Friday, June 18, 2010

Hood Internet

The Mixtape Volume Four - The Hood Internet

For those of you who are unaware, The Hood Internet is made up of a couple of DJs who take Rap, Hip-Hop and R&B songs and mix them with Indie-Pop/Rock and Alternative music. The resulting sound is rather unique and offers something different to your musical palette. The tracks really speak for themselves and with over thirty of them, its hard to just pick out one. I found this group by accident and was enchanted by their personal approach in terms of taking two rather different genres and blending them to almost invent a new sound. Though this is their fourth mixtape, they have over four hundred tracks and over seven hundred artists mixed together. Pretty amazing when you think about it, but the important part is listening to it. I've used the Hood Internet's mixtapes to discover several new artists both in Hip-Hop and in Indie music, and you could do the same. In short, enjoy a new musical experience and check out the rest of their stuff if you liked it.

Xero & The Boombox Theory

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Galactic Fruit

Fruit - The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

All the way from Denmark, The Asteroids' first album is really out of this world. "Different" is a word that can very well define the majority of the tracks featured in this album. Mette's vocals have a rather rare tone to them that does a great job of complimenting the jazzy instrumentals and make for a unique overall sound. These songs take some getting used to because of their strange sound and unusual vocals and more than one track need a few listens before really enjoying it. "Around The Bend" would be the most recognizable since it was used in the iPod touch commercials when it was released, but it holds it's own regardless. "The Sun Ain't Shining No More" is a little more tamed than the rest of the tracks yet is a memorable addition to my playlist. "Sunshine Coolin'" is more Indie-Pop than Jazz/Alternative even though it manages to stay true to the formula and takes full advantage of Mette's fantastic voice. "Hero" is a laid back type of track with some great trumpets and a somewhat Jazz club ambiance about it. All in all, if you're open to hearing something new and different, give this album a chance and you might be pleasantly surprised.

Xero & The Boombox Theory

Monday, June 14, 2010

Breathe Deep

Lungs- Florence + The Machine

Released in April 2009, Florence + The Machine's debut album is a sign of great things to come. Florence's voice is truly something special; with talent abound, she can hit those epic notes and the melodic even soul-like tone of her voice offer a soothing yet powerful sensation. Let's not forget about the "Machine" part of the band which is comprised of various bands who add there vocals and instruments to the musical atmosphere. This album is near flawless although certain tracks stand out more than others; such as: "Howl", an angelic blend of vocals and ambient sound that result in something truly beautiful. "You've Got The Love", the title speaks for itself and the lyrics go where you would expect, but the way it gets there is the most enjoyable part. "Blinding" really shows off her vocal range in spades. "Drumming Song" the chorus best describes the album as a whole in my opinion: " Louder than sirens, louder than bells, sweeter than Heaven and hotter than Hell". "Rabbit Heart" is the song that grabbed me since the first listen and cemented my love for this band, fantastic lyrics, grandiose instrumental and just the right length, in short, perfect. If you enjoy Indie/Soul, you'll truly be enchanted with this album.

Xero & The Boombox Theorists

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Firing Squad & Toy Soldiers

Pins & Panzers - Plushgun

I've been following Plushgun since the demos were released in 2007, and in 2009 their first album dropped. I can honestly say this one is a top-to-bottom fantastic album for any Synth-Pop/Indie Rock lover or even those who are still new and reluctant to the genre. Overall, the tracks tend to be easy-going, never too loud but still energetic and often found myself surprised at how smoothly one song can blend into the next while still maintaining their individual identities. "Just Impolite" is their better known single and also the best way to get introduced to this band; "The Dark In You" has a little more energy but manages to never get carried away; "How We Roll" speaks to all the teens in high-school who feel different and like it; "14 Candles" is a definite sing-along type song if you're a romantic at heart. All together you'll notice the wide range of instruments, most notably the piano and several synthesizers, but also ukuleles, dashes of violins and various strings, that will effectively put you in the right mood. Ultimately this album is not for everybody, yet it remains a New Wave gold nugget if you have the taste for it and hopefully I have done enough to sell you on it. If you like it, go get it, I know I did (No pressure).

