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AOTW [40] : Tyler James and The Exchange

Tyler James and The Exchange - brownie points for these University of the Arts students from New Jersey. I like how down to earth these guys are, from a basement band who puts up all their videos on youtube and recording their debut album last April.

I think they have a pretty unique vocal, reminds me alil of Maroon 5 , in my opinion. What do you think ? Featuring one of their live gig and my favourite song from Kelly Clarkson’s new album.

Oh, check out their cover of Katy Perry’s California Girls on youtube too ! Cuteness !

Cry – Kelly Clarkson

If anyone asks

I’ll tell them we both just moved on

When people all stare

I’ll pretend that I don’t hear them talk

Whenever I see you I’ll swallow my pride and bite my tongue

Pretend I’m okay with it all

Act like there’s nothing wrong

Is it over yet?

Can I open my eyes?

Is this as hard as it gets?

Is this what it feels like to really cry cry

If anyone asks

I’ll tell them we just grew apart

Yet what do I care

If they believe me or not

Whenever I feel your memory is breaking my heart

I’ll pretend I’m okay with it all

Act like there’s nothing wrong

Is it over yet?

Can I open my eyes?

Is this as hard as it gets?

Is this what it feels like to really cry cry

I’m talking in circles

I’m lying they know it

Why won’t this just all go away?

Is it over yet?

Can I open my eyes?

Is this as hard as it gets?

Is this what it feels like to really cry cry cry

Tags: band, California girls, cry, debut, gig, katy perry, kelly clarkson, maroon 5, new jersey, tyler james and the exchange, university of the arts, vocal, youtube

AOTW [27] : Gorillaz

I think Gorillaz is probably the only band which remains  ‘unknown’ and their members have this ‘mysterious persona’ behind their cartoon characters.

I like how the band goes viral to reveal their new album Plastic Beach. This trailer is  set to an orchestral soundtrack that tours the album’s cover ! Way different from their usual music but very visually intriguing, can’t wait to see what they have in store for this new album. Though I have to admit that I have no idea what the whole video is suppose to mean !

So here’s the official HD Orchestral Trailer for Gorillaz‘s fantastic new album ” Plastic Beach” out March 8th!

Tags: album, aotw, band, cartoon, Gorillaz, HD, mysterious persona, official, orchestral, plastic beach, soundtrack, viral, visually intriguing, watchmojo

AOTW [13] : The Sunstreak

This NY-based band, The Sunstreak is not exactly a new band – they have been around since 2005 and technically this is not their debut album BUT the first album under a major label. Their new album “Once Upon A Lie” features the single “Until I Met You” will be available on 16th October.

Their music style is quite similar to Lifehouse and Jimmy Eat World which is more inclined to rock/pop. I think their songs are pretty catchy too !

One thing I liked about the band is their passion in music, “Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re wasting your time. Take it from us, if you are struggling, you’re probably doing something right. And never give up and always be thankful. Just to be given the chance to play music is a great thrill and honor.” This was from one of their interviews when asked to give advice to bands who are hoping to be signed and make a living out of music career.

Enjoy their song ! I really like the lyrics =)

I once believed that there was no one for me, until I met you,
But I couldn't see how happy I could be, until I met you,
Until I met you,
Met you

Standing alone, no one to call my own, until I met you,
All on my own, and I was colder than stone, until I met you,
Yeah, yeah

Until I met you my world was empty,
Until I met you the sky was grey,
And everything I thought that I believe in
I can feel it all slip away

That was up until the day,
Until the day I met you

I'm fighting this battle with you by my side
I know that I need you
And I've got nothing to hide

I'll stand by you always
I'll want more to ride
I'm here in this moment
I'm shedding my pride 

Until I met you my world was empty,
Until I met you the sky was grey,
And everything I thought that I believe in,
I can feel it all slip away

Until I met you my world was empty,
Until I met you the sky was grey,
And everything I thought that I believe in,
I can feel it all slip away

Until the day I met you
Met you

Until I met you my world was empty,
Until I met you the sky was grey,
And everything I thought that I believe in,
I can feel it all slip away

Until I met you my world was empty,
Until I met you the sky was grey,
And everything I thought that I believe in,
I can feel it all slip away

That was up until the day,
Until the day I met you

Tags: aotw, band, career, debut, jimmy eat world, lifehouse, Music, NY, once upon a lie, passion, pop, rock, the sunstreak, until i met you