Funny Friday Dance Video!
This video comes through our friend Dave. I find it entertaining yet scary that this baby can move like this – good luck to his future in “dancing!” Enjoy & Happy Friday ya’ll!
New Music Tuesday:Dave Richards
MK837 artist Dave Richards just released his tribal tech house track “Explorer” on iTunes (and other download sites) today! The release comes with 3 hot remixes by Kevin Oneel, deeflash and Harry Hotspur that all add a new twist to the original track. Check out the songs here and then head over to iTunes or MK837′s store and own them for your ride home (don’t you just love digital downloads?).
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Still not convinced? Well you’re the only one! Explorer has earned it’s name by having such global support:
Dingle (Metadeko) – United Kingdom ( Baroque, Babylon, Workout, Jetlag Digital, Bellarine, Airport Route, Bonzai, Jika Jika, Inertia) 8/10
Deersky – Poland ( Insomnia FM ,Houseradio,MovementSound) 4/5
s007ii – subRoutine – Canada (RK2 Podcast / DI.FM (adhoc) / friskyRadio (FEELAbleton adhoc guest) / ProtonRadio / 1mixRadio (UK)) 3.5/5
DJ Mindaugelis – Lithuania (www.djradio.lt, DJMAG.LT, Club Exit, Club Global) 9/10
Placid – Germany – (Lightworks, Frisky Radio Staytuned & Cybrix Radio) 9/10
George G. – Greece – (Devilock Recordings, Free Radio 98.00, Freeze Magazine Greece) 8/10
Tom Flagman – Lithuania – (Power Hit Radio, InsomniaFM) 4/5
DJ Randy G – United States – (DJam Hassan – DJ FM – Playboi – Mike Jones – Cool Kids Ent) 4/5
Greg Desty – Canada – (Various Guest Spots Mtl.) 8/10
I Need Your Help!
Every so often I reach this point where I’m just completely BORED with the music I have and completely TURNED OFF by the new music on the radio. So what’s a girl to do? Well this girl has been listening to a lot of older music while killing time trying to find awesome new music.
Can ya help a girl out? I need some new tunes! But there is a disclaimer…
I want GOOD music. And here is my definition of GOOD: The music must be from an artist who has integrity. Christian or not-Christian, I refuse to listen to any song that curses, talks negatively about relationships and women, references money or items in an envious way, talks about getting drunk or sexual images or is depressing in nature. This cuts out the majority of the music I’ve been hearing when scanning the radio but what can I say – I love music and I’m so not letting that crap into my life on a regular basis. Oh, and I’m completely anti auto-tune. It’s on every song and I’ve developed a huge resistance to the sound.
So with that being said…here’s the genres I’m into lately:
- I’ll be honest…and I realize I might lose some friends over this…but I’m liking country music lately. Me and the Rascal Flatts hang out every day in my head. So any good country music you can recommend?
- I love the dance beats but for me to really enjoy it while in the car, I need some vocals baby. And high energy. Energy is gooood.
- I’m back into ska for some reason. Five Iron Frenzy is often on but does anyone have any good recommendations – even if it’s old ska? I used to love 311 and Less Than Jake if that helps (ok ok they’re not 100% ska…but you get what I mean).
- Good rock n’ roll. Whether classic rock or modern…I like to rock.
- Always a fan of punk & pop-punk.
So that’s my list…I know you can help. Please do! I’m going crazy!
A Big Day All Around!!!! Let’s Celebrate!
So today is a double celebration day on my blog! It’s my 28th birthday AND this is my 200th blog post! I was going to write this whole long thing about how great my life is and how much I love writing but I think I’d rather have a party with 2 of my absolute favorites: Fatboy Slim & Daft Punk. (The video isn’t much so just hit play and enjoy the music!)
New Music Tuesday:Sixteen Cities
“I wanna come closer, but I’d feel so out of place/You’re so beautiful, but I’m still ashamed/That after all I’ve done, I’ve fallen from grace/Are these hands I raise only raised in vain?”
