Cassette Kid

Control yourself, take only what you need from me.

2011-01-17T00:22:00.000-08:00

psychedelic-pop duo MGMT have just released Melbourne and Sydney tour dates for March 2011.

This news will be sure to please the many 1,000s of MGMT around Australia with MGMT as one of Australias most favourite pop duos with their unique sounding almost 60s looking band.

Don't miss them performing songs from their albums Oracular Spectacular and Congratulations.

Dates are as followed:
Melbourne: The Palace
Tuesday March 8th 2011

Sydney: Enmore Theatre
Thursday March 10th 2011

I really like MGMT and i would SO go, but its on a night I work and im saving up for my holiday. Will you be there?
Elissa
xoxx

Theres a spark in between us.

2011-01-14T23:31:00.000-08:00

Hello all, you may (or may not) have noticed that My blog has been on indefinite hiatus for a few months now. But with internal motivation from myself and others I have decided to start back.

Britney spears, The teenage hottie that turned into a crazy and messed up mother years later has just released her new single "Hold it againt me". If like me your a girl from the 90s you will understnad when I say that Britney used to be one of everyones favourite singers. Her older music was clasic "teeny bopper" but it was still amazing. Too this day I still love Britney spears and all her albums.

Britney Spears is currently working on her 7th studio album, but for the mean time enjoy Brit's new single "Hold it againt me".

So what do you think, Is Britney spears too washed up after not singing live in concerts or has her style changed a little too much, or are you inlove with this song as much as I am?

Elissa
xoxx

Where you supposed to go with two hands?

2010-10-03T05:31:00.000-07:00

The Ting Tings, they brought you catchy songs in 2008 such as "thats not my name" and "great DJ", and now they have a new album out at the end of this year.

This colorful bubbly dance duo from England have amazed fans again with a easy "sing a long" catchy new single "Hands".

This new single is amazing, I loved this song from the first time I heard it on the radio. And the video is super fun too with a typical Ting Ting style.

their second album Kunst will be released at the end of the year. With such a greast first singe I'm sure The Ting Tings are on there way to another popular album.

Check out the video for the song "Hands"

Elissa
xoxx

Girl I can see your pain.

2010-10-02T06:37:00.000-07:00

Gyroscope's 3rd single "What do I know about pain" 's music video has been released. This is such a pretty song with beautiful catchy lyrics, its nice that this song got to be a single.

This Australian grudge bands new video is suspensful and daring, but not quite making alot of scence. Its nice to see such a good band make videos and songs and do really well in the charts.

why not check out the video "What do I know about pain"

Elissa
xoxx

this place is ruined been affected

2010-10-01T01:01:00.000-07:00

Ou Est Le Swimming Pools debut album "The golden year" got released today. After singles such as "Dance the way I feel" and "These new knights" blew the world away, many people were exited about the release of the new album.

This trio suddenly turned into a duo on the 20th of August 2010 when lead singer Charles Haddon committed suicide. But Joe and Caan proceeded with finishing off the album, with putting in a thankyou to Charles for all his hard work.

This electro dance album has some catchy tunes such as "Better" but some quite haunting songs that make you think deep about feelings such as "Dance the way I feel".

So why not pick up a copy of this "was going to be major famous band before the suicide" album.Even after the loss of a band member Ou Est Le Swimming Pool are still on their way up to the top of the music ladder.

This amazing electro synth album "The golden Years" is out now.

Elissa
xoxx

Before I run out of air there is more makeup to apply.

2010-09-17T23:06:00.000-07:00

Last night (17th September) My bestfriend and I went to see Jeffree Star. We were so nervous and a little scared about what we had gotten ourselves into. Once we got in the door and saw the "some content may offend" sign on the wall we knew that this would not be anything like what we were use too.

Before Jeffree got on stage there was some support acts and skits to entertain the crowd. This included a bunch of drag queens lip syncing to a few songs and running around, a support band that really needed to turn down the amps and a drag queen pole dancing in stipper heels.

Then the lights dimmed and everyone was screaming for Jeffree. Jeffree comes on in a lace boysuit and a sequin dress. The stage presence that Jeffree Star had was amazing, he had the audience in his hand. With Flashes of porn on the screen in the background this show was totaly out there. Jeffree sang some of his fabulous songs and stipped down to his lace bodysuit for the last song.

The show was over the top rediculously fabulous and by the end you just wanted to dump glitter over yourself and dance around in your 4 inch heels.

So in the end it was such a good idea to see Jeffree Star, I had so much fun with Sheray and it was good to experience a different side of music and a different type of "concert".

So what do you think? Jeffree too over the top for you or something you would go too next time Jeffree visits our shores?

Elissa
xoxx

How am I suppose to choose, which one I belong to?

2010-09-12T21:05:00.000-07:00

I set my friends on fire is a post hardcore band from America. They have 1 album "you cant spell slaughter without laughter" released in 2008.
ISMFOF first became famous when they released a remake of the famous soulja boy song in a hardore version on there myspace.

I set my friends on fire 2nd album was due to be released in July 2010 but after Nabil Moo left the band and some of the content was a little too inapropriate for release the album is still getting done and is due to release next year.

I really like ISMFOF, I really like how there songs are scremo then it changes to something that you can sing along too then back to screaming. ISMFOF is definitely a band that my parents just pretend that I dont like.

Enjoy "Things that rhyme with orange", which is my favourite I set my friends on fire song.

So dose post hardcore music scare you or something that you sing along too?

Elissa
xoxx

We're a broken people living under loaded gun

2010-09-06T00:22:00.000-07:00

In high anticipation for Linkin Park's new album "A thousand suns" that is released next week, I thought I would blog about the first single "The Catalyst" off the new album.

