Music is my religion

I haven't done a singer spotlit thingy but I'm going to try it. Brendon Boyd Urie is an American singer, songwriter and musician. He was born in St. George, Utah and soon moved to Las Vegas, Nevada after about a year or two. His birthday is April 12, 1987. During his school years he wasn't the most popular kid. He soon started getting into music and started playing different instruments. He can play the acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano, cello, didgeridoo, Mandolin, and of course vocals.

Brendon hitting his high notes

His music career started in 2004. He started and still is in the band Panic! At The Disco. If you have read any of my blog you probably heard of Panic! before. The band started with Brendon, Spencer Smith, Ryan Ross, and Brent Wilson. Brendon was asked to try out for the guitarist, but everyone found out he had amazing vocals so Ryan (the original lead singer) decided to give the part to Brendon. If it wasn't for Ryan then Panic! At The Disco wouldn't be a band.

The original members

Soon Ryan and Brent left the band and Brendon and Spencer let in Jon Walker and Dallon Weekes. Spencer and Jon left in 2009 and now Brendon is the only one in the band, but there are still three members for tours. The touring members are Dallon Weekes, Kenneth Harris, and Dan Pawlovich. Brendon is the only one who writes the music now and he records it all in his recording room. He calls his recording room Urieletric. 

In 2013 Brendon Urie married Sarah Orzechowski. The two got married on April 27, 2013. They had a beautiful Malibu wedding There were about 70 or so people at their wedding. Friends, family, and so of Panic's! band mates were invited to this wedding. 

Sarah and Brendon <3

The two are now happily married with no children, but has two dogs living in a lovely home in Los Angeles, California. Brendon recently released his newest album on January 13, 2016; called Death of A Bachelor. Part of the album was actually dedicated to Sarah. A lot of the songs like Death Of A Bachelor, Impossible Year, and somewhat LA Devote (part of that song was about his love for LA too).

shattering everything that has reflections of you

A newer Indie Pop band is Misterwives. The band was formed in New York City, New York in 2012. The genre of music they play is Indie Pop and Alternative Dance. They have one Ep album and one full album. Their Ep album is Reflections and the full album is Our Own House. I have been listing to Misterwives for a couple of monts and it was a lovely choice I made!

The title of this blog post, Shattering anything that has reflections of you, is from the song Reflections. Reflections is the very first song i ever heared by Misterwives. Now it turns out to be one of my favorite songs! I feel like this song can make you feel like if you lose someone who hurt you, you can prove that you don't need them.






Albums:

Reflections:

Reflections is Misterwives first debut Ep album. It was released on January 7, 2014. There are six songs on this Ep. Songs included on this album are Reflections, Coffins, Vagabond, Kings and Queens, Imagination Infatuation, and Twisted Tongue. All the songs are very upbeat and no slow songs.

Our Own House:

Misterwives first full album, Our Own House, was released on February 24, 2015. As of July in 2015 they hit number 31 on the Billboard top 200. The album has twelve songs on it, including some songs from their Ep. All songs on this albums are Our Own House, Reflections, Kings and Queens, Imagination Infatuation, Queens, Coffins, Vagabond, Best I can Do, Hurricane, Box Around The Sun, Not Your Way, Oceans, and No Need For Dreaming. My favorite songs have to be Reflections and Imagination Infatuation. It is really had to choose a favorite song but it's probably those two.

Awe their cute!

but you're not a piece of art*

If anyone knows how to be a heartbreaker it's Marina And The Diamonds. In August of 2014 one weekend two of my friends were bored so they looked up the How To Be A Heartbreaker music video and showed me who Marina And The Diamonds is. First of all a great song choice/ music video from Marina by the way. I instantly fell in love with her music. Her songs are amazing and oh my goodness do I wish I could be similar to her.

Marina Lambrini Diamandis is a Welsh singer-songwriter. She was born on October 10, 1985 in Brynmawr. Her stage name is Marina And The Diamonds and people try to say the diamonds are her band mates but the diamonds are actually her fans. She has released three full albums, had two unreleased albums, and two EP's. Each of the three albums about three years apart. In the three albums is a new era of her. All showing how she has improved herself.