Any idea where this is from? No it’s not my personal journal. And it’s definitely not from the top 40 radio station. It’s actually the opening lyrics to Sixteen Cities‘ “Come As You Are” from their soon-to-be-released self-titled debut album. Impressed? Well, you should be. Centricity Music has given me a sneak peak at this album and I can honestly say that if you took away the music, this album would still leave you moved.
Portland, Oregon’s Sixteen Cities brings powerful lyrics that can easily stand on their own, but combining them with beautiful melodies makes this band an up-and-coming favorite to watch. So what does it sound like? The band has been compared to The Fray and The Afters. Personally I would add Tenth Avenue North and Nitengale to that list as well. This Christian Contemporary Rock band has a very piano-driven sound which really brings the music and lyrics together in a way that will send you diving straight into worship by track 3.
So why haven’t you heard them before? You may have if you caught them on tour with Sanctus Real or Building 429 but chances are if you’re not in a public school auditorium, they’re still unknown to you. “We started out by leading our peers in worship on Wednesday mornings and we fell in love with it,” recalls Josiah (lead vocals/piano), citing the group’s moniker inspired by the tribe of Issachâr in Joshua 19 that also understood the current needs of its generation. “As soon as we graduated, we all prayed and sought God’s true heart and will. We felt called to full time music ministry, but knew nothing about the music industry. We started playing in the Portland area and four years later we got a phone call from a guy with a ministry called Common Ground. It’s basically a huge production with concerts, games and a gospel presentation in a public school. So here we were thinking we’d have no chance to continue singing to students after having just graduated, and we wound up in front of hundreds and sometimes thousands of teenagers in gymnasiums singing about Jesus.”
Although they got their start playing to youth, don’t write them off as a band that you wouldn’t be interested in. The lyrics to each song are so personal and moving that it would be a shame if you never heard them. And it makes sense, Josiah reveals, “I’ve always written with a more personal approach because I believe it’s important to show God’s a real person in my life and not just someone I only talk about with Christianese lingo. In starting out in the public school system, you realize it’s really important to never come across judgmental or condemning and introduce Christ in a relevant way. It’s all about showing them how real God is and to encourage them to rise above the status quo and truly live for Christ. Sixteen Cities is more about challenging and pressing kids to make the most of what God has for their lives rather than living a life of complacency.”
Sixteen Cities’ debut album will be for sale in 1 week, on April 20th, but for now, you can hear some of their music through their website: www.sixteencities.com and myspace. But don’t forget to purchase their album next week!
Fun Friday Videos!
So this week I have 2 fun videos for you to watch. Can’t see videos below? Click over to my blog!
Video #1 is my husband’s pick. It’s a fun look at what certain movies might have been like if other celebrities were cast. Enjoy!
Video #2 is my pick. If you’ve known me a long time than Zebrahead is a name you’ve definitely heard MANY times. They were my absolute favorite band for years and years. Although I don’t listen to them much anymore, this cover is awesome and the video is hilarious. Enjoy!
New Music Tuesday:The Classic Crime
Tooth & Nail’s The Classic Crime is releasing a brand new album today entitled Vagabonds. The Classic Crime is a great rock band out of Seattle who started gaining attention back in 2006. Although they’ve been on tour with known Christian bands such as Emery, Anberlin and Relient K and are often found on the Christian playlists, The Classic Crime has gone on record and said that they are not a “Christian band.”
Lead singer Matt MacDonald explains, “We believe faith is personal, and can be only held by an individual person. To entitle a group ‘Christian’ would be to assume that the group has a collective soul, or at least individual souls tied to a solid collective belief. Not everyone in our band is decidedly set in their faith, and we respect that.”
But before you go all religious and decide to write them off as another band you can’t listen to because you’ll never hear your pastor recommend them or your worship leader cover their latest hit, give them a try. I can vouch for this band being worth a listen. (Click here if you don’t see an mp3 player below)
New Music Tuesday:Owl City
For those of you living under a box or perhaps under the boardwalk, it’s hard to ignore the synthetic sounds of Owl City (check out my first post about him here). His music video for “Vanilla Twilight” was released last week and in case you haven’t seen it yet, here it is for New Music Tuesday. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. (If you don’t see a video below, click here!)
