Fall Playlist

Tegan and Sara - Closer
(Seriously, this song is SO GOOD. I die every time I hear it.)
The Reverb Junkie - Eyoh
(The lyrics are simply "Eyoh".)
Local Natives - World News
(Go see the city.)
Of Monsters and Men - Lakeside
(Give someone a hug.)
Kodaline - Brand New Day
(Every day is.)
The 1975 - Sex
(Old fashioned rock and roll.)
Lana Del Rey - Off To The Races
(Love the hip hop vibe to it.)
Imagine Dragons - Amsterdam
(It's like sex while driving.)

Check ittt.

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THE REVERB JUNKIE - 'All I Want'

Just ordered my copy!!!! So stoked!

UPDATE:
Check out my unboxing below!


If you want the lyrics to the record, but it through bandcamp!

Ella Riot

Who else is totally bummed that the Reverb Junkie's tracks have been suspended because of too much traffic! I totally saw that crap first! Just kidding.

I've been looking into her band's music and I'm totally digging the music. Unfortunately they've disbanded/on hiatus. It's so catchy, fun, and dancey. Really enjoying "Karma" and "It could be." I really like the concept for how they created the name, with Ella meaning "torch/light"and "riot" being a group of people coming together. Well don't quote me just look it up yourself.

I apologize for the blog being more music based at the moment. I haven't been inspired by fashion lately.

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How hard it is to be yourself, better yet, being a woman.

As I was doing my daily dose of Michelle before I sleep, I came across a few articles and comments that were really striking to me. First off, being yourself should be the overall concept to convey in any interaction, whether it is a performance, a conversation, or a writing. Some people have a harder time finding who they are, and some people don't get there right away. But once they find who they are, then let them convey that. Secondly, it is much harder to be yourself and a woman because we are scrutinized for every detail about us. We don't wear enough make up or we don't dress sexy enough, we are being too outlandish, too outspoken, not domesticated enough. Being criticized for not being "out enough," do you ever hear people say that person wasn't straight enough? I understand the concept of having an idol to look up to, but when the overall message being conveyed is music and an artist, Michelle shouldn't be scrutinized for it, and I look up to her for it. Being herself whatever the critics may say. But Lady Gaga shouldn't be seen as any lesser because she's more extravagant and wears meat dresses. Her outfits are an art piece in themselves and those convey messages of what she stands for and who she is. For me, being myself is my hair and it's not because I want attention. I think there is a beauty to having different coloured hair and expressing who I am through that. I was driving the other day and a car sticker said, "Stop your bitching and get back in the kitchen." That put me in an outrage because men are labeling women as housewives and still putting them in a box of what they can be. If that's what a woman wants to be than fine, more power to her, but if she wants to be more than that, she should have the right to be that.

In Ellen's words, "Be Cool. Be Kind. Don't Judge." Let's make this a peaceful, judge free world.
With that final note, Michelle and Gaga need to make new music. We've all been waiting.

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The Voice x Michelle Chamuel | The Reverb Junkie

Current jam right now is Michelle's "While You're Young" and "All I Think of is Love." These songs are the beginning of my summer soundtrack along with Two Door Cinema Club's "Next Year" and Of Monsters and Men "Mountain Sound." I keep commenting on Michelle's insta and hoping to reach out to her to write more music because these are insanely good and she's amazingly talented. Yeah, I became a real stalker after she didn't win. I thoroughly enjoy listening to her interviews because she's so articulate and sounds very educated. Her humbleness is striking and the most attractive part about her. If only all musicians could be like her. But in retrospect, I'm kinda glad she didn't win. She's already had multiple opportunities to play and I think it was very deserving of Danielle to win because she has not gotten that experience yet. Plus, Michelle's fan base has already expanded and hopefully she will continue being independent. Seriously, I found love with her songs. Check it.

www.thereverbjunkie.com

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