WHO DID IT BETTER: Pentatonix or Beyonce: End of Time

Okay on today's WHO DID IT BETTER: We have the face off between Beyonce and the cover by Pentatonix... You be the judge.  First up is Beyonce doing the live version of End of Time. 

Next we have the all acapella version of the song by Pentatonix....

WHO DID IT BETTER!!? 

Marketa Irglova: Live from San Fran

WHAT I SAY ABOUT HER   

I LOVE MARKETA!!  I loved her on Once and have loved listening to The Swell Season. Her voice is magical. You just have to listen for yourself. 

WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT HER   

Marketa Irglova, of The Swell Season, the film Once, and an Academy Award Winner, continues her musical journey with her solo debut, 'Anar.'

NoiseTrade is excited to be able to offer a fan recording of select tracks of Marketa Irglova's concert from last November at The Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA. The winter tour, in support of 'Anar', featured Marketa touring with her full band - Aida Shahghasemi (vocals, daf), Tim Iseler (bass), and Rob Bochnik (guitar). Marketa continues to tour with upcoming shows in Los Angeles and New York.

To hear more or to download this album to go to Noisetrade.com

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Demi Lovato: Give your heart a break video

I have been watching Demi since she was on the Disney Channel and still like listening to her. She is very talented and has a good career ahead of her. 

GO DEMI! One step at a time. 

Lori McKenna: Blessings Disguised

WHAT I SAY ABOUT HER   

Oh I really like her. She has a raw, true quality to her voice that is hard to find now a days. Her lyrics are very heart felt and emotional. She paints a great picture with every word that she sings and every note that you hear. 

WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT HER   

Lori McKenna: I like songs that feel like conversations.  But what if they are conversations that are so intimate no one else should hear... well, those are my favorite songs.  I picked these 5 songs because to me they run the gamut of emotional conversations.  From "I don't ever want you back" to "God, please come back". My 6th full length studio album, 'Massachusetts' is out this month.

Kris Delmhorst, Rose Cousins, Patty Griffin, Trent Dabbs, Mark Erelli

For more information about Lori McKenna or to download go to Noisetrade.com

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Pitch Perfect's Cup (When I'm Gone) Video

I really liked the movie and now look! They have a music video too!!! So cool. Anna Kendrick did a great job!

Katrina Stone: Only for the Brave

All the tips/donations from this album go to benefit The Alvarado Family in Fort Collins, Colorado as well as Brent's Place in Denver.

The Alvarados have a sweet 4 year old named Esther who is battling a type of cancer called Neuroblastoma. Her bravery and joy would put most anyone to shame and she is a tremendous inspiration. You can read about their journey at http://spendandbespent.blogspot.com/

Brent's Place is a facility in Denver that houses families and patients as they undergo life-saving treatment. This means they provide a home away from home capable of supporting entire families for as long as they need to be close to the hospital. Brent's Place is the ONLY "Safe-Clean" housing facility in the Rocky Mountain region approved by Children's Hospital Colorado for patients with compromised immune systems. There is never an out of pocket cost to the families who call Brent's Place home and the average cost to support the specialized housing is $93 a day. It is a truly wonderful place that fills a huge need in the community.

When you donate even $1, you are helping real people. You are contributing to something phenomenal. You are allowing these kiddos and their families to focus on getting better and being brave.

To download and donate go to Noisetrade.com

WHO DID IT BETTER: David Guetta ft Usher VS. The Piano Guys : Without you

I have really fallen in love with this group. The Piano Guys. I am a big lover of Cello and piano... This is really good.
First up: The Original: David Guetta ft. Usher



Now: The Piano Guys





WHO DID IT BETTER??

The Lumieers: Stubborn Love Music Video

This is a great video and song. I love the Lumineers,

The Friendly Beasts: Widen the Circle Sampler

what I say ABOUT them

This is an amazing sampler!!! I love this band. I haven't heard them before tonight and I think I will go download the whole cd. Widen the Circle is an amazing song. "Could we widen the circle a little bit more, could we stretch out our arms open up our doors..." Beautiful! I think that you should check it out and then download and purchase. :)  

what they say ABOUT them

we are a group of four, twenty-somethings who strive to make creative music that gives off hope and glimpses of our beautiful Creator. 

The Friendly Beasts' debut album released in February of 2013. Three free songs from the eight track album.  

words do pale as we enter this realm.
we offer our music.

For Fans of Katie Herzig, Brooke Fraser, Kye Kye, John Mark McMillan and Audrey Assad. 

To download or hear more go to the link below or to Noisetrade.com

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Pentatonix & Lindsey Stirling : Radioactive Video

               

I just got to watch this video. I love it!! 

