Shut Up and Dance continues to dominate my lists, looking like a sure shoe in for song of the summer. It's almost looking like the song of the year! Still a few more months to go, but Walk the Moon have a hit with this song.
1. Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JCLY0Rlx6Q
I've said it many times before, but I love cool band stories, especially those where the band had to work extremely hard to get to their success. Walk the Moon has one of those cool stories. They started off by touring for three constant years, before hitting the international stage with their latest album Talking is Hard. The album required marathon writing sessions (14 hrs.), never ending recording and producing, and travel back and forth between Hollywood and Dayton. The band ended up with a huge hit.
2. Fix My Eyes - for King & Country - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lol1tOMR3Y
Another interesting story regarding the band behind the songs! for King and Country is compromised of two Australian brothers, Joel and Luke. They come from a rather large family, of seven kids, with musical roots coming from the father who was a music promoter. This means that Joel and Luke got an early music start by performing as back up singers for their sister, Rebecca St. James.
3. Youtopia - Armin Van Buuren feat. Adam Young - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTgh-QwvyVo
Pump up songs are hard to come by, but this one fits the bill perfectly. Pump up songs are electric, setting a stage of excitement, anticipation, and power. They're perfect for sports, a big trial or test, or any situation that you need empowerment for. The rapidly rising and falling dynamics, the quick tempo, the staccato notes, all of it adds to the atmosphere that the song is crafted to create.
4. Where Are U Now - Skrillex and Diplo feat. Justin Bieber - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKS1xjqEv8o
Justin Bieber is the real reason why this song has taken off on the charts. Fans will be excited to know that after a while of just working on collaborations, he's finally working on his next album! The big question is if he can continue to keep his music as famous as it is, especially after a few years of horrible news stories and immature actions.
5. Build Your Kingdom Here - Rend Collective - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbdJXKqVgtg
Rend Collective really dominated my list this month with three songs. I can't wait to see what they are planning to do next, after these hit records. I love their sound, their unique song ideas, and the mission behind their band. Through every song, that mission is so clear. It's the driving force behind everything that Rend Collective has done thus far.
6. More Than Conquerors - Rend Collective - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p8_4NbrcKA
This is the new Rend Collective song that has me hooked this month. The song comes from Rend Collective's latest album the Art of Celebration, which is really a perfect name for the attitude of this great band. This song is also a great depiction of the mission and atmosphere created by the band.
7. Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpyfrixXBqU
Not only is Ed Sheeran an amazing musician, but he's also venturing out in the world as a mentor. He's already worked closely with One Direction, Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, and now he's started his own record label Gingerbread Man. Sheeran apparently tried to get Passenger to sign to a label before Gingerbread Man existed, but the label wouldn't listen to his recommendations, and a year later Passenger had a worldwide hit with Let Her Go. Now with his own label, Sheeran has embarked on a journey of finding those similar to him to cultivate their talents. His first signing Jamie Lawson is one who has a great future, one very similar to Sheeran's.
8. Praise the Lord - The City Harmonic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVnOlBuhxjU
I'm so excited for the upcoming August long weekend! At Stayner Campgrounds, The City Harmonic will be playing a live show Saturday night! Normally, I don't ever see the same band live in concert more then once (in fact I've only have once before), but I'm excited to with these local guys!
9. Boldly I Approach - Rend Collective - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QDnVD7gu5Y
Finally, the last Rend Collective song on this list is perhaps their top worship one. A lot of their material is more upbeat, with a campfire feel, mainly because that's their passion in music. But this song shows the diversity in their talent as well. In my opinion, this could be the top worship song of the year.
10. Someone Worth Dying For - Mikeschair - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlj2G1pvKTw
I haven't heard a song so poetic or purposeful in a long time. The words of this song drive from a place of deep emotion, hitting the hearts of listeners. I haven't heard a lot from Mikeschair, but this song is amazing! The vocalist's voice from this band fits the song perfectly, and acts to the full impact of the song.
Monday 27 July 2015
Monday 6 July 2015
Rend Collective's The Art of Celebration Album Review
Rating: 9.1/10
Website: http://rendcollective.com/
Purchase: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-art-of-celebration/id816543831
Perhaps one of the hottest worship bands right now, Rend Collective is revolutionizing the way we view worship music. Their style and approach towards praising and worshipping God is a breath of fresh air into a dwindling aspect of a Christian's life. Starting off as an experiment, Rend Collective have taken their purpose and mission statement, added some folk style to it, and created some thing God inspired.
One of the reasons this album is so special is the attitude behind the band that created it. Originally, the group started off in Northern Ireland as a bunch of young folk striving for a new church experience. "We wanted to push the boundaries because our God is not safe or small: He has a wild imagination." Ultimately, the group wanted something real, something authentic. Through their worship music, as well as prayer and missions movements, they started to rediscover God, and help others open their eyes along the way.
The Art of Celebration is the next step in Rend Collective's journey. The album aims to reveal Rend Collective's true aims as a band; celebration. The album is meant to rejoice in the Lord's strength, and revel in His power. And true enough to their aim, the album does just that, with style and flair. From rocking, feet stomping My Lighthouse, to passionate worship song Boldly I Approach, the album is filled with hits. Not only does the album have a collection of hits, the nice thing about Rend Collective is that all of their supporting songs also stick true to the band's original sound. More Than Conquerors, Joy, and All That I Am may not pack the same punch as the two formerly mentioned headliners, but they still support the album in major ways.
Website: http://rendcollective.com/
Purchase: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-art-of-celebration/id816543831
Perhaps one of the hottest worship bands right now, Rend Collective is revolutionizing the way we view worship music. Their style and approach towards praising and worshipping God is a breath of fresh air into a dwindling aspect of a Christian's life. Starting off as an experiment, Rend Collective have taken their purpose and mission statement, added some folk style to it, and created some thing God inspired.
One of the reasons this album is so special is the attitude behind the band that created it. Originally, the group started off in Northern Ireland as a bunch of young folk striving for a new church experience. "We wanted to push the boundaries because our God is not safe or small: He has a wild imagination." Ultimately, the group wanted something real, something authentic. Through their worship music, as well as prayer and missions movements, they started to rediscover God, and help others open their eyes along the way.
The Art of Celebration is the next step in Rend Collective's journey. The album aims to reveal Rend Collective's true aims as a band; celebration. The album is meant to rejoice in the Lord's strength, and revel in His power. And true enough to their aim, the album does just that, with style and flair. From rocking, feet stomping My Lighthouse, to passionate worship song Boldly I Approach, the album is filled with hits. Not only does the album have a collection of hits, the nice thing about Rend Collective is that all of their supporting songs also stick true to the band's original sound. More Than Conquerors, Joy, and All That I Am may not pack the same punch as the two formerly mentioned headliners, but they still support the album in major ways.
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