tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14684706552840563132024-02-19T05:08:15.994-08:00The Band BloggersAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557010627760870638noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-9963054738477197462015-07-06T14:57:00.000-07:002015-07-06T14:57:33.525-07:00Marielou's July Playlist<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<a href="https://soundcloud.com/halsey-3/halsey-new-americana" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">New Americana - Halsey</span></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UclCCFNG9q4&list=TLZBQ-2K-f_UI" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz</span></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5nC1yoTh3M" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia) - Patrick Stump</span></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCyGvGEtOwc" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Misery Business - Paramore</span></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_jEYLiJGKg" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Peach - The Front Bottoms</span></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNgWoK9j6TE" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I Can’t Remember - 5 Seconds Of Summer</span></a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02467076422999129028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-31304159377960741212015-07-01T16:03:00.000-07:002015-07-04T09:16:22.330-07:00Liv's July PlaylistIt's finally summer, and Warped Tour is in full swing! Here are some of my favorite summery tunes by artists you can catch at Warped this year.<br />
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Liv Slabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480709972884276293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-56871503431013442602015-07-01T15:56:00.000-07:002015-07-01T15:56:48.179-07:00Rebecca's July PlaylistSince it is now officially summer, here are some fun tunes to get you pumped up! Since Warped Tour is now also going on, included are songs by some of this year's performers.<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS6_lDdLxDU" target="_blank">Shots for the Boys</a> - Attila<br />
2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOEg7YsjMR0" target="_blank">Concrete</a> - As It Is<br />
3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27UbBjV2B6w" target="_blank">Stay the Night</a> - State Champs<br />
4. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sesKiKYQn84" target="_blank">Why Worry</a> - Set It Off<br />
5. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaR1Jm7hjmE" target="_blank">Just Like You</a> - Falling in Reverse<br />
6. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAGcWrgYY9c" target="_blank">Disdain</a> - Knuckle Puck<br />
7. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1BQ7-65K4s" target="_blank">Drown </a>- CitizenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640734635353195783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-24893270161506910072015-06-25T16:11:00.003-07:002015-06-25T16:11:55.715-07:00"We Like it Quiet": Review of Sleeping with Sirens' acoustic tour <div>
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During the past month, <a href="http://site.sleepingwithsirens.net/" target="_blank">Sleeping with Sirens</a> toured the U.S. with <a href="http://thesummersetband.com/" target="_blank">The Summer Set</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNickSantino" target="_blank">Nick Santino</a>. The shows were completely acoustic and played in smaller, more intimate venues.<br />
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The wait was long and boring, but the show itself definitely made <span style="color: purple;">it</span> worthwhile. Nick Santino (former frontman from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Rocket_to_the_Moon" target="_blank">A Rocket to the Moon</a>) kicked off the concert with a few of his own acoustic songs. Santino was a very humble performer and made a point to describe what each of his songs were about before playing them. This definitely made him see more amicable and easy to relate to. </div>
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Next, The Summer Set came onstage and played a handful of songs. Their set was entirely acoustic as well but still managed to incorporate the fun, upbeat energy that many of their songs possess. Lead singer Brian Dales encouraged the audience to sing, clap, and dance along to the music.</div>
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Finally, Sleeping with Sirens took the stage and the crowd went wild. The group played a mix of new and old songs, including the popular "If You Can't Hang," which is not a typically acoustic (or "quiet") song. They also played covers of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTCyZvb2Uzw" target="_blank">"Santeria"</a> by Sublime and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8UeeIAJ0a0" target="_blank">"Iris"</a>by the Goo Goo Dolls. The entire band played most of the songs, though there were a few moments where singer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kellin_Quinn" target="_blank">Kellin Quinn </a>was accompanied only by guitarist <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Martin_(musician)" target="_blank">Nick Martin</a>.<br />
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One of the big themes for the night seemed to be jokes and banter. Between songs the guys were talking with each other and cracking jokes left and right. One that seemed to stick through the night was drummer<a href="https://twitter.com/gabebarham" target="_blank"> Gabe Barham </a>getting the audience to shout his name. </div>
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However, there were a couple of very serious moments during the show. The first one was when Quinn stopped in the middle of a song when he noticed that a girl in the audience had passed out. He called for security to help her our of the crowd, then proceeded to lecture the audience on the importance of drinking water when attending a show. Then, their crew brought out several bottles of water and started passing them around the audience to whoever needed them. </div>
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The next serious moment of the show was Quinn's speech about suicide before playing their song, "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SW7t8GkvZg" target="_blank">Better Off Dead</a>." He expressed concerns about hearing of suicide and depression so often in the music scene's fanbase. Yet, he preached the importance of everyone acknowledging their own role in recovering from depression and suicidal thoughts, rather than crediting a band or singer for "saving" them. </div>