Now The Catalyst has had good reviews and some bad ones. I can understand why some LP fans find this song a little bit strange becuase The Catalyst has a differant sound to other pervious Linkin Park songs. I wouldnt go as far and some fans and say that they have sold out, but It is dose have a slight dance boppy feel. Do I not like this song? No! after quite a few listens I absolutaly love The Cataylst.

Why not check out the music video for the first single "The Catalyst" off the new album "A Thousand Suns".

I am so exited to see how the rest of the album turns out. So what do you think? do you like the new single and are you exited for the new album?

Elissa
xoxx

you've always been mistreated

2010-08-24T03:17:00.000-07:00

They say that music descibes what words alone can not. Have you ever been in that situation where you have had a fight with your parents, your not sure if you are being taken for granted or your just overreacting or someone that you know has died and you know how you feel but you cant descirbe it to anyone, but when you listen to a certain song you feel like that is exactly how you feel.

As things go along I always seem to be in this situation where Its hard to describe how I feel and it sometimes makes the situation worse. So im counting down my favourite songs that words can not explain.

Number 5: Title and registration by Death Cab For Cutie

This song is beautiful and I think this song represents that sometimes you have to let people go who dont want the best for you and sometimes you dont always feel the same way forever.

Number 4: Unwanted by Kill Hannah

Sometimes you might be screwed over by your friends or your family and you think that you cant handle anymore but sometimes all you need is yourself.

Number 3: Lets dance to joy division by The Wombats

Like the lyrics say "everything is going wrong but were so happyy"!. This is quite a stong statement and I think that it can be completely true.

Number 2: Folkin around by Panic At The Disco

This is beautiful, I think it can describe how you feel about anyone, a friend, a partner or your mum. I dont think I know any other song that can describe your feelings for someone like this song can.

Number 1: Dance the way I feel by Ou Est Le Swimming Pool

This song I can describe myself everyday. Good or bad "well I just dance the way I feel".

So in the end I dont think we relise what music is to us, Music understands us and relates to us more than anything else.

So what do you think? have you ever felt where you could not figure out what to say or you didnt quite understand how to tell someone how you felt but a song did exactly that?

Elissa
xoxx

the end of trauma slowly setting in my body seems to stop and freeze

2010-08-21T00:45:00.000-07:00

Charles Haddon, singer of English dance band "Ou Est Le Swimming Pool" has died yesterday (20th Agust). Charles who was only 22 years of aged committed suicide by jumping from a tower in a backstage parking lot at Belgium's "Pukkelpop Festival".

Ou Est Le Swimming Pool whos debut album that is due to be release in October was set to be apart of the lineup for this years Aussie Festival "Parklife" next month.

It is quite upsetting that such a talented young guy had to die in such a way, Charles and Ou Est Le Swimming Pool had such a good thing going for them and were slowly becoming the next biggest dance group.

Charles Haddon you will be deeply missed.

Elissa
xoxx

I feel so alive.

2010-08-14T09:27:00.000-07:00

Its almost 2:30am and my skin still has goosebumps. I think that may be a good sign that the concert I just came back from was amazing!

Basement birds are a band formed by famous people in other bands in Australia. They created an album and 1 month later they went on tour. Some really talented and famous people such as Kevin (who is Bob Evans) and Kav (the lead singer of Eskimo Joe).

Their concert was quite unique compared to the others I have been too. As this group and rushed things quite alot and have set such a fast pace for the group there was quite a clumsy free feeling about this conert, like not much was planned and whatever happened, happened. I thnik this was such a effective aproach. The whole concert that just went under an 1hr and 1/2 was laid back and fun and the audience was quite entertained being involved and dacing to the Indie folk tunes.

Overall this was really a once in a lifetime experience as the basment birds are only a short term idea as everyone in the band is only filling in time before they go back to being serious about their own projects.

An amazing but about the night was after the concert the 4 members did a signing for fans who were willing to line up. Not long after the concert the 4 guys strutted out and sat down at a table waiting for us to give them something to sign. I almost died after Kav (who sings in my favourite band) signed my tshirt (that was eskimo joe) and my concert ticket and then after loosing my mind it was over and I was happy that I got to meet an Idol and someone who I look up to and adore his music. It was also exiting to go with a friend who is just obsessed as I was.

So in the end I was one of those lucky fans whos dream came true.
What a perfect night.

Do you have any amazing concert stories?

Elissa
xoxx

you smell of him, do we need to call the doctor?

2010-08-12T01:13:00.000-07:00

If I said "Amy Meredith" youd say who?. But if I played you their second single "Lying" you would know who they are. This Australian "rock pop band" have had full coverage of their song though radio and TV. But It always has not been an easy road for Amy Meredith.

In 2007 Amy Meredith got signed, but they blew it when lead singer Christian Lo Russo heads of other comapines to a showcase. Their company found out and ditched them. But in late 2009 Amy Meredeth got signed again and produced their debut album "Restless".

Amy Meredith are touring Australia right now and are playing a show near you (if you live in Australia). And their 3rd single "young at heart" will be digitally released tomorrow (13th agust).

enjoy Amy Merediths most popular and most played song: Lying.

So what do you think? anoying song or a hit?

Elissa
xoxx

I'v met someone who makes me feel sea sick.

2010-08-09T01:56:00.000-07:00

They say never judge a book by its cover, but what about never judge a band by its name?
The Wombats, sounds like a pretty good name for an Aussie band eh? So ofcourse coming from Australia myself I thought It was ridiculously hilarious that an Eglish band was named after an Aussie animal.

