“Somebody That I Used To Know” by Gotye featuring Kimbra (music video)
I was getting ready for work one morning. The television just so happened to be on. I never pay attention to anything coming out of that box before 9am. Suddenly, I heard a man singing to me. No,...
View Article“Call My Name” by Cheryl Cole
Oh Cheryl Cole. How do I love thee! You were a part of the biggest-selling female group in the UK, (and no I am not referring to the Spice Girls but) Girls Aloud, who were responsible for some of...
View ArticleSummer Anthems of 2012
Every season and especially in the summertime, my good friends Neil and Gina crown a song as our “anthem for the (insert season here).” ”Walking on Air” by Kerli, “Touch The Sky” by Kanye West with...
View Article“Angels” by The xx
So The xx finally released their much anticipated new single “Angels” yesterday, and to no surprise, it’s been a constant staple on my iPod, iTunes, Spotify, you name it. My friend and yoga instructor...
View Article“Sweet Nothing” by Calvin Harris with Florence Welch
Just like Babyface in the early 1990′s and Timbaland in the mid-2000′s, singer-songwriter-producer-DJ Calvin Harris has become the current it-boy with the midas touch in the music industry. He gave...
View Article‘Kill for Love’ by Chromatics
For the past couple of days, I haven’t been able to listen to any other album than Chromatics‘ Kill for Love on Spotify. Seriously, I have become obsessed with the music on this album. Maybe because...
View ArticleOkie’s Favorite Albums of 2012
When I was 20-years-old and working at Barnes & Noble, I had to compile an annual list of my favorite albums, movies and songs that would be posted in the store as a STAFF’S PICK FOR (insert year...
View ArticleSummer Anthems of 2013
With Memorial Day weekend officially coming to a conclusion, it is time to create a new Spotify playlist for my compiled annual list of 2013′s songs of summer. These are the songs that should be on...
View ArticleIf I Were Olivia Pope… fixing LADY GAGA
‘LADY GAGA IS OVER!’ proclaim the headlines. Her new single “Applause” receives a tepid response from critics and music buyers. She engages in a very public Twitter feud with gossip columnist Perez...
View ArticleJessie Ware + Mikky Ekko concert @ The State Theatre
I first fell in love with Jessie Ware after listening to her critically-acclaimed Devotion album. I first fell in love with Mikky Ekko upon hearing his silky-smooth voice gliding across Rihanna’s...
View ArticleOkie’s Favorite Albums of 2013
Halfway through the first month of 2014, and I am finally able to compile my annual list of my favorite albums of 2013. So what was the holdup? I simply forgot what music was actually released last...
View ArticleBig Guava Music Festival 2014
The first annual Big Guava Music Festival (literally) stormed through Tampa Bay May 2 thru 4, 2014! My prayers had been answered for this was my city’s first true music festival (besides the Sunset...
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