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Overall, the show was a great experience. The vibe was more intimate and personal, and even though it was entirely acoustic, the energy level was at an all time high. Sleeping With Sirens proved that although the music may be quiet, the energy can still be loud.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557010627760870638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-78563245279956006332015-06-21T04:40:00.000-07:002015-06-21T04:40:59.176-07:00Day One Of Warped Tour, Live From Pomona, CAThe Yahoo Live webcast of VWT's June 19 show<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC2lqWXmgVYPLbt0bZwThITipl0nBgiZCQuOHJrDiFJ86fq8Iu_bas625RfeJKxoPlm3iHOyYSOG9NdwbGDR1GtxssqFy1D1Wdby-BPEn29Dfle5Y4T5p6642-3f7xWRzTDsO4uB-V0i4/s1600/choonimals_vwt15_promo_v1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC2lqWXmgVYPLbt0bZwThITipl0nBgiZCQuOHJrDiFJ86fq8Iu_bas625RfeJKxoPlm3iHOyYSOG9NdwbGDR1GtxssqFy1D1Wdby-BPEn29Dfle5Y4T5p6642-3f7xWRzTDsO4uB-V0i4/s320/choonimals_vwt15_promo_v1.png" width="320" /></a>While thousands of teenagers poured into Pomona's Fairplex under the hot California sun, thousands more watched from behind their computer screens. The Vans Warped Tour Webcast, streamed through Yahoo Live, let fans watch over 30 bands perform on June 19. I was able to see a majority of those bands, but alas, I was not able to spend my entire day in bed with my laptop. However, a few artists really stuck out to me and influenced who I will be seeing at Warped Tour in Chicago.<br />
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Despite having one of the earliest times, Beartooth delivered a passionate and fiery performance. They poured every ounce of energy they had into getting the crowd riled up and giving their rage-fueled, intense songs the power they deserved. The crowd responded just as energetically, starting mosh pit after mosh pit and kicking up enough dust to create a permanent haze in the air. Hopefully Beartooth doesn't lose their fire as the tour goes on, but I doubt they will.<br />
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What else could be expected from Attila except absolute madness. The partycore band created an atmosphere of absolute craziness and a "party hard, destroy everything" mentality that drove the audience wild. The energy that the band created and shared with the audience made me wish I was there in one of the huge mosh pits or circle pits. Bonus points: they had huge red solo cups the size of trash cans on stage with them.<br />
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Even though Beartooth and Attila where amazing,<span style="color: purple;"> </span>Set It Off were by far the best performers I saw all day. They brought the sound of summer with them in a theatrical performance filled with youthful energy. In addition to sounding incredible live, the band also frequently interacted with the audience. Cody Carson, lead singer, could be seen crowdsurfing and stepping out onto the audience's hands, as well as telling the crowd to follow him back to the band's tent after their set by jumping into the audience and carrying a flag emblazoned with Set It Off's logo. Seeing their performance quickly moved the band to the top of my Warped Tour priority list.<br />
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The livestream was a great opportunity for those who can't go to Warped this year to experience it, and a sneak peek for those who are attending at later dates.<br />
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You can watch the livestream <a href="https://screen.yahoo.com/live/event/vans-warped-tour" target="_blank">here</a>, but<span style="color: purple;"> </span>it will expire in a few days. Hopefully it will be posted on YouTube soon! Also check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2p_w409y-o" target="_blank">Beartooth</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS6_lDdLxDU" target="_blank">Attila</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sesKiKYQn84" target="_blank">Set It Off </a>if you don't know them already, and check out the <a href="http://vanswarpedtour.com/" target="_blank">VWT site</a> for the full set list and tickets.<br />
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Liv Slabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480709972884276293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-43439284651853061472015-06-20T18:08:00.000-07:002015-06-21T10:56:18.879-07:00New Song: "The Divine Zero" by Pierce the VeilOn June 19th, Pierce the Veil released their newest song, "The Divine Zero," through Fearless Records. This single is the band's first release since 2013, which is hopefully a preview of the sound present on their album coming later this year.<br />
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"The Divine Zero," which has a sound similar to many of the band's other songs, discusses how one can feel during "desperate times and desperate measures" and dealing with emotional pain while in love. It is fast-paced and energetic during much of the song, but still gives listeners a dark vibe because of its lyrics and chords, especially closer to the end of the song.<br />
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To sum things up, I think "The Divine Zero" is an excellent, carefully crafted song. If you are going to see Pierce the Veil at Warped Tour this summer, hopefully you will get to see them perform this song live. If you would like to purchase the song, one place to do so is on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-divine-zero/id1008408743?i=1008408749" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640734635353195783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-90556258524334689762015-06-15T11:12:00.000-07:002015-06-15T11:12:01.899-07:00The Ultimate Warped Tour Survival GuideLIV SLABY<br />
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It's that time of year again: the sun is shining, birds are chirping, and Warped Tour kicks off in a few days. Alternative music's longest, biggest, and hottest music festival is back, and it's guaranteed to be one of the best days of your summer - provided you don't pass out, wear jeans and long sleeves, or forget your ticket. To ensure that Warped Tour rocks your summer, here's a guide to help you make it your best day ever.<br />
