Well, you knew it was coming!! I am dedicating Tuesdayz Tune to one of my favorite Christmas songs!! Otis Redding is a legend in my books, absolutely love him! Enjoy :)
Merry Christmas everyone, I hope you have a wonderful holiday! Speak to you in the New Year!!
Feeling a little old school love today. This is one of my favorite Aretha Franklin songs, although for the record... I believe it was originally sung by Sam Cooke. This song makes me extremely happy, it's most likely going to be my wedding song (fun fact). Enjoy!!
December 5th 2014, was a very special night. The Franklin Electric played a sold out show at the Corona Theater in Montreal. The night was magical and heartfelt, you could feel the passion in the air. As Jon Matte spoke to his audience, he mentioned that we, as a province, are often closed off from world, but that's what makes us so special". I've been to quite a few live shows in Montreal, and I have to agree that our crowds are something else, we have this energy that is indescribable. I wonder if it's because Montreal is made up of so many different cultures, by letting music bring us all together, it brings out the best in all of us. One thing is for sure, this local band is definitely loved by their city. Seeing The Franklin Electric start from the bottom, and work their way up in such a short amount of time is absolutely amazing, I could not be more proud of the hard work they've put into their career thus far. The lyrics are beautifully written, real and raw emotions poor out of each song. I think what I love most, is how true Jon Matte has stayed to himself throughout his entire musical journey. The trumpet will always be an instrument that reminds me of him, and to see him incorporate it into so many of his songs, truly makes me smile.
I absolutely love every song on their debut album "This is How I Let You Down", and so deciding on 1 song to share with you today, was nearly impossible. SO, having said that, I'll be sharing two of my favorites. "Uninvited (Storm)", and "Show Me The Quiet Air". Love, love love.
Here's a few pics from the December 5th show at the Corona Theater in Montreal.
DECEMBER 2ND!? Where did 2014 go?? I can't believe we're already in December! I'm not going to lie though, my inner child is beaming right now. I absolutely adore the holidays; Christmas lights, party dresses, family & friends, it's a great time of year! I have lots to look forward to this month, and so I need to take time and appreciate each event, since life seems to be FLYING by me at a speed I can't keep up with these days. This Friday, I have the pleasure of seeing The Franklin Electric perform at the Corona Theater in Montreal. I c a n 't waitttt! Although it seems like I'm setting up Tuesday'z tune for them... you'll have to wait until next week ;-)
Today's track is one I found off Soundclouda couple of months ago. It's been tweaked by the now famous DJs based out of NYC, "The Chainsmokers". This duo is better known for their hit "Selfie", which isn't exactly my cup of tea, but I would be totally lying if I said I didn't move a part of my body when the beat hits. The song I chose today, is much more chill, but I really enjoy it.
Here's "Sway" by Anna of the North, remixed by The Chainsmokers.
Queen Bey, I really don't think she needs much of an intro, we all know who Beyoncé is, and let's be honest, we all wish we could own even a quarter of her swag. On November 21st, 2014, Bey released a new song/video called "7/11". Yet again, Beyoncé surprised the world with another crazy release. This video felt like MIA was on set, I really enjoyed the cinematography - totally nailed it. With over 21 million views on YouTube, it's clear this woman knows what she's doing. Blue Ivy, you definitely made it into the right family.
Right?
I actually really enjoy the song, definitely adding it to my workout playlist!
SOUNDCLOUD! Have you heard of it? This genius German website has made some of my dreams come true! Soundcloud allows artists and every day folk like myself, upload, record and share music. Through this website, you can create playlists that you can then listen to through your smart phones, and computers. I encourage everyone to try it out, you can follow different artists, as well as your friends etc. (Make sure you download the app!) I've been on Soundcloud for a couple of years now, and although you cannot always find the "original" version of the song you're looking for, you can definitely always count on finding amazing remixes, or mashups!
I update my playlists weekly, as well as release new ones every month or so. You can follow me by simply singing up with your email, or social media (don't worry, there's an option to Hide the Soundcloud activity). You can find me under "Katie Brecknock", there might be an impostor or two, but here's my profile so that you can make sure you're following the right account!
