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1.29.2011

Eastern Girls

So today we have a song by The Foals, a British band from Oxford. Signed to Sub Pop for their North American adventures, they have an indie-dance feel. The lyrics, very indie, but the music still makes me want to go dance in the rain that is being dumped in buckets outside my house, even better, above my head...rather loudly. Anyways, too my anlyisis of said song.

This Orient is from their second album, Total Life Forever that they released just this year. Well, within the last 12 months,as in May 2010. Sorry, still adjusting to how it's 2011. The band had an interesting marketing idea, releasing parts and bits of songs that they were making for the album. Even going as far as to play an untitled and unfinished song for a live audience on several occasions. I found it strange, but I liked the music, both when it was released and now. The album cracked many top of 2010 charts on blogs and prints. Also, the album artwork got nominated by NME,I didn't think it was fantastic, nor bad. But, I'm not artistic

The song is a strong instrumental piece that capitalizes on an upbeat undertone and "magical" sounding trebles, that's the best word I think for it. The lyrics are rather depressing, about lost love of a girl, of course. Romancing the stone usually ends badly for the courter, but it does make for terrific songs. At times the song does feel a bit schizophrenic(I got this word right,first try, no spell check!) at times, but that's forgivable due to the aforementioned desire to dance in the streets to it. The song reminds me of summer for sure, and that means long nights with the sun up. And memories, which is also a good song, as well as a true statement. But, I'll leave you to the listening and see you in a while, I'm out!

This Orient-The Foals

1.27.2011

F.Y.I.T?

So I'm uploading my FYIF today, that'd be Thursday, because I'm done school for the week so that's what's gunna happen! Also, gunna be a shorter post today as I'm kinda in a rush. Today, we've got Fabolous. And you've probably heard this song to be honest, it's blown up in the States, not here in Canada though. Too bad, it IS a good party song.

Right, so Fabolous is an American rapper from NY, city of hustlers and rap stars. At time of posting, this song is ranked 8th on the Rap charts for the States, so I really don't know how much I can say that hasn't already been said. He's been around for a while, 33 and in today's music industry that's a veteran. Won some awards, most notably BET Hip-hop Awards for Viewer's Choice in '09. I know this isn't my usual music but, hey, everyone needs mindless music. A song that epitomizes the party life-style, similar to Black And Yellow by Wiz Khalifa. Good beat, lyrics that kinda rhyme and a soundtrack you can bump and grind to.

Sorry again about the short post, I'll be back to normality, if such a thing exists for this blog, soon. I hope you all have a good Friday and weekend, I'm out!

You Be Killin 'Em-Fabolous

1.25.2011

Dangerous Duality

Sorry about the lack of posts, exam time for me. But, regardless, we shall move forward. This evening we have an interesting blend of indie-electro goodness, dubstep remixes and mash up magic. As such, we emerge with music that has an undefinable genre and hits the soul. Lyrics that don't make sense, if anyone can decipher, hit me up, but that may very well be impossible to do. We shall see.

So baronsofindustry is back here on aT, and lovingly so. Mash ups have exploded on the web due to the ability for them to be produced in the bedroom and capatalizie on several songs that are well known on their own. baronsofindustry decides not to do that on this go around with Crystal Castles, the odd little electronic duo from Toronto, and Booka Shade, another duo from Germany. Crystal Castles are a band I'm well acquainted with, and have even posted about before, and as such I hope that those reading my blog are going to be too. I've posted about them before, tags in the side or at the bottom of every post, click on them to see more of the genre, artist, you get the picture.

Booka Shade is a name I have not heard for a long time. The group from Germany produce mainly club music from my experience. Their most popular song being Body Language featuring M.A.N.D.Y. another duo from Germany. Seems to be alot of those today. Anyways, I never liked the song but it got massive club play before my time and even featured on Forza, which is where I heard it most recently. One thing vital thing is that they were mixed together by baronsofindustry, who I now know as John from Cincinati, but beyond that, I have no idea still. He e-mailed be after I posted about Use Stars, and so I obliged and checked out some of his music. I like some of it, I may post it later, but if you want access to it, and missed the link up there, it's right here. As always, I hope you enjoy the music and show some love, have a good night, I'm out.

