Which No. 1 Single of May 23 Will Be No. 1 in 2020?
Next week is my birthday! I'm celebrating with this Battle of the Bands that features songs that were No. 1 in Germany, the UK, the US, and Japan when I…
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May 17, 2020
Harken Back to the 90s Rock Scene With LongDayLateNight’s “Falling Down the Stairs”
When I first listened to LongDayLateNight’s “Falling Down the Stairs”, I sensed some sort of nostalgia in the song. Continue reading to find out why I felt this.
May 14, 2020
How UK Artist Terry Guy’s “Ticking” Draws Inspiration From Significant Current Events
No matter you go in the world, current events influence our daily lives. Many capture these influences in such works as poems, songs, plays, and stories. For musicians, they draw…
May 12, 2020
For My Mother: The Beatles and “Strawberry Fields Forever”
This #SongLyricsSunday is dedicated to my dear mother as today was Mother's Day. Instead of me picking a song with "Mother" in it, I let her pick the song instead. Her pick? She picked her favorite song: The Beatles's "Strawberry Fields Forever".
May 11, 2020
How The Daylight’s “Ghosts” Relates to the Struggles of Losing a Loved One
“Ghosts” by The Daylight is such a well-composed tune about the mental health and struggles of losing a loved one. It is relatable with its well-written lyrics. But also, “Ghosts” has alluring melodies and instrumentation. With the tune’s evocative, dampened, and poignant mood, you are sure to be drawn into “Ghosts” with its first beat. Due to the song being so well-crafted, “Ghosts” is sure to be one of the best post shoegaze tunes of 2020.
May 6, 2020
Kabah’s “Vivir Por Mi”: A Positive Tune About Living Life For Yourself
"Vivir Por Mi" sounds like an upbeat, feel-good tune about life and growing up for yourself. What else is nice about the song is that the male members sing is lead vocals, which is really good for their range. Besides that, the song sounds like another pop song, but the instrumentation is positive and the tempo is upbeat that "Vivir Por Mi" makes you feel good.
May 4, 2020
A Battle of the Bands For My Mama
The songs I featured were from bands that were super popular in the 90s. Ironically, the two songs were released in the same year: 1997. The first song is "Mama" by the world-famous girl group The Spice Girls. The other song is "A Song For My Mama" by the most popular R&B groups of the 90s: Boyz II Men. So, listen to both of the songs and vote for your favorite in the comments below!
May 3, 2020
Pop-Rock Duo Rags and Riches Releases “Blood Runs Cold”: An Unique Tune With An Inspiring Message
What songs have been on your daily playlist recently? Have you heard of this new tune by the American pop-rock duo Rags and Riches? You will want to add their…
April 29, 2020
Enduring Romantic Blues with Chisato Moritaka’s “ALONE”
"ALONE" is about a longing from a female's perspective of a love that has faded. Even though her and her lover has parted, the character in the song still loves that person. She remembers every little quirk and every little detail about her lover. It is such a sad and painful song about experience love that has been now lost. We all shared similar experiences that Chisato Moritaka wrote in the mid-tempo ballad.
April 26, 2020
How Terrie Expresses the Different Types of Love in the Single “Sunset”
The song “Sunset” really embodies a true sunset musically from the first note. It is full of warmth and a laid-back yet positive vibes through each note. My favorite part, the chorus, is one example of how the melody embodies the sun setting. Besides that, the lyrics really demonstrate a deep love through a sunshine metaphor. With the beautiful melodies and well-written lyrics, the “cherry on the top” for “Sunset” is Terrie’s vocals as they are full of warmth, passion, and smooth yet positive vocal tones. “Sunset” is such a relaxing, soothing, and beautiful tune about being madly in love. A must listen to on any occasion.
April 23, 2020