Sharing the Love

Well SORRY you guys, I've been busy... I have a life you know.... I can't post on my blog every three seconds (*cough* Cherrybomb)... Just kidding. I have been busy. I'm the lead in a play and I have a bit on my plate right now. Wow, I can't believe that I just said that. That sounds like somebody's dad looking over his evening paper at the kid asking for something. Gross. Now I'm an old man...

Well, instead of droning on about slightly depressing subjects such as the latter, I am going to move onto healthier light. Ah, yes, "Sharing the Love" as it is. For some strange idea I want to tell you about my favorite artists. Music artists, so to say. I know weird - I was half awake while wondering in circles about what I should blog about...

So let's start with the basics! Open your iTunes and pull out your credit cards because this price list is going to be hefty. Not to mention this post... sorry if this takes your computer forever to load. There is a link under every artist, so if they look or sound interesting, you can try them out. I would reccomend right-clicking to "open in new tab (or window)" if you have Windows.

And now, in no purposeful order, I introduce:

ADELE

Favorite Song(s): Daydreamer, Hometown Glory

Adele has such a new voice, it's so unique. She has the most incredibly thoughtful lyrics and a cute voice. Her songs are what I call "Lay back and breathe deep songs." To hear Adele, click here: don't worry - it's not a YouTube video or anything.

SHINY TOY GUNS

Favorite Song(s): Le Disko, Don't Cry Out

They are also a new artist with a fun beat and great melodies! Click here to listen to them.

BASSHUNTER

Favorite Song(s): Russia Privjet, DotA

Swedish techno anyone? This guy is AMAZING. I love it. Click here to hear him.

KEANE

Favorite Song(s): Bedshaped

This group also has really thoughtfull lyrics. You should give them a try, they are really cool! Click here for their website.

ANNIE

Favorite Song(s): Chewing Gum, My Best Friend, Heartbeat.

Don't mistake her for Shirley Temple! She is from Norway and has a real nice voice - and she can SING! It seems that pop artists can't even do that anymore.... Click here to hear her.

CLAUDE DEBUSSY

Favorite Song(s): Claire De Lune, La Fille

Freaking genius. That pretty much sums it up. Click here for him!

THE DAVE MATTHEWS BAND

Favorite Song(s): Satalite, Crash

This band always reminds me of my brother.... Guitar with great lyrics. Click here!

PARAMORE

Favorite Song(s): Decode, That's What You Get

This is NOT and EMO BAND! I like them. They're good! Click Here!

MUSE

Favorite Song(s): Supermassive Black Hole, Hysteria

Great. Great, great, great. Click here!

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE

Favorite songs(s): Lack of Color, Passenger Seat, Crooked Teeth

Listen to them if you're sad. Don't when you're happy. It's....well. Just listen to them, then judge. Here!

ANNA NALICK

Favorite Song(s): Breathe, Next Best Thing

Creative lyrics, nice voice. Click here to listen!

JASON MRAZ

Favorite Song(s): Wordplay, The Remedy

Good, funny, and fast lyrics, nice voice. Here!

OK GO

Favorite Song(s): Here We Go Again

Remember the guys who danced on the treadmills?! Well, here they go again. Click here to hear them!

LADY GAGA

Favorite Song(s): Starstruck, Poker Face

Hey, I knew her BEFORE she was all famous. She's good. Here!

EMMY ROSSUM

Favorite Song(s): Slow Me Down

She sung for the movie The Phantom of the Opera when she was 16, AMAZING singer, her song "Slow Me Down" was completely a cappella, too. Here!

ENYA

Favorite Song(s): All of them!

Nice songs, kind of like lullabyes. Here!

FROU FROU (AKA IMOGEN HEAP)

Favorite Song(s): All of them! Really, they're all great.

Cool voice, cool style. Here!

INCUBUS

Favorite Song(s): Um... All of them also??

Click here to hear them!

JET

Favorite Song(s): Look what you've done

I wouldn't say that they were cute songs, but they.... I don't know. Just listen to them if you want. Click here!

JOHN MAYER

Favorite Song(s): The Heart of Life, No Such Thing, Why Georgia, 3x5, 85

I love his voice, it's not 'grating' (spelling?), but it's soft and whispery. If calms you. Try him out here.

LILY ALLEN

Favorite Song(s): Shame for You, Knock 'Em Out, The Fear

She's a british singer who has the funniest lyrics! Cute style and choice of words. Here!

MAROON 5

Favorite Song(s): If I Never See Your Face Again, Litte of Your Time, Makes Me Wonder

My brother introduced me to them a while ago, and I really do like them. Adam Levine has a creative voice. Click here!

NELLY FURTADO

Favorite Song(s): Like a Bird, Maneater

She's a Brazillian singer with a beautiful accent. I've known and liked her since I was in 2nd grade. Here she is!

NATASHA BEDINGFIELD

Favorite Song(s): Wild Horses, Pocketfull of Sunshine, Unwritten

She also has very creative lyrics, and a pretty voice. Click here to listen to her music.

O-ZONE

Favorite Song(s): Dragostea Din Tei (the Numa Numa Song)

Have you seen the famous video? Click here to listen to their other songs.

ONE REPUBLIC

Favorite Song(s): Apologize, The Way I Are

They're just cool songs, ok?! Listen to them!

P!NK

Favorite Song(s): Sober, Stupid Girls

She has funny, but true lyrics. Nice voice and great beat. Click here.

REGINA SPEKTOR

Favorite Song(s): The Call, all of them, really.

She has the sweetest voice, the cutest person. Click here for her many songs.

YAEL NAIM

Favorite Song(s): New Soul

She, like Regina Spektor, is really cute. Her songs are beautiful. Especially New Soul. Click here for them.

WEIRD AL

Favorite Song(s): Amish Paradise, You're Pitiful, All of them!

You know you like them. Especially his movie [clips on the link]. Click here for his songs.

THE VERONICAS

Favorite Song(s): Untouched

They have such cool music videos! I love this band. Click for their songs.

ALICIA KEYS

Favorite Song(s): (As I Am) Intro

Her songs are so nice and beautiful... Try her out.

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Everyone I left out: The Beatles, The Fray, Mika, Black Eyed Peas, Of Montreal.

As you may have noticed, my music preferences differ drastically. I just like any song that has a good beat and makes me happy. Or sad. Just anything that has a deeper meaning, thoughtfull lyrics, and really makes you feel a certain emotion...

Just because I'm an idiot and want to bring wrath to you all, I want to know what CHERRYBOMB, EMILY H., OLIVIA K., FLANNERY M., and CAROLINE H. like to listen to. So, you five, get to work. NOW. Muhahaha, why I do feel quite evil tonight.

Look at this music video -- it's really cute.