New Year, New Music, New Resolution

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I know it may seem as if I've abandoned this little blog at times, but as the New Year is upon us, I find myself with new inspiration.

Recently I've been going through the music I've had for quite some time, and I found myself falling in love all over again with The Temper Trap's self-titled album from 2013. In fact, I was actually listening to it as I 'celebrated' the New Year (if sitting at home reading with a glass of wine constitutes as celebrating).

The album is a favorite of mine, and I have been meaning to blog about it for the longest time (read as: since I first listened to it). I find many of the tracks to be quite calming, and though the lyrics may have a much deeper/insightful meaning, the melodies leave me feeling wistful and slightly nostalgic (surprisingly), and the vocals are soothing, creating a wonderfully calm and thoughtful vibe.

The album features track's such as 'Trembling Hands' and 'Need Your Love', as well as personal favorites of mine, including 'The Sea is Calling' and 'Dreams'.

Since releasing this album, the Melbourne based band has spent 2014 touring, and featured at the New Years Eve celebrations in Sydney (SydNYE), and are looking forward to another year of a similar outlook (perhaps with a new album? Hmm... Well, maybe).

If you'd like to keep up with all the events and information regarding The Temper Trap, you can follow them on various .social .media .accounts, and view touring details here.

As for other news, I'm looking forward to hearing what music artists can come up with this year. Hopefully something a little less... Bass? Yeah, that's right, because you know what? Bass is so last year. How 'bout acoustics this year? or a Capella? Why not!
Yeah, I know, I ask too much.
There's always hope...
maybe?

Keep listening, I hope you enjoy the year as much as I plan to do.
-Em xx

Emerald City

Hello again again.
I assume you've noticed the title of today's blog and thought, "I don't think we're in Kansas anymore." But, I'll have you know, this post has absolutely nothing to do with The Wizard of Oz.
Actually, I'm here to tell you about Knievel's new album.

After taking a break - for twelve years! - the band has picked up again, releasing 'Emerald City' after two years in the making. Listening to the album (another that I had received from an unmentionable source) gave me hope that talent doesn't disappear, even after years.

I  seem to be listening to a lot of music fromt the same genre at the moment. But, I can't help it if it's all just so good.
The album, titled 'Emerald City', was upbeat and instantly made me feel happy. In fact, being able to tell people about it makes me happy. I love being able to share me musical experiences with other people, especially when the music is brilliant.
As it happens, I tend to be overly obssessed with vocals, and the vocals in this song basically made my brain melt -In a good way! It was brilliant to hear such nice sounding voices along side such nice sounding music.

If you would like to learn more about Knievel they do have a website, but I had trouble finding other sources, and, in all honesty, the webpage didn't work for me. I'm hoping you have better luck.
In any situation, though, the album is well worth giving a listen to.
I'm so glad they brought out another album, because - had they not - I probably wouldn't have known about them. But I know now, and that's all that matters.

                                     Here is the cover to their latest album. Enjoy, lovelies!

If there's something you'd like me to take a look at, or suggest (because, come on, I need more usic in my life), drop me a line and I'll check it out.
Until next time, fair strangers.
- Em xx

Social Clubs

Hello again, Guys and Gals.

I've just spent a few hours listening to a band that I only just recently discovered. The Ocean Party!
Their album Social Clubs was one of the albums that I was given and I've found it hard to stop playing it over and over again.
The music is steady, not too fast or too slow. The vocals are fitting to the feel of the music and gives off an overall calming feeling. Perfect for just sitting back and relaxing under the shade of a nice tree and reading a good book. (This may have been how I was listening to it).

Alright, so I know my skills at reviewing things are terrible. I mean, I can't give you details on instruments or chords or stuff like that, but, in all honesty, I enjoyed listening to their album so much. It's absolutely brilliant.

Another great thing about local talent is that they're generally more open to interactions. Especially over twitter. The Ocean Party, while they may not be as popular as other groups, are in my opinion a great lot of people! One day I'd hope to go to a gig, or maybe even meet them. Then again, I'd like to meet everybody, but it's the thought that counts.
To learn more about the band, you can visit their twitter, facebook or bandcamp pages (or just google them). I sincerely suggest, if you're a fan of indie music or just generally interested in hearing something new, that you give them the benefit of the doubt and give 'em a listen. You certainly won't regret it.

I give them a 5/5 because they made me feel relaxed, even though I've been studying for exams that are tomorrow and I feel a little ill, and especially during work.

Keep listening, until next time.

- Em xx
P.s - I'll get the hang of writing someday, but until then, here is what I have to give you. I'll go read some other blogs and try to learn a thing or two, but I started this because I can and I enjoy listening to music; not to please other people.