The Emo Music Project

The Maine... a new gig, and awesome

2009-12-16T12:05:00.000-08:00

A new emo/indi/powerpop band on the scene is The Maine.

Their song called, "The Way We Talk" is really good. They sound kind of like PlayRadioPlay, combined with The Fray and a little Coldplay. Interesting

link to their myspace is myspace.com/themaine

I love you.

Fireflies by Owl City

2009-11-10T12:11:00.000-08:00

The song, Fireflies by Owl City is everyone's new favorite song, even gangsters are downloading it, so should you... and do it here through iTunes at this link:

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Owl City Fireflies mp3

2009-11-10T12:10:00.000-08:00

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Fireflies Owl City mp3

2009-11-10T12:09:00.000-08:00

Get the Fireflies Owl City mp3 from iTunes:

Click on the linky-link: Owl City Download

Fireflies by Owl City mp3

2009-11-10T12:02:00.001-08:00

Everyone is looking for the Fireflies by Owl City mp3, and you can get it here from iTunes... just link to it:

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The Fray... amazing

2009-08-06T19:58:00.001-07:00

THE FRAY

Um.... speechless.

Just check them out since they are amazing, and wonderful.

Jordan Seavers... homegrown goodness

2009-06-12T21:35:00.000-07:00

So, just a quick note, check out Jordan Seavers at www.myspace.com/jordanseavers
He sounds a little like Owl City, with a mix of Mae, and a little influence from PlayRadioPlay!
I'm just saying, he's really good, and he makes this music from his bedroom.

Music is Like Grilling Chicken Breast

2009-04-17T23:22:00.001-07:00

Asking which band to download is like asking how long does it take to grill chicken breast... its a crazy question because its different for everyone.

Chicken breast = download owl city
Chicken wing = download lights
Chicken heart = download lenka

At any rate, stop asking yourself how long does it take to grill chicken breast, and get to it. Just open iTunes through our charity widget and get your music now! Seriously.... what are you waiting for?

Now ask yourself... "How long does it take to grill shrimp?"

Secondhand Serenade

2009-04-09T21:58:00.000-07:00

This band will make you want to sing and fall in love.

The song Fall For You by Secondhand Serenade will take you straight to holding hands.

This is stuff that you just keep playing over and over until you really want to sing it to your girlfriend. Seriously.

Try these songs: "Goodbye" "Half Alive" and "Fall for You"

Owl City

2009-03-28T23:28:00.001-07:00

I'm writing to my favorite readers again... its Owl City. I have some songs in owl city mp3, I play them tons from my rhapsody subscription. It seems that the west coast frienship - owl city mp3 might be something to look into.

I'm just saying that songs like "The Saltwater Room," and "Hello Seattle," will make you smile and you'll be replaying it like crazy. And if you try out "Dear Vienna," it just might get stuck in your mind.

Go support the owl city singer, his love for music, his love for you. I'm serious, it will blow you away.

Go download it... seriously. (The "icon" link below will take you straight to his iTunes page. Love you all.

Our First Commission, going all to charity

2009-03-19T19:17:00.000-07:00

Just a note to let you all know that we received our first commission! Thanks to our loyal readers, if you downloaded anything here ever, you are contributing to charitable giving. The commission was by no means large, but in the spirit of The Project, our WHOLE first commission will be given to charity! So give yourself an awesome pat-on-the-back for supporting the cause. THANK YOU!

And if you're looking for some good emo/indie music, try The Format. Their band is no longer together, but they are awesome. Its some of the most downloadable music around, download that sweetness!

Thanks again!

Downloadable

2009-03-17T21:53:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for some emo music to download, or indie music to download... whatever, try Secondhand Serenade. I know I've blogged about his music before, but its inspiring, full of great lyrics, and the harmony is excellent.

So, try it out.

Hawk Nelson... hawky and bueno

2009-01-16T17:54:00.000-08:00

HAWK NELSON

They are kind of alternative... like a good alternative to the electronic stuff I usually post.
But, that means you have to check them out for yourself. I think they are actually a Christian band, they have great rhythm, lyrics, and are way uplifting. So enjoy it while it lasts in this crazy world.

"Let's Dance"
"Bring 'Em Out"
"Zero"

Cut Copy... don't paste

2009-01-16T01:09:00.000-08:00

CUT COPY

Its electronic... its manly... well sort of. But its British and that's whats cool.

You only have to listen to "Lights and Music" and you'll know what its ALL about.

Never Shout Never... never ever

2008-10-07T21:53:00.000-07:00

NEVER SHOUT NEVER

Its basically music you can sing along to, its like The Format
on a chill pill. You would play it for your girlfriend, but not your parents... never ever.

IS:
Christofer Drew
Emo madness.. as emo as it gets
Touring right now thu November

BEST SONGS:
"Smelyalata"
"Big City Dreams"

P.S. Its chill. Way.

Secondhand Serenade... first rate mushyness

2008-10-03T13:51:00.000-07:00

SECONDHAND SERENADE

Its like when you eat a chocolate covered pretzel, you're surprised by the salty/sweet/creamy combination. Its the juxtaposition of an oxymoron. This music is creamy chocolate for your corazon... first rate mushyness.

Secondhand Serenade
IS:
On tour yo.
A solo guy
Girlfriend mixtape worthy

BEST SONGS:
"Last Time"
"Vulnerable"
"Fall for You"

Secondhand on iTunes

Click for his myspace.

P.S. You WILL want to play this out... so bad... so good. Listen to "Last Time".

