Showing posts with label Ward Thomas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ward Thomas. Show all posts

August 25, 2017

Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner (She'll Fall Asleep)

Live video footage of me being super excited about stuff at work and then immediately falling asleep when I get home.

The First: Whiskey's Fine by Adam Doleac


Was listening to a mix of new music at work earlier this week and this song hit me like a rock. I can't really tell you why so I'll just go with I think it's beautiful and catchy. Adam's not only a new name around here, but also an emerging artist on the country scene and, based on what I've heard so far, I think this is just the beginning.


The Second: Guilty Flowers by Ward Thomas


They're either super hipster or they're just twins from Britain. Or maybe they're both. Either way, I'm a fan. Plus we need more ladies on here just like the world needs more country music lovers. And also once they covered that one Bieber song I love and that's fun, right?


The Third and Final: Not Everything's About You by Old Dominion


My faves. Though I wasn't the biggest fan of their last release (sorry boys, but both the song and the music video seemed well-intentioned but generally off the mark to me), this one is another story.
Not to mention the bonus treat of that a capella harmonizing that they gifted us at the beginning of this video. Dear Old Dominion, I've said it before and I'll say it again: I will marry any of you as long as you promise to sing to me on the regs.

Since by brain could barely focus on choosing three songs this week, perhaps we'll skip all this cordial chit chat at the end here and just let me sleep. Have a great weekend everyone!

Thanks for listening!
Karla

February 3, 2017

Happy Anniversary to Us!

So apparently I've been doing this for FOUR years.
What?!? 
My goodness.
Why are you all still here?

I kid, of course. Thanks for sticking around for so long and appeasing this little accidental project of mine. Thanks for putting up with my weekly rants and attempts at humour, for the kind notes, for the uproar when I said I'd no longer be CMFing last April Fool's Day, and for all of you non-country listeners who have excitedly told me stories about when you've been able to "impress" others with your country music knowledge. I appreciate you.

If you're curious about what CMF was like four years ago, here you go...


The First: Girl Crush covered by Lauren Alaina


So this lady's got a new single called Queen of Hearts out right meow, but sadly it has yet to make its way onto the Youtube. So instead I decided to feature her in another way because I do think she has a beautiful voice that needs to be shared. I mean, did you hear that high note at 3:14?? What a beaut. Plus we all know my love for all things Little Big Town, but they don't currently have anything new out soooo whatcha gonna do.*

*You gonna feature some covers.


The Second: My Old Man by Zac Brown Band


New album! New album! What a thoughtful anniversary gift, Zac. This is too much. You really shouldn't have... but since I wouldn't want to deprive the world of your incredible musical creations, I'll allow it. Also, a shout out to my old man who texts/emails me to tell me how funny I am every week. He's the one you can thank/blame for my sense of humour and also my obnoxiously large ego.


The Third and Final: Boomerang by Ward Thomas


Just discovered these ladies and it looks like they've released a few pretty decent singles in the past year. Maybe this means that perhaps the ladies of country are coming out of the hibernation they told no one about? Maybe?? I'm taking it as a sign and am very excited. This song's fun, has some subtle clapping (immediate win in my books, as y'all know) and is quite catchy. Like, you listen to it more than once and it's got some serious It's a Small World After All levels of catchiness. Listen at your own risk, I guess.

According to the internet, the traditional gift for a 4th anniversary is fruit or flowers. Since I know you're obviously going to ask, let me just tell you: my favourites are mangos and freesias. They can be sent to either my home or work address. Up to you to decide whether or not I'm joking...

As always, thanks for listening!
Karla