Christmas in the City - Nick D' & the Believers

This song is just adorable as all their other songs. It's a great new Christmas carol for this season from a great new band. Finally. Not another song that's been playing over and over for forever. People start playing Christmas carols a month before the holiday. Why are you in a rush? It's nothing new. I've actually had people hate on me for not playing Christmas carols all the time. You run a music blog listening to straight Christmas carols for a month. Good luck. This song is so adorable and avoids cliches such as meeting under a tree instead of mistletoe but in general, the singer has a pleasant voice and their song sounds like some good times.

To learn more about Nick D' & the Believers, visit their website: http://www.nickdandthebelievers.com

Travie McCoy - Keep On Keeping On (ft. Brendon Urie)

This song may seem like a rap song but it's much more entertaining because it has the added factor of Brendon Urie. It also has a much more positive meaning than most rap songs. Keep trying. Whatever you want to do. Everyone can't accomplish their dreams if they just give up because they think it isn't possible. Before this, I did not know of Travie McCoy, I am a huge fan of Brendon Urie and Panic! At The Disco however. His voice as the chorus makes the song really catchy and uplifting. It transforms it from being a rap into a pop song. The music video is the adorable tale of a little boy going after his singing career. I like it all and the whole metaphor of spreading his wings but I do wonder how putting graffiti on a building in the middle furthered him in his career? If anyone could tell me why, I'll go graffiti my hopes and dreams across a random building in the city. 

To learn more about Travie McCoy, visit his website: http://traviemccoy.com/

To learn more about Brendon Urie and Panic! at the Disco, visit their website: http://www.panicatthedisco.com/

The Kids Aren't Alright - Fall Out Boy

The whistling in the beginning is just interesting enough to get your attention before the slow beat and low voiced singing starts telling a story. The chorus proves itself as an almost classic feeling Fall Out Boy Song. In some way, this song feels a little slow to me in a way that I would not be shocked to see some pretty cool kids slow dancing to it at their prom during this upcoming season.

To learn more about Fall Out Boy, visit their website: http://falloutboy.com/

Boyfriend - Best Coast

This song pulls you in with a strong beat that then stirs into a smooth beachy guitar rhythm that's so chill it makes you just want to sway. It's a song that tells a story that is as relatable to girls as germ ex kills, 99.9%. The music video is interesting but also fitting to the lyrics which is nice. 

To learn more about Best Coast, visit their website: http://bestcoast.net/

American Beauty/American Psycho - Fall Out Boy

This song seems to sound more like their older sound that they used to have. They seem to have been drifting in sound to a more popular kind of music but this song brings them back to the good old days of rocking out. It sounds repetitive going back and forth between the American beauty and American psycho but the word play is clever and entertaining enough not to be minded. Also, these guys always know what they are doing.

To learn more about Fall Out Boy, visit their website: http://falloutboy.com/

Elevate - St. Lucia

A friend showed me this song and it was immediately like "oh yeah, I remember this song" and then chill head banging. The song is smooth and pretty with a sweet danceable beat, The music video is just cool with them making their music in a small apartment. The streets are just fun in the sun, as in, better than winter. No one is going to crack open a fire hydrant in December and play in the water unless they want hypothermia.

To learn more about St. Lucia, visit their website: http://www.stlucianewyork.com/

Axe To Grind (Bastille Vs. Tyde Vs. Rationale) - Bastille

Bastille just released a new album yesterday on Spotify called VS. (Other People's Heartache, Pt. III). The VS. part is what brings a new flavor to their music. It's their collaboration with other artists that makes this refreshing mix. The coolest song on their may be the one called Axe To Grind, it starts with a cool beginning that then starts with a mesmerizing singer that is actually not Dan Smith. It has a nice beat while still dealing with the anger of having an axe to grind.