A Fun Friday Dance…on Monday!
Okay NY folks…let’s all say it together. Rainy Mondays STINK. Especially when the forecast says it’s going to be a rainy Tuesday as well. So instead of waiting for Friday, I’m posting a fun dance today. It’s from the Hannah Montana movie and yes, I’ve watched the movie…4 times. As I’ve said in the past. Don’t judge – just enjoy 
New Music Tuesday:Deas Vail
*Whoops! Today is Wednesday, isn’t it?
Today’s post is a guest post by Chris Reiche aka Deeflash aka my husband. Enjoy!
Today I would like to highlight Deas Vail, a great band out of Arkansas signed to Mono Vs. Stereo.
Last October they released their fourth album, Birds & Cages, and it is a really great album full of melodies and lyrics that stick with you. I can listen to the album straight through multiple times and have it not grow old.
My own favorite picks off the album are “Dance In Perfect Time” and “The Great Physician”.
New Music Tuesday:Me in Motion
Ever heard of Me in Motion? Well if you haven’t, you probably will soon. This up-and-coming trio has been rocking the stage with the Newsboys and Sanctus Real all before releasing their debut full-length album. Now that’s what I call a quick rise in the music industry! But don’t think it’s by chance, lead singer/guitarist Seth Mosley says, “I had so many songs in my head screaming to be heard. I didn’t care if it was ever a big commercial success or not. I just knew I couldn’t spend the next twenty years sitting in a recording studio. Enter Me In Motion. We formed the band, hit the road and haven’t looked back since.”
Similar to Christian rock bands: Search the City, Dizmas and Stellar Kart, Me in Motion cannot help but include their faith in their rock ‘n roll sound. With tracks titled “The God I Know” and “You Move Me,” this band writes songs with the vision to inspire true, tangible Christianity. The lyrics are real and relate-able and the music is powerful and catchy. It’s a perfect balance that will surely capture the hearts of many soon to be fans. Although it’s their first full length album, the self-titled Me in Motion album is as well produced and put together as many seasoned artists. Each song is unique and inspired – leaving its listeners with a beat in their head and lyrics to repeat throughout the day. Whether you’re a fan of pop-like sing-a-long songs or stadium-worthy worship ballads, Me in Motion has something that’ll hook you. The only problem I have with the album is that it ends too quickly! But, there is nothing better than leaving listeners wanting more. And that’s exactly what they’ve done.
Me in Motion’s self-titled album will be out next Tuesday, March 23rd through Centricity Music. In the meantime, head over to their website to pre-order their album and catch up with the Seth, Tim and Brian on the social networking site of your choice.
New Music Tuesday:Various Artists
Have you ever purchased an album and listened to it straight through? Have you ever done it twice…or even three times?
Normally, we find the songs we like and we find the songs we like skipping. By the third listen of an album we’ve gotten into a routine of how we listen to this particular album and rarely break the habit.
Well I have something amazing to report…the last 2 albums I bought – I listen to STRAIGHT THROUGH every time. And my listens have now hit the double digits. Now don’t get me wrong, there is some great music out there and these aren’t the only albums I listen to from start to finish…but I definitely think they’re worth recognizing as I was a bit surprised myself.
Album #1: Hawk Nelson’s “Live, Life, Loud”
It’s not much of a secret that I’m a fan of Hawk Nelson. I saw them 2 years ago at The Revolve Tour and own most of their albums. But let’s face it, they’re usually a bit on the teeny-bopper side. The music is fun and light (with the exception of their occasional “dark topic” song) and leaves you with a catchy chorus stuck in your head. But their 2009 release breaks the Hawk Nelson mold. Blame it on the fact that they’re now in their 20s or that they’ve been together since 2002, but this album is the best so far. It starts with the Live, Life, Loud party starter anthem, but makes its way to instruments never heard in their songs before (think violins) and lyrics that are deeper than their usual bounce in the car sing-a-long songs. Take a listen to these samples and then purchase their album – it really is good.