Schematic: The Fluorescent

what I say ABOUT them

This is a fun album. The music is catchy and the lyrics are fun. If you like Death Cab for Cutie, Weezer or Third Eye Blind you will like Schematic. :) 

what they say ABOUT them

Having spent over a decade in the music industry performing with Alternative/Indie band, Mae, lead singer Dave Elkins has embarked on an entirely new artistic endeavor. Under the name Schematic, Elkins has already released a 5 song EP entitled “Fluorescent” and is set to release a full-length follow up album entitled “Color (n.) Inside the Lines” by the beginning of SXSW. Whilst retaining some of the sounds that Mae fans fell in love with, Dave has managed to develop an entirely new, undeniably unique sound. From the tasteful use of Chromatic guitar licks to the incorporation of pop-friendly odd time signature grooves, he has developed a style well-suited for a variety of listeners.

As if recording his own music has not been keeping Elkins busy enough, add to that equation his start-up of a new recording studio and record label in the heart of Nashville, his management of several new bands, and his plans to start an online artistic community (The Schematic Community) within the next year, and it becomes obvious that he is working harder than ever. And it's paying off.

To listen or download this music got to Noisetrade.com

The Piano Guys: What Makes You Beautiful Video

Okay so I saw this video on Facebook and I wanted to share it!! This is sooo cool!

Asker: The Escape Room

what do I say ABOUT them

They are considered Indie. I do like them. They are different. I don't understand the lyrics in some parts of the songs but they are catchy. "Cathedral" is a cool song. "All I can think about is going home and what can I hope for but going home. I found my way". 

What do they say ABOUT them

In the two years that they've known each other, the three souls that make up Minneapolis indie-rock band Asker have learned a lot about balance. The balance of college, personal troubles, and budding musical hopes formed the sound of Asker's first effort, The Escape Room EP.

Recorded in Nashville at Schematic Studios in May of 2012, vocalist/guitarist Alexander Rollins, guitarist Jack Vondrachek, and drummer Alex Sullivan built a formula of expertly-crafted songs that reflect the juxtaposition of their youthful restlessness and a melodic wisdom beyond their years.

After a semester that led the band to a packed record release show, the CMJ Festival, college shows, and local club shows, the trio found themselves finding less and less balance and did what any suburban-bred college-students would do: trade textbooks and classrooms for the road and a van to bring their brand of melodic indie-rock across the United States. For now, they'll do what they do best: find balance in chaos and create from it.

To hear more or to download click below or go to Noisetrade.com

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WHO DID IT BETTER: GOTYE VS. WALK OFF THE EARTH: Somebody that I used to know

Today's Challenge:

GOTYE VS. WALK OFF THE EARTH: Somebody that I used to know

Here is Gotye's original version....

Now here is Walk off the earth's version:

WHO DID IT BETTER? 

Michael Buble- It's a Beautiful Day Video

I love Michael Buble!! This is such a cute video!!

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Bracher Brown: Broken Glass & Railroad Tracks

What I say ABOUT him

I don't get it. The vocals are strained. He is labeled as Pop but I don't think this accurate. He is country through and through. Even the cover screams COUNTRY. He sounds like a pre-pubescent teen who is singing about stuff he doesn't understand. Maybe he will get better in time. Maybe he won't. But you tell me what you think. 

what they say ABOUT him

Brown’s poignantly poetic lyrics on relationships, personal growth, and small town living belie his teenage years. His blend of roots rock with sophisticatedly accessible hooks, teardrop guitar solos, and elegantly subtle musicality is staggeringly developed and mature for any debut, let alone a debut from someone not old enough to buy a beer.

His sense of creative assuredness imbues Broken Glass and Railroad Tracks with congenial authenticity. The album was produced by acclaimed singer-songwriter Todd Carey in New York City. Brown wanted an organic production approach to the album, and Carey helped him achieve modern clarity with a vibrantly warm aesthetic.

To download click the link or go to Noisetrade.com

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A Rocket to the Moon: Ever Enough Video

What a beautiful song and video. If I could just have a little bit of love like that. :)

"I will always be yours forever and more
Through the push and the pull
I still drown in your love
And drink 'til I’m drunk
And all that I’ve done,
Is it ever enough"
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The Riverside: Simple Life EP

what i say ABOUT them

This is your typical Folk band with a little Indie thrown in to the mix. The first song on the mix reminds me of what The Lumineers would sound like if they were folk. It's fun. :) 

what they say ABOUT them

This download is a few of our favorite tracks from our debut album, The Riverside. Enjoy the tunes, and welcome to the family!

Here are a few write ups about the full album:
http://vividlagoon.com/2013/02/28/the-riverside/
http://www.independent.com/news/2013/mar/12/riverside/

Entire 13-track album is streaming on Facebook, Pandora, Spotify, and SoundCloud. If you like what you hear you can purchase it on iTunes.

For more from the artist or to download go to Noisetrade.com

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Paramore: Now Video

I was watching music videos on Youtube and came across this video by Paramore. I think it is such an interesting vide. I love Paramore!

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Ascend the Hill: Ascend the Hill

Okay so there isn't anything on their fan page so I don't have anything to go off of. But I can tell you that this is a great worship cd. It makes you want to crawl into your prayer closet and worship loud. If  you are a worshipper then this is the cd for you!!


This is for fans of Hillsong United, Passion Worship and The Glorious Unseen.

