Wednesday, January 1, 2014

On the New Year - Beat #0001 - Kids - Mikky Ekko

Happy New Year everyone! I'm betting on 2014 being an awesome year!


A quick word of gratitude first: Thank you to all my family, friends and students who've put up with my brand of craziness this year.


It was one heck of a ride. 2013 was a bunch of ups and downs for a lot of us. I can't exactly say it was great, but together we've made it bearable, and even fun.


What are 10 things I am thankful for this 2013?
  • Healthy living
  • Good music
  • Tumblr
  • Cupcakes and all-you-can-eat buffets
  • Game days
  • Movies with the people I love
  • Reading fanfiction
  • Gaining a Golden State of mind
  • Pokemon
  • Chance
What are Justin's 10 simple resolutions for the year 2014?
  • Chin up
  • Stop worrying
  • Run like your life depends on it
  • Write daily
  • Watch movies
  • Keep photographs
  • Let it simmer
  • Stay wicked
  • Take a chance
  • Clutch
2014 is gonna be awesome! Let's make it count!



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And now, for the Badger Beat of the Day!

File under: Beat#0001 - Kids - Mikky Ekko (RCA Records)

Last.fm Popularity: 79, 737 listeners

Why music bloggers would like it: This young Nashville songsmith brings atmospheric electro-vibes with an almost folksy tinge. Lyrics are surprisingly reflective, contemplative even. His Rihanna collab was no fluke, as seen in his capacity to forge tracks like this. Also, see Subtle by Active Child for even more reason to love him.

Why I really like it: It was used in Teen Wolf's Season 3A, and you know I love me some pickings from the Teen Wolf soundtrack.

Fave lyrics: "We have the fire now, as the last light's burning out."

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Not Enough - Carousel (Left Right Records)
Don't Mind - Lincoln Jesser (Indie-Pop Music)

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