Jams
On a lazy summer day, lying around with your iPod in the sun is about as perfect as it gets. Add these chill tunes to your music collection before hitting the hammock or spreading out that beach towel on the sand.
“California Brown and Blue” by Denison Witmer
A sweet, delicate song that would be best complimented by the peaceful crashing of waves on the beach.
“Driving South” by The Early November
This calming country-inspired track is way easy on the ears.
“Before the Storm” by the Jonas Brothers feat. Miley Cyrus
These reigning powers of pop come together to create a stunning ballad.
“Second Place Victory” by This Day & Age
A thought-provoking love song that will make you want to lie on your back and watch clouds float by.
“Kick, Push” by Lupe Fiasco
Although this song celebrates skateboarding, its cool vibe is also great for just relaxin’.
“Hope” by Jack Johnson
A chill summer song list wouldn’t be complete without a track from the master of surf and summer songs himself.
“Animals” by CocoRosie
This selection is a little out there, but it’s got a natural, raw feeling that is refreshing and intriguing.
“Wrath of Poseidon” by The Hanks
Ship-wrecks, Poseidon, and longing for a girl are all perfect ingredients for a summer jam.
“On & On” by Double Vision
This brother duo from St. Louis will add some cool to any hot summer day.
“A Little Too Not Over You” by David Archuleta
The Idol alum’s smooth singing makes this tune a sure match for your lazy afternoon.
-- Haley Blum
BY JIAE K. ON 7/4/2009 7:00:00 AM 2 COMMENTS
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BY CAITLIN R. ON 7/3/2009 12:00:00 AM 28 COMMENTS
You know the type of singer/song- writers who play at open-mic nights at trendy coffee shops? Never been to one of those? Well, we haven’t either, but Allison Geddie is the girl we imagine we’d find there, jamming on an acoustic guitar and singing in a pretty, delicate voice.
It’s not too surprising then that Allison played her first show—at 15—at a local café in Connecticut. She knew early on that she had a serious knack for writing and performing music after she first played her dad’s guitar. Years later, her talent has matured, and eight years of song writing came to be her debut album which was recently released.
Everything You Don’t See, Allison’s debut, has the light and natural feeling of an acoustic album, but incorporates drums and strings to flawlessly compliment the raw quality of the guitar.
If Norah Jones’s sultry voice and Sara Bareilles’s lyrical honesty were combined to make an album, it would be Everything You Don’t See. Sure, the singer/songwriter thing is slightly clichéd, but Allison’s sound is strikingly unique.
Some of our favorites are “Divided,” “In This City” and the adorably nostalgic “What We Lived For (The Starbucks Song).” We think the album is definitely a perfect lying-on-the-hammock, relaxing soundtrack for summer.
Check out Everything You Don’t See (out now!) and let us know your fave tracks!
--Haley Blum
BY JIAE K. ON 6/30/2009 11:50:00 AM 19 COMMENTS
Need to shake-up your stale work-out playlist? Whether you’re hitting the gym, running the pavement or just bustin’ a move to keep in shape, we found the best remixes and collaborations to help ya stay motivated while school’s out!
“I Don’t Care (Cobra Starship Suave Suarez Remix)” by Fall Out Boy
A pumped-up version of FOB’s anthem off of their latest album, Folie à Deux.
“Jumping (Out the Window)” by Forever The Sickest Kids & Ron Brownz
A perfect marriage of pop-rock and hip-hop. Check out the awesome music video, too!
“Bonnie Taylor Shakedown…2K4” Hellogoodbye
An oldie, but goodie. This song is off the band’s first album and gives the “2K1” version a sweet techno make-over.
“Girlfriend (Dr. Luke Mix)” by Avril Lavigne feat. Lil’ Mama
Avril and Lil’ Mama come together to create a funky translation of the original song.
“Whoa Oh! (Me Vs. Everyone)” by Forever The Sickest Kids feat. Selena Gomez
We couldn’t choose between the two FTSK songs, so we kept both! On this track, Selena adds some sassy girl flavor to this already contagiously catchy song.
“Low (Travis Barker Remix)” by Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
Ever wonder what it would sound like if Flo Rida was in a rock band? We’re guessing it’d be something like this.
“You’re Not Sorry (CSI Remix)” by Taylor Swift
This remix was featured in a CSI episode that Taylor appeared in, but it’s an amazing rendition of the song on its own, too!
“Behind These Hazel Eyes (Joe Bermudez & Josh Harris Top 40 Radio Remix)” by Kelly Clarkson
Kelly’s rock ballad gets a drum treatment that puts a new spin on the song.
“Umbrella (Travis Barker Remix)” by Rihanna
The Blink-182 drummer works his magic on yet another song, adding a rock twist to this mega-hit.
“The Sweet Escape (Konvict Remix)” by Gwen Stefani
Akon adds a few more verses and funky new beat to the “wooo hooo” tune that’ll be stuck in your head all over again!
What songs would you want to remix? Let us know!
--Haley Blum
BY JIAE K. ON 6/27/2009 7:00:00 AM 57 COMMENTS