Here is the title of this blog. This lyric is actually from the song Power and Control for Marina's Electra Heart album. I love this song so much and definitely think you should listen to it. Oh and also watch the music video!







Albums: 

Mermaid Vs Sailor:

For Marinas very first starting music album this was amazing. Yes it was obvious the recording room was the greatest and she was on the top of the list for singers, but compared to nearly every single musical artist when they first started Marina was the best. This album shows that she was most likely going to make it far and she has! I don't listen to this album as much as the others but all the songs are wonderful.

The Family Jewels: 

The Family Jewels is Marina's first real album. This album came out on February 15, 2010. She released singles before releasing this album. Songs such as Obsessions, Hollywood, and Oh No! In this album you see Marina showing how she might hate herself. Each and every song is very wonderful and really recommended. My favorite song from this album has to be either Hermit the Frog or Oh No!

Electra Heart:

 On April 27, 2012 my favorite Marina and the Diamonds album was released, Electra Heart. This is the Electra Heart ear where she actually turned into Electra Heart. Her hair, clothes, and personality was somewhat changed.  This album show Marina fighting with herself. She changed everything for this album. All the songs show how she could be fighting with herself and how she wants to be someone else. My favorite song from this album is How To Be A Heartbreaker.

Froot: 

Marinas last album before her stop as a writer (for now at least) was Froot. If you don't know how to say it, it's pronounced just like fruit but spelled Froot.  In this phase it shows how Marina is accepting who she really is. The person she is now she hated in the past, but is now thinking that she is good. Each song could bring together all three eras: Froot, Electra Heart, and The Family Jewels. All the songs show how she hated herself, fought with herself, and now accepting herself. My favorite song(s) from this album is Savages and Solitare. 

My Concert:

On April 14, 2015 I went to my first real concert. It of course was Marina And The Diamonds. It was the best thing ever. The opening act was Kiesza. I went with two of my friends (one my best friend at the time, but I'm still friends with both) the friends were Kristina and Jessie and my mom and their parents. I got a T-shirt and a tote bag that says Marina And The Diamonds. The show started around 10 and started with the song Bubblegum B**ch. She played songs from all three of her albums. Songs such as Obsessions, I Am Not A Robot, and Savages. I got so close to meeting her but our moms were rushing us to leave. I will always remember that day, it was amazing!

Hollywood music video

Rock and Roll

Do you listen to older music? I mean like 1980's or 1970's music. Not early 2000's music, how far back does your music taste go back to? Well I have to tell you my music taste goes all the way back to the 1960's. I guess you could say I like older music more than newer music that on the radio today. My blog today is about my favorite music artists from the 1960's to the 1980's. I was having a hard time putting the artists from favorite to least favorite, so the artists are in any random order. (:

Musical Artists

1. Led Zeppelin

 The Stairway To Heaven. Ever heard of that? Well if you have its a great song by Led Zeppelin, one of the greatest bands ever. I really have no words on how to explain the band other than brilliant music!

Album: Led Zeppelin IV

Origin: London, UK 

Genre: Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Folk Rock, Heavy Metal 

2. Van Halen

Van Halen. Bill and Ted's dream band! Okay but forreal though Van Halen is one of the greatest bands ever and I mean ever! I know I said that about Led Zeppelin, but the two are one of the best bands ever. I'm very serious. Well some good songs are Jump, Panama, and Hot For Teacher. Jump is one of the band's most popular songs and it sounds really happy. Sadly its a very depressing song, but its still wonderful! I have been loving Van Halen more and more. 

Album: 1984

Origin: Pasadena, California 

Genre: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Glam Metal 

3. Queen

Queen started off as my favorite band when I was younger. Well basically since I knew what a band and music were you would always catch me listening to Queen. The song the I love the most was Bicycle Race. When I was smaller I had a little MP3 player and the only band on it was Queen. My parents would be happy because they didn't have to worry about what I was doing because I would be listening to Queen on repeat. Soon I should listen to them on repeat again ahah. 