P.S.- Sorry for the couple of months without posts, been going through a lot lately, I'll try harder to do this more often.
Xero & The Boombox Theorists

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Das Rock

This time I'm posting a range of Rock genres spanning a few eras.

1.- Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones - Ramones
Classic Punk Rock when that style was just making it's first steps in the mid-70's. This song sounds very much like it was conceived and recorded in a garage...in a good way : short and sweet like most punk tracks, the lyrics are simple and go full circle in an enigmatic way (which is another way of saying they make little sense). Hey Ho! Let's Go!

2.- Cherry Pie - Warrant - Cherry Pie
Glam Rock at it's loudest and Rock Anthem for the ages, this song can be heard almost every time a guy on TV fantasizes about a girl with a soapy sponge and bucket (very pedestrian). Lyrically sound, they do not stray far from the obviously sexual context. That being said, chances are you'll be singing this one without realizing it.

3.- Savior - Rise Against - Appeal To Reason
This is a more new-age type of Punk Rock even though it doesn't always sound like it. The best thing about this track is the high energy that's nearly tangible and the crazy pace of it all. The title itself speaks volumes of the lyrical context but they'll only matter if you care to learn them. In short Rock for Rock's sake.

4.- Slither - Velvet Revolver - Contraband
Members of Guns 'N' Roses, Stone Temple Pilots and Wasted Youth came together to make one of the greatest Heavy Metal songs of all time. To clarify, this is not you're average headbanger noise fest, it's unique for it's genre and it shows once you give it a listen. Dark lyrics and some of the best guitar rifts brought to you by the one and only Slash make this track Rock legend.

5.- Wire To Wire - Razorlight - Slipway Fires
Indie Rock constitutes more than a third of my music collection and this track can tell you why. Slight detour from the previous four, it is still a Rock song even though the general laid back nature of the instrumentals and vocals wouldn't say so. This was an instant listen and love track for me as I hope it will be for you.

Xero & The Boombox Theorists

Friday, April 9, 2010

Everlonglasting

I'm gonna start posting more recommendations from now on, that way I can post more often and spend less time drawing the list. Might as well start now.

1.- From The Stars - White Lies - To Lose My Life...
I've played this song at least 120 times, and I am not ashamed. What strikes me in this track is the dystopian future (or present) he describes in the lyrics and the fantastic instrumental that accompanies the great story-telling. Listen and enjoy.

2.- Fuego! - Murder By Death - Red Of Tooth And Claw
Gotta say I love the band name. I haven't really figured out the lyrics yet but I've been distracted by the all-around cool vibe it gives off. Classic song in my list.

3.- Toxic Crusaders - Deastro - Moondagger
Powerful stuff, the range of sounds and tones combine to make an enchanting atmosphere. The lyrics are simple even if sometimes they get lost in the instruments. Extremely popular in the Indie scene, I've heard this song so many times on the radio. Hope you like it too.

4.- Twelve Fingers - Salem - Astronaut
A++, I can't stop listening to this. I can't even properly shuffle my tracks anymore without going back to this one. It grabs you right from the start and sucks you in, in no time I was an entire air-instrument band. Cornerstone of my indie rock playlist.

5.- Underachiever - Ex Libras - Suite(s)
Don't remember how I got this song but I regret nothing. Starts off slow, real slow, but you quickly get the feeling that it's gonna get epic, and it delivers. I've never traveled without this song in my ears: soothing instruments and eerie vocals make this one an instant classic.

