Weekend Rec #4

So I was hoping to have my next book review up by today, but I forgot how hard school and work make it to just sit down and read a good book in one sitting. Sigh. So I'm reading all my books in installments now, which is slow(er) going.

In the meantime, it's the weekend, sooo let's get recommending!

Album: Caught in a Life by Donkeyboy
So Donkeyboy are a Norwegian electropop band (interesting, right?). They sing in English and sometimes border on the existential while remaining eerily upbeat. Though when I think of Nordic countries I think of this film, so maybe that's where the eerie comes from, haha.
Why Check It Out: They're something new, not sure they're like any other band I've heard so far.
Listen to a Track: "We Can't Hide"

If you've heard these guys before, be sure to leave a comment with your opinon!

Weekend Rec #3

Album: Hello Fascination by Breathe Carolina
So Breathe Carolina is the electronic rock product of David Schmitt and Kyle Even. The two write lovely-at-times-catchy lyrics, and Kyle has the voice of an electronic angel.
Who Might Like It: Those who like electronic music, a deceptively poppy beat (i.e. Cash Cash, The Secret Handshake)
Why Check It Out: It's two-thirds dance and one-third screamo and three-thirds lovely.
Listen to a Track: "Dressed Up To Undress"

If you've heard these guys before, be sure to leave a comment with your opinon!

Weekend Rec #2

Album: Can't Stop Won't Stop by The Maine
So The Maine are this rock band from Tempe, AZ. Their lead singer, John O'Callaghan, is amazing, and the whole band is pretty damn adorable.
Who Might Like It: Those who like upbeat, summer music (i.e. All Time Low, We The Kings)
Why Check It Out: This is their first full-length album, and it's so fun and light -- easily makes this band one of my favorite bands.
Listen to a track: "Everything I Ask For"

If you've heard these guys before, be sure to leave a comment with your opinon!

Weekend Rec #1

It's Saturday, and while I lovelovelove books, I also lovelovelove some other things. I thought it would be a good idea to set aside one day a week to focus on a particular favorite thing (music, film, person, etc.) So that's the main idea behind the Weekend Rec. So here we go!

Music Rec:

Album: Cycles by Cartel 

Cartel are a rock band from Conyers, GA you may have heard of (they sang  "Honestly" back in two thousand-something and I heard it on the radio maybe a million times, so maybe you did, too). Their lead singer, Will Pugh, is occasionally gorgeous.

Who Might Like It: Those who like a little rock and alternative, a good beat, amazing lyrics, and squee-worthy vocals.

Why Check It Out: I got this CD last October, and it became my autumn soundtrack. It's just... so good. When I visited France on an exchange, I gave a copy to my host-family, haha.
Listen to a track: "Faster Ride"

Film Rec:

Film: Heathers (1989)

Stars: Winona Ryder and Christian Slater

You know the scheme-queens of Gossip Girl? Well, these girls were being bad and looking good when we were all learning to dress ourselves (or, in my case, not even yet born). Heathers follows Veronica, a popular girl who turns to the mysterious new bad boy at school for a change of scene. If murder is a scene... 

Who Might Like It: Those who like snark (guilty!), dark comedies, teen dramas, and valleygirl-speak "What is your damage, Heather?!"

Why Check It Out: Your mileage may vary, but it's kind of hilarious and Christian Slater is actually good-looking in this one (good-looking being a tiny understatement). In fact, I think I'm going to go rewatch it right now.

Soo, that's all for this week. If you've heard/seen these before, leave a comment with your opinion!

Until next time...