Album of the Week - Post-Nothing - The Japandroids

The Album of the Week is Post Nothing by Japandroids. It may be five years old but this album still rocks! The drummer, David Prowse is fantastic with his high intensity to go along with that loud guitar tune done by Brian King. Together, their vocals are great with their touch of rock, touch of pop sound. I realize that since this album, they've made newer and maybe even better ones, but this one is just special because I got it when it first came out and still love hearing their songs. The songs I suggest to you are Young Hearts Spark Fire, Wet Hair and Heart Sweats. I particularly love the lyrics from Heart Sweats. They're really cool and well thought out.

To learn more about Japandroids, visit their website: http://japandroids.com/

Bet My Life - Imagine Dragons

This starts off simple and the focus is mostly on the lyrics but with a little guitar and some strange noises but then picks up into something obviously Imagine Dragons. A strong chanting of slightly heart-wrenching lyrics. It has a nice toe tapping rhythm that won't let you down. Does anyone else think it kind of slightly sounds like American Authors?

To learn more about Imagine Dragons, visit their website: https://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/

EP of the Week - Royal EP - The Royal Concept

This week's EP of the Week is Royal by The Royal Concept! I've been wanting to feature this EP for awhile on Album of the Week but it's not really an album so tada! EP of the Week! I do realize that David Larson is Swedish, but his voice does definitely have its own way that makes it unique and falls into place with the band's style that I do not think comes from just his accent. I first heard them from their song On Our Way, which it seems most people have. The intro of D-D-Dance immediately pumps me up with that fantastic and quick guitar tune so it is most certainly one of the songs I suggest from this EP! I also suggest giving a listen to World On Fire. Royal is a great EP and I can't wait for a full album!

To learn more about The Royal Concept, visit their website: http://www.theroyalconcept.com/

Fallingforyou - The 1975

This song is chill. It's slow paced and breathy and something about that makes me find myself falling for it. The first time I heard this song was actually when I went to my first concert which was The 1975 and Bad Suns. This song was so memorable in concert. The story of the lyrics speak to me as well. That Matty Healy is chasing after this girl, who is most likely older than him , judging by him trying to catch up to her in height and that she may just think of him as a little brother.

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

Beware of Dog - The Griswolds

I'd like to say that this song of the day goes out to about 90% of the people I know. Well, just one lyric. That one that kinda goes like "now you're fucking crazy". Yes, I'm most likely talking to you. Don't worry, we all are. On a more serious note, this is actually a lot of fun. The music is constant and steady but the vocals spice it up with their variation. The tune is so fun that some people say that the lyrics don't match, but just because you're crazy, doesn't mean the fun doesn't have to be sucked out of this song.

To learn more about The Griswolds, visit their website: http://blog.wearethegriswolds.com/

Torn Apart - Bastille

A new song from Bastille! They kick it off with a slightly mixed up techno jumble that smoothly transitions into their usual style of lyrics and, of course, Dan Smith's signature voice. This time, their sound is a little quicker paced with back beat that sounds like their own but with a good bit of help from Grades.

To learn more about Bastille, visit their website: http://www.bastillebastille.com/badblood_outnow/

Ready for NaNoWriMo?

It's coming! NaNoWriMo! November is National Novel Writing Month! Instead of not shaving your legs or facial hair, you can take the challenge and try to write 50,000 words in thirty days! I will be taking the challenge but I will not be exactly following the rules. I have five books I am working on and it would not exactly be a good idea to start a new one and rush through it just to celebrate the holiday. Instead, I will be writing short stories and posting them here on Fried Bebop (along with my usual posts). So either enjoy the stories or scroll by for your music. Here's the fun part! I will accept any and all story ideas you suggest to me. No matter how difficult. I'll write for any genre, even fan fiction if that's what you desire. Simply shoot me an email at friedbebop@gmail.com . Or, if you have a tumblr, send me a message at friedbebop.tumblr.com . I will start accepting story ideas now but will not begin posting until November first. Happy NaNoWriMo!