Diary of Snow.

Okay guys, this is a fabulous band to come back to. I'm so pumped to share this with you.

Name: Diary of Snow

Genre: Acoustic/Ambient/Alternative

Where to find them:

• Tumblr - http://diaryofsnow.tumblr.com/
• PureVolume - http://www.purevolume.com/DiaryofSnow
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/diaryofsnow?ref=ts
• YouTube - http://m.youtube.com/#/user/DiaryOfSnow?&desktop_uri=%2Fuser%2FDiaryOfSnow
• MySpace - http://m.myspace.com/home.wap?bfd=webnext&isredirected=true#friends.list/profile/530135070

Be sure to check out all of their websites and like and follow them for constant updates. This is a great band to get back into my writing with, and I'm so excited. Lets begin, shall we? 

So this band has been very patient with me, and I thank you guys so much. They messaged me back in November, but here it is, just like I promised. 

Diary of Snow is an interesting mix of their genres above, creating a unique and creative sound that pulls you in from their first note played. When I hit the play button for California, I was immediately attached. I knew automatically what to expect, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. I knew that I would love the music. Their sound reminds me of an old-school NSN meets Owl City, and who would've thought that the product would be so intriguing? 

Not only that, their lyrics are killer, true, and raw. Quotable for sure, ha, and I was ready to go tweet them as soon as I heard them. I didn't, because I'm currently engaged, but it's the thought that counts right? The mix of songs on their PureVolume page is very impressive as well. The songs range on the emotional gradient, which is nice, because most bands tend to stick to one type of feeling. Diversity and uniqueness will definitely send this band to the top in only a matter of time. 

Jordan, Trevor, and Erik describe Diary of Snow has not a project, nor a band, but as a movement, which I completely agree with and love. They are achieving their goals, and that's an amazing thing. Their debut album became available for free download on January 10, 2013, and their song, Baby, I Love You [Album Version], is available for free download. 

Also be sure to check out their side project, Cheyenne's Music Box here!

Follow the blog, follow them, and show us all some love.
We appreciate everything you do for us. Without you after all, there wouldn't be an us (:

*Side note: I'll be posting more once my new computer comes in. I haven't had much technical luck lately, with my original computer crashing, then my new one freezing up constantly. It's been hard to make this happen, but I will be posting again. Not daily, because I'd like to do a better job posting so it may turn into one or two a week. Keep an eye out (: xo*

Information and picture from http://www.purevolume.com/DiaryofSnow 

Of Monsters and Men.

Okay, so apparently this band isn't as known as I thought they were. If I would've known that, I would've done this post long ago.

Name: Of Monsters and Men.
Genre: Alternative/Indie/Rock
Where to find them:

• PureVolume -  http://www.purevolume.com/new/OfMonstersandMen
• Facebook -  http://www.facebook.com/ofmonstersandmen
• Twitter -  https://twitter.com/monstersandmen

You know I love this band personally and wholeheartedly because I just searched out their Facebook and Twitter. Normally if a band doesn't give me the links, I don't post them ha. But seriously, this band is primo.

Mumford & Sons is known, I know that much, and this band is comparable to them in the sense that they are folksy and old school, but they are completely different in the sense that they have a modern, new age twist on what they do. They're sound is one of their own. It's original and unlike any other that I know. I can say they sound like Mumford & Sons (which is true) but they are not Mumford & Sons (which is beautiful).

What I love most about this band is that the vocals are eerie and haunting. Their voices stay with you. I'm not sure if it's an Icelandic thing, or just Nanna's and Ragner's voices, but it's beautiful. They have such a raw talent that can't be contained. I love listening to every song of their's, because the power of their voices just bursts through the speakers. It's truly amazing.

Even if you don't like folksy music, or Mumford & Sons, or something off the wall, listen anyways, because Of Monsters and Men makes this work.

My personal favorite song is King and Lionheart. It's mine and Martin's song (: I decided.

Information from: http://www.purevolume.com/new/OfMonstersandMen and http://www.facebook.com/ofmonstersandmen/info

Picture from: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150395382656331&set=a.424012436330.228132.367200746330&type=3&theater

Flobots: Rediscovered.

Okay, so everyone has to remember the Flobots. Right? No? Not so much?

Well if you do not know who the Flobots are, you will know one of their songs... Handlebars. Still don't know? Well then you had no life in between the years of 2006-2007ish. Sucks to suck and the rest of this post will be the greatest discovery of your life. Promise.

I remember this song in 6th grade. If you could rap the words, then you were the coolest kid ever. No lie. Even back then we knew how amazing this song was, without even really knowing what a golden tune we were listening to.