Album: Queen II

Origin: London, UK

Genre: Rock

4. Chicago

Chicago. The band that made me want to play all instruments. Well actually the song Hard to Say I'm Sorry/Get Away inspired me to play many instruments. Which started to happen. Anyways I love Chicago. They have many wonderful songs such as You're The Inspiration (a song that makes me want to cry), Hard to Say I'm Sorry, and Stay The Night. During summer time on July thrid my dad is trying to get concert tickets. Which will be very exciting! (:

Albums: Chicago 17

Origin: Chicago, Illinois

Genre: Soft Rock, Jazz Rock

5. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

For the past couple of months (just like Van Halen and Led Zeppelin) I have getting more and more into Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Every time I'm in the truck with my dad I hear Tom Petty more and more and its a good thing. It just means I can listen to more of the songs they have. 

Album: Hard Promises 

Origin: Gainesville, Florida

Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Heartland Rock

6. The Who

"I'm going to listen to The Who." I would say. The person I'm talking to would say "Who? Who are you going to listen to?" It's tough sometimes when I tell my dad especially Im going to listen to The Who (him knowing who The Who is and just trying to mess with me) and he ask me many time who I'm going to listen to. So beware if you decide to listen to them. Well my grandpa introduced The Who to me, one of his favorite bands I believe. The very first song I listened to was 'Who Are You.' I find it so fun to jam out to this song! Once I made my mom listen to it while I sang (I haven't heard the song in forever so the words were messed up) and i found it wonderful. 

Album: Who Are You 

Origin: London, UK

Genre: Hard Rock, Power Pop

7. The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys, Oh my goodness! I love them so very much! They are very calming but very happy. Its a way to make a mood better as long as you don't listen to the couple of slower songs they have.  My grandpa gave me two of their records (Surfin' Safari and ) I could probably listen to them on repeat. The thing is I don't really have a favorite song, sadly. Well you have to know what kind of music they play right? The Beach Boys do play Pop music, Rock music, and Surf music. The thing is that it 60's Rock/ Pop. Meaning the pop/rock you're thinking of that's on the radio is totally different than 60's pop/rock. Since its not normal radio music now there's a chance that everyone won't like them but I think they are great!

Album: Surfin' Safari 

Origin: Hawthorne, California 

Led Zeppelin (:

Its Funny How Reflections Change.

One wonderful singer is James Bay. Since he has started his music career he has been doing better every single day. He is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. The kind of music he mostly writes is Indie Rock, rock, and Soul music. In 2015 Chaos and Calm was released and every other album her released was only an EP. He has been an active artist since 2013.

Sorry if you cannot read the picture but is says I used to recognize myself, it's funny how reflections change. Those lyrics are from the song Let It Go. Basically the whole song is saying let whatever you're holding onto go. If something isn't working out with your partner let them go. I love this song so much.



Albums:

The Dark Of The Moment:

The Dark Of The Moment was the first EP released by James Bay. It includes five different songs. The songs are Move Together, Need The Sun To Break, When We Were On Fire, Stealing Cars, and Clocks Go Forward. The release date was on July 18, 2013.






Let It Go:

Let It Go is another EP and actually the first four albums from James Bay are only EPs. There is also five songs on this EP. The songs are Let It Go, If You Ever Want To Be In Love, Heavy Handed, Hear Your Heart, and  Running. The release date for this EP was May 12, 2014.

Hold Back The River:

The next EP is Hold Back The River. Hold Back The River actually doesn't have five songs like the other two it only has four songs. The songs are Hold Back The River, Sparks, Wait In Line, and Hold Back The River (Live At The Hotel Cafe). This EP was released on November 17, 2014.

Other Sides:

This is James Bays fourth EP before he released his album Chaos And The Calm. Just like all the other EPs there are not a full albums worth of songs, there are about six songs. THe songs are Sparks, Wait In Line, Running, Hear Your Heart, Heavy Handed, and Hold Back The River (Live at the Hotel Cafe/2014). This EP was released on January 13, 2015.



Chaos And Calm:

Chaos And The Calm is the first actual album James Bay released which was actually released on March 23, 2015. The first song I heard on this album was Let It Go and that when I instantly fell in love with James Bay! This album is one of my favorite albums ever. Every song on here is so calming even if it is one of the rock songs on the album.  This album was so good that is was actually nominated in the Grammys. Sadly is didn't win but I think i should have!