My latest playlist is mix of indie folk meets rock alternative, which includes 25 tracks of awesomeness. "Sweater Weather", if you're unfamiliar with the site, look for the imagine below.
Okay I 'm going to go ahead and say it, Alt-J is the new Radiohead. I know, I know, how can you compare anybody to the Legend, however if you listen to Alt-J's two albums, start to finish, you will understand why. Both of these bands are musical geniuses. They go outside the box, using different types of instruments, sounds, and tempos etc. Alt-J is an indie rock band from Leeds, England. They released their second studio album called "This is All Yours" this past year. The album is a true masterpiece, not only do I feel incredibly peaceful while listening to it, but I feel the passion and energy they put into each track. Beautifully written and orchestrated, they are serious music gods in my eyes. I feel like if I were a painter, their albums would be constantly on repeat. My creative juices start flowing when I listen to their magical songs.
Now to go back to my earlier reference, much like the legendary Radiohead, Alt-J can be a little weird. However over time I've realized, weird is good, weird is very good. The weird is what sets these artists apart from the mainstream typical rhymes and rhythms, I totally dig it. Dying for the day I can see them live, there must be so much that goes into producing their music.
Much like every other bands I've ever written about, picking a favorite song to share with you is nearly impossible. I would definitely recommend you buy their first and second album, you wont be disappointed! Having said that, today I will share two songs with you, one off their 1st album, and one off their second. Here is "MS" off of "An Awesome Wave", and "Every Other Freckle" off "This is all yours".
Enjoy.
Hi my name's Katie, and I'm obsessed with Vance Joy.
Last Thursday, I had the pleasure to see him perform live in Montreal, for the second time in 2014. Both shows, were absolutely incredible. Osheaga was wild, with thousands of people crammed together, you could literally feel the human electricity in the air, the crowd brought so much energy and enthusiasm to the show. Metropolis was more intimate, it was seriously incredible. It was one of those shows you wished just never ended, great from start to finish.
This Aussie gives me that butterfly “in love” feeling. First off, the singer/songwriter James Keogh (better known as Vance Joy),
is totally hot. Dark hair, tall, insane voice, and plays the guitar - smoking
hot (he's definitely my free pass card). Vance's band is made up of Jonothan Colliver on bass, Edwin White on drums,
and Christopher Mulhall on keys. These super talented Australians signed a five-
album deal with Atlantic Records in 2013. Vance's Ep “God loves you when you’re
dancing” was released in March 2013, and they later released their debut album “Dream
your life away” on September 9th 2014. Many ask why the name Vance Joy? Well fun fact, James got the name from a book he was reading called "Bliss", one of the character's was named Vance Joy. He was a storyteller, so James thought it was fitting for his music. Buzzfeed released "19 things you never knew about Vance Joy", check it out!
I love the upbeat tempo of this folk rock band; they’re
really fun, but also a little shy, which I really adore. At his most recent
show on October 30th at Metropolis, Vance seemed generally
grateful to be playing for us. They were originally scheduled to play at the Corona Theater, however due to how popular they've become, they needed a bigger venue. Vance mentioned during the beginning of the show how fast his heart was beating from the nerves - so cute (MELT!).
The entire show was energetic and real. He is a true artist, and he's come a long
way in such a short amount of time. On
November 3rd, 2014 Taylor Swift announced that Vance Joy would be
touring with them for her upcoming 2015 “1989” world tour. (If they start dating I might actually cry, better not break his heart Swift!) I'm super happy for him, This means BIG
things for these boys!
I decided to share two songs with you today; “Red eye”, of his debut album "Dream your life away", and “Snaggletooth”, off his EP "God loves you when you're dancing". These are two of my favorites, but let's be honest they're all fantastic, and so it's hard to pick just one!
I actually filmed the video "Red Eye" that I am sharing with you today, I apologize in advance for the shitty zoom, and shaky camera.
UNREAL no? So talented, love him.
Here's a couple of pics from his most recent show!
Happy Halloweek!!!
I was originally going to write about a group from the
UK today, however I received an email last Thursday that totally changed my mind.