So after months and month and months of laughing at the name of this band I finally decided to actually check out this bands music.

The best way I can describe The Wombats is a cross between Vampire Weekend and the Arctic Monkeys. The Wombats have catchy almost "smart ass" lyrics that are quite clever.

The wombats first and only album (so far) is "The wombats proudly present: A guide to love, loss and desperation" that was released in 2007. As I have experienced first hand thease songs make you get up and dance and sing on the second listen to the album. Be warned some song (especialy kill the director and lets dance to joy division are really catchy).

So why not give this Indie pop band a listen?
Enjoy the video for "Lets dance to joy division".

Elissa
xoxx

we all want to be famous.

2010-08-06T03:32:00.000-07:00

Scouting for girls new single "Famous" has been released. "Famous" is off scouting for girls second album "Everybody wants to be on TV" that was released at the start of the year.

Scouting for girls are a newish band from England with their first album "Scouting for girls" was released in 07. Im so exited that Scouting for girls are back and still making music with that catchy Indie rock pop sound. Scouting for girls have not changed a bit for their second album. Scouting for girls is a band that I think will bet bigger and more famous in time.

So why not check out "Famous" and all the other songs from the album "Everybody wants to be on TV".

Elissa
xoxx

Maybe im not the one your looking for.

2010-08-04T07:31:00.000-07:00

Australia's newest super group "Basement Birds" have released their newest single and video "Not the one". This video was shot in just one day in Perth Australia.

This video I think is really cute and the song is great. This Indie Folk band have got the right aspects for catchy simple songs. With easy going melodies and sing a long lyrics "Not the one" is definitely a song that will get stuck in your head.

Why not check out the music video for "Not the one".

Elissa
xoxx

Come on get out, out of here.

2010-07-31T17:14:00.000-07:00

In a few days Singapore's biggest music festival "singfest" will be here (Agust 5th). Over 3 days their will be old acts, new acts, rock music and pop music. Singfest is quite a new festival only running for a few years. It's quite impressive how they have such good lineups every year!

Headliners this year include, Katey Perry, Smashing Pumkins, 30 seconds to mars and Australia's own The vines.

What a great 3 days that would be, Definitely a festival you watch online if you cant be in Asia (Like me).

Would Singfest be a festival you would go to before you die?

Elissa
xoxx

You and me could write a bad romance

2010-07-31T03:26:00.000-07:00

Who would be the wierdest artists to do a duo together? If your answer was Lady Gaga and Susan Boyle then you are correct. As strange as it sounds Lady Gaga has approached Susan asking to do a colaboration. Apparantly this new song will be released around Christmas time. So maybe a Christmas song is in the works.

Whats my opinion? We all know that Lady Gaga is out of her mind most of the time and she is unique and I love her for that, but Susan Boyle? I have nothing against her but Gaga stay with Beyonce.

Whats your verdict? Maybe Gaga and Su will suprise us with something amazing? Lets just hope that if they do make a music video that Susan dose not follow Gaga's lead and dance around in studded undies!

Elissa
xoxx

I see it in your eyes, That now your giving up the gun.

2010-07-30T01:21:00.000-07:00

The band who brought you songs like "Giving up the gun and "cousins", Vampire Weekend are being sued by the cover model "Ann Kirsten Kennis" on their second album "Contra".

This photo is Ann was taken in 1983 by photographer Tod Brody, but was not used as the album cover until 2010. Ann filed a lawsuit claiming that the signature on the release form that would allow the band to use the image was forged. She states that she had no idea that her photo was going to be on the 2010 album cover and that she blames the band for not verifying legitimacy of her signature on the release.

Vampire Weekend are such a good band, i hope this will not get in the way of the furthering their career.

Elissa
xoxx

this is war.

2010-07-29T00:25:00.000-07:00

Last night 30seoncds to mars played at Festival Hall in Melbourne. It was such a good venue for this band as the audience were close enough to feel involved with the band. 30 seconds to mars were absolutely fabulous performing last night. They played a variety of songs ranging from songs from their latest album "This is war" to older classics. Jared, Shannon and Tomo had amazing stage presence and they made you watch them. The stage layout was cool with Shannon drums were on the side of the stage at the front rather than the back like the usual band setup. With strope lights, flashlights and white confetti the whole almost 2 hrs of concert was amazing. Jared Leto had complete contorl over the crowd with getting us to yell, scream and jump around, and even get the security people to jump aswell. Its really extra exiting that Jared Leto told the audience that 30 seconds to mars are coming back next year to play Soundwave 2011.

*Photos by: Cameron Stewart

My friends and I were in the mosh pit for 30 seonconds to mars. There is something special about mosh pits. Not only do you get to be a little bit closer but I believe that you get some sort of differant experience aswell. I am proud to say that I was in that mosh pit as everyone who was sqiushed and cramped and trying to get closer or just to breath were all looking out for each other. If someone fell or looked like they were introuble people always were helping if someone needed it. With such a rough pit Im glad that everyone was such a community and keeping everyone safe.

I would like to say a special thankyou to the random guy who helped me and my friends get to the front of the mosh. I can't even explain what or how you did it but you rock man! And a special thankyou to the group of guys who picked me up when I fell on the floor in the mosh and got me back to my friend, thankyou for making me safe!

So in the end 30 seconds to mars was amazing and moshing at their concert was amazing, im pretty sure we will be there in 2011 when they play at Soundwave, Will you?

Elissa
xoxx

And I'm burning up my flesh.