_ Xero & The Boombox Theory

Saturday, March 6, 2010

BOOM! Goes The Box

So im the new guy. I'm all about the house music (& electro. & progressive. & minimal. & tech house. etcetera etcetera). If you can't differentiate techno from the rest, I hate you. I don't really listen to Edward Maya, Bob Sinclar, basically the BS most people think is real house. I'm not gonna post the sick Ingrosso or Angello tracks however. I will Show you guys some things you might've never heard if it werent for the Theorists. It's not all party bangers. some is just chill house. Relaxing stuff. Other stuff is hardcore ish. Just listen and see. Pump the volume up (seriously). DO NOT fast forward! (To avoid disappointment), & ENJOY!

Might not sound like much on your laptop or desktop, but take out your Nikon and take the big picture here! I heard it@ Cedric Gervais the other day and it rocked my pants off (figuratively).
We all know the classic version of this song. However let's spice it up a little, shall we?

Lyrics. Are. Indescribable. This track reminds me of Let The Bass Kick. Just listen (and remember not to fast forward)

Just an uplifting track. This is the chill house stuff I was blabbin' about. Movin' on up!

¡Ayayayay que manduco! A nice latin house (not the latin they teach u at school).

I like the message. :P

When I listen to it, I feel as if it's just me and the music. This one is uplifting, relaxing, makes_me_forget_about_the_rest-ing.

Same as Peace = UPLIFTING

WOW (pronounced: W-A-H-O-U-W)

What is house???

"Hey, come my way, I've only a day, left with you" ? ? I just really like this one

Three thumbs up!

Now for the BANGERS! Most of y'all are going to hate this. But, this is UHMAZING! PUMP UP THE VOLUME. PUT WHATEVER STEREOTYPE YOU HAVE ON ELECTRO OUT OF YOUR HEAD. AND THEN PRESS PLAY.

Steve Angello played this one @ Fuego (right as he said "Haiti, I'm finally here, bla bla bla")

:D <-- my face

Now remember kids, don't fast forward house music or your just gonna end up fast forwarding to a part of the song that basically blows and you won't like it. And stay off drugs! (alcohol, tobacco, weed & MUSIC excluded :P)

_ Mickey Mau5 & The Theorists

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

My Ears

Today I think I'm gonna make my first song recommendations. So without further ado I present my list:

  • My first selection is from Nirvana's 1991 album "Nevermind", I'm of course talking about their number one hit: "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Kurt Cobain has been praised before for being the 90's greatest lyricist with his complex and profound words and this song is no exception even though I find that lyrics written a few minutes before the actual recording are close to being devoid of any deep meaning at all (I mean the song barely rhymes but sounds good). Regardless of this, this track effectively ended the Glam/Hard Rock era that had ruled in the 80's and paved the way for Punk Rock, Nu Metal, Alternative Rock and Grunge bands. So here is one of the most important rock songs of our generation :
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana - Nevermind

  • My second choice is by the US indie rock band Great Northern and off their album ''Remind Me Where The Light Is'', this is : ''Snakes''. What first attracted me to this particular track are the truly unique vocals and ambient feel of the instrumentals, and after listening to this fifty times, the lyrics seem to have sexual undertones to me but you can make up your own minds. The album was released back in 2009 after I had almost lost my faith in this generation's originality when it comes to music production but this song is a small step towards my recovery. More popular in the underground scene, Great Northern are slowly moving towards the mainstream and have not sold-out. Hope you enjoy :
Snakes - Great Northern - Remind Me Where The Light Is

  • My third recommendation is by Aerosmith and taken from their 1989 album ''Pump'' and is one of their most controversial songs in terms of it's lyrical content and it's subject matter, this is ''Janie's Got A Gun''. As you can imagine it talks about a young gun-wielding girl who takes revenge on an abusive father. Upon it's release, it caused quite a stir among fans and critics due to it's social impact and how it differed from previous Aerosmith works. In my opinion, this is one of their greatest songs, true to the band's creativity and shear playing ability: Steven Tyler can still hit those epic notes and Joe Perry killed the guitar.
    So here is the Aerosmith classic :
Janie's Got A Gun - Aerosmith - Pump


_ Xero & The Boombox Theorists

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

So not too long ago, I listened to thsi mixtape. Never got to finding a downloading link. I happened to come across it on another blog, so here you go. Some Funky R&B, different to say the least, but... It's all pluses. Smooth voice, a bit of that 90's feel to it, a few remixes you'll soon recognize & some international features make this mixtape quite an album. (thanks to whomever i got the link from).


