Chili Peppers!

The interwebs are buzzing with the announcement of the Red Hot Chili Peppers touring SA! Big Concerts confirmed the "rumour" today and pre-sale tickets became available. I'm happy to say that I got in on that and bought golden circle tickets to see one of my favourite bands! I couldn't have asked for a better (early) birthday present, I am so damn excited, and now I wait in anticipation for February to arrive!

A few of my favourites: 

Women

Being National Women's Day tomorrow, I would like to acknowledge a few of the women in music that I admire. 

"I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music."~ George Eliot

Music Monday

Oceansize.

This is a five piece band from Manchester whose music I only recently discovered, and absolutely enjoy. However, upon opening their webpage, I find that they have split up as of February this year. I’m bleak about it, but that doesn’t stop me from listening to what they have already produced.

I’ve been hooked on Effloresce, their first full album. My ears cannot help but devour every morsel. The instrumentals are interesting and emotional, and tie in beautifully with the vocals, of Mike Vennart, that are smooth and passionate, with a bit of that grungy tone that I love.

Their second album, Everyone into Position, seems to be more focused on instrumental experimentation; on most of the songs. Although I need to sit with it a bit more, I really appreciate what I’ve heard so far.

There’s nothing like music that makes you feel emotion from your core. This band does that for me, and I will continue to explore the last two albums as well. 

Best

Incubus.

My favourite band of all time. Needless to say I am so, over-the-moon, excited for the release of their new album, 'If Not Now, When?' on the 12th of July!
Their pre-released singles are Adolescents and Promises, Promises, for which they have also released videos.

These guys are doing amazing things for the fans. They have set up IncubusHQ, which keeps you up to date with the latest touring information via posts, calendars and video briefings held by their manager, Steve (Renman) Rennie, with whom you can interact via the sites chat platform. It's basically an Incubus(fan) exclusive social networking site, complete with groups and personal profile pages. One word - Awesome.

I cannot wait for the day I get to see them live...until then I have their beautiful albums to tide me over.