As of late, my mind has been on one thing: Life in the Industry. What industry? The music industry, naturally. As I try to work on school projects, papers, readings, etc. I find myself on a never ending search for new music/music in general. I feel as though I've added a thousand songs to my iPod in the last few weeks. Though it's only the start of October, and the Fall weather is in full force, I'm already on my search for the perfect summer internship in New York. I've contacted Sony, got people talking at Warner and Jive, as well I'm looking into other labels to fill the void that is the industry that I lack being at school.
For now, I want to share some exceptional artists/albums/tracks that I have on repeat, thus require a necessary listen:
William Fitzsimmons is a folk artist with a sound similar to the Cary Brothers, especially with the song "Ride." His smooth voice and hypnotic beats make for Fitzsimmons the perfect Autumn music, while the weather is brisk, and the work is daunting, William's music will instantly gratify your woes. If you are a fan of the musi 
c selection in Grey's Anatomy then Fitzsimmons won't disappoint. Along the lines of Bon Iver, Fitzsimmons tracks have been featured in the show at pivotal moments were the music choice is key. Stand out tracks: "It's Not You," "Please Don't Go," and "Even Now."
Lights is a young Canadian songstress with a pop sounding with a hint of synthesizer. Her album 'The Listening' is due out in the states this Tuesday, but already I'm caught up in her infectious sound and Vanessa Carlton sounding, inviting voice. Stand out tracks include: "Ice" where the chorus will have you bumping along, "The Listening" which makes you feel like you're underwater. "River" and "February Air" are great as well. James Yuill is a British artist that turns folk/indie music into a more electronic spin. He released his album 'Turning Down Water for Air' with a re-mixed album that echoes Thrices' elements album. On the re-mixes Yuill provides us with Earth tracks, more mellow and zen. Then the same tracks in Fire version which are more vibrant and alive. My favorite tracks are remixed and both Earth versions. They are "No Surprise" and "This Sweet Love" Prepare your ears for a listening relaxation. Royal Wood is a rich sounding gentleman with great lyrics. His tracks invoke emotion and make me want to lie in bed and write down all about my life. My favorite track is "In The Garden" as well as "Juliet" and "Forever Were Tied" and "A Mirror Without"
Now here is a list of tracks of random artists that I can't stop spinning:
"Walking on a Dream" by Empire of the Sun
"Skinny Love" by Bon Iver
"All I Need" by Air
"Turn and Turn Again" by All Thieves
"Signs" by Bloc Party
"Nightminds" by Missy Higgins
"The Acrobat" Johnathan Rice
"Embers' by Just Jack
"Fresh Feeling" by The Eels
Happy Listening.
Tiësto's new album "Kaleidoscope" is an infectious dance album, filled with great collaborations. Artists featured on the album include Nelly Furtado, Tegan and Sarah,Jónsi from Sigur Rós, Kele Okereke from Bloc Party, Tegan & Sara, Emily Haines from Metric, Calvin Harris, Cary Brothers and others. If you're in the mood to move, I urge you to spin some of the tracks, namely "Who Wants to Be Alone," It won't disappoint.