Thursday, February 25, 2010

Back In Action (Next Time)

I would like to personally welcome theorist No 4 to our little group and also announce that I will start posting again in the very near future but in a very random fashion. Since I've been moving around a lot it's been more than difficult to post as I'm sure is the case for all the other members. But in that time we have amassed quite a significant amount of music which we will make available to you in do time. Till my next post, I thank all those who support the boombox theory and all that we do and appreciate your understanding.



Xero & The Boombox Theorists

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Excuse Our Pain

I'm sorry to say that all events regarding The Boombox Theory will be postponed untill further noticed.

Reason: All of our posters are from Haiti and most still reside there.

We will try to get back up to speed as soon as we think we are able to cope correctly with what has happened to our beloved country. I hope you understand & support our cause. Thank you.

_The Boombox Theorists

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Cheers! This Is Liquor For Your Ears( Xmas Special)

The ex- Employee Of The Year(Outasight) brings us more of his edgy, soulful mix & match sing-rap, laid back wordplay in this second mixtape. With the help of producers like 6th sense, Cook Classics, Dante Lewis, lyricists like The Kid Daytonna, Print & vocalists like Tunji, OU has managed to come off as quite the musical craftsman. The plethora of samples used in the tape will had me longing for that good ol' Hip- Hop flavor. With tracks like "2-0-0-9" & "Rollin Wit Me" he kicks the attitude up a notch while still managing to mellow out the tape with "Darling, It's Chemistry" & "I Can't Call It".Overall, From There To Here's fusion of jazzy tunes & vocal play is undoubtedly a must have for fans of the Hip-Hop/Soul movement.

QuESt really opens up in this last mixtape. His lyrics seem to be home of such honesty that even if you don't find the music to your taste, you'll learn to listen to the easily relatable themes. Fast paced songs like "I Need To Go" & "Today As Yesterday" had ma nodding before I even knew it but the slower paced ones like "Pieces", "Wait" & "Forever"had me reevaluating my relationships (family,friends& others. To sum it up, Broken Headphones' melodies will pull you in. It's the perfect occasion to re-evaluate your relationships of whatever nature they may be.

Mick Boogie does it again. Sampling track from adele's 19, Boogie's 1988 Brings a Hip-Hop twist to the grammy award winning songstress' performence. MB teams up with the likes of 6th Sense, nVMe, Naledge , Remot, KickDrums, Big Pooh & Garbs to bring us that phenominal - tell your mother you're in the bathroom so she doesn't bother you- kind of music. No doubt one of my favorite mixtape of the year, I just can't get enough of 1988, and highly recomend it to fans of Adele & Hip-Hop.

I didn't really notice the extent of Wale's talent until I listened to this mixtape. The accent collaborations make every track that much different from each other. No doubt Wale's got the potential to be a great lyricist. Hopefully he'll grow well in the arms of Jay's Roc Nation label. With the help of K'Naan, Duffy(sampled), Yael Naim(sampled) & many more, "Back To The Feature" is Wale's best bulk of work to date. I'd ask all the avid Hip-Hop lovers to take a listen to the newcomer's latest project.

