At the suggestion of a close friend, I decided to put my
love of music to good use.
She pointed out to me that since I love music and listen to
so much of it, I should share what songs I’m currently jamming to at the
moment.
If you follow me on twitter then quite a few of these
suggestions won’t come as much of a surprise as I usually tweet about what
music has got me all caught up and catching feelings.
However if people like how this blog post goes then that
might come a stop, and The Lion’s Tunes might be a regular blog feature.
I’m by no means a music expert and I won’t pretend to be.
Most of what will be written here is information I’ve learned on the net and
just my personal opinions on the songs. So have at it...
· Song: OctaHate
Artist: Ryn Weaver
Album: Promises (EP)
This 21 year old is expected to make it big
this year when her debut album drops and it’s understandable once listening to this
particular song from Ryn Weaver’s EP. It can best be described in her own
words, that of “Fairy Pop”; which she actually used when tagging her music on SoundCloud.
After hearing the song, it makes perfect sense. I really like her sound- in
some ways she reminds me of a mix between Taylor Swift and Tove Lo.
“OctaHate” is so catchy and after the first
few seconds that I heard this song, I knew I was going to like it. I found
myself grooving and bopping my head along. I often think that a chorus can make
or break a song. The first time I heard “OctaHate”, I was hoping that the
chorus wouldn’t disappoint and I was greatly relieved when it delivered.
Additional Mention: Stay Low.
“Stay Low”, also from her Promises EP, especially
shows just how fairy pop her sound is. Initially I didn’t think it was anything
spectacular but as I was writing this post I thought I would give it another
listen. I’m glad I did because it’s such a really great track. There is
something about her voice and the song that works. You aren’t just hearing it
but listening. I truly recommend purchasing her EP so you can be cool and say
“I knew her before everyone else did”.
·
Song: The Whisperer
Artist: David Guetta feat. Sia
Album: Listen
I came across this song through the
suggestion of someone on twitter, and when I saw that David Guetta had
collaborated with Sia again, I will admit that I was a bit resistant to the
song without having heard it. I thought “great, another dance music heavy song”,
but my goodness, never have I been so happy to be wrong. “The Whisperer” is an
oddity and there is something very special about it. It is completely opposite
to their previous collaboration efforts of “She Wolf” and the anthemic “Titanium”.
The
melancholic introduction with the piano sets the tone for the rest of the song
and naturally the song does build towards a crescendo moment but this piece of
music is not something you dance along to. It is a song you reflect on and feel
within your soul. It makes you feel like
you should be in the theatre watching the story of the song plays out before
your very eyes. Goosebumps.
Additional Mention: Elastic Heart – Sia & The Weekend
Listen, I get that everyone has been obsessed
with Sia’s Elastic Heart and I have been too for the last year. How can that be since the song only really
took off recently? Well I was obsessed with it when the song was a duet with
The Weekend. He sings the second verse on it and my goodness did their duet just
knock my socks off. He brings a very different male energy to the song and you
should really give it a listen.
·
Song: I Can’t Even
Artist: The Neighbourhood ft French Montana
The Neighbourhood, who penned such tunes as
“Sweater Weather” and “Afraid”, should be commended on their persistence to experiment
with their sound. They found their niche with their visual black and white
aesthetic, and you can tell that their particular style managed to translate
into their music as well and instead of just delivering the expected the band
is still willing to do something different.
Lead singer Jess wrote the song in
reference to his girlfriend who cheated on him, and the song works so well for
the band. The band released a mixtape last year as they try to find what they
like and what they don’t. Mixtapes are great way to explore what they like and
what they don’t before recoding their sophomore album. When I heard that the song featured the
talents of rapper French Montana I was a bit apprehensive and I won’t deny that
it took me a few times of repeating the song to finally recognise that his verse
works very well and actually makes the song better for it. I really enjoy the
song and if you like their band’s other stuff this then you will enjoy them
pushing themselves.
·
Song: Close Enough
Artist: KStewart
Not to
be confused with the actress (the K actually stands for Kate) but this
performer is expected to make big waves in 2015. I refer to this particular
song as mellow EDM... It reminds me of 90’s RnB infused with today’s modern
electronic dance music, and while one would think that such an unlikely
combination would never work, in fact it works amazingly well together.
KStewart’s has that 90’s Mariah Carey feel to it but with her own unique sound.
Additional Mention: Speechless
Another song that contributes to the “90s
RnB infused with modern EDM beats”; KStewart has to be commended because her
sound is not something you hear often (if ever) and I really enjoyed the style
of her music. “Speechless” is the song you’d have in the background as you
study, entertaining guests or visiting a jazz lounge or even play on a relaxed
Sunday evening. It has that feeling to it but still with enough of beat to it that
you can groove along to it if you want.
·
Song: King
Artist: Years & Years
Album: Real (EP)
If you loved their smash hit “Desire” then
you will definitely like there great follow up single. Their album is about to
drop soon and when it does it will only be a matter of time till this group
will be the only thing everyone will be speaking of. When “King” starts off it
is like the band’s giving a nod to their song “Desire” because of the
similarities; but as soon as the beat for “King” drops you know it’s a different
track. It has to be said that their follow up single is really great managing
to show another side to their music while still building on their previous
success. The group’s music has in many instances been referred to as synthpop
in reference to the beats within the music. Lead singer Olly Alexander’s voice
reminded me of a young Michael Jackson when I heard the song “King”, but the
comparison quickly disappeared as I let the song into my life and kept playing
it on repeat.
Additional Mention: Breathe
This British group did a cover of Blu
Cantrell’s 2003 hit and boy do these boys amaze. It is such a great cover but
so different and they reinterpret the song in their own way. I love it. Give it
a listen. Also their other song “Real” (which I have yet to hear) also has the
internet a flutter so give it a look.
Extra: Songs on
the radio that I’m currently obsessed with –
Calvin Harris ft
Haim- Pray To God.
David Guetta ft Emeli Sandé – What I Did For Love.
Jimmy Nevis – 7764
All tracks are available on iTunes. I think.
Theo. Over and
Out.
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