Song: "Break Free" || Artist: Ariana Grande feat. Zedd || http://youtu.be/L8eRzOYhLuw ||
Comments: Hello and happy Monday, everyone! Today's song has been stuck in my head for far too long, so it's time to pass it on to you all. To be fair, you've almost certainly heard this song if you've turned on the radio lately -- this thing is everywhere, and it's not hard to see why. The combination of Zedd's excellent production and Ariana Grande's vocals makes for a truly infectious ear-worm. It's got a beat that pounds and a chorus that gets stuck in your head, and I can't get enough of it. Check this song out, and don't forget to like us on Facebook!
Showing posts with label Electropop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Electropop. Show all posts
Stuck In My Skull 561 -- "Break Free"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, November 10, 2014 | 11/10/2014 08:44:00 AM
Stuck In My Skull 557 -- "Team"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, October 27, 2014 | 10/27/2014 07:25:00 AM
Song: "Team" || Artist: Lorde || http://youtu.be/f2JuxM-snGc ||
Comments: Hello and happy Monday, everyone! Let's get the week started off right. I've been holding this song back for awhile now, because I wanted to wait until the furor and fervor over this album died down a bit. This song was the third of four singles released from this ten-track album, and in the end I think it and the rest of this album took a lot of unfair criticism for being too 'pop-y.' I have to say, I completely don't agree. I think the album as a whole is an excellently-produced collection with a humongous variety of styles being showcased by the young Newzealander. Even though this song has been out for quite awhile now, it still manages to get stuck in my head on a regular basis. It's got a powerful, percussion-driven beat that plays off of Lorde's impressive vocal abilities nicely, giving her an excellent canvas to express a handful of themes. All in all, it manages to sit on both my workout and relaxation playlists, and is just what I needed to get my Monday started. Give it a listen, and don't forget to like us on Facebook!
Stuck In My Skull 553 -- "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" Redux!
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, October 13, 2014 | 10/13/2014 06:51:00 AM
Song: "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" || Artist: Panic! at the Disco || http://youtu.be/vc6vs-l5dkc ||
Comments: Good morning, everyone! Strap yourselves in tightly, because today we're going way, way, way back. We're going all the way back to Entry 98! Back in late 2011, before I was using this format, before I was using genre tags, before I was embedding videos or even talking about the song of the day. Waaaaay back then, I mentioned this song, and barely said anything about it. Today, that changes.
First, let's talk about the band. I ran into this band many, many years when my friend Katelyn introduced me to them, and since that time they've been sitting around in the back of my head coming to the surface now and again for brief periods. Their history is a bit complicated, according to Wikipedia -- writing their bio here would be a waste of words. The important part is that this band is about as musically diverse as they come, writing songs from such varied genres as emo and electronic, pop and punk. Also, vocalist Brendon Urie possesses one of the most recognizable voices I've heard in a long, long time. I mean, really -- this guy's about as distinct as Matt Bellamy from Muse. He really just has one of those voices that's impossible to mistake for anyone else.
Speaking of things that are hard to mistake, this song. Panic! at the Disco has a way of writing that really stand out from anything else. .If you hear this band come on the radio, you know who you're listening to. That actually happened to me last night -- this song came on, and I knew right away what it was. That's probably because it has a distinct opener that leads to some really compelling lyrics wrapped in a neat package of electronic rock sound. The Wikipedia article about the song describes it 'emo,' 'pop punk,' and 'baroque pop,' the latter of which I admit I had to look up. Despite the subject matter, this song manages to remain uptempo and airy-feeling, a breath of fresh air from the generic love/hate relationship songs that fill the airwaves. This song came out in 2005 and was released as a single in 2006, but despite its venerable age still manages to get stuck in my head. If you haven't heard it before or just haven't listened in awhile, check this song out -- I think you'll like it. Don't forget to like us on Facebook!
First, let's talk about the band. I ran into this band many, many years when my friend Katelyn introduced me to them, and since that time they've been sitting around in the back of my head coming to the surface now and again for brief periods. Their history is a bit complicated, according to Wikipedia -- writing their bio here would be a waste of words. The important part is that this band is about as musically diverse as they come, writing songs from such varied genres as emo and electronic, pop and punk. Also, vocalist Brendon Urie possesses one of the most recognizable voices I've heard in a long, long time. I mean, really -- this guy's about as distinct as Matt Bellamy from Muse. He really just has one of those voices that's impossible to mistake for anyone else.
