Showing posts with label electronic rock. Show all posts
Showing posts with label electronic rock. Show all posts

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!

AMANDA-- "THE HARDEST MISTAKES" FEAT. CASSADEE POPE by I SEE STARS

Written By amandathepanda on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | 4/24/2013 07:00:00 AM

Hey all! I realize I haven't posted in over a week. My apologies. Today I'm going to try to make up for it by  bringing you a track that I just can't seem to get out my head. A certain awesome someone put "The Hardest Mistakes" on my wall the other day and it blew my mind. I've had it on a non-stop loop the last three days. It's so infectious. I See Stars have a really original style/sound that's not entirely electronic nor entirely punk but somewhere in the middle. Despite the fifty times I've listened to this song, I failed to recognize the female vocalist as Cassadee Pope, the adorable former lead singer of  Hey Monday.  Apparently, she won the third season of The Voice. So good for her. Anyway, I've rambled on quite enough. Happy listening!

ETC #63 "Sail" and "Jump on My Shoulders"

Written By Anonymous on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 | 3/05/2013 03:30:00 PM

Song: "Sail" ~ Artist: Awolnation



Comments: Hey, guys! Sorry for the delay today. Things have been crazy and I haven't had sufficient time to write this until now. So, the story goes: I was out at a club, heard this song, and thought about how much I needed to look up this group. They have a different sound than I'm used to. They have a rock sound, but mixed with a bit of electronic and this song in particular reminds me of dub step. (Though I'm not sure that it would fall into that category. That would be a question for fellow writer, Christopher.)  I love that this song comes full circle, by starting and stopping with a slow, tapped tempo, but then continues to really bring out the electronic side of this group. I listened to many of their other songs and this is still by far one of my favourites. 

Song: "Jump On My Shoulders" ~ Artist: Awolnation


Comments:  While listening going on an Awolnation binge I came across some weird songs, some slower songs, and this one in particular that caught my ear. It has more of a pop feel with a little less techno feel, but it still has this upbeat tempo that makes me smile. The lyrics really are not the happiest thing, but you wouldn't know that by the beat. I don't know how else to describe this song. While listening to this live version, I'm not sure that this lead singer should maintain in his higher register for any extended period of time, but still good song. Happy listening!

ETC #58 "The Island Pt 2"

Written By Anonymous on Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 2/21/2013 06:00:00 AM

Song: "The Pendulum" ~ Artist: Pendulum



Comments: Hey, guys. I hope that you're week has been going well.  This song I bring to you today, I unfortunately don't have much to say about it.  I had the online radio on and decided to listen to some techno to switch it up a bit, and this song caught my attention. The beats in this song are strong, heavy, and while it has few words it is pulsating which can sometimes be better than any lyrics at all.  I'm not familiar with this band, so as I mentioned, there isn't a large amount I have to say about these guys other than they're Australian and I need to be listening to some more of their stuff.  If you like what you hear and want some information here's the Wiki. Happy listening!

ETC #10 "Let it Rock"

Written By Anonymous on Monday, October 29, 2012 | 10/29/2012 07:39:00 AM

Song: "Let it Rock"
Artist: Kevin Rudolf Ft. Lil Wayne
Link: http://youtu.be/u0n4eMGXAyk


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Comments: Happy Monday, all!  Sorry about the delay on the post today. I have been having some health issues lately and I was passed out early last night and sick this morning so the post is clearly late. Anyway, the song.  It is an old one (2008) and a tune that most people probably know. I heard it on the radio yesterday and it has been on and off inside my head. It's quite contrary to how I've been feeling recently, but it's a decent tune to be stuck in my brain.  I hope that this song brings a smile to your Monday.  Happy listening!

Entry 299-- "Lies Greed Misery"

Written By Christopher Audiophile on Thursday, September 27, 2012 | 9/27/2012 06:30:00 AM

Song: "Lies Greed Misery" || Artist: Linkin Park || http://youtu.be/9Dq9q6afIP8 ||

Comments: It is probably fair at this point to say that I am in love with the new Linkin Park album. This song, for which I do not believe there is an official video, is not actually a single, but has charted regardless, according to wikipedia. Actually, the fact that it charted but isn't a single would explain why it has a lyric video but not an official music video, but I digress. The point is, the song is excellent, and you should give it a listen. Happy Thursday!

