I swear to god.  This is Jim Morrison of Queen reincarnated:

Not in his looks but through his vocal performance and his actions.  

Who else sees this??

Florence And The Machine

Controlling isn’t a typical way to define music however, it is the perfect word for Florence and The Machine.  Her music is a powerful blend of blasting female vocals and haunting yet pounding music.  I can’t seem to wrap my mind around the impact of her music but as I’m listening through her music, I am able to discern that she, as a woman, has encountered many issues, which attributes to her touching song writing.  Her songwriting ability shakes the very foundations of who we are personally as individuals and that shows me the difference between a mediocre and great musician.

“It’s hard to dance with the devil on your back- so shake him off- WHOAAAAAAAAAAA”

A popular theme and image that she repetitively arrives upon in her lyrics is that of demons or powerful negative spirits. As I’m listening to her music, I interpret through “Seven Devils”  that a lot of soul transcends her music.  That offers the deeper meaning that humanity is constantly craving, whether consciously or subconsciously. Calling out her bad habits safely as “devils”

“And every demon wants his pound of flesh/ But I like to keep some things to myself”

Star tracks: “Kiss With A Fist” and “Shake It Out”–>

If vocally strong females wind your machine, (pardon the pun)
I highly recommend giving this vixen  a listen!

I’m back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m very sorry to all my followers for just dropping the site last year without warning, after I had already been faithfully updating twice a week for close to a year. I would like to assure you all that I’m back and I have an even better playlist now! I would like to make it up to all of my followers and the only way I know how to do that is by picking up where I left off!  Are you willing to tag along with me for TheIndie Toaster’s rebirth???

I call this a rebirth not because I am planning to pick up right where I left off but to redesign the site’s personality alltogether.  I want for my music blog to become more like a forum, a place for conversation because I really feel like music is one of the chief inspirers behind great conversation!  On that note, I want to make it clear that this site can discuss anything,the music is really just a springboard!

(“anything” meaning just that, anything!= opinions on current events/ relationships/ coffee/ religious practices/ friendly banter/ other passions!)

I will also be playing around with the site layout because I have changed and the blog has consequently gone through multiple changes as well.  That isn’t meant to be a bad thing- it’s just a change, a transition.  I’m learning to grow alongside this metamorphosis.

I strongly desire to be less professional and far more laid back with this blog than I have been in the past.  I remember beginning this project with a weekly schedule and a very clear outline for each post.  After pulling all of my hair out doing that, I just called it quits.  I thought that I could just be done with the music industry.  That really doesn’t work out so hot when a love for music just seems to radiate from your pores.  I’ve been realizing this the last couple months and I no longer desire to change my passions, but embrace them!

My passion has altered from “local hardcore” music to more of a shake up between Christian Alternative and Indie music.  There is also a wee bit of folk-rock included in my current play lists and I desire to share that all on this blog!  I wish to highlight bands that I’m listening to at the moment and not chasing bands all over creation to track down a show review or an interview.  Being dedicated to producing less of a rigid-business-like post and more of a laid-back blog entry, I plan to post frequently about what is catching my ear- starting now:)  Relax with me and listen up!

Aiming For Aurora (AFA)

AFA is…..

Luke Dlouhy- Lead Guitar/Vox/Screams

Kelsey Chewning- Lead Vox

Caleb “Da General/Scott/Bill” McGuire- Bass

Ryan Corrigan- Mooglifier/Screams

Brett Benedict Walters- Drums

 

They ricochet off the walls with originality and hit ya right in the kisser with Kelsey’s crooning.  Seeing these guys perform during the Sonshine festival this summer, I was thoroughly impressed.

Not just with their music mind you, but the fact that they actually initiated a dodgeball tournament, providing the crowd with balls and plenty of great music for energy!

 

This accordion rock quintet is extremely original so lend an ear!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/aimingforaurora

The Here And Now

–Fool-hardy power pop/ rock–

Josh Lawrence
Ryan Perez
Adam Chin
Max Wrye
Joe Vidunas

Seeing these guys last Tuesday night at The Garage in Burnsville, MN was definitely a surprise!  And by surprise I mean TREAT!  Opening for Lights Out Dancing, who knew exactly how to throw down a dance party, The Here And Now made quite an impact on me with their Taking Back Sunday performance quality and their catchy harmonies.

Having a new album tentatively dropping in December called “What You Live For,” these guys really should grab your attention.  Their sound is really strong instrumentally with poppy pounding.

Best track: “Under The Influence”

Forming in Feb. 2009, Lawrence explains, “We really want to do this for a living, make our music heard.”

Take Josh’s advice and give them a listen!

http://www.purevolume.com/thehereandnowny