Speaking of things that are hard to mistake, this song. Panic! at the Disco has a way of writing that really stand out from anything else. .If you hear this band come on the radio, you know who you're listening to. That actually happened to me last night -- this song came on, and I knew right away what it was. That's probably because it has a distinct opener that leads to some really compelling lyrics wrapped in a neat package of electronic rock sound. The Wikipedia article about the song describes it 'emo,' 'pop punk,' and 'baroque pop,' the latter of which I admit I had to look up. Despite the subject matter, this song manages to remain uptempo and airy-feeling, a breath of fresh air from the generic love/hate relationship songs that fill the airwaves. This song came out in 2005 and was released as a single in 2006, but despite its venerable age still manages to get stuck in my head. If you haven't heard it before or just haven't listened in awhile, check this song out -- I think you'll like it. Don't forget to like us on Facebook!
Stuck In My Skull 442 -- "Gun"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Thursday, August 1, 2013 | 8/01/2013 08:25:00 AM
Song: "Gun" || Artist: CHVRCHES || http://youtu.be/ktoaj1IpTbw ||
Comments: Hello, everyone! Sorry about missing Tuesday's post. To make up for it, I'll attempt to do one tomorrow. I promise, I'm doing my level best to get back on a regular schedule for posting. Moving right along, let's talk about this song. I heard it for the first time last week on BBC Radio1's "Dance Music Marathon," then I heard it again the other day when DJ Abso-Newt-Ly posted a mashup of this and an Ellie Goulding song on his blog. I figure it's time to get on the bandwagon, and talk about CHVRCHES. Pronounced "Churches," this is a group that I've never heard of before, although I don't know why. If this song is typical of their music, they're excellent. This Scottish group puts the pop back in electropop without sounding overwhelmingly electro, and does a magnificent job of creating a track that will appeal to a wide range of tastes. Their album is set to release in September, and I'll probably buy it based on the strength of this track alone. CHVRCHES has found a great balance between organic-sounding vocals and a well-mastered and multi-layered synth line. Aspiring artists, take note -- if you want to emulate a style, you can't go wrong with CHVRCHES.
Stuck In My Skull 419 -- "Come and Get It" [Pop Week II]
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Thursday, May 30, 2013 | 5/30/2013 09:36:00 AM
Pop Week II || Song: "Come and Get It" || Artist: Selena Gomez || http://youtu.be/n-D1EB74Ckg ||
Comments: Happy Thursday, everyone! So, how do you feel about percussion and bass? I love them both, and apparently, so does Selena Gomez. Ms. Gomez is all aboard the 'heavy' bass drops train in this track. I say 'heavy' because it's heavy for pop, mind you. Between and over the synthesized bass line in the background of the track is some very catchy Indian-sounding drums, giving the song an exotic feel to it. It's a little taste of Bollywood, almost. (Apparently I'm not the only one to say this.) Honestly, this song feels like Selena grew up. The fact that the music video has good choreography helps. According to Wikipedia, the music video was directed by Anthony Mandler, who has done quit a bit of work with Rihanna, among others. Oddly enough, the video and choreopgrahy reminds me most strongly of Rihanna's in the video to "Where Have You Been," which Mandler did not work on. While both videos share some Hindu-themed influences, it was honestly the choreography in the shots like the ones at around 1:03 and 4:25 in Selena's video that reminds me most strongly of "Where Have You Been." It's particularly strong at 0:51 or so in Rihanna's video, despite it representing a completely different culture. But enough about the video. The song is great, and there's a reason it's sitting at number 6 on Billboard's Hot 100. Go check it out!
Stuck In My Skull 387 -- "Dancing On My Own"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Thursday, February 28, 2013 | 2/28/2013 06:32:00 AM
Song: "Dancing On My Own" || Artist: Robyn || http://youtu.be/CcNo07Xp8aQ ||
Comments: One of the most classic breakup songs I know, I absolutely love this song. For some reason, it was stuck in my head when I got up this morning, so I felt the need to share it. Frankly, I'm surprised I haven't used this song previously on the blog. Oh well, no time like the present.
Robyn delivers strong, heartfelt vocals throughout the song, backed by her electro-inspired beats. This song could be in the Smithsonian in an exhibit about music as the proper application of a kick drum in 4/4 time in a dance/pop song. I mean, seriously. This beat is classic. I've literally seen it in textbooks, and Robyn makes it fantastic. Enjoy, and keep dancing!
Robyn delivers strong, heartfelt vocals throughout the song, backed by her electro-inspired beats. This song could be in the Smithsonian in an exhibit about music as the proper application of a kick drum in 4/4 time in a dance/pop song. I mean, seriously. This beat is classic. I've literally seen it in textbooks, and Robyn makes it fantastic. Enjoy, and keep dancing!
