ARCTIC MONKEYS

I don't think I've fully processed that I saw Arctic Monkeys. I remember they came to Dallas about two years ago and I was so upset because I couldn't go. I mean I really wanted to go to this concert, not only because they were going to be there, but because I was going to miss so many other great bands. And recently I found out  that they came last year. I was so because I had no idea they came and if I knew I would've gone to see them.

I've always liked Arctic Monkeys, but it was only till recently that I've Loved all their songs and them. They are absolutely amazing and I never realized it, till I heard "Do I Wanna Know?" last September. That's what sparked my interest and helped me discover them all over again. The difference this time was that I was actually listening to their music and lyrics. Alex Turner has a gift I tell you and his voice and he is just so charismatic.

About a month or so before the concert my favorite radio station was doing a contest. Caller 10 would meet Arctic Monkeys and get tickets to see them. So of course I called. And I won!!!! I was so happy and in complete disbelief. All I had to do was wait for October 29. I didn't care much for the tickets because I had already bought my pit ticket 3 months in advance.

Then October 29 came around, and I still couldn't believe after so long I was finally going to see them and I was going to meet Alex Turner and Matt Helders. It was great, I was able to take a pic with them, but the sucky part was that I couldn't take any pictures on my phone, nor ask them to sign some merchandise.

Later on that night I went to the concert, it was crazy, too many annoying 12 year old girls. I looked past that though, well more like tried to look pass it. While waiting for them to come out on stage they were saying ridiculous things, I honestly don't think they even knew what they were saying. It didn't matter though I had a good enough spot and was determined not to lose it to these posers. Towards the end of Mini Mansions' performance Alex came out to sing with them. The crowd went crazy and everybody started to move towards the center of the stage, trying to get closer to Alex.

Their performance was GREAT! They gave a Long, great show. I found it amazing at how long they played, almost two hours, it's crazy.

I left around the last song, hoping I could get them to sign my albums. I was like the 10th person to be waiting. Then when the show was over everybody came out to the back. All those stupid 12 year olds and other people who acted so immature came and ruined it. They were so out of control, that the security put the sprinklers on to get them out the way. I waited patiently, for about two hours, and in the end they never came out and security told everybody to leave. So that was a bit of a bummer, but besides that I loved the show. Very much worth the wait.

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Stasia Onyx 

Marian Hill Is just absolute Gold!!!!

This Vine and the video above is what introduced me to Marian Hill. Of course seeing a young Leonardo DiCaprio is what actually gave me interest in watching the Vine. However, while seeing his youthful and amazing face about fifty times in a row, I was really digging the song playing in the background. So after watching the vine so many times in a row just to hear the song again, and of course to see Leo, I realized that I could just Google the lyrics to find information about the song. That's when I found out about Marian Hill and that's when I stumbled upon their Souncloud, listened to One Time SO MANY more times, then at some point I just let the complete Play (EP) playlist play and it all peaked my interest. 

After listening to the playlist, I listened to all their other songs and I fell in love with their cover of Zella Day's Sweet Ophelia. I am absolutely OBSESSED with their cover- I love it! It's been about three weeks that I've been listening to it nonstop and I still can't get enough. I will definitely be on the lookout for more songs and concert events. About the latter, it seems that they're touring/make stops around the Philly area. So to all who are in the area, definitely go to a show and check them out- It's a must! You guys don't know how jealous I am of those who will get to experience them live. Especially at this moment because they're just so incredibly fresh and new, and not a lot of people know about them yet. I assure you guys, if they keep putting out great tracks, everybody will know who they are very soon!

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Stasia Onyx

Throwback Thursday!

          THROWBACK THURSDAY

   So, it feels like I haven't been on here in a a while. Haha. I've just been so busy with school and shit- it's a pain! I can't wait to be done. Anyhow, I've been wanting to do a music throwback day. In this case I'll be doing an album for this edition of Throwback Thursday.

   I think this bands first album is VERY underrated. I remember my mother would listen to it in her favorite car- a Chevy Cavalier. The car itself was awesome because it had XM Radio. I remember thinking that that was like the coolest shit ever. I loved it. My mom always told me the car would be mine when I got my license, but sadly the universe decided to kill my dreams of cruising the streets at night. The car got totaled and so did my dreams. Now that I think about I wouldn't want to be seen in that car anyway- it'd be social suicide! Haha. Anyways- I kinda went off topic there, the band I'm talking about is Kenna. The album New Sacred Cow. 

   Now hopefully, at least one person out there of whoever reads this knows who I'm talking about. And if you don't, I urge you to go check them out on iTunes, YouTube, Pandora, or something! Especially the New Sacred Cow album. The album came out in 2003. They were on tour with David Gahan, the lead singer form Depeche Mode, promoting the album- If that sparks anybody's memory. Oh and if you're a One Tree Hill fan one of their songs, Freetime, was on Season 1 Episode something- I don't remember which episode, but it was like in the very beginning of the season. 

   The first song I fell in love with was Yeneh Ababa (Rose). Ughhhh, I loved it. Now I don't remember why I liked it so much. But if I listen to it now the first thing that I notice is the piano and how sad his voice sounds- I like sad things, they seem to have a sort of deepness to them that is easy to relate to. The song to me is about how he just wants to be accepted and loved for who he is by this certain person and for that person to stop questioning the pain that has been caused and see that it doesn't matter as long as they're together- Beautiful! My favorite part is "Blame me for the thorns, my friend. Does the pain outweigh the blessing?" That's the part that gets to me oh and part of the chorus "Go slow. But you left me high and wild" Yeah, that's a great song. I warn you though, it's pretty depressing so of you're not into that then don't listen to it. 

   The second song I fell in love with was Sunday After You. Although, I have no idea what he's saying in the intro of the song it's another track you should check out. What stood out the most for me was when he said "And nothing's what it seems anymore" I just absolutely love those lyrics because nothing's ever what it seems to be. To me it seems that this song is about how he's just so confused on all the lying that is happening- I personally hate liars. But all the lying is just complicating things. When in reality all you have to do is just be upfront about it. 

   The other song I just absolutely love- it's my FAVOURITE off the album. Vexed and Glorious. Now at the time that the album came out I would've said that Yeneh Ababa (Rose) would be my favorite, but as times change so do I and I now believe that Vexed and Glorious is my favourite tune off the disc. Thanks to this song I know what Vexed means so I thought that was pretty tight, haha. Why do I like this song SO much. I don't know. The beat, rhythm, melody, lyrics? I just like how the song is. If that makes any sense, haha. Talk about vague, right, haha. I guess my favorite part of the song would be "I'll never change Better worse or the same Better worse or the same Can you still love me? Love me no different? Love me not all?" I especially like how he says those words in the song, it's... it's cool. I also like the chorus. I guess what I'm trying to say is that this song it's catchy in its own way and I like it. 

   Now, I could write about the other songs too, but I believe y'all should just check it out yourselves. I don't think you'll regret it. The album is really good, but then again that's my opinion. We're all entitled to our own opinions. Even if I'm pretty positive that this album is great and that it's SO underrated. 'Cause SERIOUSLY all the tracks are wonderful and sublime, but I guess that's up to you to determine if it's as great as I say it is. 

KENNA NEW SACRED COW

Freetime 

http://youtu.be/0ggbRTRDFOI

Sunday After You

http://youtu.be/Zg-y95RAV3c

Vexed and Glorious

http://youtu.be/waRNI87FiCI 

OR

Listen to the majority of the album on soundcloud

   http://soundcloud.com/kennachannel/sets/new-sacred-cow-1

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Stasia Onyx