Sunday, June 29, 2014

Summer Music Must-Haves

It seems like artists have been releasing new music left and right recently. There are a handful of songs that I've been really into this first month of summer so I thought I'd share them with you guys. I listen to all kinds of music so hopefully this little list will feature something all of you can get into. Here are my 5 current summer anthems…

1. Don't Stop - 5 Seconds of Summer

This band is blowing up worldwide and I was a bit worried that they might stray away from their original vibe as their fame increased but that was far from the truth. They are better than ever and this single has literally been stuck in my head for weeks. The music video's funny and charming and probably will make you like these guys even more. I especially like the song because it features vocal leads from Michael Clifford who doesn't normally sing too many solos *for some insane reason!*. They recently performed the single at Capital FM's Summertime Ball. Their debut album is set to be released July 22nd in the states so stay on the lookout for that. Preorder the album here.

Links..

Twitter: 5SOS, Calum, Michael,





2. Well Now - Camm Hunter

This song is crazy good! Saying I'm a bit obsessed with it is probably an understatement. This Toronto native just oozes charisma and I can't get enough of his music. This song especially has a contagious beat that you can't seem to get out of your head. I'm looking forward to so much more from Camm because I honestly can see him going so far in this industry. He seems to be in the right mindset about what his sound is and raw talent like this is hard to found nowadays. Be sure to check out Camm's links below to download this single as well as his mixtape.

Links..






3. Sunshine - Zac Mann

I've seen some mixed reviews on this song so I thought I'd just throw my opinion in for good measure. I was really looking forward to this single and the first time I listened to it I was a bit ambivalent. However, the more I listened to it, the more I really got into it. It's pretty catchy overall but what I really like is the chill sort of summer vibe that goes along with the song. Zac's singing style reminds me a bit of Trey Songz mixed with that laid-back Cali vibe we all love *especially during summer*. Maybe sharing the same hometown makes me biased but I really believe this guy has talent. He's gained quite a loyal following and I feel like this single is definitely just a taste of what's to come from this artist. 

Links..





4. Somebody To You - The Vamps feat. Demi Lovato

I absolutely love this song! The Vamps are one of my favorite up-and-coming artists in the US. I used to have a Youtube playlist of all of their covers and I felt like I was waiting forever for original songs to be released. When "Can We Dance" came out I literally fell in love with this band all over again. All of their singles have been different from one another but equally amazing. Also, this song features Demi Lovato which naturally means I have it on repeat ALL. THE. TIME. It's just a fun song from one of the most raw and talented bands I know which makes it perfect for summer.

Links..

Twitter: The Vamps, Tristan, Brad,

Facebook: The Vamps, Demi

Youtube: The Vamps, Demi


5. Don't - Ed Sheeran

Pretty sure I speak for many when I say…it's about time. Is it just me or have we been waiting for Ed Sheeran's second album for about 93 years? Hmm. Might be exaggerating a bit. But it's finally here and there are a lot of reasons to be excited about it. This song is one of my favorites off the album *if it's possible to even like one song over another*. It's one of those songs that makes me so focused on anything I'm doing. I just get that weird head bob motion going on and I can basically take on the world. What else do you really need, honestly? You can purchase the album here. 

Links..






SUMMER MUSIC MUST-HAVES~AS TOLD BY MADS
Thanks for reading! 


Let me know what songs YOU are loving this summer! 
Posted by at No comments:
Labels: , , , , , , , ,

Friday, June 13, 2014

Hanging With Hoodie Tour Review feat. Hoodie Allen and Down With Webster

Aaaaaaand the summer has begun. Finally. I fortunately got to kick off this summer on quite a high note when I went to St. Louis to see Hoodie Allen this past week. Now since I've been home for the summer I had to drive a few hours back to St. Louis to go to the show but it was completely worth it! This was my second time seeing Hoodie in St. Louis so I knew that it would be fantastic. This time the show was at the Ready Room which is a recently opened venue in St. Louis. This venue was great! It had quite a bit of space while still managing to maintain an intimate vibe. It didn't necessarily matter where you stood because you were able to feel close to the artist. If you want to relive this awesome sold out tour with me then keep on reading…

DOWN WITH WEBSTER:

This opening act is probably one I will never forget. I was completely ready to just be standing there tapping my foot waiting for the main act to take the stage but that was definitely not the case. Down With Webster is a six-piece group that is possibly the most surprising act I've ever seen. When they all came out onstage I had to question if all six of them were actually together in one group. I had no idea how this group managed to pull it off but aside from having crazy good and catchy songs, they seem to have taken influence from all sorts of music genres from hip hop to rock to alternative…the list goes on. I literally felt like I was at a party instead of an actual concert. I wouldn't doubt that Down With Webster was having just as much fun as us either. These guys are incredible! I literally CANNOT get enough of their music. If you don't check out this group sometime in your life then you are definitely missing out on something huge. I can't wait to see them in the future because you can bet I'll be front and center at their next STL show.

Down With Webster-"Chills":

And check out MY current favorite DWW song:

Stay updated on everything Down With Webster:






HOODIE ALLEN:

I. LOVE. THIS. GUY. I could literally watch Hoodie Allen perform forever. His shows are some of the most fun I've ever had. He delivers his own dose of "Hoodie-Hop" with every verse and there's a bit of something for everyone to love. Whether you're trying to get over an ex, wanting to hang out with friends, or just looking to party, you HAVE to see Hoodie Allen. First of all, the guy is not only crazy talented, he's so down to earth. He literally wants to be friends with anyone and everyone who comes to his shows. He's so chill and down for just about anything. Something he did during the show that really stuck with me was when he asked people in the audience what some of their favorite songs were off of his old mix tapes that he came out with way back when and then he performed those songs right there on the spot. Talk about audience participation. We were literally creating a setlist ourselves. I mean who doesn't want to go see your favorite artist perform and get to tell them exactly which songs really connect with you…? He purposely wanted the shows on this tour to be more intimate so only around 500 tickets were sold for each date. The thing is Hoodie is the kind of artist who is genuinely thankful for everything that has been given to him throughout the years *not without a lot of hard work though*. He just gets it. Fans are the reason why he is able to do what he does and without all of those people buying his music and lining up to see him at shows, he would not be able to do a fraction of what he has been doing. Part of the Hanging With Hoodie Tour was automatic VIP. If you bought a ticket, you were VIP. He personally met every single person that walked into each venue just to show his appreciation. Lots of artists don't really take the time to even give their fans a second look. They become caught up in the success of it all and forget the very reason why they're able to do what they do. Artists like Hoodie Allen are hard to find these days but he really sets an example for up-and-coming performers. Know your skills. Know your roots. Keep the goal in mind. As long as he keeps doing his thing there's really no stopping him. Keep your eye out for his debut album set to drop this August!

Hoodie Allen--"Show Me What You're Made Of":

Check out Hoodie's latest track "Nolan Ryan":

Keep up with Hoodie!:






HANGING WITH HOODIE TOUR~AS TOLD BY MADS
Thanks for reading! 
Posted by at No comments:
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)