YMN Review: Every You

 Every You is an alternative pop/rock band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Roughly 300 miles from Ocala, where A Day To Remember hails from, Every You shares many similar qualities. Describing themselves as an "Alternative/Pop/Rock band out of South Florida with a little something more to it." That could not be more true. They play a heavier sound then many bands in the same genre, which is a refreshing and unexpected change.

 Every You released their debut album "A Change Of Scene" back in 2009. This is a very strong album, consisting of six songs, highlighted by "Piece Of My Mind" and the title track. It is hard to point out any glaring errors or weak points on the record, which is impressive and something that you don't find a lot of these days, with musicians trying to pump out as much content as possible. You can really tell that Every You cares about their music and that they want to put out the highest quality work for their fans. These guys deserve your respect and your ears.

 In the Fall of 2012, Every You released a new single "Yours To Keep" along with two other songs. "Yours To Keep" is a bit of a change from "A Change Of Scene". They keep the core of their sound but they have a more polished sound to them. "A Change Of Scene" was just so full of energy throughout, whereas "Yours To Keep" seems to dial it back a bit. Not that it's a bad thing, they now have a more mature sound to them as they seem to drift more towards the alternative rock genre and away from the pop side of things.

 It didn't take long for Every You to win me over as a fan. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect the first time I listened to them but was beyond pleasantly surprised. I look forward to hearing what these guys do in the future and wish them nothing but the best going forward!

Band Connections:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryYouMusic

PureVolume: http://www.purevolume.com/new/everyyou

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/every-you/id324194537

YMN Interview- Junkyard Poets

This is an interview we did with Junkyard Poets back in the summer. We just found it now, so enjoy!

How did you guys meet and how did the idea of forming a band come about?

We all went to the same school growing up and just played in different combinations of groups and bands. Peter and I had been in a band together and there was about a year break when I didn’t do anything music related, so I was just getting sick of not playing and wanted to put together a really energetic band.

 

How did you settle on a band name?

The first 2 years of playing we had trash cans on Stage with a second drummer that would just play junkyard percussion. The name was inspired by Tom Waits nickname the Junkyard Poets.

 

What is your favourite thing about performing live?

Just connecting with the fans and having those cool “not apart of the plan” moments. Some of our mistakes have been our most entertaining shows.

 

Do you have a specific process that you go about when writing new songs?

I just sit in front of the computer at my studio and start playing on the keyboard till I have something. Mixing together loops and keyboard patches until I have something I like.

 

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

Definitely other bands. We’re all big music enthusiasts of 1930s and up so we really just draw from the classics.

 

What is your favourite song that you have written thus far and why?

Favourite song would have to be You Gotta Love Somebody. We had it on the first album and 2 years later I realized how dissatisfied I was with the lyrics and rewrote the whole thing. Lyrically I’m definitely the most pleased with that song. 

Blog Stats III

Welcome to the third edition of our "Stats" series. I hope you enjoy!

Most Traffic per Month:

1) May 2011 (1,277 views)
2) June 2011 (566 views)
3) July 2011 (363 views)

Views per Country:

1) United States (2,489 views)
2) Canada (517 views)
3) Latvia (472 views)
4) United Kingdom (342 views)
5) Russia (170 views)

Most Viewed Posts:

1) Interview with Dark Beauty (456 views)
2) La Fin Absolute du Monde- A Review (200 views)
3) A.O.T.M June- Deadlines and Diamonds (174 views)

68.2% of our views come from our top three countries!

Anyway, we hope you enjoyed. If you know of an awesome band we should check out, let us know. Send us an email at: yourmusicnewsblog@gmail.com Artist Of The Month is returning January 2014!

YMN Reviews: Tiki Black

 Born in Paris, raised in France and Cameroon and now based in England, singer/songwriter Tiki Black has been entertaining audiences with her natural musical talent for years. For Tiki, the words and passion seem to come straight from the heart. For a first time listener like myself, I found that rather impressive. A childhood that involved many moves and little consistency, music was the one thing that she could always rely on and are we ever glad that she did.

Tiki Black

 Released in July of 2013, Tiki Black's debut album "Out Of The Black" is nothing short of a masterpiece. Ten tracks are included on the album and each one is worth listening to ,and more then once. Piano is quite evident throughout the record and it compliments her voice quite well. If I had to pick one song that stood out to be, it would have to be the first track, "Feel Like Smoke". The song has a very powerful feel to it and it does a great job of setting the tone for the rest of the album. Other personal standouts include the title track "Out Of The Black" and "Powder Masks".

 Throughout the past few years, Tiki Black has played many shows in Europe and that will continue into next year as well. I can only imagine the powerful and moving shows that Tiki Black puts on and if you get a chance to go, I highly recommend that you do.

 Well, it was an honour to do this for Tiki Black. She is a deserving musician and we wish her nothing but the best going forward. Be sure to check out her music, links will be below.


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tikiblackmusic

Website: http://tikiblack.com/

Listen: https://soundcloud.com/tikiblack

In Concert With: Oh Village

 Recently, I had the chance to see local band Oh Village in concert. I had only been listening to them for a few weeks prior on a recommendation from a friend. Seeing them live really blew me away.

Oh Village.

 You can tell that they throw all of their emotions behind their music, which is great to see. At the same time, they have so much fun on stage. It's easy to see that this is what they are meant to do. The four piece band uses such a wide variety of instruments which helps keep things interesting and fresh.