I want his guitar so bad ):

Well hopefully you might listen to James Bay because he is one of my top artist to listen to for sure! (:

We're just livin' in Paradise

Going back to writing about the different artist I really like. This time I'm going to write about Jack and Jack. They are actually not a band, they are actually two singers. Jack Johnson is now 20 (as of March 24 actually) and Jack Gilinsky is still 19 and will be 20 on September 10. Jack and Jack have released one EP and the rest are singles, so no full albums. There are about 18 singles and altogether there are about 22 songs they have released. There are actually a couple of songs that just have Jack Johnson.

EP/ Songs: 

1. Distance
2. Flights
3. Paradise (Never Change)
4. Doing It Right 
5. Wild Life
6. Cold Hearted  
7. Tides
8. Groove
9. Right Where You Are
10. Like That
11. Cheat Codes 
12. I'm In

Calibraska 

Calibraska is Jack and Jack's first EP. It has the songs California, Shallow Love, Wrong One, and How We Livin'. This EP came out July 24, 2015. I was with two of my friends and I made them stay up with me the night it came out just so I could buy this EP. I got very lucky because i just had enough money on my phone for this Ep. I got to say I love all the songs on here so much, but I think my favorite is CAlifornia. 

 Another song I could not wait to hear was Groove. I was actually with the same two friends I was with (when I wanted to get Calibraska) when that song came out but sadly I wasn't home so i couldn't buy that song till about two days later. I gotta say that song was very good for sure!

California music video 

And most things in between

I find it so hard to come up with  my favorite song. I do though have a list of my top six songs. It was really hard to do. I tried my hardest to put them in number order from least favorite to most favorite at the moment. Here you go!

6. Paradise (Never Change) by Jack and Jack

This wasn't the first song by Jack and Jack I have heard but I have love this song since I first heard it. This song came out in 2014 and is the third song released by Jack and Jack. My favorite lyrics from this song are Ain't a dream so open your eyes, we're just livin' in Paradise. Those lyrics just seem happy and to just forget all that bad that could be going on. Also when you're with someone you should be happy.

5. Reflections by Misterwives

Reflections is the third song on Misterwives first album Our Own House. This was actually the first song I had heard from Misterwives and instantly loved it. Its pretty upbeat and a song to dance to. My favorite lyrics from this song are Shattering anything That has reflections of you. I feel like this song may seem like you should be confident. Just because someone breaks your heart you can still go on by yourself and you don't need to be upset about it. Basically forget the bad people in your life.

4. How To Be A Heartbreaker by Marina And The Diamonds 

4 Rules

This is the very first song I heared by Marina And The Diamonds. I think I was with my two friends and we watched the music video so I could watch the video and listen to the song. I think the music video went great with the song. I give this song and video a 10 out of 10 for sure. I love how it has the four rules to be a heartbreaker. This song is on the album Electra Heart and is the 12 song on the album. My favorite rule is probably rule #2. That rule is Rule #2 Just don't get attached to somebody you could lose.  This is very true because if you get attached to someone you could lose you will get hurt.

3. Riptide by Vance Joy

This song makes me happy! I just love this song. I actually don't have a reason why I like this song other than I just love this song. It pretty calming and seems happy! (:

2. Afraid by The Neighbourhood

First of all this gif is actually from the music video. Anyways the song Afraid is probably one of the most deep songs for Jesse Rutherford (The neighbourhoods lead singer). The song is basically one big insecurity for Jesse. Throughout the whole song he's saying how he is afraid. I think some of the most important and my favorite lyrics are Being me can only mean Feeling scared to breath.  Jesse saying how scared and insecure he is and it's pretty sad. 

1. Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time by Panic! At The Disco

"Drunk History of Fall Out Boy"

I have no idea what it is about this song but is my favorite song since Panic At The Discos album Death Of A Bachelor came out in January. This song is so upbeat and just great. I always listen to this song when I listen to music on my phone. I don't have any favorite lyrics from this song but I think all of them are pretty great. Also the caption or title for this post is actually from this song!

