Music

Wednesday Listens: E02

Second episode of “Wednesday Listens.” Are you excited?

Is it the horns? The beat? The vocals? I don’t know but whatever it is, it’s working. Super catchy, instant mood improve, Saint Motel do not disappoint with this single! “Just My Type,” where were you a few months ago?

A bit on the older song, I know. But I’m liking it! Now that you’ve grown tired of “Take Me To Church,” watch Natalie Dormer in “Someone New.”

I wish I had taken Alabama Shakes seriously when I first saw their image posted by SNL on Facebook. Man oh man is this song promising.

Music on the Rise

These are the following bands and musicians I’m predicting will be featured on (mainstream) radio this upcoming year. Have your first listen here, then tell all your friends that Victoria Chiasson directed you to the beautiful sounds. Continue reading →

“Snake Eyes” Analysis

Alright. I thought I would comment on this song, because the more I listen to it, the more my brain is telling me to analyze it.

With “Snake Eyes” it can be argued that it displays the transition Mumford & Sons sounds have gone through over the course of their three albums. Continue reading →

Mumford & Sons “Wilder Mind”

I have been a Mumford & Sons fan since they initially released Sigh No More in 2009. I was there for the long wait between Sigh No More and Babel, and the most heartbreaking hiatus after Babel. I have seen Mumford & Sons at Osheaga in 2013 (front row too!) and will be seeing them again this June. So you could say I am a M&S fan, something like that. Continue reading →