"I know you care..."

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!

Cheers!

Ohh those Germans!

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.

Cheers!

"If you really think that you can stomach me..."

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.

Cheers

Can we talk in the morning?

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 30^th 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 3^rd, 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!

Cheers