Stuck In My Skull 374 -- "I Love It"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, February 4, 2013 | 2/04/2013 06:00:00 AM
Song: "I Love It" || Artist: Icona Pop feat. Chari XCX || http://youtu.be/UxxajLWwzqY ||
Comments: Hello everyone, I'm back! I have to say, that week off did me a world of good. And it couldn't have come at a better time, either -- last week was absolutely insane for me. But we're good now, and I'm back in the saddle!
So, this song. First, thanks to Amanda for telling me about it. Second, I believe it made an appearance in an episode of the TV show Girls this season, which is a fantastic show, by the way. Anyway, I love it. (No pun intended.) It reminds me quite a bit of September and Tegan and Sara, especially the shot they have in the video at about 0:51 -- it screams Tegan and Sara to my eyes. And I am definitely into this song. It's been stuck in my head for a few days now, and it's great. I love the intro bass line, and the crazy don't care attitude. It's catchy (if slightly vulgar -- your kids probably shouldn't hear it), and I can't get enough of it. I feel like I'm seeing more and more electropop coming into the scene, especially the small groups and female driven groups, and I'm a huge fan of these developments. I look forward to seeing how Icona Pop's career turns out. Enjoy!
So, this song. First, thanks to Amanda for telling me about it. Second, I believe it made an appearance in an episode of the TV show Girls this season, which is a fantastic show, by the way. Anyway, I love it. (No pun intended.) It reminds me quite a bit of September and Tegan and Sara, especially the shot they have in the video at about 0:51 -- it screams Tegan and Sara to my eyes. And I am definitely into this song. It's been stuck in my head for a few days now, and it's great. I love the intro bass line, and the crazy don't care attitude. It's catchy (if slightly vulgar -- your kids probably shouldn't hear it), and I can't get enough of it. I feel like I'm seeing more and more electropop coming into the scene, especially the small groups and female driven groups, and I'm a huge fan of these developments. I look forward to seeing how Icona Pop's career turns out. Enjoy!
ETC #50 "Ni Freud Ni Tu Mama"
Written By Anonymous on Friday, February 1, 2013 | 2/01/2013 05:00:00 AM
Song: Ni Freud Ni Tu Mama ~ Artist: Belinda
Comments: IT'S FRIDAY! And as celebration of the weekend I have provided a fun and upbeat song for today. This artist is nothing new and in fact, I'm not sure where she stands in her music career. Last time I checked she was on a soap opera. But prior to that she was very popular musically. (Actually, just did a little search and it turns out she has a new album coming out at the end of February. Keep a look out!) Anyhow, this song has both a Spanish and an English version. I will, however, make note that they do not say the same thing and to be honest I prefer the Spanish version. The chorus to the Spanish version reads: "It's good-bye/ I can't anymore/ Forgive/ There's no guilt/ It ended. It couldn't be./ There's no guilt. Never." And if I may date myself a little bit, there is a Raven Symone in the background at the end. And some really cool dancing as well. Happy listening!
Stuck In My Skull 361 -- "My Blood"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 | 1/08/2013 12:00:00 AM
Song: "My Blood" || Artist: Ellie Goulding || http://youtu.be/HFatODUR1CE ||
[youtube http://youtu.be/HFatODUR1CE]
Comments: Hello, all! I've been listening to this song quite a bit lately -- since I got the Halcyon album as a gift, I keep listening to it on repeat, and I've decided that this song is worth sharing. Actually, the entire album is worth sharing, but this is the one I ended up picking. It's a little less electronic and a little more folk than I think much of Ellie Goulding's work is, and definitely more so than the songs she releases as singles. It's a nice tune, a deep message, and fairly catchy. Enjoy!
[youtube http://youtu.be/HFatODUR1CE]
Comments: Hello, all! I've been listening to this song quite a bit lately -- since I got the Halcyon album as a gift, I keep listening to it on repeat, and I've decided that this song is worth sharing. Actually, the entire album is worth sharing, but this is the one I ended up picking. It's a little less electronic and a little more folk than I think much of Ellie Goulding's work is, and definitely more so than the songs she releases as singles. It's a nice tune, a deep message, and fairly catchy. Enjoy!
