1/30/2015

Janoskians + Jack and Jack!

The Janoskians have announced that Jack and Jack will be coming with them to what they are calling
'Janofest' which is an arena performance for the Youtubers/musical group. If you are unaware of who The Janoskians are you have been living under a rock. They are a hilarious Youtube comedy group that became famous for their 'Awkward Train Situations' video among other pranking videos. The group reigns from Australia and is actually friends with the other dominate Australian musicians 5 Seconds of Summer. The Janoskians consists of brothers Beau, Luke, and Jai Brooks (Beau is the oldest. Jai and Luke are twins), and their friends James Yammouni and Daniel (Skip) Sayhounie. The five have had huge success in the Youtube field. They have done collaborations with many popular Youtubers including Tyler Oakley, Marcus Butler, PointlessBlog (Alfie Deyes), and Mazzi Maz.
Not only has the group gained popularity on Youtube, but they've also gotten attention from the music industry.
The boys released their first single 'Set This World on Fire' a few years back. It was received so well by the fandom that they later decided to release another song titled 'Best Friends'. Of course, they tried to make it clear that they were not just another boy band. In my opinion they aren't, but in others they are. The fact that they've released three other songs didn't help them ruin the whole boy band image. Judging by the song titles "Real Girls Eat Cake", "This F***ing Song", and "That's What She Said", they aren't exactly serious songs, but they all did fairly well on the singles charts. "That's What She Said", their latest release, was named MTV's Hit of the Week in the summer. The boys' constant success with their tours, videos, and music has led them to the major opportunity to play in an arena.They are bringing along the best boys they could find, Jack and Jack.
If you don't know Jack and Jack, you have been living under a rock too. Jack and Jack started their career out on Vine. They are two of the few Viners who actually made it out of the Vine world and in to the music industry. They have released a ton of singles that have all done fairly well on the charts as well. Their vines are some of the most viewed vines on the app. These two best friends have a talent at what they do, and that's entertaining. Jack Johnson handles the rapping in their songs while Jack Gilinsky memorizes people with his amazing singing talent. They found the most success in their song and video "Wild Life". These two boys have come a long way from where they started and definitely deserve this opportunity.
There's no doubt that The Janoskians + Jack and Jack (Janofest) will be an absolutely amazing show! Not only are both groups talented, but they are also great to look at. The crowd will be jamming to the catchy beats created by Jack and Jack and then lost in the antics of the Janoskians. There is no telling what this show is going to be like, but it's easy to say that whatever happens, it will be entertaining and well worth the time and money everyone put in to. If you have tickets to these shows you are one very lucky person and I would love to be in your shoes!

1/25/2015

Somethings Gotta Give- All Time Low

AHHH This song! I can't get enough of it! I don't know what it is about this song that got me hooked! To the All Time Low fans though, this song is considered controversial because it's too close to pop. A lot of people are claiming that they are moving away from pop-punk and only focusing on pop. I disagree with that statement. Sure, there are pop elements in the song, but the song is nowhere near being the same kind of pop music you hear on the radio all the time. The main focus of the music is still guitars and drums rather than any sound made in a booth. Not to mention they threw in that amazing scream at the end. To me they are the same All Time Low that wrote songs like Coffee House Soundtrack.
Yes, this sound is different than many of their other first songs on earlier albums, but what do you expect? All artists grow and develop. ATL is no exception to this. All of our favorite artists have grown and changed in some way. I mean, hello, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber are prime examples of this. If you're a fan of One Direction, they've change a lot too and have still managed to maintain the worlds largest fan base. This song is the perfect example of how ATL has grown and adapted and changed. They are still the same great band as before and are continuing to make amazing music. What more could you ask of them? 
The video had me wondering what exactly was going on. Then again all music videos are like that nowadays. If you haven't seen the video, you're going to have to look it up. I have no way of properly describing it to you. I can tell you there are fries, a girl, zombies, and one poor, poor cat. I almost forgot to mention Jack's new hairstyle! He was pretty good looking before, but now... hot damn! Talk about a change for the better! 
If you ask me, All Time Low is back and better than ever. Their new album Future Hearts is going to prove just that! Be sure to check it out if you're a fan of pop-punk music or any music for that matter! Keep an open mind and try something new!! :)

1/24/2015

Hotel Ceiling- Rixton

CLICK HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLS2ZTMayyI

Rixton... A lot of people don't know them by their name. But most people however will recognize the song they're most famous for: Me and My Broken Heart. Not only is the band pretty to look at and British, they are also dripping with talent. Their song Hotel Ceiling is my newest music obsession. It's also the third single on their upcoming album Let the Road. The music is beautiful, moving, and the lyrics are meaningful. The song was co-wrote by Ed Sheeran, so judging by that fact, you know it's going to be great. There is no better song writer than Ed Sheeran.
The first time I encountered this song, it brought me to tears at the very first line. "I can see it coming round full circle my friend. On the TV they said that they had reported you dead". The versus are slower, but they still draw you in. When the chorus comes, it picks up just like most songs. In my experience, I got goose bumps. You know its a good song when it gives you goose bumps and makes you feel emotional.
Of course, if you are in love with a song you look up the music video. This video got the attention of a lot of people due to the unexpected ending. I didn't want to ruin the video for you (to me a music video is just like a movie) so if you haven't seen the video, click the link at the top! :) Anyways, at first listen the song is about a lost love. When you watch the video you get a whole new meaning from the song. The video starts with a girl getting a phone call that sent her into hysteria. Flashbacks of the her and her boyfriend show a perfect relationship slowly starting to fall apart. It appears to be just another video about losing the love of your life. The twist came at the very end when you find out that this girl is actually insane and killed her boyfriend. He was on the floor at the side of the bed the entire time. At the very end it shows the girl changing in to a wedding dress and cutting her hair. She returns to the bed where she grabs the limp hand of her dead boyfriend and places a wedding ring on his finger. She lays down and holds his hand while the police pull up to arrest her. The surprise ending got the attention of many people and definitely gave the song a whole new meaning!
Listen to the song, watch the video, and then listen to the song again! If you liked this song and know all the words to Me and My Broken heart, you should go check out the rest of their music. They are an amazing, incredibly talented band. They have a wide range of sound and are different than many of the other 'bands' flooding the radio. If you love music and you're looking for something different, look in to Rixton. :)
Peace. Love. Music.
Rixton- Hotel Ceiling