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<li><b>Buy tickets early for the best deal.</b> I got mine in November for $25. However, it's okay to wait till the last minute if you're cool with paying more, because Warped usually never sells out.</li>
<li><b>Figure out who's going with you.</b> My advice is to go with one or two people who plan to see the same bands as you, because otherwise it's a lot of compromise and you could waste time arguing over which bands to see. Either plan out the bands you're going to see beforehand or go alone and plan to meet people there to see different bands. </li>
<li><b>Think about signing up for a <a href="http://www.thinktei.com/warpedtour/#warpedtourgurus" target="_blank">TEI workshop</a>. </b>If you have a passion for music, why not learn from the people you admire? I signed up for two of these this year and I'm pretty sure I won't regret it!</li>
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THE NIGHT BEFORE</div>
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<li><b>Pack your bag. </b>Here's a list of the basics that you'll need, but you can bring more (just don't bring too much stuff, you'll be carrying it around all day!)</li>
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<li>Put a water bottle in the freezer (either bring an unopened water bottle or an empty reusable one, they have stations where you can fill it up)</li>
<li>A sling bag or a small backpack</li>
<li>Your ticket</li>
<li>Venue directions</li>
<li>Fully charged phone or a disposable camera</li>
<li>Money for merch, a set list, and food (bring a couple twenties and some ones)</li>
<li>Sunglasses and sunscreen </li>
<li>Chapstick</li>
<li>A pen </li>
<li>Hair ties if you have long hair</li>
<li>A poncho/rain jacket if you think it's going to rain</li>
<li>A sack lunch or snack</li>
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<li><b>Set out your outfit. </b>I know you want to look super awesome for when you meet your favorite band member, but comfort comes before beauty in this case. Wear close toed shoes and double knot the laces, don't wear jewelry, wear shorts and a tank top/t-shirt, pull your hair back if it's long, and try to wear minimal makeup. You can wear your swimsuit underneath your clothes because they have a slip-n-side! Warped Tour always seems to end up being the hottest day of the summer, so prepare to sweat a lot and dress accordingly!</li>
<li><b>Go to bed early and start drinking lots of water. </b>Hydrating beforehand works, and you'll need it because you have a very long and hot day in front of you!</li>
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<li><b>Eat a healthy and substantial breakfast. </b>You've gotta get fueled up for a long day of moshing!</li>
<li><b>Apply lots of sunscreen. </b>Yes, ten hours in the sun WILL give you a sunburn.</li>
<li><b>Leave on time so you're there when the gates open.</b></li>
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AT WARPED TOUR</div>
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<li><b>Buy a setlist. </b>This is where your one dollar bills come in handy. Set lists are two dollars and, well, you kinda need one to find out when everyone is playing.</li>
<li><b>Try to see at least one artist you don't know. </b>Some of the bands I've seen at Warped Tour have been the bands I end up seeing three times that year. After all, finding awesome new music is what Warped Tour's all about!</li>
<li><b>Drink a lot of water and reapply your sunscreen!!</b></li>
<li><b>Don't get caught up on meeting bands. </b>In my opinion, seeing the band play is way better than meeting them. It's totally cool to meet a couple bands, but if you spend all your time waiting in signing lines, you're gonna miss all the music!</li>
<li><b>Make new friends! </b>Warped Tour is a place where everyone's a misfit, so you'll be appreciated for all your weirdness. </li>
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You're ready to have a blast at Warped Tour this summer! Party hard but don't forget to chill out and take a breath sometimes. Make the most out of this amazing thing we have called Warped Tour: it's misfit summer camp for us as much as it is for the bands.</div>
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For more info, check out the <a href="http://vanswarpedtour.com/" target="_blank">Warped Tour website</a>. </div>
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Liv Slabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480709972884276293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-4598299022260054972015-06-05T14:38:00.000-07:002015-06-05T14:38:41.612-07:00Rebecca's June PlaylistAs happier weather approaches, I've been listening to these energetic songs quite a bit. Check out the songs below to get yourself in a summery mood:<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkubQCI4Fxo" target="_blank">Girls</a> - the 1975<br />
2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9y01YEIKhU" target="_blank">Voodoo Doll</a> - 5 Seconds of Summer<br />
3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX4lJWQsJp0" target="_blank">Hummingbird</a> - Born Ruffians<br />
4. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysptZ27mmeM" target="_blank">Remedy </a>- State Champs<br />
5. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4mKk4x2zsg" target="_blank">Pop Punk Pizza Party (Demo Version)</a> - Jarrod Alonge feat. Patty Walters<br />
6. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83p9qN-Rp7Q" target="_blank">How to Hide Your Feelings</a> - Man Overboard<br />
7. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6uIsM7s6pY" target="_blank">Can't Kick Up the Roots</a> - Neck Deep<br />
8. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nky4me4NP70" target="_blank">Tear In My Heart</a> - Twenty One Pilots<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640734635353195783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-73390497350323680122015-06-05T13:26:00.002-07:002015-06-05T13:37:14.814-07:00Why Fall Out Boy Has Continued to Meet "The (Shipped) Gold Standard"<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">REBECCA J</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Poetic lyrics about all of life's moments coupled with energetic guitar riffs make Fall Out Boy easy for me to musically admire. For over a decade since their first release, this pop rock band from my hometown, Chicago, has produced nothing short of excellence.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> From earlier songs such as "Dead on Arrival" to newer hits such as "The Kids Aren't Alright," this band has displayed their musical diversity that has even impressed listeners outside the scene, with songs such as "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" and "Centuries" appearing on the radio. