The Night VI Band Review (TBMYDKYWM 4)

The Night VI

The Night VI has a sound that I can only describe as beautifully peaceful. It's soft and light, and wonderful. I was having a rough day earlier this week and for me this band was a perfect fit. Their song "Fears" is a magnificently calming track that can lay all of the stresses in life to rest if only for the duration of the song. This is a great band to listen to when you're down or even when you just want to relax. I think I could let them sing me to sleep every night. The sound isn't the same, but the feeling they give me reminds me of the feeling I get from The Fray's album "How to Save a Life" (The album, as a whole, not the track alone). Peace and clarity, and just being weightless, that's the feeling in the best of my ability to describe it.

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The Orwells

The Orwells have an amazing full rock sound. When I do these reviews, I look back on the artists' youtube and listen to them as I write. It's an odd experience in this case, because I can't seem to find any of the songs of theirs that I loved. I think what happened is the songs I listened to were on their record label's youtube. I'm not going to go hunting for it I just want to say that these guys have a good sound and you should check them out. Just a heads up though, it seems like some of their songs are drug-related. (It doesn't bother me, but I just thought I'd let you know)

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Never Let This Go Band Review (TBMYDKYWM 3)

Never Let This Go

Never Let This Go is a U.S. band (happy dance). They reign from Tempe, AZ. This band has a strong and fun sound. A lot of their songs seem to be about trials and triumphs over relationships. It works for them. This is definitely a good band to listen to pre-, during, and post- breakup. I also tend to find quite a sense of empowerment as a result of listening to pretty much any of their songs. While their songs may be about deep, dark topics, the sound they accompany them with is upbeat and strengthening, which is why I call it a "fun" sound. It's always fun to feel strong during trying times, and this band can give you that with their music.

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Lower Than Atlantis

I had about 3 paragraphs written here, but I deleted that. My only purpose in creating this blog, Youtube, and Twitter was to promote bands, and what I had written in this space was not promotional. All I have to say about this band that is promotional is that they sound good. Don't take this as me being lazy, it isn't. It's me holding back from an honest viewpoint that wouldn't be in the promotional spirit of things. If any member from Lower Than Atlantis does read this, feel free to contact me on any forum, and I'll give you the notes I have for your band, best of luck!

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Dirty Kluger & Oscar Bell Band Reviews (TBMYDKYWM 2)

Dirty Kluger

With funky guitars, all of the right drum beats and wailing vocals, Dirty Kluger has all of the tools to rock your world. Their sound makes me think of The Doors, and actually makes me feel the need to throw them on a playlist with The Doors. What they have is beautifully different and refreshing in this time where so many bands just sound the same. I love having a different sound to go with my different moods. I'd also like to add that the beginning of "Don't Kill Your Own Buzz" takes me back to Johnny Cash. It really sounds to me like this band has looked to the past for inspirations from many different types of greats and combined them to create something wonderful. When I listen to them, it takes me back to a time when music was pure and beautiful. When musicians weren't afraid to let music be music; a time where guitar and drum solos were frequent. These guys know that their instruments are just as strong a tool as their vocal chords. And, at least by me, this element and bravery in music has been greatly missed. The vocals also differ from the current stereotypical "Rock" lead vocal in a gorgeous fashion. The lead singer has a voice like the sex and butter. Laugh at me, but go on and listen to it and tell me it doesn't give you one of the best feelings in the world (sex) and isn't one of the most unbelievably smooth voices you've heard today (butter). I got you there, didn't I? You're welcome.

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Oscar Bell

I found this guy completely by accident when I was voting for a local artist in an online contest. Let me just go ahead and tell you it was one amazingly happy accident. Every time he posts, I get blown away by the magnitude and variety of his talents. I could probably talk about Oscar Bell for days, but I'll try to keep this on the short end. The first thing that got me was his outstanding ability and ease of which he handles a guitar. Let me just go ahead and recommend you watch THIS VIDEO to see what I saw upon first introduction. On top of his great vocals and mind-blowing guitar skills, this guy has a writing talent that I feel even surpasses some of the greats in our recent history. I'm always happy to hear him perform anything, but I much prefer his originals to anything. I'm definitely rooting in his corner, just call me super-fan. His acoustic stuff is my favorite, but he also happens to be pretty talented in the electronic production department, and a lot of his new music reflects that. Don't shoot me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure he's in university now for that very thing. I was recently granted the gift of a golden key pass at a few of his new songs (one cover and one original). And I can tell you that without a doubt, he is continuing to grow as an artist, though I wasn't even sure there was room for growth there. Watching his progression has really been a beautiful thing to experience, and I just can't stress enough that if you haven't heard him, you're missing something truly magnificent. Deprive yourself no longer.

Links:

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Lakeshore Avenue & RadioDriveBy Band Reviews (TBMYDKYWM 1)

Lakeshore Avenue

Lakeshore Avenue is a punk band. But just to say they're a punk band is bland and generalized. They are, in the grand scheme of the genre, one of the most profound of our time. These guys are going to be huge, I have no doubt in my mind about that. While their sound is reminiscent of Green Day, they are not that band, nor are they a copy or reproduction of that band. They have their own sound and they own it! This is one of those bands that I make a pouty face about because I won't be seeing them live any time soon. I actually long for that experience. (Let me add that while I really enjoy concerts, there are very few bands that I think twice about not being able to see live).

On top of the high quality tracks they have available and that amazing once-in-a-lifetime sound of theirs, they also happen to be very gracious and friendly. I'll let you take a minute to tend to your whiplash from that statement... However surprising it may be, it certainly is the truth. As I listen to them, I wonder if they even realize the magnitude of what they have. It's magic. That's the only logical explanation. o.O

All jokes aside, If you enjoy punk in the least bit, having a listen to this band would be an extreme favor to yourself. No need to thank me, it's what I do. If you've heard these guys, I'd love to know what you think of them. All of my links will be at the bottom of the page!

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RadioDriveBy

This actually has more of a pop sound than things I usually listen to. However, that doesn't make it any less fantastic. This is sing-and-dance-around-your-room or long road trip type music. I find it hard not to be happy when I'm listening to this band. So if you're searching for some good happy tunes, look no further, this is the band for you! You can find them on Spotify, which is convenient for avid Facebook users. They also have a youtube channel. Shout at them on Twitter, they're nice people.

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