One More Chapter
A twenty two year-old's view on life, death,
and Taylor Swift conspiracy theories
and Taylor Swift conspiracy theories
1. The LumineersThere is literally no one like this band. Honestly, they have one of the most unique sounds I have heard in a really long time. When my father and I first stumbled into this dynamic trio (and yes, my father and I usually discover artists together for we have pretty much identical musical tastes...for the most part) we were a tad thrown off by the strange sound they consistently brought to their songs. It is almost like listening to them in a crowded, artsy cafe during an open mic night, but in a good way; a really good way (especially the song "Classy Girls" which is meant to sound like it was recorded in a bar, or at least that is my take on it.) Anyways they are a band that everyone will love with a perfect blend of slow and up-beat songs on their debut album The Lumineers. Even my sister had learned to love them. Songs you probably know by them: - "Ho Hey" - "Stubborn Love" Songs you should know: - "Slow it Down" - "Big Parade" - "Flowers in Your Hair" 2. Gabrielle AplinGabrielle Aplin is a more recent discovery of mine and I am a bit obsessed. She has such a pleasant-sounding voice that I can't seem to get sick of. Her song "Home" was recently featured as Song of the Day on my last blog post. That song was played countless times by me over the past week or so. It just overwhelms me at how beautiful it is and I always feel a bit nostalgic when I hear it. I know it wouldn't seem like you would want to feel sad when you hear a song, but any song that can spark an emotion within me, I absolutely love. Art should have to ability to move those who experience it, and Gabrielle Aplin's music does just that. Songs you probably know by her: none Songs you should know: - "Home" - "Keep Pushing Me" 3. Ed SheeranYou all knew this was coming. Ed Sheeran is by far my favorite artist and has been for the past year or so. He is still just as amazing as the first time that I heard him. He is an amazing singer, rapper, guitarist and who could resist an adorable ginger with a British accent and with sick tattoos to boot?! He's pure perfection. But seriously he is an amazing artists. I think what I love most about him is his lyrics. A lot of people know that I am a fan of super romantic and lovey-dovey songs/movies/books/etc. and Ed's no exception. His songs are sweet and romantic and best of all, they are respectful. Ok, I know I sound like a grandma right about now, but I just hate it (well, hate is too strong a word) when songs are all about objectifying women for the pleasure of men. We are not sexual objects! Anyways, Ed's songs are beautiful, meaningful (usually) and just pure bliss to listen to. Songs you probably know by him: - "The A team" - "Lego House" - He also wrote "Little Things" by One Direction Songs you should know: - "Give Me Love" (this is my favorite song by him and possibly my favorite ever) - "Autumn Leaves" - All the rest 4. Florence + The MachineGood ol' Florence Welch. She was one of the first "alternative" artists that I got into back when her hit "The Dog Days Are Over" came out on the radio. It was love at first sound. I immediately borrowed my friend's CD and ripped the whole thing to my computer. I didn't think it was possible to have an affair with music. I still don't think it is, but this CD was as close as it came. Then her second album Ceremonials debuted by senior year of high school and it was like I fell in love all over again. It's really hard to explain just how amazing Florence + The Machine is, you honestly must just hear her for yourself. She is one of the most powerful and just downright epic singers I have ever heard. She rarely has a nice calm song, though some do start out a nice, quite melody, until they reach their inevitable climax and blast your ears with powerful, unedited beauty. My dance studio was a big Florence fan and we probably did at least two songs by her every year. I can hardly wait for her next release. Songs you probably know by her: - "Dog Days are Over" - "Cosmic Love" - "Sweet Nothing" (with Calvin Harris) - "Shake it Out" Songs you should know: - "Spectrum" - "Kiss With a Fist" - "No Light, No Light" - "Howl" - "Blinding" 5. OneRepublicThis is a more recent obsession, though we all know OneRepublic has been around for a while. I have always had a liking for their music, but their newest album, Native, is mind-blowing. Like, seriously. It's like an entirely different