Discover: Ghostland Observatory

I came across Ghostland Observatory (again) the other day and I'm glad I did because I had forgotten to ever check them out last time I came across them. I really love their sound and I'd love to see them live. Their live performances seem highly entertaining what with the lights and dancing and Dracula-cape wearing and all... I really enjoy this music and f I could dance, I would dance to this. Then again, maybe I should even if I can't.

Learn more about Ghostland Observatory here.

Five For Friday: Time to dance!

What better way to start off the weekend than with your own personal dance party? Here's something to dance to. Have a great weekend!

Rediscover: Ben Folds

When I mentioned Ben Folds in my last post, it made me remember that I haven't listened to him in quite a while. I really enjoy listening to him and I think you will too. So without further ado, please enjoy some Ben Folds (and learn more about him here.)

PS: Fraggle Rock is awesome.

Discover: Crash Kings

Usually if you have a band consisting of keys, drums and bass, it's a Jazz band. And usually if you have a three piece rock band, it will have guitar, drums and bass... Neither of those is true of Crash Kings. A three piece rock band with no guitars is pretty fascinating. I know... I know... Ben Folds Five did it "first", but this music sounds like it should have guitars in it. Definitely worth a good listen or two!

Learn more about Crash Kings here.

Five For Friday: Things I Like

This week's songs are based on things that I like:

1. Coffee

2. Cereal

3. The ocean

4. Baseball

5. Star Wars (IV, V & VI only)

What are five things that you like?

Have a great weekend!

Rediscover: Ben Harper

Ben Harper, Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals, Ben Harper and Relentless7, Ben Harper with The Blind Boys of Alabama, Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite and now Ben Harper with Ellen Harper? Yep. His most recent album is a collaboration with his mom. You never think about well known musician's parents also being musicians (unless, of course, you're talking about Jakob Dylan). I was interested to find out that his mother is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose parents and grandparents started The Folk Music Center and Museum in Claremont, California. You can read more about his most recent album, "Childhood Home" here and you can learn more about Ben Harper here.

Discover: Reignwolf

Reignwolf is a super dirty, hard hitting one, two or three piece band depending on when you catch a performance. Some might call it garbage but I call it greatness.  Regardless of which side of that fine line you believe Reignwolf falls on, you can't deny their energy. I personally love their sound and am looking forward to an album release (hopefully) soon.

Find out more about Reignwolf here.