Jamestown Story... news

2008-09-30T02:50:00.000-07:00

JAMESTOWN STORY

Girls with boyfriends like this.

Jamestown Story
IS:
Random
Young
The new generation of Dashboard

BEST SONGS:
"You're Going Down"
"Hold On"
"I Miss You"

Eisley... a longing melody

2008-09-30T02:29:00.000-07:00

EISLEY

Its like System of a Down, but its girls too... and not hard core. Its so indie that you'll keep it a secret. Just let them sing to you, this is music you just accept... a longing melody.

Eisley
IS:
Unique
Brothers and sisters
A band that toured with Mutemath!

BEST SONGS:
"I Wasn't Prepared"
"Lost at Sea"
"Telescope Eyes"

P.S. for something similar see Lenka, or Paramore (suweet!)

The Morning Of... waking you up

2008-09-29T22:33:00.000-07:00

Pretend like you're cooking music... and this is the recipe: a pinch of Cartel, a dash of Relient K, and a pound of originality... and be sure to have boys AND girls sing together. Its fun, its something different... its waking you up.

The Morning Of
IS:
New Yorkian
On tour in the East Coast
Young and energetic

BEST SONGS:
"Shine"
"Reverie"
"Let Your Spirit Soar"

P.S. Listen to "Shine" if you do nothing else today.

Shiny Toy Guns... hold onto your seat

2008-09-29T21:52:00.000-07:00

SHINY TOY GUNS

Remember last time you had a brain freeze, and it kind of felt wierd, but it also felt kind of good. And you kept eating the ice cream because it tasted so good... that's Shiny Toy Guns. Its like pulling the trigger on boring... hold onto your seat.

Shiny Toy Guns
IS:
Some guys and a gal.
Historical video game soundtrack composers.
On the edge... and on tour

BEST SONGS:
"You Are The One"
"We Are Pilots"
"Le Disko" edited

Handshakes and Highfives... get juiced!

2008-09-26T16:59:00.000-07:00

This is some energetic stuff! The best part is that its like love songs, and then all the sudden you get this scream-o going on. The vibe is totally like good dream/bad dream/good dream again! Be prepared, cuz there's some scream-age. Try it on for size and see if it fits... and get juiced.

Handshakes and Highfives
IS:
Some strong stuff to drink.
Six texas tikes.
Has mostly girl fans.

BEST SONGS:
"Reflections"
"Losing the Touch"
"I Know You Know"

A Song for Bobby

2008-09-25T23:12:00.000-07:00


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Can someone write me a song about my cat?

"Bobby, the only cat for me"

This is a diddy I wrote for Alison, about her cat. Um... don't ask too many questions.

Alison, I'm sure Bobby will sleep well after you sing him this. Click on the link to hear it.

P.S. its not very emo, but its important.

Lenka... like chocolate

2008-09-25T21:27:00.000-07:00

LENKA

What's so laid-back you can sleep on it, has trumpets, and melodious all over?... Lenka!
Thanks to a great friend and music scout, Uzi we present Lenka.
You're in for some delicious ear massage when she sings. Its an indie/jazz/xylophone party in your ears... and don't worry you'll be singing right along. Its so smooth its chocolate.

Lenka
IS:
Australia's tinkerbell
Currently streaming (for free) the whole album at music.aol.com!!!!
Touring the West Coast.
Lyrics deep as the ocean.

BEST SONGS:
"Follow"
"The Show"
"Gravity Rides Everything"

Swimming With Dolphins... makes you fly

2008-09-24T21:57:00.000-07:00

Another superduper band with some sick electronic action. Some songs don't have words, but its worth the time to get to the lyric-filled masterpieces. Something you can rock during the warm summer pool party in your backyard... it makes you fly.

Swimming With Dolphins

IS:
Adam Young & Austin Tofte
Adam is Owl City
Tofte sings, and rocks it in the process

BEST SONGS:
"Fast Car"
"Up In The Star"
"Pajama Party"

P.S. Turn this one up high!!!

Lights... chill out so bad

2008-09-24T18:00:00.000-07:00

LIGHTS

She is pure radness... there are no other words for it. She's on tour right now, and her music will make you smile for sure. The best thing to compare her music to is a dream. Check it out.... and chill out so bad. She is awesome!

Lights
IS:
Canadian
Produces in her room
Says, "This world is a little dark, and I am LIGHTS."

BEST SONGS:
"The Last Thing On Your Mind"
"Drive My Soul"
"February Air"

Stacy Clark... dance to it

2008-09-24T17:33:00.000-07:00

Stacy is a powerhouse prodigy from New York... this is stuff to dance to and TURN UP! Best thing is that you can just listen to it all day and get up in the morning and still want more. If you like Frou Frou and Dido, she's your style.

Stacy Clark
IS:
A New Yorker
Sporty
Helped start the charity musicsaveslives.org
Makes music because "without it I feel empty."
Her music has been featured on "The Hills" TV show

BEST SONGS:
"Matter of Time"
"Recluse"
"Won't Let You"

Owl City... your next addiction

2008-09-24T16:35:00.000-07:00

Speechless about this music! Has to be one of the most gifted musicians out there. Owl City will take you directly to your happy place. If you like upbeat, catchy, "replayable" music, you've gotta hear this! It will give you chills... so welcome to your next addiction.

Owl City
IS:
Adam
A Solo artist from Seattle
Never sleeps
Makes all his music in his bedroom

BEST SONGS:
"On The Wing"
"Hello Seattle"
"Super Honeymoon"