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12.29.2014
MUSICAL UNDERDOGS OF 2014
As 2014 comes to an end I thought I'd round up my favorite songs and albums of the year. If you browse online i you see them doing the same thing but their lists will usually include Pharrell's "Happy", Taylor Swift's newest album and Beyonce (obvs). Although the artists I mentioned are all spectacular my list will focus (for the most part) on the underdogs of 2014. I'll rate each artist out of 5 stars - 5 stars being the best - and I'll also link the music video just in case ya'll are interested.
Please keep in mind that this is a biased list because they're all artists I'm personally fond of.
Singles - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CHVRCHES - Get Away - 5/5 Stars
- Although, this band is actually pretty popular I still think it hasn't reached the level of popularity it deserves. They are one of my favorites and I would've put them under "albums" but they don't have a 2014 album (sad). "Get Away" is part of a remake of the Drive Soundtrack. This remake was curated by Zane Lowe and includes other artists like BANKS and Bastille. This song was one of my favorites on that album and by the band overall (so I played it like 300x's and I can't stand it anymore).
CHERUB - Doses & Mimosas - 3.5 / 5 Stars
- I think this is the funniest bands I've ever listened to. All their songs are literally so real. They don''t hold back when it comes to channeling their feelings into their music. They're really laid back and fun to listen to.
G- EAZY - Let's Get Lost - 4/5 Stars
- I honestly had never been into rap or anything in the likes of that but G-Eazy was the start of it all. I came across his music in 2012 but not until now with his These Things Happen album is he truly getting recognized. His songs are usually explicit and contain very raunchy stuff but he is the exception to my music ethics. He's very charming and perhaps even humble in his own way. I don't know what it is about him that I love so much.
BETTY WHO - Somebody Loves You - 3.9 /5 Stars
- This is literally such a fun song. I played it alllllllll summer long and it always helped me get into a happy mood. Betty has great other songs and I'm looking forward to hearing more from her in the future.
THE DRUMS - Kiss Me Again - 5/5 Stars
- I've been a fan since their first album came out. They're one of those bands you can't get tired of. Their songs all have a very nice feel to them...even the sad ones. They remind me of a cold day at the beach or maybe a drive in the city. I guess they're a combination of both.
Please keep in mind that this is a biased list because they're all artists I'm personally fond of.
Singles - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CHVRCHES - Get Away - 5/5 Stars
- Although, this band is actually pretty popular I still think it hasn't reached the level of popularity it deserves. They are one of my favorites and I would've put them under "albums" but they don't have a 2014 album (sad). "Get Away" is part of a remake of the Drive Soundtrack. This remake was curated by Zane Lowe and includes other artists like BANKS and Bastille. This song was one of my favorites on that album and by the band overall (so I played it like 300x's and I can't stand it anymore).
CHERUB - Doses & Mimosas - 3.5 / 5 Stars
- I think this is the funniest bands I've ever listened to. All their songs are literally so real. They don''t hold back when it comes to channeling their feelings into their music. They're really laid back and fun to listen to.
G- EAZY - Let's Get Lost - 4/5 Stars
- I honestly had never been into rap or anything in the likes of that but G-Eazy was the start of it all. I came across his music in 2012 but not until now with his These Things Happen album is he truly getting recognized. His songs are usually explicit and contain very raunchy stuff but he is the exception to my music ethics. He's very charming and perhaps even humble in his own way. I don't know what it is about him that I love so much.
BETTY WHO - Somebody Loves You - 3.9 /5 Stars
- This is literally such a fun song. I played it alllllllll summer long and it always helped me get into a happy mood. Betty has great other songs and I'm looking forward to hearing more from her in the future.
THE DRUMS - Kiss Me Again - 5/5 Stars
- I've been a fan since their first album came out. They're one of those bands you can't get tired of. Their songs all have a very nice feel to them...even the sad ones. They remind me of a cold day at the beach or maybe a drive in the city. I guess they're a combination of both.
BRONCHO - Class Historian - 4/5 Stars
- I was recently introduced to this band by Alex. I love their material so far and I feel they have so much potential. I don't have much to say except that they are gr8. Also, I'm pretty sure I heard this song in a commercial or something so...
Albums - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-It's very rare when I like entire albums so perhaps that should tell you that these artists are very very talented.
HOZIER
MANSIONS ON THE MOON
- Firstly, their name is perf. Secondly, so is their music. At first I was only a fan of their song "Somewhere Else Tonight" because it was such a fun and sweet song. When I listened to the entire album I realized it got better. They're worth listening to!
MILKY CHANCE
- You're probably familiar with their hit song "Stolen Dance" because it has also been playing non-stop on the radio. His voice is just so raspy and strangely attractive. listen listen.
THE 1975
-uuuugggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I love this band so much. We're going to finish this off with the most mainstream band on this post. You can almost not consider them underdogs but in my defense they weren't very popular at the beginning of the year. I can honestly say this is the first album I loved every single song on. They are my number one. My ultimate favorite band. Perfect songs with perfect lyrics. Matty, the lead singer, is also perfect. The rest of the band is as well. (*heart eyes*)
Soundcloud - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- I stumbled upon both of these artists on Soundcloud. They are both (to my knowledge) independent, unsigned musicians. I'm honestly a huge fan of their work! Swim Good has two mix tapes that I am in love with. We've actually used one of his songs (Dollar Iced Tea) in our Fingerprints Vlog! The next artist is
LEOCEAN, whom reminds me of a instrumental version The 1975. Her work is really great and she recently released her first album on Soundcloud so you should def listen to that! I stumbled upon her music through her YouTube channel! She has great videos so check those out as well!
That's it for now! Thanks for reading.
- Carolina
- I was recently introduced to this band by Alex. I love their material so far and I feel they have so much potential. I don't have much to say except that they are gr8. Also, I'm pretty sure I heard this song in a commercial or something so...
Albums - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-It's very rare when I like entire albums so perhaps that should tell you that these artists are very very talented.
HOZIER
- You all know Hozier.His song Take Me To Church has been playing non-stop on the radio. But hey, guess what! His entire album is just as great. I guess you could say Hozier is a bit "mainstream" due to that one song on the radio but seriously he is not a one hit wonder or anything like that. I'm calling it now that he will only get bigger and better in the year to come.
MANSIONS ON THE MOON
- Firstly, their name is perf. Secondly, so is their music. At first I was only a fan of their song "Somewhere Else Tonight" because it was such a fun and sweet song. When I listened to the entire album I realized it got better. They're worth listening to!
MILKY CHANCE
- You're probably familiar with their hit song "Stolen Dance" because it has also been playing non-stop on the radio. His voice is just so raspy and strangely attractive. listen listen.
THE 1975
-uuuugggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I love this band so much. We're going to finish this off with the most mainstream band on this post. You can almost not consider them underdogs but in my defense they weren't very popular at the beginning of the year. I can honestly say this is the first album I loved every single song on. They are my number one. My ultimate favorite band. Perfect songs with perfect lyrics. Matty, the lead singer, is also perfect. The rest of the band is as well. (*heart eyes*)
Soundcloud - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- I stumbled upon both of these artists on Soundcloud. They are both (to my knowledge) independent, unsigned musicians. I'm honestly a huge fan of their work! Swim Good has two mix tapes that I am in love with. We've actually used one of his songs (Dollar Iced Tea) in our Fingerprints Vlog! The next artist is
LEOCEAN, whom reminds me of a instrumental version The 1975. Her work is really great and she recently released her first album on Soundcloud so you should def listen to that! I stumbled upon her music through her YouTube channel! She has great videos so check those out as well!
That's it for now! Thanks for reading.
- Carolina
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