Regenerate Celestica-baronsofindustry

1.21.2011

F.Y.I.F! Vol.1

Fuck Yes, it's Friday! Perhaps I'll start doing upbeat songs every time I post on Friday, I suppose that would be fitting. Anyways, this one comes to your from The Girls Can Hear Us the Canadian dance-rap band from T.O. With a (sometimes) upbeat soundtrack provided by Edmond Huszar,the duo's musical master and sexually intended lyrics from Will Steep, the duo has started turning heads.

Most of their music is available right here for free on their SoundCloud. Speaking of which, I now have a SoundCloud so you can send me music via Dropbox if you're not up for the whole e-mail thing. Anyways, so their music is up on iTunes and Amazon and all the other places that sell music, well not all but you know what I mean (links on their site). They've started touring, although mostly in Toronto,and in bars I can't attend, but none the less. With music videos coming out and songs in the making one can assume that this is not the last time you'll be seeing their stuff here.

Like stated, it is Friday so blast some loud music and drink enough to start making mistakes. Dance like a fool because if you dance or not, we're all still fools! Enjoy your weekend guys and I shall continue this none-respondent conversation in a few days, I'm out.

If U Want Me by The Girls Can Hear Us!

1.19.2011

What You Seek

So here we go, a song with flow, bass and remix magic. Of course, by the time you read this it won't be 11PM so it might be more fitting but right now it's keeping me up as I study my brain outs. Expect now of course, cause music just makes me soul go round I gotta take the time off from studying. Or it's cause studying sucks.

So The Glitch Mob is a electronic/dance/rap/remix group that's innovation made their name. They're so creative, they made their own genre. Like damn, that's an accomplishment no doubt. They are defined as glitch, and they are the creators of it. Sorry, had to take the time out to throw it up for that. Pretty distinctive sound and even more earth-shattering live shows, by syncing music with lights and such is pretty common practice, but they take it to the next level. I can't describe it, but if you get the chance to see them, they put the Blue Man Group to shame. Anyways, if you haven't heard of The Glitch Mob, you need to, but also you may have heard of Edward Ma aka edIT. He has the most solo success of the trio, used to be quattro but one of them ditched because...well I dunno. Anyways, edIT has made music for games, music and all that, but you can sure tell he's from the Glitch Mob.

The Glitch Mob was formed in California and exploded on the underground scene. This lead to them sampling much underground rap from around there like The Grouch which shows up alot in songs like Artsy and Back Up Off The Dance Floor (Pt.2). This of course, led to them being recognized not only in the electronic scene, but also in the field of rhymes. This lead to them being able to tour and gain some respect, even getting some recognition from print sources and interviews on radio stations all that. However, they seem to shy from the lime light totally as there really isn't much on them. But all I really need to know is that they make amazing music and mind blowing shows, so enjoy it. I'm out.

Drive It Like You Stole It(Mixtape Mix)-The Glitch Mob

1.16.2011

Canada Canada

Good afternoon everyone, I hope your weekend was good and forgetful, and in the spirit of that, I have a fitting song. No, it's not a club banger or a dance anthem, but an indie-electro producer that hails from Victora, BC. So here we go.

Germany Germany was a band that I found while trolling through Hypemachine and doing homework. I heard the song you should be listening to now, and decided to check out some more of their stuff. Turns out, I didn't have to get it illegally, as all of his albums are hosted right here with only one album needing to be bought. Personally, I would suggest it as it is my favorite album, but that's just my opinion. Drew Harris is the man behind all this magical music. Producing out of his basement with some lo-fi gear and high creativity giving a sound that is both unique and enjoyable.

Now, I spent some time trying to decide what genre he falls into as the OCD part of me desires to know. Ultimately, I had to decide on, previously stated, indie-electro. Now, I'm hesitant to call it indie because that makes me think of plaid shirts and lens-less glasses but his sound is something I have not heard before by anyone. The production sound gives it a feel that is reminiscent of winter nights by the fire. But that's cause most of his music makes me sleepy. Anyways, that's just me. I'll leave it up to you to decide how you want to classify it. As it boils down though, it is undoubtedly, good. I hope you guys agree. And I'm out!

Too Much To Say-Germany Germany

1.12.2011

Rap or Hip-Hop?

So here we are again, and today I thought I would do a little comparrison so perhaps my words are read for more then just filler. Although really, words cannot stand up to the music. So here we go, the style debate that never ends, is modern day rap better then the classic flow.