Indie or Alternative?

I'm going to do something a little different this time. I am going to talk about the kind of music I listen to. The answer to that is any type of Indie or Alternative music. Usually my music is just those two genres.

Here is a list of some Indie and Alternative artists.

Marina and the Diamonds 

Indie Artist

• Marina and the Diamonds 
• Misterwives
• The Neighbourhood
• Bon Iver 
• James Bay
• Lana Del Rey 
• Bad Suns 
• Weezer 
• Melanie Martinez 
• Vampire Weekend 
• Two Door Cinema Club 

Panic! At The Disco

Alternative Artists

• Panic! At The Disco
• The Neighbourhood 
• Fall Out Boy 
• Twenty One Pilots
• Bad Suns 
• Weezer
• Muse
• Vampire Weekend 
• The 1975 
• Coldplay 

You May Have noticed some of the bands/ singers was repeated in both Indie Artists and Alternative Artists. That's probably why I love both genres! 

I was the odd one out of the bunch?

If I tell someone I listen to the Neighbourhood and they don't know that the Neighbourhood is a band they tell me something about what Neighbourhood are you listening to? If you don't know, The Neighbourhood is my favorite band. Okay wait a second maybe not. Well I'm not sure if The Neighbourhood or Panic! At The Disco is my favorite band. How about this they are tied as my favorite band(s)! I love them both too much to choose.

The Members (:

The Neighbourhood is a band that started in 2011 in Newbury  Park, California. The band has had six members all together, but only five remain. The five members are the lead singer Jesse Rutherford, two guitarist Zachary Abels and Jeremy Freeman, the bassist Michael Margott, the drummer Brandon Alexander Fried, and a past member Bryan Simmons. The bands genres are Indie Rock and Alternative Rock. They had three EP's released before their first album and they actually had released a mixtape after the first album.

The lyrics I was the odd one out of the bunch is from the song West Coast. I relate to these lyrics and actually this whole song a lot. The song is about California and saying that its always a happy place when it not always as happy as people make it seem. Also I relate to the lyrics because I always feel really odd compared to everyone else, but that's okay.

Albums:

I'm Sorry:

The EP I'm Sorry was The Neighbourhoods first EP. The songs on this EP are Leaving Tonight, Baby Come Home, and Wires. All the songs are great, but that goes for every single song by The Neighbourhood.








The Love Collection:

The Love Collection was the band's second EP. The songs that are this EP are West Coast, No Grey, and $ting. All three of these songs are great. Please Please listen to all three of these songs.

Thank You:

The last EP is Thank You. I love all the EP covers and the names. Oh Yea of course the songs too! The songs on this EP are Let It Go (this Let It Go i the best song you will every hear and I relate to this song so much) and A Little Death.

I Love You:

I Love You was The Neighbourhoods first album, which was released on April 22, 2013. If you haven't heard the song Sweater Weather then I would think Maybe you're not someone who listens to the radio or not in 2013? That's perfectly fine if you don't listen to the radio (I dislike listening to radio but if you like the radio that's fine) but the only reason why I mentioned the radio or Sweater Wheather was because this song actually made it onto the radio! Woop Woop! Other than that I love this album so very much. Not a single song on this album is bad (let alone any song by The Neighbourhood) its actually very very hard to choose my favorite song from this album. If I had to choose my favorite song from this album it would probably have to be W.D.Y.W.F.M. Yeah probably that song.



#000000&#FFFFFFF:

#000000&#FFFFFF  is a mix tape and by the title and cover it's easier to tell that. The mix tape is basically another album just different types of songs. Even though this album is still good, it is my least favorite releases by The Neighbourhood. #icanteven is actually my favorite song on this mixtape/album.

Wiped Out:

For the past two weeks I've been listening to the album Wiped Out constantly. When the album first came out on October 30, 2015 I didn't really listen to it at all till a few weeks ago. All the songs on here are amazing. The first single for this  album was R.I.P To My Youth. I love that song so much! You, yes you should definitely listen to this song like now! Another song I really like that's on this album is Cry Baby. I feel that I could relate to part of the song and its overall a great song.

Sweater Weather 

Staying Up