The email informed me that Milky Chance (who I completely adore) was coming
to Montreal (for the first time ever), on April 3rd 2015. For the
record, I realise that this is 6 months away, but when you see that one of
your favorites is playing for the first time in your city, for $20 at an
intimate venue? - You book that shit.
Milky Chance, is a folk-rock duo
from the other side of the pond, Germany.
Made up of, vocalist Clemens Rehbein , and Philip Dausch as DJ, their
style has influences of reggae, and indie electronic. What I first loved when hearing
Milky Chance, was how original they sounded, they're not like your average
folk- rock band. They have an electronic edge to them, much like another favorite, Robert Delong, who I've blogged about before. I
love artists who play around with different sounds, and instruments, it makes them so unique.
You’ll probably recognise Milky
Chance from their debut hit “Stolen Dance”(great song), but today I’m going with my
favorite off their album Sadnecessary, “Flashed Junk Mind”.
ENJOY!
Other songs to mention off their album are; "Loveland", "Down by the River", "Stolen Dance", and "Fairytale". Ticket's went on sale last Friday, if you're interested in seeing these two live, I suggest you purchase them asap! You can purchase your tickets through Evenko.
Sooo it’s been awhile since I've posted anything on the blog, 489
days to be exact. I don’t really have
anything that exciting to report during those 489 days, just living life. I bought a house with the boyfriend, friend’s got engaged, I made some new
friends, lost some old ones, you know - life. Ok I guess buying the house, and having
friends engaged is pretty exciting!!? Anyways,
I’m back and I decided this time around, I’d write about something I really
love. However asking yourself what you really love can be kind of tough... I love a lot of
things, naturally, but what do I truly love enough to write about, and share
with the world? MUSIC. Music is my love of all loves; it’s the sole thing that
I never ever get sick of. Whether I’m
happy, sad, or mad, music can leave me feeling perfectly content. For as long as I can
remember (thanks Dad) music has been a part of my life, it seeps out of my
pours like garlic does when you eat too much of it. Music educates, heals, and brings
people together, and without it, I think life would be very different. Alright let’s be
honest, life without music would just downright suck.
Getting back to the point, I am always on the hunt for
new tunes; I get that “I just met the love of my life" butterfly feeling when I
hear a new song or artist that I really dig. About a year or two ago, I started
creating playlists on Soundcloud (thank you 8Tracks for the help) and this
fueled my passion for music even more.
I love sharing new talent, my dream job
would be scouting bands from around the world (if you’re reading this and
hiring, call me). No, I don’t really sing, or play instruments (although ask anyone who's been in my car, there's been an electric guitar in my back seat for 4 years? Don't ask..) but I like to believe that I have the
ear for music. It brings me joy playing a new song, and seeing friends
get excited over it. This goes back to saying that music brings people
together, I'll never fully be able to explain my love for it.
I read a great quote the other night, that seems fitting for this post, "When you do things from your soul, other people really dig that shit". Couldn't agree more, music is definitely a large part of my soul.
Back when I used to blog regularly, every Tuesday I would
post “Tuesday’s Tune” which would introduce new or older bands, that I
completely adored and needed to share. Going forward, every Tuesday I am making it my
mission to share my faves with you. I enjoy a wide range variety of music... so beware.
I heard today’s artist while driving to my friend’s place
this past summer. I am fortunate to have Sirius Satellite radio, and therefore
get to hear some great music before it hits the mainstream radio (which they
then completely ruin...). “Take me to Church” by Hozier, immediately gave me
chills. I’m not religious at all, so it wasn't really his lyrics that enticed
me, but his voice. O M F G this guy can sing, his range is incredible!! After
hearing what Sirius called their “new-artist alert” hit, I did some digging
for myself, and came across today’s tune, “Work Song”. Ok so warning it’s a little deep,
if you’re going through a hard time this can either help you heal, or drive you
to take a bath with a toaster, but if you’re just a music lover who appreciates
a seriously talented voice, this is for you!
I bought his self-titled debut album yesterday, it’s pretty fantastic!
This 24 year old Irish man, will be playing at the Corona Theater in Montreal,
on Wednesday October 29th 2014! Unfortunately after getting totally hyped about
this news, I read it was sold out. If you have the pleasure to attend this
no doubt amazing show, please enjoy it for me!