So I have to preface this with the fact that I like both songs, just they are very different. So, lets go with the first one up, makes sense, no? Look At Me Now, a song about thuggin' and fame, now don't get me wrong I'm not down talking, just getting it out there. This song starts out with what I have to say is probably the weakest part of the song, Chris Brown's rapping. Now, I'm not a fan of his but honestly, he made a name for himself singing. He does some of that but still, I'm not an R&B,it will be someone's favourtie part I'm sure. Next up is Busta Rhymes, and he straight kills it. But then again, when doesn't he. His flow is fast and delievered with passion. Personally, this is the best part of the song. Lastly, we have Lil' Wayne, and while his rhymes are bettter then Brown's, his southern accent is annoying to me. Also, his verse is very attacking of other people, while the other two are about how top class they are so I find that tad weird. While this is going on, it's clear the words are the focus as the soundtrack is just a simple bump that is predictable. Overall, the 2nd verse is by far the best and the rest just kinda is there, not really making any lasting impact. While unimaginative, the beat is good enough to nod your head to and the lyrics are decent enough to blast.

In this corner we have Nujabes representing Japan. He raps in English so if you haven't gotten there yet don't worry. Actually, wait, listen to the song first I don't wanna taint your opinion. Done? Good, lets get on with it. The beat of this song is much differently then the previous, broken up with scratches showing some old-school experience and it is as important to the song as the lyrics, well not quite but it helps with setting the mood. His lyrics are about love, thus the name, and while it is up to the listener to establish if he is indeed talking about a person, or music. I think it's a bit of both, think back to Common's I Used to Love H.E.R.. His flow is slow, deliberate and emotional. While you wouldn't wanna blast this at a party or in the gym, it is a piece that really makes me thing. And now, I must take a moment out to wish the best to Nujabes, he died in a car accident nearly a year ago, on February,26. At merely 36, while all deaths are a tragedy, the emotionally beauty he could sustain with a song, I must mourn the loss of this great artist, R.I.P.

So there you have it, my thoughts on this debate, in summary, I think both have merrit, just depends on the time, place and mood of me. And so, if you have any thoughts, let me know. And I might keep doing this comparrison thing, it lets me share more music and give thought to what I really want from a song. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy the music and have a good one.
Peace.

Look At Me Now-Chris Brown,Busta Rhymes and Lil' Wayne
Luv Sic(Pt.2)-Nujabes

1.09.2011

Clutch On the Magnum

Sorry, I said I'd be regular again. I lied, or something. So, here we have it, Medicating by Boys Night Out, a Canadian band from somewhere near Toronto. So it's called Burlington, but all you really need to know is that it's close enough to Toronto be a suburb. It's liking living in the big city but having a house in the...country. So yeah, this is why I shouldn't be posting at 3:00AM, I don't make any sense but I'm determined! So here we go again!

Boys Night Out is a band that I heard once long ago and then someone was playing in the car while we were driving to some place to count butterflies or something and it reminded me I had some of their stuff on my computer, I just needed to scour it out. And scour I did, emerging with 4 songs, and this is my favorite, so sorry, that's all you get to hear! Now, I've mentioned before that I have some kind of dislike for hipsters, so I have to point out that bands like this, that I heard before they got some kind of recognition(this IS a Canadian band we're talking about here, and yes, I'm aware they are dead, talking in the pastish here), I feel proud for the band, and happy that I found them. People that dislike a band because they get noticed, do what they dreamed of since they were children, make me very upset. But, then again I am writing this at now 3:22AM in the morning so lets just go with it.

This song, and many of theirs, are deceptively depressing. Upbeat music, lyrics that, in tone, seem to be happy and yet, listening to the words makes one want to start wearing copious amount of black and take up poetry. (Not trying to be offensive, just trying to exemplify how this song makes me feel) So I would say, while this song does make me feel all those things, it also makes me feel warm inside, a Canadian band that I didn't hear first on a blog or a weird indie internet radio station, must be something wrong. I hope this expansive mass of words isn't too much to swallow and I hope I haven't offended all of my readers, and if you want to take up any of my views I'll be happy to debate with you ♥

Anyways, I hope you all had a good night and enjoyed this song, I'm out.
Medicating-Boys Night Out

1.06.2011

Get Low, Respect It

So I actually got this post up before 12 at night! Wow! I feel proud ♥. Anyways, let us get to this grimey,dirty,nurdy and fucking smashing dubstep hammer. Now, I haven't really posted alot of dubstep on here but that's cause I know how people feel about it. And that is, no one has heard of it, at least in my real world life. Everyone is like "What is this? It's bass is huuuuuugeeee". I respond with having my brain exploded by it. Lately dubstep has exploded on the web, with the expansion of sites like Dubstep Collective really showing the world that this genre, in all of it's newness(inventive word, I know), is here to stay.