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary songwriter for the band, Pete Wentz, is able to craft deep lyrics that give sustenance to emotion. The band's carefully chosen lyrics, sung by Patrick Stump with his extensive vocal range, can be fulfilling to the soul but more than just snippets from diary entries, such as </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"You are a getaway car, a rush of blood to the head / But me, I'm just the covers on top of your bed / You steer away in a rear view mirror, you make my head swim / I keep you warm and won't ask you where you've been," from "Champagne for my Real Friends, Real Pain for my Sham Friends."</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Song titles like the aforementioned are often long and mysterious in nature, but often connect to the song's meaning somehow. These titles are often comical in nature as well, such as "Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued" and "Chicago Is So Two Years Ago." </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drummer Andy Hurley, guitarist Joe Trohman, bassist Pete Wentz, and lead singer Patrick Stump have worked well together to produce brilliant music, despite the rough patches they have experienced over the years. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In </span><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/15/fall-out-boy-save-rock-and-roll_n_3085210.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">HuffPost</a><span style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">, Stump explains that him and his fellow band members "found ourselves running on fumes a little bit -- creatively and probably as people, too" not long after the release of their not entirely well-received album "Folie </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">à</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Deux." </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">For the best interests of their music and personal wellbeing, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fall Out Boy underwent a hiatus from 2009 to 2013. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The band's comeback album in 2013, "Save Rock and Roll", was released and contained a heartfelt sound likely influenced by the experiences of members as they dealt with issues during their hiatus, such as Pete Wentz working to overcome his problem with drug abuse. Throughout the album, there are songs about nostalgia, loneliness, and emotional pain masked with more engaging beats and melodies that give listeners the chills from the band's re-ignited passion for music. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Save Rock and Roll" has a much more radio-friendly, pop - and maybe even techno - sound (as well as shorter song titles), but the band's newer music is still adored by much of the scene due to their continuance of producing unique sounds and quality lyrics. Although the band does not talk about their hometown in songs much anymore, many more of their lyrics have taken on wider connections and meaning to the world. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Because of the broader lyrics and more techno sound, some fans of Fall Out Boy were not impressed by their newer music. However, the band kept many pre-SRAR fans and gained countless new ones who had been exposed to their new music from the radio, television ("Light 'Em Up" is featured in several sporting events), and social media. Collaborations with Big Sean and Elton John on the album, in addition to other featured artists, also helped the album appeal to a wider range of listeners. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Even with their broadened fan base and new sound, Fall Out Boy did not lose support from the alternative music industry. In mid-2014, they received the Alternative Press Award for Artist of the Year.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Later that year, Fall Out Boy released another album, "American Beauty/American Psycho." Like SRAR, this album proved to be popular with audiences outside the scene, even having the single "Immortals" featured in the Disney film Big Hero 6 and becoming the band's third Number 1 album. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Although Fall Out Boy's sound has changed since their original formation and many former fans claim the band has 'sold out,' I believe that their new sound has not hindered their credibility as a band or appeal to listeners. If anything, Fall Out Boy has proven that taking risks in the music industry can show the world that bands can successfully perform more than one style of music, as well as being able to rise again to the top after dark times.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Disclaimer: The title is not my entirely my original intellectual property. "The (Shipped) Gold Standard" is a song by Fall Out Boy.)</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640734635353195783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-39971474572944691682015-06-05T12:08:00.001-07:002015-06-05T12:08:52.376-07:00Why Fall Out Boy Got It Right The First Time<div dir="ltr">
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It must be 2005; Fall Out Boy is on the radio again. But this time, they've completely reinvented themselves as pop artists and the raw, youthful whirlwind of emotion of their music in the early 2000s is long gone. I've been trying to put my finger on why I just can't fall head over heels for Fall Out Boy's post-hiatus music like almost everyone else, and this is my attempt to do so.</div>
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Music, like everything else, should evolve and change with time. And yes, I completely respect Fall Out Boy and I'm not trying to bash them for changing their sound. But honestly, "Take This To Your Grave" and "From Under The Cork Tree" were their best albums. You won't find their cleverly crafted insults (ex. "Stop burning bridges and drive off of them / so I can forget about you") in their newer music. Their sound was angst-driven, passionate, and a perfect balance of pop punk and rock. "Save Rock And Roll" and "American Beauty/American Psycho" feel less honest, more detached, and harder to relate to.</div>