2010-07-26T02:41:00.000-07:00

And when you thought that the "old school trash rock" scene was slowly fading out, if you look a little deeper it's still here and thriving.
Introducing Circle Pit! This duo (Jack Mannix and Angela Bermuda) from Sydney Australia have a unique 70's rock sound that even I thought was going away.

Circle Pit's debut album "Bruise Constellation" is full of grundge, glitter and makes you want to take swigs of vodka straight from the bottle. Their unique sound is backed up by a f*ck you attitude where Jack and Angela don't care if you hate their music or label it.

So why not check out their myspace page:
http://www.myspace.com/circlepit
*Warning: Circle Pit's myspace page contains nudity

Elissa
xoxx

Im not drunk but Im stoned.

2010-07-25T01:29:00.000-07:00

What happens when you get Kevin Mitchell, Steve Parkin, Josh Pyke and Kav Temperely together for 17 days?
Introducing The Basement Birds!

The Basement birds were formed in 2010 and recorded their album in just a short amount of time. With such talented Australians how can you not expect a great album. With relaxing guitar riffs and beautiful lyrics Basement Birds have definitely brought a new sound out that is really worth a listen.

Kav stated that The band did not mean that he was quitting his own band "Eskimo joe", but just a way to pass the time.

So why not give this unique Aussie sounding band a go.

Elissa
xoxx

and we're caught up in the crossfire

2010-07-15T02:13:00.000-07:00

So another person from a band has gone solo. Brandon Flowers (the lead singer of The Killers) has gone solo for the moment. His video for his new song "crossfire" has just come out. His debut album "flamingo" is due out in September depending on what country you live in.

I do like this song, but when I found out that Brandon was going solo I was not expecting a ballad, but this ballad is cute. Brandon has an amazing voice and he always comes out with something great but I think i will need a few listens to get it to it I think. I think the video is cute, who dosent love being attaked by ninjas?

Check out the video:

So what do you think? good choice to swim solo for a bit or do you think that Brandon Flowers should go back to his Killer friends?

Elissa
xoxx

your boyfriends on vacation and he dossent have to know

2010-07-06T00:34:00.000-07:00

He's back! I almost had a giggle when I saw that Enrique Iglasias is back with his new album "Euphoria" that was released on the 2nd of July 2010. In 2001 I was obsessed with his album "Escape" and I still have It in my room today.

I actually like his new single "I like It". I'ts nice to see that Enrique growing up a bit and moving away from the ballad young hot my music to dance with a bit more depth.

Even though Enrique is now 35 Its good to see this blast from the past still around. What do you think, exiting or anoying?

Elissa
xoxx

Talk dont change a thing.

2010-06-23T02:19:00.000-07:00

Glastonbury 2010 starts tomorrow (24th June). With an amazing 4 day line up how can you not be exited. Hopefully the weather will be alright and no one gets too wet or muddy. Some of the best English (and a few Australian bands) are playing.

As England is not that close to where I live I will not be going this year. maybe next year? So to get in the mood for the worlds biggest festival I thought I would count down my favourite 5 acts playing at Glastonbury this year.

Number 5: The Flaming lips.

This band is such a cool Indie band with beautiful lyrics. "Do you relise?" is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. The Flaming Lips are such a unique band, I would totally see them at Glastonbury this year.

Number 4: MGMT.

This dance duo are amazing at what they do. I have to admit that MGMT are a little strange with their music videos and their look. "Kids" is catchy and when it came out I always danced to it. Defiantly a band I would see at Glastonbury.

Number 3: The Temper Trap.

Its so exiting that this Aussie band is playing at such a huge event! The temper trap is one of my favorite Australian bands right now. I don't think there is a band out there like the temper trap. Their unique Indie sound is indescribable.

Number 2: Vampire weekend.

Im exited that this quirky Indie band are playing at Glastonbury this year. For a young band Im sure they are exited to play at such a historic festival. "Giving up the gun" is one of my favourite songs right now (still). Vampire weekend would have such a good strage presence it would be so exiting to see them live.

Number 1: Muse.

Muse are the biggest band in the world right now. Their music really speaks for itself, its really quite hard to describe. All I understand about Muse is that Matt, Chris and Dom are amazing and so talented. Hopefully one day I will see them live in their own country.

So thats my favourite 5 acts of glastonbury this year, whats yours?

Elissa
xoxx

Did you think you're on your own?

2010-06-20T23:45:00.000-07:00

Kele Okereke's debut album "The Boxer" is released today. Now Kele may be familiar to you becuase Kele is the Lead singer and rhythm guitarist of "Bloc Party" who are currently on hiatus. "The Boxer" sound is a little bit of a shock to loving Bloc Party fans as Kele's solo albums sound is purely dance not like the indie sound of Bloc Party.

The first single off "The Boxer" is "Tenderoni". This song confirmed fans that Kele is heading towards a more dance side of music. This song is super catchy but definitely a song that I had to listen to quite a few times to get into that kind of dance sound.

In my opionion I think that "The Boxer" is really good. I believe that Kele is good at dance music as he is with Indie music. songs such as "Rise" have meaningful lyrics and a deep dance feel.

If you are like me and are in love with Bloc party, dont be afraid to listen to "The boxer", for a dance album I think that it is one of the best i have heard.

Check out the Video for "Tederoni".

Elissa
xoxx

Well I just dance the way I feel.

2010-06-16T04:05:00.000-07:00

Introducing Ou est le swimming pool, this synthpop band from the UK are going to be the next big dance group, with people saying that Ou est le swimming pool will be the next pashion pit.

Ou est le swimming pool are debuting their album "the golden years" in the middle of Agust this year. They have released 2 singles "dance the way I feel" and "These new knights".