I almost never listen to the radio... way too many commercials. But for some reason the other day, I said, "94.5 now!" and changed to the radio. Lo and behold, it was on a commercial, but right as I went to change it, what song comes on? That's right class, Handlebars by Flobots. I couldn't change the station then, because this golden nugget from my past was blasting through my speakers.

As I listened to it, I heard it with all my new knowledge of music and realized, "Holy crap... these guys were geniuses." Every part of the song is an absolute work of a creative genius... from the instrumental to the lyrics, every part is just genius. (I understand the repetitiveness of this, but that's literally the word to describe this song.)

The fact that this is a rap song mixed in with alternative backgrounds mixed in with jazz roots. The trumpet in the background is my favorite part of the song, mainly because it's so original and the trumpet player is so good at playing. The lyrics also have such an interesting meaning. They make you think. I'm not going to try to analyze them for you, because the only people who know what they mean are Flobots themselves. This song is, without argument, way ahead of its time. If it were to come out again, now, I can almost guarantee that it would've hit bigger than it did back in the day, which is saying something, because it hit the top of the charts for the longest time then.

If you haven't ever heard this song or this band, here.

The music video straight from their Vevo. You're welcome.

I must go to sleep for my senior year tomorrow now. Whoot whoot.

The Mid-Summer Classic.

The motivation behind this one was that homeboy Cory texted me asking about who these guys were... Since I didn't know, me and him sat down and did a little listening on iTunes and YouTube to come up with the following opinion

Name: The Mid-Summer Classic
Genre: Unlisted. I would put them under alternative/pop
Where to find them:

• Facebook -  http://www.facebook.com/themidsummerclassic
• YouTube -  http://www.youtube.com/user/themidsummerclassic
• Official Site -  http://themid-summerclassic.com/
• Search "The Mid-Summer Classic" and you'll find them on iTunes. 

You can find their singer, Robert Dobbs, on Instagram and Twitter as well. His Instagram name is robertdobbs, and the Twitter link is:

• https://twitter.com/itsrobertdobbs

It would also appear that I have just stumbled upon the band's Twitter as well... their "at" name is: @TMSCband. 

Knock yourself out. I must give tonight's post a warning label however... I have taken a sufficient amount of NyQuil to like, drug myself ha. It's bad. I'm really trying here thouhg, so hopefully it won't be too bad!

Let's begin, shall we?

I will begin this post with the best. The Mid-Summer Classic has a clean, crisp sound that is beautifully mastered and most likely technically perfect. Everything about their music is tailored and just perfect. The vocals have no mess ups; the instruments hit every note...

I will have to say though, perfection is overrated and originality is somethign that can be used and utilized. 

As much as I would love to say that I love TMSC, Cory and I both agreed that while they were good, very good, they were not their own band. They were a cookie cutter version of other bands.

And while beginning bands can pull that off, the fact that I will be seeing you at Warped Tour on the first upsets that balance.

All in all though I think that the public will accept them, and they'll probably shoot to the top soon.

That's all folks!

Information from: 

• Robert's Instagram
• Facebook

Picture from:

• Facebook cover photo

Consumed By The Avalanche.

I found a band with an interesting spin on their respective genres. Extremely impressed, just by their intro As Everything Caves!

Name: Consumed By The Avalanche
Genres: Alternative/Rock/Progressive
Where to find them:

• PureVolume -  http://www.purevolume.com/ConsumedByTheAvalanche

Really wish they had posted about Facebook or Twitter!

Alright, so just to prepare, this band has only instrumentals up at the moment, so not too much to be said, but man do their instrumentals pack a punch! I'm especially impressed by the guitar, and I really love what they did with the beat.

I feel like they took an interesting spin on their genres, because it truly is all three genres combined. Typically (I have found) artists will put multiple genres up that describe them and what they like to do. But they aren't really combined. Not here though. Consumed By The Avalanche has figured out how to take all three, and sew them together with creativity, ingenuity, and originality.

Definitely will be watch for music from them!

Information from: http://www.purevolume.com/ConsumedByTheAvalanche

Picture from: http://www.purevolume.com/ConsumedByTheAvalanche/photos/3474873

(I got a recent comment from an anonymous reader that was disappointed in the fact that there were no "metal" bands on my page. I would just like to clarify that I don't search out these bands; the bands message me. When I run out of bands, if I were to run out, I will search out bands. But I would also like to say that just because there isn't the genre "metal," there are still bands like that. Example: While I.)

The Queen's Revenants.

Members of the royal court grace I Can Music tonight.

Name: The Queen's Revenants
Genres: Indie/Alternative
Where to find them:

• PureVolume -  http://www.purevolume.com/TheQueensRevenants

That's all. Ha. But that's okay, because that's the place to listen right?

Okay, so this band I like for several reasons. Probably, most likely will not be writing about most of them, because I'm writing this as my parents are talking loudly, but I'll do my best.

