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!

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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

Seeking Empire's New Music Video For "Fairytale"

Check out Seeking Empire's new video for "Fairytale" here:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-V_tBjC9qA&feature=youtu.be

 

Tell them YourMusicNews sent you!

Interview with New Cathedral

HOW DID THE BAND MEMBERS MEET?

Chris: The year was 1990 and I was fresh out of the womb.  The rest is kind of fuzzy but I know Scott was there. 'Cause, well, he's sort of my brother.  As for Ricky and Kersey, at a show I guess.

Kersey: Fate

Scott: We met through various shows and different bands we've been in. My mom introduced me to Chris and since then we've formed this sort of brotherly bond.

Ricky: Wait, you two are brothers? That explains why you look so much alike...


HOW DID YOU DECIDE ON A BAND NAME?

Chris: Ricky actually came up with the idea and we all really liked it.

Scott: Yea, Ricky suggested it and it really fit for what we're doing.

Kersey: Plagiarism

Ricky: You know what? Kersey actually isn't that far off. New Cathedral is the name of a cemetery holding more hall of fame baseball players than any other grave site and, on a more musically relevant note, New Cathedrals (plural) is the name of Anthony Raneri's solo EP. We hope he doesn't mind the reference.


WHERE DO YOU DRAW INSPIRATION FROM?

New Cathedral.

Chris:  Basically anything I'm listening to inspires me, and I try my best to incorporate things I come up with while we write new songs.

Kersey: Satin

Scott: I get inspiration from everything. What I'm reading, listening to, or whats goin' on around me.

Ricky: I think Kersey meant Satan, but that's still wrong...Personally I watch a lot of Kung Fu- which inspires me to karate chop my family and speak words that don't match up with the movement of my lips.

Musically I don't think anything has been as inspiring as the freedom we've experienced with this project. When we began we just thought "okay, let's make music the way we want it" and set ourselves free from genres and formulas. The result is a sound that's totally us without our forcing anything- and the positive feedback we've been getting is inspiring all on its own.


WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT PLAYING A LIVE SHOW?

Chris: I would say letting people finally hear what we've been working on and getting their feedback.. hopefully positive feedback.

Scott: Definitely being able to scream and yell for a while and being able to run around like a mad man and ot have everyone think I'm a total nut.

Kersey: Girls

Ricky: I thought a lot about what I should say to answer this question but there really isn't any feeling quite like being on stage. It's pure adrenaline and nerves. You write music you like and put yourself on the line and when people respond positively to your art... I don't know man, it's awesome.


WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MAJOR INFLUENCES?

Chris: Ever since I was little I've liked watching people play the drums.  I grew up watching drummers like Larry Mullen Jr. (U2), Peter Furler (Newsboys), and Ringo Starr and I fell in love with drums.   And of course the music I listen to now, which is mainly a lot of Thrice among others.

Scott: Most certainly U2, The Misfits, Danzig, AFI, Interpol, Depeche Mode, and The Cure.

Kersey: Rock-and-Roll

Ricky: MeWithoutYou, As Cities Burn, Beloved, Bayside, Far-Less, Further Seems Forever, AFI. I try not to listen to much when I'm writing though.

WHERE FIND YOUR MUSI? (Typo: Original question: 'Where can people find your music?')

Chris: I'm honestly not sure, but if anyone does find it they can contact me on Facebook and let me know where it is..

Ricky: Musi? Oh man, that's the one Pokemon I never caught...

Kersey: Internet

Ricky: Sorry for taking advantage of the typo, man. Our music is, like Kersey said, on the web. If you go to www.NewCathedralBand.com you can get access to our Twitter, Facebook (www.facebook.com/newcathedralfl), Bandcamp, Instagram, Myspace, Neopets, Xanga, Hot Or Not, you know... All that. Haha


FINALLY IS THERE ANYONE YOU'D LIKE TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO?

Kersey: Dave Grohl

Scott: All my people in the barrio.

Ricky: Not that I can think of but we should plug our new EP, Haunted, which will be out soon. Download the first demo from the record, a song called "Three", for free from our Facebook page!


Connect with New Cathedral:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewCathedralFL

Website: http://www.newcathedralband.com/


Photo Credit: PaperSound Photography

Edwin Miles- A Review

Edwin Miles is a singer/songwriter/guitarist living in Manchester, UK. Edwin combines soothing guitar melodies with his heartfelt vocals. When putting Edwin Miles music into a genre, you could easily put it in several, from pop to folk to rock. Originally from Saudi Arabia, Edwin has been playing guitar since he was twelve and has developed the talent that helps propel his music to another level which is evident in his debut release.

"Get Off Your Rock" by Edwin Miles

"Get Off Your Rock", the four song debut EP from Edwin Miles was released in early 2012. It is a very wonderful and relaxing collection of songs. It seems as though he feeds off of his guitar and in turn, creates more energy and passion within his music which truly makes for a great listen. My favourites from the album include the title track, "Get Off Your Rock" and "Troublesome Eye". I really like how "Get Off Your Rock" flows so smoothly. It is a really nice introduction to the album and it does a nice job of setting the tone for the rest of the album. "Troublesome Eye" was one of my favourites due to all of the emotion that is portrayed throughout it. Both the lyrics and Edwin's voice make this a stand out song. There is not a song that I didn't really like on the album as I found they all contributed to the mood of the album and helped to solidify it.

If you are into mellow, acoustic songs you may enjoy Edwin Miles. Even if you don't, I encourage you to give him a listen as everyone of his songs is filled with passion and they flow so smoothly throughout the album. He is very talented on guitar and has great vocals to match. "Get Off Your Rock" was a very well done debut album and I look forward to Edwin Miles future releases.

Connect with Edwin Miles

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EdwinTheMiles

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/EdwinTheMiles

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