Album #2: Josh Garrels’ “Lost Animals”
I saw Josh at Cornerstone 2009 and was blown away by the depth of the lyrics he presented in his new music. I’m ashamed to say that it took me this long to buy his new album. This singer/songwriter took his usual eclectic style and turned it up to new levels. With lyrics that will bring your heart to the most humble place and instrument combinations that one wouldn’t expect to hear – Lost Animals is one of the most beautifully produced albums I’ve ever heard. The songs flow together and take you on a musical journey through the depths of his soul. Take a listen on his website: www.joshgarrels.com and then go support this amazing artist.
Music Tuesday Spotlight:G-Powered
Hey readers! Today I have a really exciting interview to share with you. Meet G-Powered, a Christian vocal trance group out of Finland! Don’t forget to learn more about this group and their music by visiting their website & watching their videos below. Through their website you can learn how to hook up with them on facebook, myspace, twitter & all of those fun sites. Enjoy!
Real Names: Kimmo Korpela & Miia Rautkoski
Band/DJ/Artist Name: G-Powered
Genre of Music: Eurodance and Vocal Trance
How/Why You Became a Musician:
Miia: It has been my dream to became a real musician since very early childhood. I have sang pretty much through my whole life.
Kimmo: When I was young, I tried to find gospel eurodance everywhere, but I didn’t find it very much. So I decided to begin to do it myself. I went to a piano school just for learning to make music.
Is There a Purpose/Vision to your music? Explain: Our vision is to do energetic and inspiring music with touching lyrics. We enjoy music of this genre and we share the same vision to do our best with our skills.
Best/Favorite Music-related Experience (doesn’t have to be related to your music):
Miia: Rollerskate towards sunset at downhill and listen to dance music. It is something that really makes me feel good!
Kimmo: In the end of year 2007 I got a mail from international Machine Dance Game company and they wanted our song to their game. They have found us from MySpace. One of my favourite experiences is also our first concert in Maata Näkyvissä -festival main stage year 2008 for thousands of people.
What did you grow up listening to?
Miia: Well at early in my life I listened music my big sister used to listen, like Take that and Boyzone. I also sang with my mother who used to
sing more religious songs with guitar. Afterwards I started to listen more dance music and music releated that genre.
Kimmo: I grow up listening a lot of finnish gospel pop and rock music my dad used to listen. I liked melodies of many gospel songs, but the music style of the songs didn’t inspire me. I also listened many dance artists, but I didn’t like their lyrics. First time I heard some dance music I wanted very much to move and dance and I realized that is my style. It affected straight to my heart – literally
Your music sounds like (ie: other bands/DJs people might like): E-Type, Cascada, Armin Van Buuren etc.
Links to your music/Contact you:
http://www.theground.com/catalog/artist.php?products_id=58294&language=en
Anything else you want my readers to know: If you are interested in making trance remixes for G-Powered, that would be great!
Check out G-Powered!
New Music Tuesday:deeflash w/ MK837
If you read my post on Friday you should have known this was coming. But either way, today is the day that deeflash‘s track “Game Over” was officially released on record label MK837 along with 3 great remixes. You can listen to the original track below and then click “download” to hear the remaining tracks. For $5 you can own all 4 of these amazing dance songs.
Need a better excuse to buy the tracks? Deeflash is my husband and when you’re supporting him, you’re showing how much you love me too
Not ready to buy the album but definitely want to check out the songs/support us? Click the “download” button to listen to the tracks and then the “share” button to help us spread the word. It’s super easy and we’d all appreciate your support! Post links on facebook, twitter, blogs, websites, bathroom walls…wherever you can!
It’s Friday – Dance to This!
Well, this Friday I don’t have a funny dance video for you. But I do have some great music to get your Friday started. And who knows, maybe you’ll create your own crazy Friday dance to it!
My husband, deeflash, did a remix for the song “Stranger, Among Us?” and it was just released today through the label Uncovered! Check it out below!
Also, the original deeflash track, Game Over, is being released on Tuesday along with 3 awesome remixes! Check out 2 of the tracks here (plus some other music released by MK837, including a few unreleased deeflash tracks!):
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