Days 18-21 GEESH

 I am having to play catch-up here...I was a the beach for the past 3 days and I was not able to do my challenges while I was there.  But I did listen to some new artists on my ipod during that time. 

So my artists for Day 18 is Walk Off the Earth.

They became a hit sensation when they appeared on Ellen doing a cover of Gotye's Somebody That I Used to Know.  The band is 4 guys and 1 girl and they are pretty awesome.  Their website is new and not fully finished yet so I would check back on it in a couple of weeks. 
http://www.walkofftheearth.com/

I have listened to other cover songs that they have done as well as originals and they are really really good! 

Here is the cover song from Gotye----its pretty amazing and I think better than the original!

Day 19 I choose:
Karmin

Karmin is another youtube sensation and has also appeared on Ellen.  She has the 50s look but can rap as well as the big boys!  Her voice is outstanding and her range is phenominal!  She did a Chris Brown cover of the song I'm Gettin Paper...now I am not a big fan of rap let alone Chris Brown but this song just shows how much talent this girl has! As well as Walk off the Earth--her orginial music is equally amazing.  They are a couple who meet at Berklee in Boston and make great music together---Nick and Amy came up with the name Karmin in college.  Here is a link to their website to listen to the 2 new singles off their album
http://www.karminmusic.com/bio/

Day 20

Little Dragon

A band out of Swedin with a Swedish-Japenese singer has actually been around since 1996.  Their form of music is electronic and has been endorsed by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.  They will be at Bonnaroo this year and are a band to see...I really enjoy their music.  Very upbeat and lively.  It's feel good music.  Here is the link to their website where you can sample some of their music and learn a little more about them..

http://little-dragon.net/

The video I am going to share with you is also on their website and is such a cool video and the little girl is soooo cute!



Day 21

Finally catching up!

Soja

Soja is what happens when Ska, Reggae, and Folk music have a baby.  Out of Arlington Virgina, these 7 school friends are making a sound that touches each of those genres.  Their new album Strength to Survive is about lyrics that "matter".  They will be performing on the Jay Leno show tonight so you can watch them on the tv and even see their video here.  Here is a link to their website to learn more...

http://sojamusic.com/band

They will be on my Ipod next time I am at the beach!

ENJOY!

AMS