So first reason to like them is they sound foreign. But they aren't. They're from Wisconsin. I guess maybe it's the accent up there, but the lead singer's voice just sounds European. And I like it. His voice is raspy, and warm. Your ears are pulled into listening to their music.

Second, I love the instrumental. They have such diverse talents. The first song you'll listen to (Drive Away) is slow, and more somber. Then the second song (Hey Marigold) is more upbeat and has a happier tone. Diversity is great. No one really cares about those bands that always whine or are always happy. We all need the in between, and The Queen's Revenants are a great example.

So check out their PureVolume profile (:

You'll be satisfied.

Information from: http://www.purevolume.com/TheQueensRevenants

Picture from: http://www.purevolume.com/TheQueensRevenants/photos/3462320

No Sleep for Lucy.

Going international again tonight. Stockholm holds some talent I must say.

Name: No Sleep for Lucy
Genres: Alternative/Rock
Where to find them:

• PureVolume -  http://www.purevolume.com/NoSleepForLucy

No where else... at least according to their PureVolume profile. But that's cool. We still totally dig them, even though they are not social networking savvy. 

Anyway, as the name suggests, No Sleep for Lucy has produced some true pump up music, that gets your blood going. It's exciting. It's rock with a twist - hence the alternative/rock genre. They have it all taken care of on the spectrum. The slow and sensitive to the emotional-high. And each are artfully mastered with toned-down, yet powerful, instrumental and a soft and attention-grabbing voice.

Words are alluding me tonight, and I'm not quite sure. And maybe they are because No Sleep for Lucy isn't super typical. What I'm really digging about them at the moment is the fact that they sound familiar, yet they aren't. You can listen to them and feel comfortable listening. It's like when you climb into bed, and your body just instantly relaxes. Your head hits the pillow, and you feel comfy. 

Imagine that, but your heart is hitting its pillow, and just chilling. That's how listening to their music feels. And it's quite nice, just saying. 

So yea, I think just by that simile you should feel the need to check them out. So go. Do it. Now. Enjoy (:

Information from: http://www.purevolume.com/NoSleepForLucy

Picture from: http://www.purevolume.com/NoSleepForLucy/photos/3469233

COCO.

Okay, so I am so pumped for this post. These guys only have one song on their PureVolume profile, but I'm pretty sure I listened to it a million times already. I'm in love with it.

Name: CompanyCompany (Or COCO, as they are usually referred to by I have seen.)
Genres: Alternative/Rock
Where to find them:

• PureVolume -  http://www.purevolume.com/companycompany
• Facebook -  http://www.facebook.com/companycompany
• Twitter -  https://twitter.com/#!/coco_music

So, now for the real stuff, that everyone loves to read. This band is amazing. They're off the hook. They're fresh, and fun, and they're original. I wish I knew which on of the guys was the vocalist (they have a list of names, but no job description ha. Dang.), because I am in love with his voice. It's sexy and raspy, and manly. (;

Ha. No, for real. His voice is so original. You could pick him out on the radio. You all know what I mean. They're wouldn't be any guessing. You would automatically know, "Oh, that's COCO." 

And I mean that for their music too. Obviously their music, but I mean the instrumental. The style. However you want to call it. I'm no professional. I just know that it's very fresh and very fun, and you can hear their style shine through. 

All in all, I cannot wait to hear more music from this band. They are absolutely amazing.

Picture from: http://www.purevolume.com/companycompany/photos/3470523

Information from: http://www.purevolume.com/companycompany

(P.S. guys, don't you just love their picture?! So creative.)

Happiness Through Hurt.

Tonight's post is going to focus on a band by the name of Happiness Through Hurt. How true?

Name: Happiness Through Hurt

Genres: Indie/Emo/Alternative

Where to find them: 

• PureVolume -  http://www.purevolume.com/new/happinessthroughhurt
• Facebook -  http://www.facebook.com/HappinessThroughHurt?sk=app_2405167945

Happiness Through Hurt has a sound that can be described by their own name. Their music has a ring to it that takes you on a journey... a journey from hurt to your happiness. You can feel it behind their lyrics. It's one amazing thing to make the heart feel in your songs. That alone is an amazing talent that is not common in most music. But Happiness Through Hurt takes it a step further. They go an extra mile (if you can excuse the cliche), and they make feel more than just one emotion.

They have the kind of music that I call healing. You can listen to it, and just cry. Or laugh. Or smile. Or hate, and just as easily, love. You can just sit in your room, and hide away from the world, and you can let Happiness Through Hurt heal your pain for you. It's the kind of music that has to truly be listened to though. No half way listening for these guys, otherwise you miss the whole point of their message.