 Personally, Oh Village's sound draws comparisons to The Fray and another local artist, Teen Daze. They are a great band to see live and they know how to both interact and respect their audience. With such a young band, that was great to see.

 They say no one is perfect but Oh Village is about as close as they come. I encourage you to check these guys out!

Website: http://www.ohvillage.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohvillage

"A.O.T.M" May- Junkyard Poets

Junkyard Poets.

 Junkyard Poets are a Christian Rock band hailing from Sherwood Park, Alberta. Earlier this year, they released their second album, "Mrs. Sophomore". Featuring twenty tracks, there is no shortage of potential stand out singles. Personally, "Fly Away" is a track that immediately jumped out at me. Be its catchy chorus or its genuinely crafted instrumentals, the reasons could go on and on. Often times, I'll catch myself humming along to it.

 The bonus track on the record, "You Gotta Love Somebody", is an artfully crafted seven minute piece that truly blew me away the first time I heard it. The lyrics are simple yet heartfelt, easy to relate to and to the point. Judging by the album cover, you would seem to think that a track such as this would be out of place.However, I am glad that I included it as it diversifies the album.

"Mrs. Sophomore" album cover.

 If you ever get the chance to see Junkyard Poets live, do it. You will not be disappointed. I got the treat of seeing them recently and that's what persuaded me to explore this band on a deeper level. They have a great, commanding stage presence and do an excellent job of interacting with the audience. Junkyard Poets are one of the few bands that actually sound better live as opposed to their record. They seem to take things to a whole new level and you can tell that they enjoy doing what they do, truly a talented band. I look forward to what they put out in the future and wish them nothing but the best. Buy their album, come out to their shows and support Junkyard Poets.



Connect With The Band:

Website: http://junkyardpoets.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/junkyardpoets

Band Discovery Day

 Welcome to a new feature on our blog. Once a month, we will provide you with a list of the top five bands that we have discovered that month. In addition to the name and contact information, we will provide a brief summary of the band. Here are this months bands:

5) "Eyes Like Diamonds"
Rock/Experimental
Twitter: @EyesLike
PureVolume: http://www.purevolume.com/new/eldband

 Eyes Like Diamonds (E.L.D) combines both softer melodies and more upbeat tempos to create a sound that echos many other bands before them. However what seperates E.L.D from the rest of the pack is their amazing vocals. Check them out on PureVolume and get their new album "Frequencies" on iTunes.

4) "Siberian Jay"
Pop/Rock/Electronic
Twitter: @TheSiberianJay
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/siberianjay

 Siberian Jay creates a unique blend of several different genres. This mix creates a unique sound that is really quite enjoyable. Both the vocals and instrumentals are very solid and make for a pleasing listen. You can pick up their self titled album on iTunes.

3) "Canoe"
Pop/Punk/Indie
Twitter: @CanoeBuffalo
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CanoeBuffalo

  Canoe combines several general to create a very upbeat, "sing-along", type sound. Like many in similar genres, the vocals are not as strong, yet for Canoe, it doesn't seem to hinder their ability any. Watch for our interview with Canoe, coming soon.

2) "Come On, Let's Go!"
PowerPop
Twitter: @comeonletstweet
Facebook: http://www.comeonletsgo.ca

 Come On, Let's Go! (C.O.L.G) combine pop and rock to create a sound that is very easy to sing along to. C.O.L.G upbeat music makes for a very pleasent listen. You can catch our interview with them at: http://yourmusicnewsblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/come-on-lets-go-interview-video.html .

1) "A Story Left Untold"
Alternative/Pop/Punk
Twitter: @OfficialASLU
PureVolume: http://www.purevolume.com/new/OfficialASLU

 A Story Left Untold (A.S.L.U) is a solid band all the way around, from their instrumentals to their vocals. A.S.L.U is carried by their very powerful and heartfelt vocals. These are accompanied nicely by the music. A very talented band worth checking out. You can find their debut album "Forgetting Something Unforgettable" on iTunes.

Some Bands To Check Out

Just a list of some bands to check out on Twitter, Youtube, iTunes etc.:

Otenki- @otenki

The Maddigans- @TheMaddigans

The Holding- @The_Holding

One Word Away- @OneWordAwayband

Divided By Design- @dividedbydesign

To Paint The Sky- @ToPaintTheSky

Brookline Drive- @BrooklineDrive

The Life I Lead- @TheLifeILead

I recommend these bands, there is a great variety of musical genres here. I encourage you to give them a listen!

Welcome Here

Hey everyone, thanks for taking the time to read our blog. First off I like to write songs and discover new bands. On this blog you can expect the following:

- Some music news
- Some of my song lyrics
- General "this and that"

As a warning, we will not be posting here very frequently. For more regular news, feel free to follow us on Twitter @YourMusicNews.

Ever since starting YourMusicNews, we have discovered many great bands such as:

- Last Resonance // Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/lastresonance

- Still Well Angel // Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/STILLWELLANGEL

- Our Last Crusade // Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/OurLastCrusade

- Run On The Sun // Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/RunOnTheSunBand

- I Reckon // Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/IReckonBand

- Brothers Highhorse // Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/BrosHighhorse


- Perils Rise // Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/PerilsRise

- A Tragedy At Hand // Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/ATragedyAtHand


- Hollows // Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/HollowsOfficial

- The Front Line // Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/thefrontline870

- Roses In Rome // Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/RIROfficial

I think I got everybody...

Anyways, I recommend you check out all these bands. There is a great variety out there.

Thanks for your time! Once again you can follow us on Twitter @YourMusicNews.

Thanks again!

-YourMusicNews