I knew of the song that kept repeating the word Istanbul and tracked it down to this song by the four lads. It could not be more fitting as a tribute for my time in Istanbul. The largest city in Turkiye. I also finally read the lyrics and never knew that Istanbul was formerly known […]
Happy Friday folks… In the vibrant world of music, certain melodies possess an ethereal quality that transcends boundaries, captivating listeners across generations and continents. Yael Naim, an artist whose mellifluous voice and soul-stirring compositions effortlessly encapsulate this enchantment, found herself in the limelight when her mesmerizing track “New Soul” became the anthem of an iconic […]
This track was approx 12 hours ago and I have shared apparently the original music video from the breakout hit by The Rasmus. They even recently represented Finland in Eurovision. The Rasmus is a Finnish rock band that emerged onto the international music scene with their unique blend of alternative rock and pop sensibilities. Formed […]
This song has made it to my playlist because of my kids. I knew of Lego Ninjago from the minifigures and lego sets but never watched the series. I still have a few super large box sets of Ninjago City which I have yet to build. Thanks to both my kids for following the series […]
Happy friday folks! This danish bubblegum and eurodance pop duo hails from Denmark consisting of vocalists Anila Mirza and Amir El-Falaki. Mirza was born on 8 October 1974 in Frederiksværk, Denmark to Indian-Iranian-Pakistani parents. El-Falaki was born 12 August 1973 in Copenhagen, Denmark to Moroccan parents. In 1999, they had some success in the Scandinavian and Dutch music charts with a song from the album Fantastic, named “Tarzan & […]
Poetic Ammo, the trailblazing rap ensemble hailing from Malaysia, has etched an indelible mark on the country’s music scene. Comprising members such as Yogi B, Point Blanc, and C.Loco, the group emerged in the late 1990s, fusing diverse influences to craft their distinctive sound. With lyrical prowess and a fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and local […]
This song comes from a reality singing competition star that was constantly on our airwaves. I recall one of my housemate singing to this track when we live in Queensway in London. I can’t believe I was just a stone throw away from Kensington Gardens and struggle to wake myself up for a morning jogs […]
I am continuing with my theme of artists originating from Colorado. The Fray is a rock band formed in Denver Colorado by schoolmates Isaac Slade and Joe King in 2002. They released their debut album in 2005 and this track from the same titled about was a top 3 billboard track. This is arguably their […]
I am currently in Denver Colorado and wanted to pay tribute to this lovely place by posting a track from a band that originated from here. The Lumineers are an acclaimed folk-rock band hailing from the musical hotbed of Denver, Colorado. Formed in 2002 by core members Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, this talented duo […]
This is the cantonese cover of The Cranberries Dreams by Faye Wong which was included in her album in 1994 Random Thoughts. It became the soundtrack for Chungking Express, a film by Wong Kar-Wai. I was in primary school when I got to know of the singer Faye Wong. One of my friend was a […]