To learn more about Bastille, visit their website: http://www.bastillebastille.com/badblood_outnow/
To learn more about Tyde, visit their website: http://www.tydefolk.com/home
To learn more about Rationale, visit their Bandcamp: http://therationales.bandcamp.com

So Far (It's Alright) - The 1975

This song always just makes me so happy. Something about the piano just makes me think it's a children's song. Once you see listen to the lyrics though, you would maybe rate this PG-13. The 1975 always has such a human meaning to their song. How some people just won't change but also the darker side to some people but always their imperfections. But he sings about loving imperfections but without whining and crying like that Sam Smith guy who I feel like has been abused by previous girlfriends. Also, about all these rumors about Matty Healy dating Taylor Swift, I don't think that's happening because Matty seems to be in a very happy relationship with his drummer, George Daniel. Not even Taylor Swift could break them apart. So his name is  probably not going in Taylor's Blank Space.

To learn more about The 1975, visit their website: http://the1975.com/

Cecilia and the Satellite - Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness

This is an absolutely beautiful song. The lyrics are still beautiful when you don't know what it's about but he is singing to his daughter, Cecilia. It's a heart warming and protective song. The music video was just released on Friday. It has the perfect combination of his natural artistic view in the wilderness and some footage of him with Cecilia. I wonder if the woman in the video is supposed to be a grown up version of Cecilia. It is a beautiful music video and definitely worth the watch.

To learn more about Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, visit his website: http://www.andrewmcmahon.com/

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Concert Review

Place: 9:30 Club in Washington DC

When: November 15

Andrew McMahon knows how to make the piano rock! While his instrument of choice may suggest a seat, he most certainly does not always keep to its suggestion. He gets so excited when he is singing his songs that he commonly hops out of his seat in an awkward standing position but he is so caught in the moment and everyone else is too. He plays most of his new songs but also plays a few old ones from his previous bands such as Dark Blue. His set list is so extremely long that he may or may not play every song he's ever written (probably not). He also told a funny story (at least at my show) of how he and the rest of the band members had already decided that they were going to play an encore whether the crowd wanted it or not. Of course the crowd wanted it. They left the stage to pretend their set was over but the crowd pleaded for them to come back and they held up their end of the promise. It felt like going to two concerts in one. Also, around this part of the night, there may be some troublesome drunks by now. I know that a lot of Andrew McMahon's lyrics are touching or deep, but that does not give you permission to grind on any stranger next to you. That goes for anyone at any concert, if the person elbowed you in the ribs, that is not the cue for you to continue grinding.

To learn more about Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, visit their website: http://www.andrewmcmahon.com/

Tell Me Anything - Air Life

This song may be different from the others I usually feature with its more jazzy sound, but it may be the chill pill that some of us need. The lyrics are sweet and calming. The music video kind of looks like their supply list included a green screen, fan and their voices. Although it may not look impressive, the song is still pretty neat and pleasant to hear.

To learn more about Air Life, visit their bandcamp: http://airlife.bandcamp.com/track/tell-me-anything

Texas - Magic Man

Texas is just an amazing song from an amazing band. I love the intro with the hard to hear voice saying that you're going on an adventure but to just dance. Their sound is pure fun with a taste of electro sounds. Alex Caplow has an amazing singing voice and writes songs that just capture the essence of fun. Honestly, the music video is boring to me although I love the actress in it, Abigail Breslin.

To learn more about Magic Man, visit their website: http://magicmanmusic.com

EP of the Week - Behavior EP - Rubbing Alcohol

EP of the Week is the Behavior EP by Rubbing Alcohol. Rubbing Alcohol is so new and unique. They keep a steady beat in their thrilling songs. Their guitar is powerful and at some times, hypnotic. I admire their song titles being in caps lock just because that is their thing. It makes their songs stand out and make you feel like their lyrics have more to say and they demand for you to listen. I suggest their song KINKS, CRACK MY BONES and TRAVEL CHANNELS. As far as I know, their music is only available on Bandcamp and they allow you to name their own price so snag EP while you can!

To see the rest of the Rubbing Alcohol EP or buy it, visit their bandcamp: http://rubbingalcohol.bandcamp.com

Band of the Week - Death Cab For Cutie

Band of the Week this week is Death Cab for Cuties. This is one hell of a band. Although they've changed members a few times, this band has still been around for 17 years! That's a long time for a band! These guys are titans. They've created their own sound and musical styling that have been around so lone, it seems that some other bands have looked to them for inspiration. I suggest their songs I Will Possess Your Heart, Transatlanticism, and Soul Meets Body.

To learn more about Death Cab for Cutie, visit their website: http://www.deathcabforcutie.com/