So, there are some "household names" that produced other genres before wandering slowly in the dubstep arena, Rusko is one that jumps to mind. Now, I have posted some of Skrillex's stuff here before (it was softer, but here), and he represents, generally, the harder side of dubstep. Yes, there is such a thing as too hard in my opinion. So, as I was saying, dubstep really blew up in the early 2000's, in London of course where things like nu-rave and other odd genres that don't really have a name have been built. It seems that they are the center for edgy music. Anyways, lots of producers have flocked to England from all over Europe to be part of this, just lately has the States, and yes, even my home country of Canada has started to develop their own scene. Zeds Dead is a prime example of this. They've started getting remix deals and pumping out original content(listen loud below) that is making people stop, listen, and then mosh.

Now, lets be clear, Zeds Dead is not the only Canadian dubstep producer, even deadmau5 got in on this with Raise Your Weapon, I've mentioned this before. However, Zeds Dead smashed through blogs this year with remixs,new shit and songs like this, they capatilized on Omar LinX's, a fellow Toronto resident's rhyming ability and made Out For Blood. Now, I don't wanna gush but my ears were so happy when they heard this. I understand if some don't like this but, I gotta say, Yum!

So by now, I hope you've listened to it, downloaded it and checked out both Omar Linx and Zeds Dead's Facebook pages, and liked them. It's a smart idea, show the love ♥! I hope you enjoyed it, and I'm out.
Out For Blood-Zeds Dead & Omar Linx

1.03.2011

Foreign Influences

Good evening, or whatever time it is for you when you're reading this expansive mass of words with a lack of meaning and kick-ass song. So press play and enjoy the song, read my words if you want, I wrote them for you, don't shatter my heart ♥

So, now that I've got your interest or made you run away, we have Chapel Club, the British indie band that is the near deffinition of hipster, with press release photos that look like this and songs that sound as good as the one below, so I can't hate them. Anyways, the original can be listened to and the...ahem artistic music video can be watched here. It's not too bad but it's a bit depressing for my taste, but then again, I listen to Elliot Smith and Taking Back Sunday so perhaps my thoughts on this should be kept quiet.

So as we move on, after the original received much, much praise from radio DJs and Flux Pavilion made a dubstep remix of it(click here if you want to have your speakers hammered) the odd concotion known as The Remix Artist Collective(forth known as RAC) decided to try their hand at this one. I like the result better then Flux Pavilion's, but that's because I feel that Flux really just took the lyrics and put them to a dub-banger, not fully using the song's potential. Anyways, off my opinions. The RAC is actually just three guys, not a collective. And actually, it's mainly just Andre Anjos. And as far as I know, he made this remix, so he is my hero for the moment. Not to hate on the other members, just, damn, look at how much content he's pumped out for them.

Anyways, that's all I've got to ramble about tonight,I hope you guys enjoy this song a least a bit, it would make me sad if not. Right, stop being creepy and I'm out.
Peace♥

All The Eastern Girls(RAC Mix)-Chapel Club

1.01.2011

Hello 2011

First off, HAPPY NEW YEARS! I hope everyone enjoyed 2010 and last night. I sure did. So I had a bunch of songs I was going to put up last night with a party theme. However, that clearly didn't happen. I'll post it in a few days I guess. For you guys that attended New Years Eve concerts(deadmau5 and TGCHU specifically), i'm very jealous, I hope you guys had fun! Someone I know went to deadmau5's and told me it blew his mind, I didn't need to hear that!

So a few years ago, my sister introduced me to Motion City Soundtrack and I instantly liked them. So, when I got back home I did what any good music lover of todays age does, and downloaded their discography. Now, I've posted some of their work before and it was also rather slow and despondent. Lets be clear, not all of their stuff is. This is just what I was feeling this morning(barely) when I woke up. I wish you all the best in the New year, and yes, I'll start being more regular again.

Make it a great one ♥

Together We'll Ring In The New Year-Motion City Soundtrack