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Maybe it's because I'm from Chicago. Maybe it's because I'm young. Listening to their earlier music, it feels like Fall Out Boy is our band, Chicago's band, because they were still just kids from Chicago like us. But they don't write lyrics about Chicago anymore and they're the world's band, and it feels like they've fallen out of touch with their roots. Their lyrics are still incredible, but they just don't resonate with me the same way the old ones do. As sad as it is, some of the best art comes from the artist's suffering. Pete Wentz's struggles with depression and anxiety led to some of Fall Out Boy's best songs because they showed vulnerability and staggering emotional depth. He has said that <a href="http://www.halfofus.com/video/pete-wentz/" target="_blank">writing those songs was therapeutic and performing them was cathartic</a>, and it feels like some of that power is lost on their new music. Songs like "7 Minutes In Heaven (Atavan Halen)" are what truly reach out and grab at the hearts of young people who understand their meaning all too well.</div>
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The overproduction of Fall Out Boy's newer music is what leads to a sense of detachment. It's good music, don't get me wrong, but some of the honesty is lost when you can barely hear the instruments over electronics added in post production. I understand why they're doing it - they want to try something new and keep up with current trends, not to mention that mainstream music has far more money in it than alternative music - but it's not their best work and the sound doesn't fit them as well as the youthful, rage-and-passion fueled sound of their first couple albums.</div>
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Fall Out Boy shouldn't remake "Take This To Your Grave" or "From Under The Cork Tree" because that's not who they are or where they are in their lives anymore. But they should look back on those albums and be proud, because they created something truly amazing. They shouldn't stop making music because they've already done their best, either; kudos to them for branching out into new areas of music. But they should realize that what they had on their first couple albums was something that many artists never achieve, and unlike most bands, they got it right the first time.</div>
Liv Slabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480709972884276293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-67378475207636198932015-06-05T12:04:00.000-07:002015-06-05T12:04:51.422-07:00Ronnie Radke's Three-Ring Circus Brings Down The House of Blues in ChicagoLIV SLABY<br />
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I drove into the city on May 29 with my friend and very low expectations for the show we were about to see. Several months ago, I bought Falling In Reverse tickets on a whim, but as we approached one of Chicago's most beautiful venues, I was starting to regret my decision. Considering the sheer amount of people who said "I'm sorry" when I told them I was going to a Falling In Reverse show paired with the reputation they have (ahem, kicking people out and throwing mic stands), I was a bit concerned that I was wasting my money. The show started later than I thought it did, leaving my friend and I squished together in a hot room for two hours. However, I tried to keep a smile on my face, and when the opening band Ghost Town came on I breathed a sigh of relief.<br />
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Ghost Town had great sound quality and gave an entertaining performance, but no one really knew their music so the crowd experience wasn't very exciting. Ghost Town's blend of rock and electronic pop was refreshing; Falling In Reverse picked a good opener. Next up was Falling in Reverse themselves performing the entirety of "Dying is Your Latest Fashion," a feat that would require a lot of stamina considering they would turn around afterwards and play a normal hour long set. Finally hearing "Not Good Enough For Truth In Cliche" live (pardon the cliche) made my heart jump for joy, "The Webs We Weave" was an absolutely magical opening statement, and their performance of "The Day I Left The Womb" was just as emotional and heartfelt as the song deserves.<br />
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Never to be outdone - even by themselves - Falling In Reverse hopped back onstage after their musical trip down memory lane, this time in front of a circus tent backdrop decorated with flashing strings of lights. They opened with "Chemical Prisoner," which features one of their best guitar solos, technically complex and full of beautiful runs. From the start, it was clear that the pit was pretty intense, and the show had a minimal number of twelve-year-olds in attendance unlike what I was prepared for. "Rolling Stone" was one of the most memorable songs, the band giving it their all as the audience tried to keep up with the constant switching between rap, pop and metalcore. During the breakdown before the final chorus, the audience went absolutely wild, and many - myself included - dove into the pit.<br />
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A particularly memorable moment occurred when singer Ronnie Radke introduced a song by splitting the crowd down the middle and saying, "If you brought an infant or a toddler tonight, I want you to throw them right in the middle of that pit, this is the heaviest song you'll ever hear." I was immediately filled with buzzing nerves, but I barely had time to process my fear before the band launched into "Bad Girls Club," complete with neon colored strobe lights. I danced my ass off during that song, 80's club style, and probably made a complete fool of myself. The best part was that I didn't care at all, and no one else did either. I fell in love with "Guillotine IV (The Final Chapter)" that night (which I highly recommend you check out, it's gnarly), and had an amazing time jamming to "Alone" even though it's a total guilty pleasure song. Ronnie's energy captivated the crowd that night and brought us all together. As I found out, a Falling in Reverse show is the only place you can mosh, dance like you're in the club, and get the experience of a rap concert all in one.<br />
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From the moment Ronnie started a sentence with, "I am very, <i>very </i>aware....", fans erupted with screams and streamers flew through the air as Falling In Reverse launched into their final song, "Just Like You." Audience members put their arms around each other and swayed back and forth, and in that moment I realized the true bonding power of music, even if it's not the best or most meaningful music. I walked in to House of Blues that night with the bar set very low, and I left covered in streamers, with several new friends and the memories of the most amazing night I'd had in a long time. Well done, Falling In Reverse - people can say what they want, but you really know how to put on a damn good show.<br />