band. Songs you probably know by them: - "Counting Stars" - "Secrets" - "Apologize" - "Feel Again" Songs you should know: - "I Lived" - "Preacher" - "Something I Need" - "What You Wanted" 6. BirdyWe all need to be obsessed with Birdy. She is one of the craziest cover artists I have ever heard. Well, strike that. She was a cover artist but her most recently released EP, Wings, is all original songs. What makes her covers so unique and stand-out is that she plays the piano more beautifully than almost anyone I have ever heard, and in addition her voice is hauntingly unique and will make you stick with her from the first moment you hear her. Songs you probably know by her: - "Skinny Love" Songs you should know: - "Fire and Rain" - "Wings" - "People Help the People" 7. Of Monsters and MenHow cute are these guys?! Plus, they're from Iceland so their names are amazing. The lead male singer is Regnar while the lead female singer is Nana. I'm sure you've all heard their chart-topping hits, but not many people have actually taken the time to hear their other amazing songs. Their harmonies are awesome and their sound is so pure and authentic. A lot of the time I feel like I should be sitting around a campfire performing in some sort of ritualistic dance...idk, that sounds crazy haha. I can't explain it - just listen to the song "Your Bones" and you'll know what I mean. Songs you probably know by them: - "Little Talks" - "Mountain Sound" Songs you should know: - "Your Bones" - "Dirty Paws" - "From Finner" 8. Mumford and SonsOk, I know you think you know Mumford & Sons, but chances are you don't. There is so much more to them than just those few hits they had that, let's face it, have gotten old and over-played. A lot of people think that all their songs sound the same but I am here to tell you this is not true. Yes, all their songs have very heavy banjo and other string instruments, but that is just their sound - and it works for them. The more you listen, the more you hear that each song is very unique and completely amazing. And, similar to Ed Sheeran, The Lumineers and Of Monsters and Men, they are absolutely adorable. Songs you probably know by them: - "Little Lion Man" - "I Will Wait" - "The Cave" Songs you should know: - "Broken Crown" (my favorite song by them) - "White Blank Page" - "Awake My Soul" (another favorite with some absolutely amazing lyrics!!) and so many more. 9. Ingrid MichaelsonIngrid Michaelson was the first artist that my father and I realized we both loved. I heard a song in the movie Bride Wars by her and said aloud, "I wonder what this song it, it's so pretty!" and my father answered simply, "The Mountain and The Sea by Ingrid Michaelson, I have the whole album". And so started my exploration of my father's expansive musical collection. Last year, or maybe it was the year before, my father and I went and saw Ingrid in concert in Providence at this little whole-in-the-wall place where you literally ordered snacks from a giant whole in the wall with a microwave in it so they could pop your popcorn. It was amazing. She was amazing. It was like one big party with her, her husband (her husband is Greg Laswell, another amazing artists that you should definitely check out) and the audience. She was pure bliss. Songs you probably know by her: - "Be Ok" - "The Way I Am" - "You and I" Songs you should know by her: - "Fire" - "The Chain" - "Are We There Yet" - "So Long" All the rest... 10. PassengerMost people have heard of Passenger's most recent hit, "Let Her Go", that has been on every radio station 100 - 200 times a day. While I still love it, it is getting a bit old. But my sister heard this song and immediately went and bought his other albums. So became obsessed and soon, since he is like a wonderful mix of Ed Sheeran and The Lumineers, I did too. Plus, again, he's adorable. His voice is just so unique and, as I'm sure you've figured out by now, I love it when artists bring something fresh and new to the table. His songs have a huge range as well from soft and sweet to rather "spicy" as one could say about his song "I Hate" that is rather opinionated - but in a funny and agreeable way. And did I mention he's adorable? Songs you probably know by him: - "Let Her Go" Songs you should know: - "Holes" - "I Hate" - "No Diggity/Thrift Shop Mashup" Ft. Ed Sheeran Thank you for reading! Hope you discovered some new, amazing artists, Amanda Lucille Song of the DayNo Diggity - Thrift Shop Mash-up with Ed Sheeran and Passenger
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