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Whelll, at the behest of my professor, I will be narrowing the focus of my raging fountain of opinions to that of music. She suggested perhaps I focus on the Topeka music scene, but apparently someone forgot to tell her...THAT IS AN OXYMORON! (apologies to my good musician friends who continue to toil on gallantly in their attempts to change this depressing but indisputable fact) .Therefore, I will continue to share the good news (or the bad) about music in general.

Today's tidings will be a continuation of my ongoing attempts (previously on Facebook) to help further the world conquest of the fantastic Danish Electro-rock band CARPARK NORTH. After over a year of listening heavily to their music, I can say that they are my favorite band currently active. Is is heavy yet electronic, full of great melodies, harmonies, and musicianship, and lyrics that are sometimes emotional, sometimes cerebral. It's easier to just listen and love than to sit and read half-assed descriptions so...

http://www.youtube.com/artist/carpark_northhttp://carparknorth.com/

Here's their award winning video for "Human". It is the song that first introduced me to these guys. The video is amazing too.

Heyall! My first review will be bestowed upon you today! Take a second and settle down...Ready? Okay. I'm going to talk about an incredibly cool band that I (and about 126 million other people) discovered this year. They are called Walk Off The Earth and they are from Canada. They have been around for about 5 years, struggling to make it, and recently achieved that milestone due to thier brilliant arrangement and video for Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know". Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9NF2edxy-M&feature=relmfu
I love these guys because they are the classic example of most everything I love in a band or musician. They are self-made, great musicians and singers individually, eat/sleep/breathe music and have a quirky yet brilliant personality as a band. Thier video blew up almost over night on Youtube and achieved everything they had been working toward for years. They now have a record deal and are working on a major label release that I'll be eagerly awaiting. Watch the video for the newest single "Summer Vibe" for a glimpse at what they may become in the next few years!

Hey ! This is my new blog page! It's one of my assignments for a media class I'm in for now, but who knows maybe I'll get addicted and it'll become a "thing"! The theme of this blog will be giving my "take" on something I'm currently digging big time. It might be a movie I saw or a TV show I'm addicted to. It might be a band I've discovered or feel the world needs to discover, or a new song or album I can't stop listening to. Maybe its a new restaurant I found or a book I'm listening to. Who can say? Only me. Hope you enjoy!