Obligatory/Cliche

Alright so I'll be perfectly honest, was not ready for the next deadline to be so soon. Haven't listened to anything new yet or even found anything to download other than a few singles I've been listening to. So instead, I figured I'd do what most internet music blog writers end up doing at some point, rather than reviewing I'm just gonna start throwing some of my favorite things your way for a bit. I hope you like at least something, if not, well sorry, I tried please don't hate me.

First thing I'm going to do though is mention the song I am listening to currently on an awesome site Mr. Arra told me about, the Gorilla vs. Bear blog. It says it's called here, in heaven 4 & 5 (CFCF remix) by Elite Gymnastics. Can't post it directly on here but check out that blog and give it a listen, very nice sounding track. The bassline kills and the synths are beautiful sounding. Lot's of different elements and I love that.

Keeping up with electronic based music, I've been listening to this band a friend (Thank You, Michael Melick!) showed me awhile back called Does It Offend You, Yeah? a lot more recently. Their sound comes across to me as incredibly catchy at points, which then soon devolve into clusters of insane sounding hooks. Their sound is absolutely amazing, ranging from calm to near rock like mosh-pit worthy parts. It's been one of my most listened to electronic bands lately, it's one of the most energizing bands I can think of at the moment. Loving it more as I listen to it.

Alright next I'm gonna go towards a great hip-hop/rap/who cares artist, P.O.S. again recomended by a friend(Thank You, Mickey Kessler!) This guy is now my one of my alltime favorite rappers. He has this flow that is just perfect in every song. The lyrics are conscientious and always interesting to listen to, and give some really interesting viewpoints. The music itself can have a rock liike quality to it as well, which brings me to the next best thing about this, the drumming is able to steal the show in most of the songs. It's near perfect, every song the drums just pull you into the song and hook you to it so well. With those drums and P.O.S.'s unique singing style, voice, and lyrics, this is a group you would not want to miss if you have any love for the genre.

And lastly let me finish with a more rock or punk rock band which is all sorts of crazy and weird and incredible, Bomb the Music Industry! Forming after the death of a somewhat popular but critically acclaimed ska band, the Arrogant Sons of Bitches, this band has become a hybrid so far gone that it is difficult to describe in terms of a genre. The best I could do is say it is a punk - ska, electronic based band which incorporates an indie DIY style and amazing lyrics. Everything about thees guys is extraordinary. The lyrics are thoughtful and can be near poetic, even when they're talking about drinking and other typical ska themes. Every song has a real meaning behind it, and it's not typical punk themes of angst and anarchy, in fact they mock these themes. But as great as the lyrics are, their instrumentation is just as incredible. They most often use electric and acoustic guitars, typical bass and drum, a piano, synths, and a saxophone. Though they also use things such as harmonica's, trumpets, and their own voices A Capella whenever they choose. Surprisingly all of these sounds fit together to make a beautiful harmony.

The video above is kinda slow to start but it entertained me. Anyway their latest album, Vacation, is their best work to date I would say in the form of an album at least, but all of their work is amazing. At least I think so. Definitely my favorite band at the moment.




Clearly, I have a problem with posting videos.

Oh, and did I mention all of their music is FREEEEE???
You can find all of their albums somewhere on that site, make a donation if you feel like it!


Also, they'll be coming to Cleveland in April, so if I managed to get one random person to appreciate this band half as much as I do GO!!

Alright after way too much typing and abuse of the add video button, I'll bring this to a close.
And, since this entertains me now, here's Rob saying something: "Okay, so we're gonna get these magnets, and then we're gonna shoot them through fruits. Fuji apples. Because they beat Honeycrisp. [Wastes of Matter]"

Yeah.