I have a problem, and I’m ready to admit it. When I don’t completely “get” a musicians fame, I make it clear. (Sorry to all members of the Dave Matthews cult…no matter how hard you try, no matter how much you explain the experience, no matter how many sax solos you try to talk about, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Music
Song of the day: “Your Hand in Mine” – Explosions in the Sky
Just a short time ago, tragedy struck when the stage set for Sugarland collapsed in Indiana, killing five people. Today, a stage set for the Pukkelpop festival in Belgium has also collapsed, with four dead thus far. Initially, I wanted to feature a Smith Westerns song after I was told they were due to take … Continue reading
Song of the Day: “Not Over You” – Gavin DeGraw
The recently attacked Gavin DeGraw has been through a lot lately. Getting jumped in New York City resulted in the cancellation of some of his shows so he could properly recover. Luckily, I know just what he needs: a song of the day feature. Sure, I’ve heard this a time or two, and may have listened … Continue reading
Lollapalooza 2011 Recap
Better late than never, right? This past weekend marked a moment in history. I, a song hoarder/concert lover/music blogger, finally experienced my first Lollapalooza. I know, I’m on the fast track to fame. First, this post. Next, a music publicist position followed by a million dollar book deal. Slight exaggeration. All joking aside, being able … Continue reading
Song of the day: “Time Bomb” – All Time Low
Look out, kids, history is about to be made. I rarely feature a pop-punk song on Haute Thought because, well, I thought I graduated from that style of music the second I was handed my high school diploma and stopped my love affair with Laguna Beach (may it rest in peace). Then, today happened. In … Continue reading
Song of the day: “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” – Jake Owen
Well well well, now that it’s July I see the weather has finally shaped up and started acting like it. (I know, welcome to Chicago.) While summer comes packed with multiple things, particularly for a winter-hater such as myself, one of the best things about summer is country music. Sure, you can listen to it … Continue reading
Song of the day: “I Want You (Hold on to Love)” – Cee Lo Green
The classic and oldschool R&B vibe Cee Lo Green’s voice is drenched in throughout I Want You (Hold on to Love) can be described in one word: sexy. From the simple runs, scoops and genuine lyrics, Cee Lo finds a way to channel R&B greats and reproduce it in a current way. This was also … Continue reading
Song of the day: “Nobody’s Perfect” – Jessie J
With my current obsession with all things out of the United Kingdom (thanks, royal wedding), I’m not sure how Jessie J found a way to slip by until today. The 23-year-old R&B/pop singer has written songs for both Chris Brown and snaggletooth Miley Cyrus, including gaining the title of “co-writer” of Party in the USA. … Continue reading
Song of the day: “Yellow” covered by Vitamin String Quartet
It’s official. So You Think You Can Dance season has officially started again, and my search for new music will take off running. I’m a huge proponent of multitasking, and I love what this show does for me – I am able to engage with dance from my couch all while being exposed to a … Continue reading
Song of the day: “Simple Math” – Manchester Orchestra
It’s a great day. 90 degrees in Chicago and finally warm enough to push my sweaters aside and tap into my “summer clothes.” With summer clothes comes the summer mind set and overall excitement about what the season brings. Pool days, bike rides, summer in the city, beaches, drinks, anything and everything outside, country music … Continue reading
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