I really like the song "dance the way I feel". The lyrics seem to have the same depth as a rock/indie song. Usually I can not relate to lyrics In dance music but I think that "dance the way I feel" is so thought out. The song is fun and you could easily get up and dance too. I like this song becuase I think it has a bit more to it than a good beat. The song could easily relate to all of us and It could conect with everyone on a deeper level.

I am looking forward to "The golden years". So why not check out "dance the way I feel", you never know you might like them as much as I do.

Elissa
xoxx

And even when your hope is gone.

2010-06-15T01:53:00.000-07:00

We all have albums that we grew up with, albums that helped us through things when we were younger but still have the same affect when we slowly make our transission into adulthood. For me and I'm sure a few of my friends it has been the sencond album from the American rock band The All American Rejects "Move Along". I remember listening to this when I was 15 and relating myself to the lyrics and as I think about it I think I still relate to it.

This is my favourite The All American Rejects album. "Move Along" has beautiful meaningful lyrics that I think everyone can relate to.

"Dirty Little secrets" is such a catchy song. The video is quite clever and I remember belting it out at highschool with my friends. We can all relate to this song. We all have a secret that we are too scared to tell anyone.

"It ends tonight" is a song that I think I have related to ever since I heard this song. I think its a song about how things happen and we hurt people and people hurt you, sometimes we just have to figure out if its worth it who hurts us. "It ends tonight" is one of my main listens recently and the video is just beautiful.

"Move along" is my favorite All American Reject song. This song is such a "going from kid to adult song". I really think that the lyrics speak for themselves. "When all you got to keep you strong move along, move along like i know you do".

I think everyone has an album that helps then go from youth to young adult to adult. Iv shared mine with you. Whats yours?

Elissa
xoxx

I'd kill for you.

2010-06-11T07:48:00.000-07:00

It's almost 1am on a freezing night and I just got home from seeing Gyroscope. This grunge band from Perth played at the Forum Melbourne and was an over 18 show.

After waiting over 2 hrs and seeing 2suport acts Gyroscope came on and brought this amazing presence with them. They came jumping out on the stage and played "I still taste blood". You could tell the audience was having such a fun time the way they were jumping up and down in the mosh. Everyone in the band looked amazing live and exactly like they look on their video clips, but I was a little frightened of Daniel'd mullot hair (I would maybe rethink your hair style there dan).

The set list was perfect with everyone song I wanted to hear live including snakeskin, baby im getting better and 1981. Even though Gyroscope only played for 1 hour and 10 minutes it was so rediculious and amazing. I had so much fun. When the band performed it felt like they were playing to just you. An overall great experience. I would definitely seen Gyroscope next time they come round to Australia. I just hope we were an amazing audience as much as they were a great show as this morning their flight from WA to Melbourne has a 10 hour delay.

Gyroscope never change your live style or your amazing raw grungy sound. Good job boys. One concert I will remember for a long time.

Have you been to any amazing concerts lately?

Elissa
xoxx

And I need to take a vacation.

2010-06-09T01:20:00.000-07:00

The young veins new album "Take a vacation!" came out on the 8th of June. I promised myself that I would review the album based on the Music from the album not the whole thing that happened with panic at the disco.

The young veins is Ryan ross, Jon Walker, Andy Soukal, Nick Murray and Nick white.
We knew that the album would have a Beatles feel to it as the first song "Change" was quite Beatles sounding. I really like the song change but honestly I am quite disapointed with the rest of the album. I really do respect the young veins as artists but I really think that the whole beatles sound is old. Songs such as "Take a vacation!", "young veins(die tonight)" and Cape Town are just to similar in sound. I think that this album will grow on me just like the Panic at the disco's last album "Pretty. odd" that had a beatles feel to it grew on me and I enjoyed after about 15 listens.

So in the end, sorry boys but you really didnt do it for me this time. Maybe when you get bored of the Beatles sound and move on your music might be better. I do have faith in you The young veins.

Here is the song "Defiance" off the new album "Take a vacation".

So what do you think? Total hit or disappointment?

Elissa
xoxx

Step out in a crazy world but then the sun resets your mind.

2010-06-07T00:49:00.000-07:00

I was in Sportsgirl the other day and I heard this song that was super catchy. So I got my Iphone out and used my shazam. It ended up being a song called "Alive" by Goldfrapp.

Goldfrapp is a eltecro music duo consisting of Alison Goldgrapp and Will Gegory. They have been making albums together since 2000. This is the first time that I have ever heard of this duo. Im not really all that much into electro dance but "Alive" is really cute and catchy. "Alive" is on their latest album "Head first", an album I will look into now.

The Video for "Alive" is really cool and reminds me alot of the "you got the love" video by Florence and the machine. This video is very 70/80s with a ton of glitter and gold. Everyone is dancing and looking happy. This video is super cute and will always put you in a good mood.

Check it out.

Elissa
xoxx

And will you tell all your friends you got your gun to my head.

2010-05-29T04:22:00.000-07:00

Taking back sunday is one of my favourite bands. They have had their issues with band members but every album they put out is just amazing. Its exiting to find out that TBS are writing and recording a new album as we speak. I am lucky enought to say that I have seen live. Taking back sunday have such a good stage presence. Adam Lazzara has this way on stage that just draws you in and you cant take your eyes off him.

Seeing as Taking back sunday are recording I thought I would share with you my 5 most favourite TBS songs.

Number 5. Money where my mouth is:

This song is one of Taking back sunday's slow songs. The lyrics are nice and the music is soothing. It's a pretty song that is one of my favourites.

