By Sayali:
I have been influenced a lot by music, and recently my music tastes have really changed, thanks to my best friend. I have went from pop to punk pop or even punk rock. So, I would like to suggest some amazing bands/artists about whom I have gotten acquainted with and you need to listen to these.
Here are my top 5 favourite artists/bands:
1. Fall Out Boy.
Fall Out Boy is an American rock band formed in the early 2000s. The below pictures are of the band members, namely (left to right) Joe Trohman (guitarist), Patrick Stump (lead vocalist), Andy Hurley (drummer) and Pete Wentz (bassist). Their newest album is American Beauty/American Psycho. A few of the well-known albums are Save Rock And Roll (2013), Infinity On High (2007) and one of my personal favourite Folie à Deux (2008).
Click here for their songs.
2. William Beckett.
Aasjfirejoejfhe. Where do I even begin with this handsome beast? Former lead singer of The Academy Is…, William Beckett even has his solo songs. Both of the artists were introduced to me by my best friend, and she has corrupted me by his beauty and I just can’t- His voice is just. Heaven. His last album was Winds Will Change EP (2012), I believe. One of the reasons why I started listening to him were the fan fictions my best friend sent me, and yeah. Let’s just say I fell in love with him and his voice. You need to listen to him if you haven’t already.
Click here to listen to his asofehfcdfb voice.
3. Foster The People.
Foster The People is an indie pop band formed in 2009. The band members below are as follows (from left to right) Jacob ‘Cubbie’ Fink (bassist), Mark Foster (lead vocalist) and Mark Pontius (drummer). They are comparatively new with just two albums. Torches (2011) and Supermodel (2014). I personally loved Torches and it drove me insane. It is amazing. This band was introduced to me by my a friend and I recommend you to check them out now!
Click here to listen to them!
4. The Academy Is….
The Academy Is… was an American band formed in 2003. Before disbanding, they were signed by the Decaydance imprint of the Fueled by Ramen label. The members shown below are Adam T. Siska, William Beckett, Michael Guy Chislett, Michael Carden and Andrew Mortek. They have over 6 albums. My favourite song is Phrase That Pays and it is amazing. They are amazing. I was introduced to this band by fan fictions, first and then I was made to listen to them by my best friend, and let’s just say I do not regret it.
Listen to them here
5. Janet Devlin.
Janet Devlin is an Irish song-writer/singer, who by the way is just 20. She came into spotlight when she performed in The X Factor UK. Her cover of Elton John’s Your Song caught my eye, and without saying anything ahead, I fell in love with her voice. She has 3 albums, out which Hide & Seek (2013) is the first one and also my favourite. Few of my favourite songs of hers are Wonderful, Working For The Man and Crown of Thorns.
Click here to listen to her wonderful voice!
By Kobi:
I really got into music when I got into books. I have always loved P!NK and I always will, but now I have moved over to the Alternative genre. I cannot stand most mainstream music these days as every second song is about sex. I prefer songs with actual meaning that I can relate to. So here are my top 5 artists/bands you need to listen to.
1. Tonight Alive
Tonight Alive is an Australian band from Sydney. I found this band only recently seeing that one of my friends liked them. I listened to them instantly fell in love with their songs. Formed in 2008, consisting of Jenna McDougall (lead vocals), Whakaio Taahi, Jake Hardy (guitar), Carm Adler (bassist) and Matt Best (drummer). Although the band was only formed in 2008 the group says that they were jamming in their parents basements long before. Songs written about their past and their future, it’ll be very hard to find one that doesn’t relate to you.
Listen to their awesomeness here
2. Misterwives
Misterwives is a great band that I stumbled across when watching MTV’s Finding Carter, as their opening theme is Misterwives song Vagabond. They only have about 10 songs out at the moment but all their songs are amazing. Most of them make you want to jump up and start dancing others are great for relaxing. Mandy is the singer who has a beautiful unique voice. Etienne (drums) and Will (bass) Jesse (keys/trumped/accordion) and Marc (guitar) are the musicians. Recently they have just released their debut album ‘Our Own House’ which is absolutely amazing. You should seriously go check out!
Check out their amazing music here
3. Panic! at the Disco
Panic! at the Disco is probably a band you’ve already heard of but if you haven’t then you should go listen to them right now! I love their songs. Some are fun and crazy, others are deep and meaningful. Panic!at the Disco have been making music since 2004 (and I only heard of them late last year) If you want to dance around to some funky songs, definatly check them out!
Check the out here
4. Jaymes Young
Jaymes Young is a very different type of singer. He’s quite a moody singer. The main reason I like his songs is because 3 of them relate to books/characters I love. It was funny how I came to loving his music, I had just finished a book called, The Rosie Black Chronicles: Dark Star when my friend came over and started singing a song with the words ‘dark star’ in it. Immediately I started fangirling and found the song. soon after I listened to the rest of his songs and found more that related to some other books. If you wish to listen to a song by Jaymes then you should defiantly start with ‘Dark Star’.
Listen to him here
5. Jason Mraz
Jason Mraz is more of a chilled out pop singer. With songs about love and the real world on top of a beautiful voice its a recipe for success. Over the years he has had some of his songs reach the billboard top 100. Jason is slowly climbing his way to fame. If we lived In a different world with different people I think that Jason would already be up there as one of the best singers.
Check out his beautiful voice here