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These songs are staples of modern alternative music, and if you haven't heard them, you should check them out! The next time it's raining in June, turn on this playlist. -Liv</div>
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What's better than turning up your music when you take a break from revising? Only a few things in my book, and that is why these are my favourite songs this month. The styles differ and one is even a sad song, but every single one of them sounds like heaven when turned up as loud as possible.<br />
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- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC3bF1BB8yY&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Falling Too</a> - Tyler Joseph<br />
- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6_bvnx5yog" target="_blank">We Don't Believe What's On TV (Acoustic)</a> - Twenty One Pilots<br />
- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNgWoK9j6TE" target="_blank">Can't Remember</a> - 5 Seconds Of Summer<br />
- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfhbVUTZn7A" target="_blank">Missing You</a> - All Time Low<br />
- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hE6ziAdKBY" target="_blank">Fuck Machine</a> - Mindless Self Indulgence<br />
- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2y4HR2Cgyc" target="_blank">English Kids In America</a> - Lower Than Atlantis<br />
-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us_gKmO9aBY&list=PLFrc82FJC4BpTodXiX1uINV2BHNGk8mYl&index=7" target="_blank"> Destroya</a> - My Chemical Romance<br />
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Every band has a fanbase or "fandom", which in the tumblr sphere of the music scene, is cleverly referred to as "bandom." While we cannot escape the inevitable random formation, we can abide by some guidelines to make sure everyone gets along. Here is a list of helpful tips for surviving the bandom:<br />
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<li>As mentioned before, there is no competition when it comes to "biggest fans." </li>
<li>Don't hate on band members' significant others</li>
<li>Don't hate on people for listening to or not listening to leaked songs</li>
<li>Don't create drama where there isn't any- Rumors are the worst!</li>
<li>Don't put people down for not seeing a band live, etc. </li>
<li>Let fan fiction writers do their thing (Just don't bring it up to the bands, okay?) </li>
<li>Finding the bassist more attractive than the lead singer does not make you 'cool' or 'unique', and (yet again) doesn't give you the right to put down people that like the lead singer. </li>
<li>Also, so what if they're cute? Don't accuse people of only liking a band because of looks. Basically, just let people have their faves and don't question it.</li>
<li>Don't shame others for not knowing all the lyrics to every song. (Especially if you're a Fall Out Boy fan.)</li>
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Most importantly - just be nice to each other! The thing about a fanbase for a band, is that it is a bunch of different, diverse people coming together because they all love the same band and want to celebrate that. Bringing drama into the bandom just takes away from the fun. Let us all just appreciate the tunes and the amazing artists that produce them.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557010627760870638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-18649535051834471052015-05-28T08:46:00.000-07:002015-05-28T08:46:17.580-07:00Marielou's May Playlist<span id="docs-internal-guid-b101e2c3-856f-7709-a8b8-f983b136b4d6"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With finals coming up, I need some comfort to get me through these stressful weeks, and that's why these are the songs that are a must to get me trough May.</span></span><br />
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1)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP2APfKxZYY&index=1&list=PLFrc82FJC4Bo6gVurynVhDE7GCxxKJASL" target="_blank"> Not Today</a> - Twenty One Pilots<br />
2)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FrOQC-zEog" target="_blank"> Comfortably Numb</a> - Pink Floyd<br />
3) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mXWCvz-2AU" target="_blank">Hail The Saints</a> - Electric Century<br />
4) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp6sbMRktes" target="_blank">The Strays</a> - Sleeping With Sirens<br />
5) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t8Wftuys_E" target="_blank">Hospital For Souls</a> - Bring Me The Horizon<br />
6) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVjDRqXWi7E" target="_blank">Before You Start Your Day</a> - Twenty One Pilots<br />
7) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPE9uSFFxrI&index=2&list=RDEMkAOEm1CPxu8qwfZA1NTvig" target="_blank">Resistance</a> - Muse<br />
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1.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0WF9cEBv7s" target="_blank"> Lane Boy</a> by Twenty One Pilots<br />
2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcIy9NiNbmo" target="_blank">Bad Blood</a> by Taylor Swift<br />
3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ah1JM9mf60" target="_blank">Holidays in the Sun</a> by Sex Pistols<br />
4. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJQch1teoSA" target="_blank">Just Like You</a> by Falling in Reverse<br />
5. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Fi8-7HRhc" target="_blank">Not the American Average</a> by Asking Alexandria<br />
6. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv0Z1RMpmv4" target="_blank">No One Can Touch Us</a> by Sing it LoudAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557010627760870638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-72958860337557811542015-05-18T16:06:00.000-07:002015-05-18T16:06:26.555-07:00Album Review: Twenty One Pilots' "Blurryface"BY LIV SLABY<br />
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Twenty One Pilots is back and bolder than ever with their new album "Blurryface", out May 19 from Fueled By Ramen. Although "Vessel" speaks of hope, "Blurryface" shows Tyler Joseph facing his demons head-on. He has spoken about the immensity of his insecurities and why he feels that it helps to give them a face and a name, and the character Blurryface is referenced several times on the album. "Blurryface" has caused <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/search/blurryface" target="_blank">quite the buzz</a> in the online community after its leak on May 10. Responses were very positive as fans embraced the band's expansion into new frontiers of music.<br />