Number 4. Sink into me:

This song is catchy and clever and the lyrics stay in my head for hours. My mum in the car even sings the lyrics when the song is on. This simply little song has such a good music video that just got released a few weeks ago. The black goop that eats the band is cool and TBS are just a good stage band.

Number 3. Make damn sure:

This song is not just a good song but it also has a history. This was one of the first songs that helped the bond between Sheray and I grow. This was the first video that I saw of TBS. This video is one of the most amazing performance videos I have ever seen.

Number 2. Twenty Twenty surgery:

This is song gets me singing it every time I have it on. This song is just pure and catchy. The last lyrics of the song "your so sensitive I am I am a machine", I don't know why but those lyrics always seem to get stuck in my head. I also love this video alot too.

Number 1. Cute without the E:

I also had a heart attack when Taking back sunday played this song live. This song is my favourite song EVER. It's catchy and fun and clever and just perfect. The title of the song is just as clever as the lyrics and the video is also my favourite Taking back sunday video aswell.

So tell me what are you favourite Taking back sunday songs?

Elissa
xoxx

RIP Paul Gray

2010-05-26T00:38:00.000-07:00

If the week could not get from bad to worse. On the 24th of May Bass player of the band Slipknot Paul Gray was found dead at the Town Plaza hotel in Iowa, He was 38years old. The autopsy has has determined that no foul play or trauma was involved. Yesterday the band held a press conference stating "He was kind of the person in the band that really wanted everybody in the band to always get along and just concentrate on the band. He was a really great friend and a really great person. He's going to be sadly missed, and the world is going to be a different place without him.

Paul leaves behind a wife who is expecting his first child soon. Paul not only will you be missed by your band mates but by all of your loyal fans too. You will be missed!

Elissa
xoxx

And I've never been more scared to be alone.

2010-05-24T02:35:00.000-07:00

Panic! at the disco (now consisting of Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith) have started reording their new album, there is no title or release date known of yet but the new album is being produced by John Feldmann who has previously produced albums for bands such as Good Charlotte, The Used and Cute Is What We Aim For.
Panic! have also released some new pictures of them recording.

I'm sure the new Panic! at the disco stuff will be just as good as when there was 4 in the band. Do you think their sound will change for the better?

Elissa
xoxx

Cause our love will be forever.

2010-05-23T21:19:00.000-07:00

The new video for the new muse song "neutron star collision (love is forever)" for Eclipse came out on the 21st of May. It was so suprise that there was going to be Twilight clips in there becasue muse made the song for the movie. But I really like the video. To break it down the video is Muse performing with Twilight clips in the background. This video is amazing becuase I think Muse are good performers. There stage pressence is really eye catching and they make you look for the whole video.

And song wise I think I am still in love with neutron star collision (love is forever). The song is still catchy and I still listen to it quite frequently.

Check out the video and tell me what you think?

Elissa
xoxx

And if we die, we die together.

2010-05-18T00:25:00.000-07:00

On the 17th of May the song for the new twilight movie "Eclipse" came out. Some famous bands have been chosen to do the Twilight song with "Decode" by Paramore for the Twilight movie, "Meet me on the equinox" by Death cab or cutie for the New moon movie and now the newest member to the twilight family is Muse with "Neutron star collision(love is forever)"

I think that this song is a typical Muse song, absolutely beautiful and dramatic with a cute little guitar solo.
I don't care If i hate twilight I think this song is amazing. Definitely one to download soon.

So check it out, even if you hate Twilight maybe you will love the song just as much as I do?

Elissa
xoxx

When I woke up in my coffin she was nowhere to be seen.

2010-05-17T00:22:00.000-07:00

When you feel like you suck what helps you feel better? Sometimes when you see something funny It helps you feel less sick, less stressed out or less tired. A big one for me is a video that Panic! at the disco made before they changed and split up.

"It's almost Halloween" is a cute catchy song with an ever cuter clip to go with. It always puts a smile on my face when I watch it. With clever lyrics and really impressive Halloween costumes this video is one of the most fun I have ever seen.

Why not check it out? maybe it will put a smile on your face today!

So what puts a smile on your face when you feel like you suck?

Elissa
xoxx

If you close the door the night could last forever.

2010-05-12T23:21:00.000-07:00

I went shopping to look for some pressents and I found this book called Nylon play: The Nylon book of music. Nylon is a fashion magazine and now they have a book about music. I'm so exited that I found it. The book is about Girls who have inspired music in the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's and in the true Nylon way there is a ton of colourful pictures!

Right now I am not a huge fan of "older" music because I have not really taken the time to really take a look and understand the history. But this book sure looks like it is going to help me open my eyes to a differant kind of music. I have only fliped through a few pages but I am quite exited to have a huge read of it tonight.

I have never really been a fan of being inspired by books but The Nylon book of music I think will give me a new hope.

I would also like to say thankyou to my bestfriend Sheray who helped me get started on my blog to helped me to keep going when I felt like it was pointless, and for also making my AMAZING layout. thankyou I love you Sheray <3

Do you ever get inspired by books?

Elissa
xoxx

Well after all we will lie another day.

2010-05-07T05:50:00.000-07:00

I am sad to tell you (the delayed news that I have found found) that on the 4th of March Frank Iero (guitarist of My chemical romance) announced that drummer Bob Bryar has left the band. This is what Frank wrote on the bands website.
"As of 4 weeks ago My Chemical Romance and Bob Bryar parted ways. This was a painful decision for all of us to make and was not taken lightly. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and expect you all to do the same."

Now im not sure what is going on with my Bob left and I am not sure who is his replacment but what I do know is that My chemical romance is promising fans that a new album is on the way.

Poor Bob and My chemical romance. Too many good bands are getting rid of members or splitting up!

