30H!3 And Kesha Unveil New Song

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Is it just me or is it totally fitting that these two work together so much? They're pretty much the male/female equivalents of each other... both aren't really singing, both are a little vulgar, and I'm a little amazed that either one of them are famous.

I admit, put a little alcohol in me and this stuff seems like a great idea, but sober? Not so much. I cant really take it seriously as music due to the lack of vocal talent... its the new thing. Now all you have to do is talk! Its not even rap, I'm not sure what to call it really. This music is only suitable as drinking/dancing accompaniment. Thats just my opinion, sorry if you disagree. But I mean, did you SEE Kesha on any of her recent TV spots? Aka Saturday Night Live or American Idol? If you ask me, she's lucky that the AI judges weren't asked to review HER performance haha.

Anyways, as a follow up to 30h!3's guest spot on Ke$ha's album with "Blah Blah Blah", she is now featured on a song for their upcoming release. The song is called My First Kiss. Its very typical of their style... catchy, sexual, and simple. Not necessarily in a great way, its just the way they seem to work. Give it a listen below, see what you think.

As much as I cant really stand it, its already stuck in my head... HELP ME PLEASE.

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

Alice In Wonderland Sountrack Track Listing Revealed

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So Alternative Press has revealed the track listing for the upcoming Alice In Wonderland soundtrack, and it appears that many familiar names grace the list. We already knew that Mark Hoppus (Blink-182) and Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) collaborated for a song, which we now know to be called "In Transit", but they are only one notable pair of the 16 artists/groups who make an appearance. The album will be called "Almost Alice" and has been slated for a March 2nd release date. The film is set to be released the same week, on Friday March 5th.

Here is the suspected soundtrack listing:

1. "Alice (Underground)" by Avril Lavigne

2. "The Poison" by The All-American Rejects

3. "The Technicolor Phase" by Owl City

4. "Her Name Is Alice" by Shinedown

5. "Painting Flowers" by All Time Low

6. "Where's My Angel" by Metro Station

7. "Strange" by Tokio Hotel & Kerli

8. "Follow Me Down" by 3Oh!3 & Neon Hitch

9. "Very Good Advice" by Robert Smith

10. "In Transit" by Mark Hoppus & Pete Wentz

11. "Welcome To Mystery" by Plain White T's

12. "Tea Party" by Kerli

13. "The Lobster Quadrille" by Franz Ferdinand

14. "Running Out Of Time" by Motion City Soundtrack

15. "Fell Down A Hole" by Wolfmother

16. "White Rabbit" by Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

Like I said, some pretty decent names on that list... Robert Smith even! Not a bad soundtrack... this could be one to contend with the awards. Heres to hoping that the songs are as good as the artists.

What do you think of this track list?

Rock On!

- Girl At The Rock Show

Exam Dance Break Day 14

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I know its only 1am... but I'm wide awake and I figured since I have work in the morning (yeah, I finish exams and go right  back to work, how lucky am I? haha) that I should do this now before I forget or lose my motivation. I came home today and I finally have music videos again, its a fantastic thing. Never realize how much you miss something until its gone, and thats totally the case with me and MuchLoud/PunchMuch. I used to watch MuchMusic but I find that their programming has overtaken the video aspect and I'm never home when they have a video flow going.

 So I invest my time in rock/pop videos this way, but the current cable package I am sharing with my roommates does not enable me this privilege. As a result, its my own responsibility to keep up with music, which can be difficult when you're stuck with endless piles of academic research to do. However, I came across this song a while ago and was only reminded of it when I saw it on TV today. Of course, I have to post it now and share it with you. Its a song by the group 3Oh!3 called, Starstruck. It features the beautiful and talented miss Katy Perry. 

I know, I know but she "sucks" right? Wrong. Now if you've ever actually SEEN (as in seen her perform IN PERSON) Katy play, you'd have to give her credit. She has a very unique vocal style and she sings her heart out. I could do without the cutesy girly girl thing she has going (which is NOT evident in this video thankfully) but she is a great singer and filled with talent. I took my younger sisters to see her over the summer... I expected to be bored and unimpressed, but it was totally the opposite. I was floored by her voice. As for 3oh!3, I have to be honest and say I've only heard a couple of their tracks. Great songs, super catchy and always get me dancing. I like their electro-pop style, they do a great job as two guys with the ability to make ridiculously catchy songs with clever lyrics. Anyways, here's the song. Warning, you will be stuck singing this for a while! But thats ok... after all, the point of the exam dance break is to sing and dance for a few minutes every day to relieve the serious stress of exams! So enjoy!

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

Alternative Press Most Anticipated 2010 Issue Hits Shelves

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So I just got back from the store today with a fresh copy of Alt Press' annual "Most Anticipated" issue. Every year, they dedicate a block of pages to the upcoming year's most exciting prospected releases. This is one of my favorite issues because it gets me all hyped up for 12 months of new music from a lot of my favorite bands. It keeps you on track with who's writing, interviews about the albums writing/recording process from bands and producers, and allows you to start formulating ideas for possible tours of the new year. 

This year the big title of MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASE was given to New Jersey boys, My Chemical Romance. After the 2007 release of Black Parade and constant touring, the band took a little break to have somewhat of a personal life. Getting married, having families, all that stuff. I think its about time they made a return, and from the sounds of it, a great one. They're reporting its a back to basics rock n roll album... no more theatrics, no more makeup, no more nonsense. Just pure, classic, rock. The inspiration behind tracks on the album are said to be Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, MC5, The Stooges, Judas Priest and Bon Jovi. Not bad. A little punk influence with classic rock style... so far it sounds pretty wicked. Combine this with song titles like "Black Dragon Fighting Society" and "Trans Am", its definitely a new direction for the guys. I'm interested to hear the final project, which is slated for a spring release date.

Other bands noted in the article include pop punk duo 3oH!3, poetic rockers The Academy Is, British hardcore group Bring Me The Horizon, breakthrough band Gaslight Anthem, techno nerds Hellogoodbye, young indie sensation NeverShoutNever and former Panic At The Disco boys new project Young Veins.

What albums are you looking forward to in 2010? Anything not listed here? Tell me!

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

Song of the Day: Our Lady of Sorrows by My Chemical Romance... forever my favorite MCR song. The first album I ever bought by them was I Brought You My Bullets. This is track five off that absolutely amazing record. A heavy melody, dark lyrics... its beautifully miserable. "We could be perfect one last night, and die like star crossed lovers when we fight... this riddle of revenge, please understand it has to be this way... We spark and fade they die by threes... Oh how wrong we were to think that immortality meant never dying" That last line is one of my all time favorite quotes. Can we say "to be inked" in the near future? haha.