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After finding a solid niche in indie pop on "Vessel", it sounds like the duo is either trying to find their sound again or showcasing their musical diversity on this album. "Blurryface" is a mishmash of rap, pop, indie, and a reggae flair. Although this shows Twenty One Pilots' functionality in many facets of music, the lack of a clear "sound" leaves the album with little direction and makes it hard to listen to straight down.<br />
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However, the success is in the concept of the album. The character of Blurryface is an original idea and something that everyone can relate to. It's clear that the album is cathartic for Joseph, providing an outlet for his darkest feelings. With these themes often come a darker sound, evident in "Fairly Local" and "Stressed Out". The lyrics are full of pure honesty and nothing is veiled, which gives the album an intimate side. Listening to "Blurryface" feels like being inside Joseph's mind for an hour.<br />
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Standout tracks include "Tear In My Heart", "The Judge", and "Hometown", which show Twenty One Pilots at their best with an upbeat pop sound and lyrics with a poetic honesty that could only come from one band. "Blurryface" is definitely worth the listen, but it's safe to say we haven't seen the best Twenty One Pilots has to offer yet.<br />
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You can buy "Blurryface" on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/blurryface/id974485462" target="_blank">here</a>.Liv Slabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480709972884276293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-84157383381329049842015-05-17T02:31:00.000-07:002015-05-17T02:31:09.457-07:00MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE - TEENAGERS (REACT: Lyric Breakdown)<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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In the last video the teens have gotten the lyrics for MCR’s song ‘teenagers’ and the response they had were hilarious some times, but at other times really deep, and they all had really interesting things to say. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blog.activision.com/community/games-blog/guitar-hero/blog/2015/04/14/guitar-hero-live-revealed-coming-this-fall-2015" target="_blank">Guitar Hero Live</a>, the game where most music and game lovers have been looking forward to is becoming more and more real. I am lucky to be able to count myself to the group of people who have enjoyed playing the old game, and knowing that the new game will feature songs from some of my favorite bands is like a dream coming true.</span></div>
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Let's be honest: There's no money in music anymore. If you actually manage to make good money selling physical or digital copies of your songs, you're either a marketing genius or of One Direction caliber. This leaves all the young artists trying to make it in an incredibly harsh industry to do one thing: Hit the road. And that's definitely not a bad thing for us as fans of music. Being at a show is an incomparable experience, fleeting but overwhelming while it lasts.<br />
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It's the difference between mainstream and alternative shows that make the latter so amazing. You can't buy your way closer to the performers. When you lose your friends<br />
in the crowd, you make new ones with the people right beside you. The stage is often yours to jump on and dive off of. The performers might actually look right at you, and it's your job to keep them in the air when they crowd surf. No one's going to judge you if you start dancing like crazy or doing cartwheels in a mosh pit. You might get kicked in the head or knocked to the ground, but people will help you up and later you'll say it was awesome. It's intimate, supportive, and it's where you feel loved and accepted by not only the performers but everyone in the audience because every person in the room can relate to the band's music.<br />
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Shows are a safe haven, a bonding experience, an amazing Friday night, and a way to forget all your problems, if only for a few hours.<br />
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"Concerts are a whole new way of viewing not only the music, but the band as people," says Anna Novak, a high school student from Chicago. "You meet people you can relate to and you really feel like you're a part of something."<br />
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Live music creates a special bond between the audience members. It also creates that same bond between the performers and the audience.<br />
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"My favorite aspect of performing live is the energy and the relationship between the band and the crowd," says Josh Manuel, drummer of Issues. "I think it's great that one show can bring so many different types of people together."<br />
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The next time your favorite band comes to town, don't miss out on the opportunity. One of my greatest regrets is going to homecoming instead of a Real Friends and Neck Deep show. If you're concerned about price, consider the fact that I've never paid more than $50 for concert tickets (and that's the maximum - most are $15-20). Shows are a place where you're accepted unconditionally, and places like that can be pretty hard to come by. So take advantage of this amazing thing we have called live music.<br />
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Liv Slabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480709972884276293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-44503531142280064722015-05-12T14:23:00.001-07:002015-05-12T14:23:27.993-07:00Twenty One Pilots' "Blurryface" Leaked<i>The moral debate of leaked music</i><br />
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After much deliberation and careful planning, we have decided that these are the commandments of showgoing.<br />
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1. <b>Do not cut in line. </b>If there is a line to get into the venue, don't be the guy who thinks it's okay to push right past the people who have been there for hours. This goes for the merch line too.<br />
