Category Archives: Music

Fall Song of the Day: Explanation and Jake Bugg

I’m having the hunch that Jake Bugg is “the next big thing.” Okay, so he’s already a hit in Britian, but all of the coolest musicians are and have to “break” America. My local alternative radio station (shout-out CD 102.5) … Continue reading

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London Journal, Entry Two

Music fills the streets. On the right corner is a man with an accordion and a missing tooth. On the bank of the Thames stands a girl playing a keyboard and harmonizing with the sounds of the lapping waves. On … Continue reading

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Music Monday

Forgo the little line of text that says this post was published on a Tuesday. Just pretend with me that it was really 11:00 PM on a Monday night and not 12:00 AM on a Tuesday morning. Are we all … Continue reading

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I Was a Teenage Fall Out Boy (Fan)

Fall Out Boy has been a band for over 10 years. Negativity has been thrown their way whatever they do; they’re too poppy or too screamy. Too laden with eye-liner or too hard to understand. Their lyrics don’t make sense. … Continue reading

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She Listens: Noah Gundersen and Family

One of my very favorite things is listening to live music. I love the quiet rush that comes before an artist starts singing. I like that feeling of camaraderie between members of a crowd. I have a love/hate relationship with … Continue reading

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She Listens: The Ladies I Wish I Could Sound Like Edition

1. Laura Marling. HOW AMAZING IS HER VOICE? Many commentators of her style and presence spout that she’s so good she doesn’t even have to show emotion on her face while singing, her tone does it all. Here’s one of … Continue reading

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