Tell me what you think about the news?

Elissa
xoxx

Not that I don't like you, Im just at a party.

2010-05-07T01:47:00.000-07:00

With a messy room and a bag to pack I am in the living room watching MTV procrastinating. The video for "Telephone" by Lady Gaga featuring Beyone is on. In a way I think idolize Lady Gaga a little bit. She is always super confident in what she does and what she wears and not seem to care about peoples opinions of her, I think this is a good quality to have. She has a style that I admire, with quirky new trends that she makes they are always amazing.

I dont think matters what style of music it is someone is always going to criticize it, from popstarts wearing a lack of clothes to guys in punk bands wearing makeup.I really like Lady Gaga's music and videos. They are ceative and the style is amazing. One of my favourite songs and videos of Lady Gaga is "Telephone". I like how the song has a "get up and dance" vibe. The video is quite sheek and girlie tough with a jail theme. My favourite bit of the video is at the end where Lady Gaga and Beyonce have killed everyone in the diner and they are dancing while wearing Amerian flag themed clothes.

So what do you think of Lady Gaga? Attention seeker, Diva or pure genius?

Elissa
xoxx

Someone should have told her that pretty aint a job.

2010-05-05T04:11:00.000-07:00

When Panic at the disco split down the middle Ryan Ross and Jon Walker made their own band "The young veins". The young veins are releasing a new album called Take a vacation on the 6th of June this year.

So a few months ago the young veins released a new single "Change". There is something about this song that is very Pretty. Odd (wich is the last album that Panic at the disco did before they split). "Change" sound like it was inspired the the Beatles. This is not suprising since Ryan Ross seems to be a "wanna be Beatle" right now. But dont get me wrong this song is amazing with its catchy tune and unbelievably confusing lyrics that Ryan Ross is so good at writing, "Change" is a song that gets stuck in your head.

I am very exited to hear "Take a vacation" when it comes out on the 6th of June.

why not check out "change".

Elissa
xoxx

I know that I've been dancing around the truth.

2010-05-02T00:48:00.000-07:00

The other day I was just cruising on the net when I came across a song called "Smelyalata" (yeah I am trying to figure out how to pronounce it too). This song is ridiculously catchy and I like to listen to it when something has gone wrong with my friends.

This song is by a band called "Nevershoutnever", but the band is really just one guy named Christofer who is only 19. Nevershoutnever really reminds me of Owl City, Kinda Indie with a bit of dance thrown in with beautiful lyrics that make no scence at all.

"Smelyalata" is quite a diverse song starting with accoustic guitar and a tambourine then getting a bit more of a faster feel as the song goes along. The lyrics are pretty and fit the music well. There is something about the music and lyrics that when you listen to it, it just you in a good mood and puts a smile on your face.

Right now I am still exploring the music of Nevershoutnever, why not join me and check them out?

Elissa
xoxx

Careful kid, this is not your song.

2010-04-29T04:58:00.000-07:00

Grunge music is a favourite style of mine. One of my favourite Australian grunge bands is Gyroscope. Gyroscope are from Perth and have relased music since 1997. I will admit I have not been a fan of Gyrscope untill there album "Breed Obsession" came out in 2008. "Snake skin" and "1981" off this album are 2 of my most favourite Gyroscope songs.

A few weeks ago gyroscope released a new album called Cohesion. This album is a little bit "heavier" than Breed Obsession, but is still is one of the best gyroscope albums I have heard.

Gyroscope has just released tickets to their upcoming 2010 tour. This is a very simple tour with only playing in clubs/pubs. But with $35 a ticket there is no way I am missing out of this concert!

On the 7th of May Gyroscope will be releasing a "Best of" album. There was a bit of an issue with this album becuase Gyroscopes record company "Warner music" planned the album, complied the set list and did a art work for the album without asking the actual band. The band found out about this "new album" when fans of their facebook page told them. I'm not sure why the company would do this with the band but personally i think its a shallow.

Check out the first single "Some of the places I know" off the new album.

Elissa
xoxx

You swore that I would crash, that I would never last

2010-04-21T02:14:00.000-07:00

Ok so i'f youre only going to really read one of my posts then this is the post to read.
A band that I have been into for a few years has released a new album. I don't usually say this but I love every song on this album.

The band: Kill Hannah. I'm pretty sure you are reading this and thinking to yourself who the fuck is Kill Hannah. Turst me, you are not the only one. Kill Hannah have been around since 1993 and their first album "The beauty in sinking ships" was released in 1996. They are extremely famous in Eourope and England and are quite well known in America. But for some reason. But for some reason in Australia Kill Hannah is the biggest band you have never heard of.

I really like Kill Hannah's sound. It's a mix of light punk and heavier rock with elements of a dance beat. There songs are really easy to listen to and they are a sence of brokenness that is not too "emo".

So the new Kill Hannah album ia called "Wake up the sleepers". This record has not been released in Australia but is through Itunes.

Some of my most favourite songs off the new album are:
Track 1. Radio: This song a perfect start of album song. The dance feel fits quite well with the edgy rock feel with catchy lyrics.
Track 4: Living in misery: This a typical rock band slow song. With an acoustic guitar and a slow melody this song is simply beautiful.
Track 6. Why I have my Grandma's sad eyes: This song has such an eerie feeling to it. The lyrics are gorgeous and together it makes a perfect song.

So basically this post is to spread the word about this amazing band that no one knows about. If you enjoy bands like AFI, 30 seconds to mars and My chemical romance than I think you might love Kill Hannah as much as I do.

So why not check them out?

Elissa
xoxx

I'm a ghost and I don't think I quite know.

