Concert Review: Manchester Orchestra

Band: Manchester Orchestra 
Date: October 28, 2011
Location: The Regency Theater, San Francisco, CA 


Preconceived Thoughts of the Band: I had only recently started listening to Manchester Orchestra, but a lot of people that I have similar music taste with really love this band. From all their songs that I had heard previous to the show I really enjoyed listening to. So I knew that I would most likely love their live show. 


What Actually Happened (BITCH SPOILER ALERT) - 
There were three opening bands, Little Hurricane, The Dear Hunter and White Denim. I had actually 

Ghost Playlist

I thought I might have a little fun with this post. It's Halloween weekend. In trying to find a good theme for this post, I tried searching something Halloween related on my iTunes and ghost was most prominent thing on my search. ENJOY!

Band of Horse -
Is There A Ghost?

blink-182
Ghost On The Dancefloor

Deadmau5
Ghosts n Stuff

Explosions In The Sky
Welcome Ghosts



Wolf Parade
Ghost Pressure

White Lies
Holy Ghost

We All Have Hooks For Hands
Ghosts and Strangers

Umbrellas
Ghost

Voxtrot
Ghost

Tegan And Sara
Walking With A Ghost

Taking Back Sunday
What It Feels Like To Be A Ghost?

Spoon
The Ghost Of You Lingers

Enjoy!

Nostalgia Concert Review: Passion Pit

Band: Passion Pit Openers: Mayer Hawthorne and the County and The Middle East
Date: April 14, 2010
Location: UC Davis Campus


Sorry once again for not going to any current concerts. I am broke. as always

Preconceived Thoughts of the Band: Passion Pit was all over my playlist the end of my freshman year of college. Their EP Chunk of Change was constantly on repeat especially the song Cuddle Fuddle. After Manners came out, the exploded with Sleepy Head and The Reeling as their singles. Their music is just so catchy. Heavy synths and drums with high vocals; Almost sounds like a dance version of Sigur Ros. Weeks before their concert, I was hearing some live stuff on youtube, and oh man. I couldn't get a feel for the singer's voice. It sounded to forced and annoying. I was freaking out, but I didn't want to base off my idea of them off a youtube clip.


I got introduced to The Middle East by a friend of mine. Blood is so beautifully crafted with almost every acoustic instrument available. That song is structured perfectly, quiet and then climatic.


I never heard of Mayer and I wished I never did....

Playlist 2.

Hello!

In keeping with the whole tone of our blog, here is a bitchy playlist. The best time to listen would be when you are feeling just fucking angry, bitter, pissed off or upset. These songs have helped me get through those horrible days. Hope they help.

-Relic

1. Gypsy Woman- Anarbor
Listen here.

2. Backstabber- Cheap Sex
Listen here.

3. My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama- Frank Zappa
Listen here.

4. Unholy Confessions-Avenged Sevenfold
Listen here.

5. Take It Off- The Donnas
Listen here.

6. Ring the Alarm-Beyonce
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7. Metal Meltdown- Judas Priest
Listen here.

8. Noise Complaint-Big D and the Kids Table
Listen here.

9. Sweating Bullets- Megadeth
Listen here.

10. Dammit-Blink 182
Listen here.

11. Motivation- Sum 41
Listen here.

12. Bought A Bride-Brand New
Listen here.

13. There's No "I" In Team- Taking Back Sunday
Listen here.

14. Away We Go- Valencia
Listen here.

15. Sowing Season-Brand New
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16. Coffee Eyes- The Wonder Years
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17. Seventy Times Seven-Brand New
Listen here.

Nostalgia Concert Review: Jason Mraz

Band: Jason Mraz

Date: Friday, October 8, 2010

Location: Santa Barbara Bowl

Side note: Yes, like Wolf James, this is also an old concert review. There weren't any shows of interest this week, so enjoy a great concert from last year.

Preconceived thoughts of the band: Jason Mraz is one of my favorite artists/human beings in general. He has an awesome stage persona as well as an amazing presence in society. He is really inspirational for me and has a great message to send to the world. I love going to his shows, watching his videos and reading his blog. His music is so beautiful and he is such a talented musician.

What actually happened (Bitch Spoiler Alert!!):

A Playlist.

Hello!

With the risk of sounding slightly morbid, tonight I am blogging about a death playlist. Over the summer my roomate and really close friend lost her mom. Personally, I am really bad with words, advice and condolences. I felt alot of emotions when I heard the news, but putting it into words is hard for me. Music on the other hand, is not. Over the past couple months I have been compiling a play list for her. Music for me means alot, and that's the way I express my emotions, whether happy, frustrated, angry or depressed, listening to a certain song means much more to me than many things. I had initially just sent my friend one song, and by her reaction I knew she knew that this song was what I was trying to say but couldn't. That song is track one of the playlist. The rest of the playlist are songs she will be receiving soon. I hope this playlist can help anyone out there who is coping with a loss.

-Relic

1. Timshel- Mumford and Sons
Listen here.

2. You Made Me Want to be A Saint- The Wonder Years
Listen here.

3. The Leaving Song- AFI
Listen here.

4. I Can Feel Your Pain- Manchester Orchestra
Listen here.

5. Tiger Mountain Peasant Song- Fleet Foxes
Listen here.

6. Lullabies- All Time Low
Listen here.

7. Saying Goodbye- Every Avenue
Listen here.

8. Maydays and Rosaries- AM Taxi
Listen here.

9. The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows- Brand New
Listen here.

10. Is That You?- Hurray For The Riff Raff
Listen here.

11. Broken- Seether
Listen here.

12. Cancer- My Chemical Romance
Listen here.

13. Soul to Squeeze- Red Hot Chili Peppers
Listen here.

14. Believe- Yellowcard
Listen here.

15. Fall Back Down- Rancid
Listen here.

Mainstream Concerts vs. Indie Concerts

I know it's not the biggest issue for a music lover to come across with. It's all about the artist and their music; but is it REALLY always the case?! Is it the people, the venue, the "event" feel? the visual?


Well I'll break it down into two catagories...Mainstream and Indie.