pop that my lovely friend Sarah brought to my attention. Think euro-electronica complete with crazed hair, eyeshadow straight out of a Wharhol pic, and the boyfriend blazer :) For starters, I would recommend "In It For the Kill" and "Bulletproof," which are both solid anthems that say what they mean and mean what they say.

Next, and on a completely different note, all of my neighbors get a quick and not-so-real apology from me because I've been blasting Guetta for the past month non-stop! Who is Guetta, you ask? Ummm...that would be David Guetta, the famed French DJ at Pacha in Ibiza who has recently made a splash in the US mainstream scene with "Sexy Chick" (yes, the even edited the title). He's known for house and dance hits like "Love is Gone" and "When Love Takes Over." If you're feeling adventurous and in the mood to be mystified, I would recommend "If We Ever."

Try this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1BXw1Ce7uA&feature=player_embedded

And before you ask, YES, THIS IS A DANCE SONG!!!

Yay, I have a new post for the new year...epic win!

Enjoy,
me :)

Note: If there is anything you'd like me to blog about, take a listen to, or profile, let me know!!!

The narrative that is the "relationship" and the music to go along with it

So I haven't blogged in a while...sorry...it's just been crazy busy. I have discovered very recently that in the past month, I have reverted back to teenage girl status in that I have gone through an entire swing of romantically-enclined emotions in the span of one month. So here are some great songs that totally fit...

Who'd Of Known - Lily Allen

The lyrics literally and completely describe something that actually happened to me...at 5 o'clock in the morning...guess what? The first line is "it's 5 o'clock in the morning"...yeah, crazy.

Almost Lover - A Fine Frenzy

The chorus couldn't describe emotions felt towards the end any better.
CHORUS:
"Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do"

True Affection - The Blow

The anger stage...

"I was out of your league, and you were twenty-thousand underneath the sea."

Yeah, when you screw up, you inspire me to blog...right on.

Oh, and of course,

Hot and Cold - Katy Perry

Self-explanatory...men tend to act like chicks when they freak out...

~Me

Another Pop-Rock Profile?

Okay quick extra post today! I've been checking out some bands that aren't as well-known as they should be and I think you should hear about them!

First, A Change of Pace is a def. sweetsauce band. WHY? Because of songs like "Weekend Warriors" that remind you of all of the crazy things that happened, or were supposed to happen, in high school. Reminiscing about high school or just the past with your friends when you were eighteen and nothing seemed to matter is a pretty prominent theme in indie pop-rock. So if you love Boys Like Girls, We the Kings, Cute is What We Aim For, Hey Monday, or any other pop-rock narratives=songs-bands, then check 'em out and "raise a glass together!"

Another cool under-the-raidar band is Better Luck Next Time. These guys are catchy!!! And, they're more upbeat than some of the other "we're pop-punk but we want to confuse you and make you think we're straight-up-rock" bands, and trust me, they're no nonsense. You want to dance? Then, by golly, dance! And hear about how yet another guy got his heart ripped out of his chest, again (see album cover of "Third Time's A Charm"_. Apparently girls are the enemy for these guys since "everything we ever had is over" and "she's full of lies." Still...they're a lot of fun. Enjoy...and while you're at it, blast the cd and create a moshpit with your 16-year-old neighbors and their friends; they'll think they're cool and you'll relive your 16 ;)

That's all for now!

As always comment...any other bands you think I should profile?

~JayLady

We the Low? or All Time Kings?

Ok...so here's the thing...I have been pretty impressed with We the Kings' self-titled debut album. If you aren't familiar with them, get familiar! They're a great pop-punk band that fuses catchy tunes with fun lyrics that make for an exciting and relatable narrative.

Recommended songs for those of you who do NOT have the album? "Check Yes Juliet," "Secret Valentine," "Skyway Avenue" (those are the singles), "Don't Speak Liar," and "All Again for You." Start with those :) Here are the videos if you're too lazy to look them up yourself ;) (Courtesy of SCurveRecords)

Check Yes Juliet:



Secret Valentine:



Skyway Avenue:



Now if you haven't heard of All Time Low and you're into alt. rock, something's really wrong with you ;). One of their best songs (in my humble opinion), "Dear Maria, Count Me In," is definitely worth checking out no matter what kind of music you're into. (Courtesy of HopelessRecords)



However, unlike some of my other posts, the point of this blog is not really to profile any band but to introduce you all to a pretty incredible occurance that these two bands have been known to participate in. We the Kings and ATL have a history of fusing together after each show on their previous tour to create All Time Kings/We the Low. Pretty much, the gist is this: the lead singer of each band grabs a guitar and starts playing in the key of one of their songs; then, they switch verses so that the other band's song is being played. Talk about awesome...you know what, call me a teeny bopper follower if you want, but these guys are great. They can work off the cuff, improv it up after a really tiring show. In addition, they're very good at playing up to their fans and making their fans happy. Who wouldn't want screaming teenagers following them out of the theater to hear more?

So, if you still don't believe that this is a very cool live mash-up, check it out here:



Or....if that doesn't do it for you...



Happy Mashing!

Enjoy, and as always, please comment!

Much love,

JayLady

Addendum

Umm I just realized I forgot "Hey There, Delilah?" Who forgets "Hey There, Delilah" by the Plain White T's? OR..."Dark Blue" by Jack's Mannequin? Or any song by Fiona Apple aka "Extraordinary Machine"?

Oh goodness, so much blogging to do, so little time!

As always, comments welcome!

~JayLady