Entry 286-- "Anything Could Happen"

Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, September 10, 2012 | 9/10/2012 05:00:00 AM

Song: "Anything Could Happen" || Artist: Ellie Goulding || http://youtu.be/5hzgS9s-tE8 ||

Comments: Ellie Goulding sits on a short (well, maybe not so short) list of artists who I am an unreserved uber-fan of. She is talented not only vocally, but in a large list of instruments, and in performance in general. In this song, she once again rocks me. I might be imagining things, but for some reason, I hear the influence of MGMT-esque electronic rock in these beats, and I think they're excellent. Enjoy the song!

Entry 272-- "Madness"

Written By Christopher Audiophile on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 | 8/21/2012 05:00:00 AM

Song: "Madness" || Artist: Muse || http://youtu.be/Mq9zhpBweDk ||

Comments: Thanks to Amanda for sending me this. Ladies and Gentlemen, Stuck In My Skull presents the first single of Muse's new album, The Second Law: "Madness," and boy, is it a song. Muse continues their growth towards electronic music without being overbearing, and is still fronted by Matt Belamy's trademark falsetto. I love this song. Stayed tuned here, folks, and we'll let you know if a video comes out, or the next single is released. Enjoy the song!

Entry 261-- "Radioactive"

Written By amandathepanda on Monday, August 6, 2012 | 8/06/2012 11:45:00 AM

Song: "Radioactive"
Artist: Imagine Dragons

Comments: Amanda here! Sorry for the lateness of  today's post but hopefully this song will make up for it. I'm excited to introduce a new band to the blog: Imagine Dragons, one of the most refreshing musical acts I've encountered in a long time. A couple weeks ago, word of a new study suggesting that today’s pop music is louder, blander, and more unimaginative than ever floated around the web. While I don’t contest that there is a lot of sub-par music out there it seems unfair to generalize about an entire genre, especially one as diverse and ever-changing as pop is nowadays. Imagine Dragons reminds me that modern music isn’t in the state of decline some think it is. There is always great music to be found as long as people are willing to look for it. For me, listening to music is an emotional, subjective experience. My musical tastes aren’t so much rooted in objectivity and it’s hard to quantify why I like this song or what makes it good. No doubt part of its appeal is its infectious chorus and killer hip-hop beats. But it'd be more accurate to say “I feel it in my bones.” Enjoy! 

Edit: Chris here-- it's worth noting this song is getting quite a bit of exposure being featured in an ad for a new TV show ("Chicago Fire") being promoted in NBC's Olympics coverage. Also, we're experimenting with different formatting and templates for the blog. If things look weird, bear with us-- it'll come back to normal (or at least settle on one option) soon enough.

Entry 243-- "Lost in the Echo"

Written By Christopher Audiophile on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 | 7/11/2012 05:00:00 AM

Song: "Lost in the Echo"
Artist: Linkin Park
http://youtu.be/pNv5g_9EliQ
Comments: Well folks, I am ashamed to call myself a Linkin Park fan-- this came out on June 29th, and I'm only now finding out about it. For that matter, the album came out June 20th, and I don't have it yet either. What makes it worse is that this song is excellent, and I never knew it existed. I have to admit, I am a fan of the new sound this band has. If I sat down and compared any track from the last album or two to a track from Hybrid Theory or Meteora, they sound radically different... and I love them both. I liked Linkin Park in their nu metal days (yes, that term exists-- check Wikipedia; Hybrid Theory is the best selling nu metal album of all time), and I love them in their current mode. I'm not even fully sure what to call it. Electronic rock sounds decent, but it doesn't really satisfy me as a descriptor. Do any other long-time LP fans read this blog? Chime in on Facebook or leave a comment-- I'd be curious to see what you think. Enjoy the song?