To hear the album click the link below or go to Noisetrade.com


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WHO DID IT BETTER: Taylor Swift VS. Walk Off the Earth - I knew you were trouble

Here is the challenge for today:

TAYLOR SWIFT VS. WALK OFF THE EARTH: I knew you were trouble! 

WHO DID IT BETTER???

Here is the music video for Taylor Swift doing the original song. Skip to 2:00 on here (that is when the song starts)

NOW Walk off the Earth...

Who does the song better?

Levi Weaver: Sampler

what i say about him

Okay I love this!! The mix of his guitar driven lics, haunting melodies and lyrics is perfect. It's beautiful!! There isn't much I can say but Go get the samples. You will not regret it. :) 

what they say ABOUT him

11 song sampler including tracks from the last three albums: "I Am Only a Tiny Noise", "The Letters of Dr. Kurt Godel" and the live album, "Twenty Thousand Miles". For fans of Ryan Adams, Radiohead, Josh Ritter, Nickel Creek and Imogen Heap. 

For more about Levi Weaver and to listen to his music click the link below or go to Noisetrade.com

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Christina Aguilera: Hurt Video

Oh I love this song. And it is awesome done live. I love it when the stage comes up and the huge strings orchestra is revealed! WOW! Boy does she have a voice!!


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Langhorne Slim & The Law: Summertime EP

What I say aBOUT them

This is a good EP. 5 Songs. The Way We Move, Bad Luck, Coffee Cups,  Summertime, The Way We Move - Solo Acoustic. I am not the biggest fan of this style of music but I do really like this band. Download and see what you think! 

what they say ABOUT them

The 13 songs that compose Langhorne Slim & The Law’s most recent album, The Way We Move, are road-tested, rollicking and very rock ‘n’ rolling tunes that the songwriter perfected with his loyal band, and come out of the kind of good times and bad experiences that songwriters of Langhorne’s lofty stature can turn into life-affirming rock ‘n’ roll. You could also call what Langhorne Slim does folk music, but then there’s his sly, charming and open-hearted feel for pop music—those summertime melodies that nudge you into a grin even when the song is about something bad.

Langhorne has just returned from a sold out UK tour with The Lumineers, has a song airing regularly on broadcast TV as part of the Microsoft ad campaign for its new Windows 8 operating system, has a song in the opening credits of the new movie 21 and Over, and will kick off a seven-week-plus U.S. tour in March! Included in this sampler are three tracks from the new album, a previously unreleased acoustic version of the title track, and a song not on the album entitled Summertime.

For fans of The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Lucero, Justin Townes Earle and Dawes. 

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Alicia Keys: Brand New Me Music Video

I saw this for the first time tonight and loved it. The words really struck me. 

Read these lyrics then listen to the song. 

It's been a while, I'm not who I was before
You look surprised, your words don't burn me anymore
Been meaning to tell you, but I guess it's clear to see
Don't be mad, it's just the brand new kind of me
Can't be bad, I found a brand new kind of free

Careful with your ego, he's the one that we should blame
Had to grab my heart back
God knows something had to change
I thought that you'd be happy
I found the one thing I need, why you mad
It's just the brand new kind of me

It took a long long time to get here
It took a brave, brave girl to try
It took one too many excuses, one too many lies
Don't be surprised, don't be surprised

If I talk a little louder
If I speak up when you're wrong
If I walk a little taller
I've been under you too long
If you noticed that I'm different
Don't take it personally
Don't be mad, it's just the brand new kind of me
That ain't bad, I found a brand new kind of free

Oh, it took a long long road to get here
It took a brave brave girl to try
I've taken one too many excuses, one too many lies
Don't be surprised, oh see you look surprised

Hey, if you were a friend, you want to get know me again
If you were worth a while
You'd be happy to see me smile
I'm not expecting sorry
I'm too busy finding myself
I got this
I found me, I found me, yeah
I don't need your opinion
I'm not waiting for your ok
I'll never be perfect, but at least now i'm brave
Now, my heart is open
And I can finally breathe
Don't be mad, it's just the brand new kind of free
That ain't bad, I found a brand new kind of me
Don't be mad, it's a brand new time for me, yeah


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Fun. : Selections & B-sides from AIM & IGNITE

WHAT I SAY ABOUT THEM

What can I say about Fun. ? I LOVE THEM!! That is it? Yep! That is it!! You just want to sing along and play it REALY LOUD!!! Go ahead. Do it. Download the tracks. Enjoy it! 

WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THEM

Before "We Are Young," SOME NIGHTS and a Best New Artist GRAMMY, there was AIM & IGNITE, an ambitious ten track album from three friends called fun. Produced by Steven McDonald (Redd Kross, OFF!), Aim & Ignite was heralded as the "the most essential pop album of 2009" by Absolutepunk.net.

This four song collection features a studio track from AIM & IGNITE, a live rendition of "Take Your Time (Coming Home), an b-side and a remix of "Walking The Dog" from the RAC collective.

AIM & IGNITE is available via Nettwerk Records on iTunes, Spotify or wherever music is sold.

Catch fun. on tour this summer with very special guests Tegan and Sara: www.ournameisfun.com


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