Rekindle and Refresh

Recently, after many conversations with 20-somethings and 30-somethings, I am sad to say that my music finding abilities is subpar. With absolute truth, (at least with my absolute truth), I was once what you would call a music-trendsetter. Yes, I was one of those who used the term, “Yeah, they’re good, I discovered them a couple of years ago and saw them playing in a venue of about 20 people. I think I enjoy their old stuff a little bit more.”

Maybe this was just because I was young and thought I was so cool in the un-cool sort of way. Like I said, I was one of those. 

I’ve recently been having a conundrum of not really being excited about new music. As in, I haven’t found anything honestly to be too excited about. Plus, I seem to have lost the ability to know how to find new music.

The magazine that I’ve been freelancing for has been making me very aware of this. They debut music that I’ve never even heard of with me thinking, “Is this the stuff, the cool kids are listening to these days.” Then I begin to question it. Why is this good?

Then I interview one of those cool bands and they start telling me who inspires them and I fake my way through most of the conversations throwing out terms that I know can buy me 30 seconds of credibility.  I break a sweat every time.

The other night, I was attempting to actually find some NEW music that I enjoyed that doesn’t keep me bored. That isn’t only the melancholy-chill sounding music.

I want something that I can put on a mix and blast while speeding down the freeway. Right now, country is all I’ve been listening to for the last 6 months. My ears are craving something more.  I want to feel excitement through the music and be able to fake-know the lyrics all the way through.  Feeling good about what I just heard.

I went to youtube and from there stayed up until about 4 AM listening to random music. I actually found some that are promising and look forward to listening more. 

Here are a couple of my finds. Both are very different types but I got excited when I heard them. Listen, Listen  

1. Dry the River- No Rest
2. Let's buy Happiness- Fast Fast