Music Check for June 8, 2009

Music is my passion. oh what am I saying, music is my survival factor--can't live without it. When it comes to this wonderful heavenly blessing, I tend to get a little adventurous and explorative. Here's the new stuff I've come across recently:
Band: Pop Evil
Album: Lipstick on the Mirror
Song I Loved: Another Romeo & Juliet
This is a post-grunge band with a refreshing new sound. The guitar work is pretty nifty, as well as the vocals (shocker!). The songs are quite upbeat and powerful, so check them out ASAP.

Band: Zebrahead
Album: Broadcast to the World
Song I loved: Karma Flavored Whisky
Oh crud. This band...is awesome. Period. They incorporate so many different styles in their songs that it's simply mindblowing. They are bit of punk-rock and bit of mainstream rap, actually. Now one would think that this combi is sure to fail...but no. It's a mucho grande success. Their guitar solos= off-the-hook! The vocals= powerful and edgy. Drums= Pure rhythmic punk.

Band: Shinedown
Album: The Sound of Madness
Song I Loved: If You Only Knew
This band has songs that will simply touch your heart and captivate you.
I would compare them to bands like Skillet, Staind, Theory of a Deadman, Nickelback, 12 stones and such. The vocals are rough, deep, powerful and edgy; not soothing but mesmerizing. The lyrics are extremely meaningful and emotional. The songs make you feel the feeling that it has imbibed in it. They come off emotional, not overly sappy. So if you're looking for total escapade into a plethora of emotions, then this is the band for you.

That's it for now. Next week, you'll see more of my reviews and new tasty music.

Giveaway @ Harmony Book Reviews

Harmony Book Reviews is hosting a Summer Giveaway Contest here:
http://harmonybookreviews.wordpress.com/2009/05/30/summer-is-contest-time/
Go check it out...it's awesome!

1st giveaway at Serene Hours

Serene Hours is holding its first ever giveaway for...
*Drumrolls*
Death by Denim by Linda Gerber!!!
Here:
http://serenehours.blogspot.com/2009/06/win-death-by-denim-by-linda-gerber.html

Giveaway @ Keri Mikulski's

Keri Mikulski has a fantabulous summer giveaway going on over here:
http://kerimikulski.blogspot.com/2009/05/yay-for-ya-summer-giveaway.html

Preseting Lenore's Big Bad (sarcasm at the "bad", honey) Giveaway

Presenting Lenore is giving away copies of
Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins
Shiver - Maggie Stiefvater
Liar - Justine Larbalestier
to one lucky blog reader! I so badly wish it was me! Check it out at:
http://presentinglenore.blogspot.com/2009/06/bea-saturday-highlights-3-book-prize.html

Giveaway!

One thing you have to agree with me on..
We're ALL dorks.
Sydney White couldn't have done it better:P
We all have our quirks, and people who LOVE us for those very quirks.
Yup, that's right. Friends!
So on that occasion, Charity and Darcy are giving away a goodie bag full of...well, goodies, to a pair of friends. Cool, no?
Here's the link:
http://thegeekgirlsguide.com/?p=624
Hurry up and head over there!

Giveaway@Booksbytheircover

Ever heard of the word "massive"? Well, doesn't matter if you have. Check out:
http://booksbytheircover.blogspot.com/2009/05/huggles.html
MASSIVE giveaway. I mean. Loads of ARCs too. So fellow teen booklovers, jump in!