2010-04-19T01:19:00.000-07:00

Right now I'm in one of those moments where I'm in my bedroom trying to drown everything out. For these kind of moments Kings of Leon is usually the band of choice.

I'm a huge fan on this Southern family band, each album they put out is differant but they never change their sound. Their songs are catchy but not annoying, sometimes insperational but always beautiful.

Right now I'v got "Knocked up" on the "Becasuse of the times" album on repeat. There is something about this song that helps me when I'm anxious or scared. Knocked up is not really my most favourite song from the band but there is something about the subtle guitar riffs that seem to settle me, and I guess that is what makes a song good when it fixes your peronal situation for even just the few minutes that the song is playing.

So what band or song helps you to chill when something is wrong?

Elissa
xoxx

I see you shine in your way go on, go on, go on

2010-04-18T01:47:00.000-07:00

A band that I never thought I would get into, I cant get one of their songs out of my head! Its been stuck in my head for weeks and I was thiniking maybe after blogging about it, it might get out.

The band i'm talking about is Vampire Weekend and the song is Giving up the gun from the album "Contra". A few weeks ago the song was "ripe clip of the week" on Chanel V and since then it's been on my mind. I don't really have a huge intrest in Vampire Weekend but there is something about this song that has me hooked! Ezra Koenig's voice works well with this Indie bands sound, its just so pretty and relaxing but catchy at the same time.

The music video for Giving up the gun is clever and creative. It is the band playing at an indoor tennis match. A lady in red plays against a number of people untill she eventually plays a version of herself. If you look closely you can spot quite a few famous people in the video including Joe Jonas, Lil Jon and Jake Gyllenhaal.

I'f you havent heard the song or seen the video i strongly suggest that you check it out!

Elissa
xoxx

Your tokugawa smile and your garbage style

2010-04-17T07:39:00.000-07:00

The Glastonbury Festival 2010 line up came out the other day so I thought that i would share with you the unbelievable bands playing this year. Glastonbury is a festival set in huge farm paddocks for 3 days in England. This is the biggest festival in the world and it has been going every year since the 1970's. Glastonbury is on every late June. Before I die I will defintaly be a Glastonbury. As my birthday is on the 24th of June i would LOVE to go for my birthday one year.

This years 3 day line up is amazing with bands like U2, Muse, Vampire weekend and Stevie Wonder. There are also some Austalian bands like Empire of the sun and the Temper trap who are playing this famous English festival. You can see the whole line up here. http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/

Also i got an amazing package in the mail yesterday. It was my 30 seconds to mars tickets. I thought i would take a photo and put it up on my blog. July is just too far away!

So would you like to go to Glastonbury one year or would you not like to go camping in the typical English weather for 3 days?

Elissa
xoxx

Shake it no more!

2010-04-13T02:11:00.000-07:00

RIP Metro Station (2006 - 2010)

I'm sad (maybe) to announce that on the 25th of March Metro Station have decided to go their separate.

Now I can grantee that everyone knows who Metro Station is and if you don't then i am sure you know of their songs. Metro Station formed when Mason Musso and Trace Cyrus's mothers got them to hang out after talking about their sons on the set of Hannah Montana where Miley Cyrus (Trace's sister) and Mitchel Musso (Masons brother) work. Trace and Mason then moved to LA where they recruited Anthony Improgo and Blake Healy.

Now Metro Station only released one album but one was enought! The 3 minute song "Shake it" shook the world! The song was a perfect mix of catchy and annoying.It was one of those songs that you didnt mind hearing on the radio again after already hearing it 4 times today. My best friend Sheray found out that Jeffree Star and Hanna Beth are in the video. It is quite easy to see Jeffree with his bright pink hair but it is a bit more tricky to see Hanna.

Another Metro Station song that I like is "Seventeen Forever". This song is I guess a slowish song for a dance band. I think it's cute and i like the video with all the pretty lights.

So will we really miss Metro Station? My guess is probably not. Im sure the young people who worshiped that band for a year might but im sure another "Metro Station" will come along soon enough!

So tell me where you a fan of Metro Station? Did the song shate it get stuck in your head too?

Elissa
xoxx

We were the kings and queens of promise

2010-04-12T00:52:00.000-07:00

Well hello my name is Elissa and I have finally been persuaded by many of my friends to start a blog. I'm quite nervous about starting but to hell with it and ill give it a go. I'v decided that this blog will be focused on music news, gossip and amazing bands that i have recently found and old ones that I love.

So im starting off my new blog with a band called 30 seconds to mars. Last week it got released that 30 seconds to mars are touring Australia in July. After having a heart attack i got a group together and today when presales went out we got tickets.... and we are moshing!

30 seconds to mars is an amazing American rock band. The memebers include Tomo Milicevic (guitar), Shannon Leto (drums) and Jared Leto (guitar and vocals). If you seriously don't know who they are then i strongly suggest that you take a look at their stuff. It is simply breathtaking. Especially the songs From yesterday and Kings and Queens.

I am very exited that Jared, Shannon and Tomo have picked themsevles up off the ground after a shocker of a few years when Matt Wachter who played bass in 30 seconds to mars suddenly left the band and joined Angles and Airwaves in 2007, then in 2008 Virgin Records filed a $30 million lawsuit, claiming the band refused to deliver three albums as required by its contract. According to the lawsuit, the band "repudiated" a 1999 contract in July.

So now im going to have to dig out my 30 seconds to mars albums and get ready for the awesomeness that is going to happen on the 28th of July 2010!

So everyone tell me what is your favourite 30 seconds to mars song, album or favourite member of the band?

Elissa
xoxx