Original video located here. Accessed 28th November 2014
Song title: Between Friends (Ft. Jesse Davidson)
Artist: Japanese Wallpaper
Year: 2014
Why I like this song:
A beautiful use of synths. Gotta love songs that come across as so damn hypnotic....
Original video located here. Accessed 26th November 2024
Song title: Here Comes Yesterday
Artist: Violet Swells
Year: 2014
Why I like this song:
It's doubtful that this song would've existed without the success of Tame Impala. I guess it's a given that when one act becomes huge, a crop of soundalikes will follow.
But imitation is the biggest form of flattery: And this song does work a treat with some crunching guitars and a striking organ. Hopefully, this act can go on to do something more....
Original video located here. Accessed 10th November 2014
Song title: I
Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Year: 2014
Why I like this song:
I know the history of pop music is littered with songs built around self-loathing so to hear a song about self-respect is indeed a rarity.
You never hear the phrase 'I love myself' much in pop music and I believe we can thank the Divinyls for that....
Still, a rarity like this should be celebrated. And maybe this is something I could benefit from...
Original video located here. Accessed 3rd November 2014
Song title: Sakura Kiss
Artist: Kristine Sa
Year: 2006
Why I like this song:
Saw the original anime, Ouran High Host Club, and loved every minute of it. This was helped by such a fun sounding opening theme. You just know this is the kind of opening theme that will present a show that will offer the audience the best damn time of their life.