The 2 Bears and Gotye deliver albums that are hard to categorize, but a joy to listen to from beginning to end.
The 2 Bears, Be Strong Joe Gaddard and Raf Rundell are well known in and around London for their various music projects and bands. In 2009 they came together to create their latest project The 2 Bears. Hard to categorize or pin down musically, The 2 Bears' are all about creating dance music which draws from many musical styles including 2-step, hip-hop, pop, rock, soul, and just about any other you can think of. Trying to shove so much within a single album can be risky business, but Gaddard and Rundell are so talented and sure footed, that the resulting effort is not only successful, but really very cool. Be Strong is a fun and high energy album which I enjoyed from beginning to end. Work
Gotye, Making Mirrors
Already a wildly popular album overseas, Gotye's Making Mirrors finally saw its US release last week. With the song Somebody That I Used To Know already finding its way to the top of many playing rotations on the radio and on line, Making Mirrors' popularity should only grow here as well. Gotye, the brand child and creation of Australia's Wouter De Backer, is more or less a one-man-band. A multi-instrumentalist who is armed with talent and spot on pop-sensibilities, De Backer roams boundary free, crafting memorable songs in his own unique way. Making Mirrors is an album packed full of great songs that are very catchy and also quite interesting to listen to at every turn. Somebody That I Used To Know
What I love about music is its power to transport me. Sometimes it’s unexpected, sometimes it’s exactly where I want to be. A single melody can unlock memories I didn’t realize I still carried, while certain chords or lyrics take me to another time or place. Some songs feel like home, offering shelter, while others deliver me to an unknown place or space, stirring emotions I can’t quite name. In this way, music isn’t just sound—it’s a sonic subway, delivering me to a station of refuge or one I never knew existed.
Music has always been an important part of my life. My family and friends knew this well, often asking me what I was listening to and what I liked. It was always humbling to be asked, and eventually, I gathered the courage to create this music blog—to put into words what draws me to certain music and why.
Over the years, my passion for writing has grown, along with my excitement for sharing musical discoveries. I hope your time here sparks excitement and leads you to a musical discovery of your own. More than anything, I hope your visit brings a little joy to your day.
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