All Settled In + Paramore

I have been busy recently moving in to my university place and in some ways it has been easy but there has been a few annoying points but now that I have been here for a few days I have got into the swing of things and all is comfortable. I have also been to a gig last night as you can probably tell by the title. Yes that's right I went to see Paramore at the LG Arena in Birmingham. This is the second time having seen them, the first being in 2008. This show was really brilliant and they put on a great performance but in my opinion I preferred watching them in the smaller venue, The Carling Academy I think it was. I just like that closeness you get with the band that you tend to lose in the larger arenas.

I'm glad the band mostly played songs from the new album and only a few of the big hits from previous albums because I have listened to the latest CD a lot more than the older ones. One of my favourite tracks I heard was Last Hope, it really was a great sing along moment for most of the crowd and myself. I also enjoyed seeing Hayley picking a fan from the crowd to help sing Misery Business. For me this kind of audience interaction really shows the band as more human in a way.

Supporting Paramore were Charlie XCX and Eliza The Bear. I didn't particularly enjoy Charlie except for her big hit I Love It. I just think that kind of music is not for me and I don't think I would choose to listen to her further. As for Eliza The Bear, I had listened to a couple of their tracks beforehand and quite liked it. It was slightly generic indie rock to me but I still thought it was good and maybe worth a second listen.

Overall it was a great night and I would happily see them again especially if they keep producing music like they are.

YouTube Video Of The Week! 24/09/13

This week I have chosen one of Avril Lavignes new songs called Here's To Never Growing Up. It has the classic sound of an Avril track with all the catchy lyrics and pop tunes. What she sings about seems relevant to her major success at a young age but for me she has always made songs that I enjoy listening to throughout her career. This song and her other release from the up and coming album has solidified my pre-order of it. Both songs I have liked and expect more of the same kind of quality with the rest of the tracks. Give it a listen!

YouTube Video Of The Week! 17/09/13

My choice for video is The New Seekers - I'd like To Teach The World To Sing. I know it is heavily linked with the Coke ad and I think that is part of it's charm. It very catchy and filled with hooks that'll keep you singing it all day. Also the lyrics are all about world peace and you can't hate world peace without sounding like a prick. Definitely one of my favourite songs for a commercial even though it was before my time.

YouTube Video Of The Week! 10/09/13

This week I have chosen a different kind of video. Not a music video like most of my choices but a fun video featuring The Arctic Monkeys. It's release seems to coincide with the release of their latest album. It is from Pitchfork TV and the band basically have to decide if a varied list of items/things are over rated or under rated. Its a light hearted bit of fun and one of my favourite things Pitchfork TV produce on YouTube.

YouTube Video Of The Week! 03/09/13

This week the video has been a really easy choice for me. I found out about the song whilst listening to a WNYC Soundcheck podcast. The particular episode, they were featuring an artist called Brett Dennen and I had had it playing in the background whilst I was playing some game or something, I don't really remember but my ears perked up when this track came on. It is super catchy and it has a real sing along chorus. I also agree with the host in its 60's style. The video just has the audio from the track but with a song this good that is all you need.