ETC #36 "Sweet Nothing" NSFW
Written By Anonymous on Friday, December 28, 2012 | 12/28/2012 12:00:00 AM
Song: "Sweet Nothing"
Artist: Calvin Harris ft. Florence Welch
Link: http://youtu.be/17ozSeGw-fY
Comments: Haaaaapy Friday! Firstly, I need to apologize because there hasn't been much etc. in ETC, but I'm hoping that will change a bit come next week. Like I said in a previous post, I have obtained a lot of new music and most of it is pop oriented, however, I'm going to try and mix it up a bit since you have been getting a lot of the common pop songs this week. This song in particular didn't get nearly as much radio play as I would like. Then again, the purity of Welch's voice makes me wish that most of her music gets more radio time then it does. Calvin Harris, whom I have not previously heard of is apparently a Scottish DJ and if he produces many of songs in a similar fashion to this then I am all for it. I need to look up some of his previous work because he is not new to the scene. Anyhow, this song has a similar story line to Rihanna and Eminem's "Love the Way You Lie" except the video takes place in a more street and bar setting versus the bedroom. The video has a few intense moments. I only labeled this NSFW because of the brief nudity. In the grand scheme of things it could be much worse, but just in case. Happy listening!
Artist: Calvin Harris ft. Florence Welch
Link: http://youtu.be/17ozSeGw-fY
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17ozSeGw-fY]Comments: Haaaaapy Friday! Firstly, I need to apologize because there hasn't been much etc. in ETC, but I'm hoping that will change a bit come next week. Like I said in a previous post, I have obtained a lot of new music and most of it is pop oriented, however, I'm going to try and mix it up a bit since you have been getting a lot of the common pop songs this week. This song in particular didn't get nearly as much radio play as I would like. Then again, the purity of Welch's voice makes me wish that most of her music gets more radio time then it does. Calvin Harris, whom I have not previously heard of is apparently a Scottish DJ and if he produces many of songs in a similar fashion to this then I am all for it. I need to look up some of his previous work because he is not new to the scene. Anyhow, this song has a similar story line to Rihanna and Eminem's "Love the Way You Lie" except the video takes place in a more street and bar setting versus the bedroom. The video has a few intense moments. I only labeled this NSFW because of the brief nudity. In the grand scheme of things it could be much worse, but just in case. Happy listening!
ETC #5 "Guns and Horses"
Written By Anonymous on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 | 10/17/2012 09:51:00 AM
Song: "Guns and Horses"
Artist: Ellie Goulding
Link: http://youtu.be/IDwbHeR0UYc
Comments: Hey everyone, sorry for the lateness of this post. I stumbled across this song a while ago while going on a Goulding splurge. Admittedly, I don't have much to say about this song other than I really enjoy it and that I think the video is excellent. It's definitely different in terms of what she does for the video. Apparently, this song was about someone that she met online. Check out the Wiki for some more information on this song. Happy Listening!
Artist: Ellie Goulding
Link: http://youtu.be/IDwbHeR0UYc
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDwbHeR0UYc]Comments: Hey everyone, sorry for the lateness of this post. I stumbled across this song a while ago while going on a Goulding splurge. Admittedly, I don't have much to say about this song other than I really enjoy it and that I think the video is excellent. It's definitely different in terms of what she does for the video. Apparently, this song was about someone that she met online. Check out the Wiki for some more information on this song. Happy Listening!
Entry 266-- "Good Time"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, August 13, 2012 | 8/13/2012 05:00:00 AM
Song: "Good Time" || Artist: Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen || http://youtu.be/H7HmzwI67ec ||
Comments: Happy Monday, folks! As it happens, I'm actually travelling today, so I wrote this previously and scheduled it for today. So I say hello to the future! Anyway, I saw this song sitting on the youtube top 100 for music, and being a long-time fan of Owl City, I couldn't resist listening. I'm glad that I did-- the song is excellent. It manages to sound like both Owl City and CRJ without either being overbearing or ending up sounding like a song from the Disney Channel. For some reason, though, I never realized that Adam Young (Owl City) looked like such a hipster. Maybe it's just the video. Beyond that, this song convinced me that Carly Rae Jepsen is worth following, and I'll probably end up buying her album when it releases. Enjoy the song!
Comments: Happy Monday, folks! As it happens, I'm actually travelling today, so I wrote this previously and scheduled it for today. So I say hello to the future! Anyway, I saw this song sitting on the youtube top 100 for music, and being a long-time fan of Owl City, I couldn't resist listening. I'm glad that I did-- the song is excellent. It manages to sound like both Owl City and CRJ without either being overbearing or ending up sounding like a song from the Disney Channel. For some reason, though, I never realized that Adam Young (Owl City) looked like such a hipster. Maybe it's just the video. Beyond that, this song convinced me that Carly Rae Jepsen is worth following, and I'll probably end up buying her album when it releases. Enjoy the song!
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