The Grammy's where on this past weekend! I'm sure you already knew that though what with NZ's very own Lorde winning 2 awards! If you're interested in who else won big on Grammy night then read on my friend.
Kacey Musgraves is thebombdotcom! I was so super excited when she won Best Country Song fro Merry Go Round and Best Country Album for Same Trailer, Different Park. This was so well deserved; Kacey is a brilliant song writer and her songs are so original and interesting. I think the fact that Kacey won over some of the more accomplished and well known nominees is a sign that the Grammy voters are ready for some more diverse and, dare I say, liberal content in country music.
Yeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah guuuuurl. No doubt that you already know that Lorde won 2 Grammys this year for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. We're all so super proud of her! It's so cool to watch her and her producer Joel Little go up there and represent NZ and even cooler to see the super proud look on her Mum's face! She didn't win any for her album Pure Heroine but it is brilliant so make sure you give it a listen.
I have so much respect for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. It's so cool to see musicians who understand the responsibility and power they have to make positive changes in the world. During their performance of Same Love at the Grammys, 33 couples got married by Queen Latifah in the aisles of the audience! It was so cool to watch and when I saw Keith Urban crying at the end my little heart couldn't take it! If I had gotten married during that song I would start every conversation for the rest of my life with 'Beyonce was at my wedding'.
Macklemore won 4 awards including Best New Artist.
Daft Punk cleaned up at the Grammys this year winning 4 trophies including Record of the Year and Album of the Year. Daft Punk are still pretty cool/terrifying so if you get a chance to listen to their new album Random Access Memories please do, I like it but I cant get past the fact that I think my girl Taylor should've won album of the year for Red. Whatevs, it's cool. The Grammys were so much fun to watch that I vote that they air the awards on New Zealand TV every year! If you get a chance also make sure you check out the Performances by Pink, Beyonce and Taylor Swift because they are particularly cool.
I always feel just a little silly pulling together a Best list because really what is best to one person probably isn't to another then again I just love discovering what other people are into so as they saying goes if you can't beat them...
Certainly for me this year I have discovered so much new music courtesy of my bestest buds Youtube, Amazon's Music & Spotify that the choice of picking what I like was actually hard to narrow down. There is just so much good music out there.
The following then is just a small taste of what I have been listening to during the past year.
Do I Wanna Know / Arctic Monkeys
I am seriously in love with this song. It's rock. Pure and simple.
Don't Save Me / Haim
A discovery from early 2013, I am just so pleased that they are now getting the attention they deserve with the release of their album, Days Are Gone. Check them out at this year's Laneway Music Festival.
Call Me In The Afternoon / Half Moon Run
Completely unknown here in New Zealand, I've been a fan for awhile now. I just wish they got the attention they deserve.
Blowin Smoke / Kacey Musgraves
I'm not a country and western fan but this song might just convert me. If only all country music was this good.
Counting Stars / One Republic
Don't ask me why I like this song. Because I really have no idea. Sometimes a song will just grab you - even if it's against your better judgement.
The Chapel Song / We Are Augustine
I came across this song totally by accident but I'm so glad I did. It sounds a little like something that The Cure would have done way back in the 80's. And of course being a Cure fan it's no surprise that I loved this song.
Stompa / Serena Ryder
I totally blame Suits for this one. If it hadn't played on the show I probably would never have heard of it.
Night Visions / Imagine Dragons
Not a song but a album because I just can't stop listening to these guys. They are that good. Working Man is probably my favourite song but I recommend that you also check out On Top of the World, It's Time, Fallen, Amsterdam and Radioactive. In fact why not just listen to the whole album.
It seems appropriate to carry on with the music theme this week since May is NZ Music Month. I can't think of a better idea than a month that celebrates music in all it's wonderful glory.
I love music. All kinds of music. In fact I'm probably something of a music junkie. And one of the things I love doing is discovering new songs to listen to and to share them with others.
So here's a random list of songs that I have been playing lately. Many of which you may not of heard but which I hope you might like and maybe even become addicted to - just like I have.
Cut My Hair by Luca Vasta
It was Amazon that got me onto this song; listed as it was as one of the songs to watch out for in 2013 and Luca Vasta as an artist on the rise. And I'm so glad I checked it out. Its boppy and catchy and a perfect head banging dance song. So click on the link below and see what you think
Haven't Had Enough by Marianas Trench
Another song that I have been playing on instant replay. I found this band courtesy of Teen Wolf and have fallen in love with this song and Stutter which I also recommend that you check out.
Magic by Leagues
Another break out band that many are predicting as one of the bands to watch out for in 2013 and their debut record You Belong Here as a must buy. I have to say I agree and I've already got my copy.
Blowin' Smoke by Kacey Musgraves
I'm usually not much of a country music fan but for some reason this song appeals to me. Maybe it's because it's not as country as some but has a nice laid back feel to it.
Hold On by Alabama Shakes
These guys (and girl) are just awesome and so deserved last year's Grammy nominations which they or the Lumineers should of won but we won't go into that. All you need to know is that you have you check them out.
Bones by MS MR
I fell in love with this song earlier this year after hearing it on the Season 3 trailer for Game of Thrones. It's moody and soulful and the amazing lyrics are made even more so by the lead singer's voice. Their debut album has just been released overseas but until then have a listen to the video link below and see what you think