Check them out, and let them know what you think. They appreciate feedback, and they are a band that is grateful for input. Nice people, definitely...

Picture from: http://www.purevolume.com/happinessthroughhurt/photos/3367158

Information from: http://www.purevolume.com/new/happinessthroughhurt

The Nightbirds.

Next artist up for posting is the one and only Nightbirds from the UK.

Name: The Nightbirds
Genre: Alternative/Rock/Progressive
Where to find them:

• PureVolume -  http://www.purevolume.com/TheNightbirds
• Facebook -  http://www.facebook.com/thenightbirdsband
• YouTube -  http://www.youtube.com/TheNightbirdsRock

Alright, so it must be throwback week or something, but once again we have classic rock with thrown in new age inspirations. And you know, I really dig it. I like the sound. Unfortunately there isn't too much that I can say about these guys, because they only have previews of their song up. (Record company issues... what are you going to do?) I can say though that of the 20 - 40 some-odd seconds that I have listened to, I know that this band is confident in themselves and what they are doing. If they aren't, well, good job faking it guys, because you fooled me.

I really, really think that classic rock was the peak of music, and now that some of these bands are throwing back, we're taking music to a whole new level. I can't wait to hear more of the Nightbirds, or Eyes to Earth, because they're music is real. (BTW, Nightbirds and Eyes to Earth? Very similar. If you like E2E then you'll enjoy these guys too. Just to give you an idea.)

Their single Karmalove is being released very soon, so keep an eye out!

Picture from: http://www.purevolume.com/TheNightbirds/photos/3468756

Information from: http://www.purevolume.com/TheNightbirds

Eyes to Earth.

Down for an old school rock, with new-age flair? Eyes to Earth is the band that you need to check out.

Name: Eyes to Earth
Genres: Alternative/Rock
Where to find them:

• PureVolume -  http://www.purevolume.com/eyestoearth
• Facebook -  http://www.facebook.com/eyestoearth
• MySpace -  http://www.myspace.com/eyestoearth
• YouTube -  http://www.youtube.com/eyestoearth
• Official Website -  http://eyestoearth.com/home.cfm

(And I thought that Brick+Mortar had a bunch of sites... ha.)

So as I said, this band is more old school with new-agey inspirations. And I love it. It's something fresh and new. The 1980's rock era was one of, if not, the best eras of music, and this band could easily slip under an 80's inspired sound. Joshua, who I understood on the band's PureVolume profile as the song writer, has done an amazing job of writing lyrics that can be related to easily, and has delivered them in a distinct and unique voice that fits the songs perfectly.

I know I have probably repeated this in every post, but with every band it's true. These guys are creating music that makes you feel. Which now is something that should be looked at with awe, considering our top artists are people like Justin Bieber who sing the same thing over, and over, about wanting to be our boyfriend. Eyes to Earth will touch your heart in a soft and gentle way, allowing their music to completely enter your system until you find yourself with closed eyes and open ears and a heart that is softly feeling the emotions of the song.

I really like this band. Really and honestly. They have some free downloads on their PureVolume profile, as well as their official website, and if you're like me and totally broke, you will definitely appreciate them. Go check them out. You won't regret it.

Picture from: http://www.purevolume.com/eyestoearth/photos/3458695

Information from: http://www.purevolume.com/eyestoearth

Dakota Drive.

Band number two to have the spotlight shone on their talents is Dakota Drive from Minneapolis.

Name: Dakota Drive
Genres: Alternative/Progressive/House
Where to find them:

• PureVolume - http://www.purevolume.com/new/DakotaDrive
• Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/DakotaDrive
• Twitter -  https://twitter.com/#!/dakotadrmusic

Dakota Drive is not for the faint of heart music lovers. No, their music lends itself to a more creative spirit, and wishes to be heard through ears of non-judgment. And you know what? There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Dakota Drive artfully captures a new sound that is not yet heard often. Their new EP More To This includes a very talented woman by the name of Andrea O'Connor, and with her voice, and their sound, this EP is unstoppable.

Dakota Drive even describes itself as a "garbage can full of ideas." With the diverse sound that they've encompassed, this is an excellent metaphor for what they are doing. When you listen to Bad Man (Version 2), you get a rocker vibe. To me, it sounds more classic rock mixed with some alternative inspirations. Very mellow, and low key. Switch over to All My Life featuring O'Connor, and you will hear something more lighthearted and acoustic. Two totally different sounds, yet artfully mastered.

I found Dakota Drive on my own. They were listed as the number two band of the day (or something of that sort) on PureVolume, so I figured, "Hey, might as well." And I'm glad I did. Y'all should follow suit, and check them out as well.


Picture from: http://www.purevolume.com/DakotaDrive/photos/3454492
Information from: http://www.purevolume.com/new/DakotaDrive