If Not Now, When?

I know it's been awhile since I've posted anything music related, I really have no idea why.  I guess I'll start by posting a favorite song by one of my favorite artists.  Incubus, while mainstream, still feels like a small town band from southern California to me.  I had the opportunity to see them live earlier this year and they really blew me away.  The music was amazing and Brandon Boyd's voice was insane.  He's also a total babe :)

I love how every album is different from the last.  They tend to reinvent themselves constantly which always makes me wonder what direction they'll go next.  Their latest album, while not my favorite, totally grew on me over time.  I love the lyrics of these songs and the hypnotic style each song has kind of melts the whole album together... If that makes any sense!

I wish I had the chance to see this song live because the vocals are absolutely fantastic!  They will be back in LA in a few weeks with Linkin Park but I don't think I can go.  Although my brother and his girlfriend will be there and I hope they enjoy Incubus live as much as I do.

Enjoy!

 

xoxo

Ashley

Put This On Repeat

 

 

I am officially obsessed.

xoxo

Ashley

Amy Amy Amy

I just happened to be thumbing through this weeks' Entertainment Weekly and noticed their remembrance article on Amy Winehouse.  As someone who was a constant listener to both her albums (for those who don't know, Amy had an album before her famous Back to Black album came out which is also pretty amazing) I really enjoyed reading about her amazing talent and her unfortunate troubled life.  I never met her, but I felt really connected to her music.  Her voice was so powerful and passionate and you could tell she really felt and believed every word she sang.  It's so sad that she's no longer here to make more beautiful music, but at least her soul is at peace.  I will be listening to (and singing along with) your music forever.

RIP Amy.

Loving This

If you haven't had the chance to listen to Lady Gaga's new album Born This Way, I highly suggest you do so.  At first I wasn't too excited about the album because of her choice in singles... But the album in it's entirety is just amazing! It's a great dance record with great beats, and the songs themselves are positive and fun.  I haven't been able to listen to anything else since it came out 2 weeks ago. Here is my favorite song, Heavy Metal Lover:

You can listen to her whole album on her YouTube channel if you're not convinced and/or don't want to buy the album itself.  But it's really great!  

xoxo

Ashley