2. <b>Do not film the entire show. </b>Pay attention to your surroundings! Stop waving your phone around, trying to catch every movement of your favorite band member. Not only are you basically ruining the experience for yourself because you're preoccupied with saving the memories for later, but you're also<span style="color: purple;"> </span>blocking people's view. Not to say that some pictures or videos aren't<span style="color: purple;"> </span>okay!<br />
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3. <b>Do not push people into the mosh pit who don't want to be there. </b>There are plenty of people already in it who would love to run around and hit you.<br />
4. <b>Do not jump off of people's backs to crowd surf. </b>Unless it's your friends, those poor people don't know what's coming! Grab a couple people to help you do it cheerleader style instead.<br />
5. <b>Try to restrain yourself from throwing things. </b>I get toilet paper rolls, balloons, or confetti, but cigarettes, water bottles, full beer cups, and shoes? Really?<br />
6. <b>Mosh when the time is right. </b>There's always someone getting super rowdy during the most easycore song the band has. Save it for when that sick breakdown comes.<br />
7. <b>Leave the "OMG I'M GONNA MARRY YOU" attitude at home. </b>You came to have a good time and see some live music, not proclaim your love to the singer who's ten years older than you. Please respect boundaries and don't make the performers uncomfortable.<br />
8. <b>Do not drop crowd surfers!! </b>This one's really important, because a lot of people I know have gotten seriously hurt because people dropped them. Just do your part and hold the person up for a few seconds, and don't be the reason they got a concussion.<br />
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9. <b>Be aware of your surroundings. </b>Have fun! Make new friends! Look for crowd surfers before they're right on top of your head, and know where the mosh pit is so you don't look up from your phone to find yourself in the middle of it. By the way, during a show is definitely not the time to be checking Instagram.<br />
10. <b>Be a helper. </b>This one's kind of obvious - help people up when they fall, clear a path for that guy to drag his blacked out girlfriend out of the crowd, help people crowd surf, and just be there if people need help.<br />
11. <b>Don't be an asshole. </b>Don't harass anyone. Don't intentionally get your sweat all over people. Don't be obnoxious or obnoxiously drunk. Trust me, shows are a lot more fun if you don't go in with a plan for pissing a lot of people off.<br />
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If you follow these guidelines, you're ready to be a valued, non-annoying audience member! These are all from my personal experience, so feel free to let me know of your own concert etiquette tips. Just use your good judgement and common sense and you'll have a great time at any show!<br />
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<br />Liv Slabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480709972884276293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-64710995007485925872015-05-12T13:59:00.002-07:002015-05-12T13:59:42.575-07:00Liv's May PlaylistThese songs don't really fit under one theme, but they exemplify some great qualities of their genres. I highly suggest you give them a listen or revisit them if they're old favorites! -Liv<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1L5zJ2afLs" target="_blank">Recovery</a> - Frank Turner<br />
2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6EZvuyYpzk" target="_blank">G.I.N.A.S.F.S.</a> - Fall Out Boy<br />
3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBVRzfVOqfo" target="_blank">A Lullaby For Insomniacs</a> - Farewell Flight<br />
4. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1ADFdsZDUU" target="_blank">Midnight: Caroll Stree</a>t - Into It. Over It.<br />
5. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIK8LQORVIk" target="_blank">Twixter</a> - Make Out Monday<br />
6. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOrfpzPfVXA" target="_blank">Muther</a> - letlive.<br />
7. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5MhwqwYpVA" target="_blank">Death's Hand</a> - The Amity Affliction<br />
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<br />Liv Slabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480709972884276293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468470655284056313.post-80699408125896858222015-05-10T21:56:00.000-07:002015-05-10T21:56:42.299-07:00New Video: Sleeping With Sirens' "The Strays"<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The music video for Sleeping With Sirens' song "The Strays" has recently been released. The song </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is taken</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from the band’s fifth album "Madness" that came out March 17, 2015, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">from Epitaph Records.</span><br />
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In the video, lead singer Kellin Quinn leads a bunch of teens, who represent the strays Quinn sings about in the song. This song has always been one of my favorites of the album, hell, it’s one of my favorites of their whole discography. It has an unique sound to it, slow for the band whose main genre is post-hardcore, and soft, although it builds to a rock ballad at the end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a song to lift you of any dark feelings you have, especially to the kids whose parents are almost never home or who feel neglected. This was already the vibe I got from the song the first time I listened to it, and it is only being enforced by this video. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">It starts with Quinn, just walking around a town. Then we start to see clips of teens having fun in the streets, running around in a field or spray painting cars. Towards the middle of the song the kids join Quinn and the rest of the band, who had jumped into view a bit earlier, to form a parade. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can buy the song </span><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/sleeping-with-sirens/id360773035" style="line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, or check their </span><a href="http://site.sleepingwithsirens.net/" style="line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">site</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for more information, and let me know what you thought of it!</span><br />
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