IZ

Probably one of the greatest "feel good" songs ever written is "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," by IZ. This song just wipes all the stress away that the day brings with it. Absolutely nobody can be angry or in a bad mood when this song is playing. It is just IZ and his ukelele and that simple combination makes the song incredible. It touches the soul so well that everybody has to appreciate how incredible this song is. It is possibly my favorite song simply because it always puts me in a good mood and it just reassures me that this day is going to be great and nothing can spoil it. When listening to this song there is not one bone in my body that doesn't feel the rhythm of IZ's ukelele. This song is the definition of "Feel the Music."

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" IZ

Adelitas Way

Adelitas Way is a heavy rock band that most of their songs are about a rising up type of feel. Their songs are mostly about if something isn't quit going the way that you think is best then stand up for your cause and don't get pushed around. This band is definitely on the heavier side of rock but not quite considered to be in the metal genre. The people who would probably most enjoy this band the most are the people who want songs that they can really bang their heads to which is exactly what Adelitas Way is. The electric guitar and drums stand out in all of their songs which make them perfect for people who just want to feel the music that they are listening to.

Adelitas Way "Sick"

Grapevine Fires

Since I haven't really done a post about a slow or mellow song, I feel that it is about time that I change that. "Grapevine Fires," by Death Cab for Cutie is a brilliant song that I feel almost anyone can appreciate the musical talent behind it. Instead of an electric guitar taking the lead, it is mostly split between the piano and the drums that complement each other perfectly. The lyrics to this song make it extremely depressing and pulls on the heart strings and you can't help but feel a sad sensation scatter throughout your body. This song is musical talent at it's finest.

Grapevine Fires

Common Market

Another group of small town rappers who are similar to the Knowmads is Common Market. They create the same type of enjoyable and mainly lyrical music. My personal favorite song from Common Market is "Escaping Arkham." It is not as popular as their more commonly known songs like "Tobacco Road," and "Trouble is," but for some reason I have just been able to connect with "Escaping Arkham," better then their other songs. One thing that I really enjoy about Common Market is that they put more of their attention into their lyrics which then makes it more like listening to my kind of poetry and it takes my mind to a new place.

Common Market "Escaping Arkham"

Ground Up

A great song that I have recently discovered and can't get enough of is Buried Alive by Ground Up. I immediately became hooked on their beat. There is nothing particularly special about them that would make them stand out from the rest of rappers out there. They didn't change anything drastically but maybe that is a good thing. The music that they make is phenomenal but could be similar to other small town rappers. They were able to capture my attention and I immediately became a huge fan of them. I am sure that once you hear them then you will experience the same thing that I have and become a fan just like me.

Ground up "Buried Alive"

Macklemore

Macklemore was a small town rapper of Seattle who has grown in popularity amongst high school students mostly. Most of his songs are inspirational or just about good times rather then being negative or having sad songs. Just listening to one of his songs can change your day around from being a horrible day to realizing all of the good things that have happened. His fresh new style is also very entertaining to listen to while his musical genius fills your head and vibrates your brain. Each of his songs are different and clearly demonstrate his musical talent that he has.

Macklemore "Wings"

The Slash

If your the type of person that loves great guitar solos, then you might have different preferences then mine, however, personally I believe that the absolute best guitar solos are played by the Slash of Guns and Roses. He is a major part in the band and without him I believe that Guns and Roses wouldn't have reached the same popularity as they did. Instinctively when you think of Guns and Roses you also think of the Slash. He is the ultimate rock n' roll guitarist and is in a league by himself. his unmistakable hairstyle is also in a league by its own.

Best Slash Guitar Solos

Gay Pirates

This post is for Jacob Maddocks who has been trying to create a post about this certain song which is Gay Pirates by Cosmo Jarvis. There is not much extreme musical talent associated with this song, however it is extremely entertaining to listen to. To be able to appreciate this song you must have a certain sense of humor that is not necessarily appropriate and could be thought of as just offensive. This song is simply for some laughs and should not be taken seriously. It is a pretty slow song and sounds as if all the musical instruments are acoustic with no alteration. This is music comedy at it's best.

Gay Pirates

Dubstep

Dubstep has become very popular and now there is a remix for almost every song, and for some there are multiple remixes. People generally think that those remixes are works of genius while others feel as though it is just noise and should never be played. Personally, I generally enjoy dubstep. There are so many different kinds of remixed songs that almost everyone can find a song that they can enjoy. I guarantee to all of those people who don't like dubstep that there actually is musical talent inserted into the songs and any real music lover should be able to appreciate it.

Dubstep

Knowmads

Mainstream bands generally use auto tune to make themselves sound better, but actually, I don't really care for any of that. Artists such as Pepe and Wilson, who formed Knowmads, are true artists that anyone can appreciate. I immediatley became hooked on their music after the first time that I heard them. Many small artists such as the Knowmads can make some of the best beats that I have ever heard. They have such a wide variety between their songs that almost everybody can find one that they can thoroughly enjoy. Their music is just so truthful which makes it very easy to relate to

.River Runs Deep