Monday, June 6, 2016

Music Discovery Mondays - What Will Be This Year's Summer Anthem?



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What makes a summer anthem?  To most, summer symbolizes long hazy sunny days, vacation, weddings, bbq parties, beach parties....really just parties in general.  With that said, a summer anthem needs to typify our social gatherings.  It needs to be decidedly catchy and danceable.  I have selected three contenders that could easily qualify as this summer's anthem.  Let me know which song you think will be the song of the summer.


1.  Wow - Beck

Beck's music is like an eclectic box of chocolate.  You never know what you're gonna get.  After winning a grammy for his somber and reflective 2014 album 'Morning Phase', Beck is ready this summer to 'giddy up' and take on the responsibility of turning out infectious grooves.  His latest single 'Wow,' is no exception.





2.  Frankie Sinatra - The Avalanches

The Avalanches, an Australian electronic group earned international appeal with their 2000 album 'Since I Left You.'  Since that time, however, The Avalanches haven't left us with any new albums to enjoy...until now that is.  After a sixteen year hiatus, the Avalanches are back with a new album 'Wildflower,' and a new electro/calypso single titled 'Frankie' that will surely earworm its way into your noggin.  





3.  Can't Stop The Feeling

I never thought I would select a Justin Timberlake ditty on my blog, but it is so apparent he wants this year's 'Song of the Summer' title so badly.  With a feel-good vibe and music video that heavily resembles Pharrell Williams' 2013 hit 'Happy,' Timberlake is practically asking you to place this track on your summer wedding playlist.