_Minus & The Boombox Theorists

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Let Music be your Escape

Well, I get the privilege of posting Week 2. I'll ask you to forgive me for being late for not only is being late part of my female genes but I am also completely technologically impaired. Here are some songs that make me fly above and beyond anything real. Hope you'll like them, Let music be your escape from all your problems ;)
  1. Knocked Up - Kings Of Leon - Because Of The Times - 2007
  2. Dead On Arrival - Fall Out Boy - Take This To Your Grave - 2003
  3. Shaded (Compuphonic & Kolombo remix) - Cari Lekebusch - 2008
  4. I Miss You - Blink-182 - Blink-182 - 2004
  5. Lying Is The Most Fun A Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off - Panic! At The Disco - A fever You Can't Sweat Out - 2005
  6. Plane - Jason Mraz - Mr.A-Z - 2005
  7. Louby Loo - The Kooks - Do You Wanna EP - 2008
  8. One And Only - Timabaland feat. Fall Out Boy - Timberland Presents Shock Value - 2007
  9. Je Veux Te Voir - Yelle - POP- UP - 2006
  10. Helicopter - Bloc Party - Silent Alarm - 2005
  11. Let The Games Begin - Anarbor - Free Your Mind - 2009
  12. Knock You Out - Tiesto feat. Emily Haines - Kaleidoscope - 2009
  13. Gym Class Heroes and Fall Out Boy Mash-up (untitled) - Gym Class Heroes feat. Fall Out Boy
  14. Kill Your Young - Kill The Young - Kill The Young - 2005
  15. I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor - Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not - 2006
_Eve & The Boombox Theorists

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Open The Box

Well hello world & welcome to this ever so magical, wondrously breathtaking, endlessly surprising, morbidly addicting sweet & sour mix, with a dash of pepper, that has been developed by the twisted minds of three musically good-hearted but psychologically crooked entities(who you may, from here forth refer to as: Xero & Minus). The resolute of our work, which is brought to you by none other than random comments & a series of random klatches, is what you are now about to see. below you lies the epic... The Boombox Theory.

For more info on how the posts will work please refer to the Description on the side. Thank you.

  1. Carry On My Wayward Son- Kansas- Leftoverture
  2. Let Go- Frou Frou- Details
  3. Bring Me Down(Ft. Brandy)- Kanye West- Late Registration
  4. Comes And Goes In Waves- Greg Laswell- Three Flights From Alto Nido
  5. Lisztomania- Phoenix- Wolfgang Amedeus Phoenix
  6. Love Will Come Through- Travis- 12 Memories
  7. Mastermind- Deltron 3030- Deltron 3030
  8. Nights In White Satin- The Moody Blues- Days of Futur Passed
  9. Panic Switch- Silversun Pickups- Swoon
  10. Running Up That Hill- Placebo- Meds
  11. We Looked Like Giants- Death Cab For Cutie- Transatlantisism
  12. We Own The Sky- M83- Saturdays=Youth
  13. When Did This Strom Begin- Shiny Toys Guns- Season Of Poison
  14. Where Did It All Go Wrong- Oasis- Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants
  15. You Shook Me All Night Long- AC/DC- Back in Black
  16. The Urban Theme- Maxwell- Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite
  17. Daydreams (nVMe Remix)- Adele- Mick Boogie's 1988
  18. Oohh N Love (Evolution Of A Track)- Mateo- Underneath The Sky
  19. Notebook- Chrisette Michele- Epiphany
  20. Get Busy (Ft. Dice Raw & Peedi Peedi)- The Roots- Rising Down
  21. Ifuleave- Musiq Soulchild- Onmyradio
  22. Forever (Ft. Outasight)- QuESt- Broken Headphones
  23. Flight School (Ft. T-Pain, GLC)- Kanye West- LVs & Autotune 2
  24. The Slow Dance- Kayo & John Mayer- The Kayo Mayer Experience
  25. P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care)- John Legend- Once Again
  26. What If- Esmée Denters- Outta Here
  27. Slaughterhouse (Ft. Joell Ortiz, Nino Bless, Crooked I & Royce Da 5'9')- Joe Budden- Halfway House
  28. 50 Ways To Make A Record- Kid Cudi
  29. Pennies (The Updated Rosters Remix)- The Cool Kids- Gone Fishing
  30. Imagination- Jill Scott- The Real Thing: Word And Sounds Vol. 3
  31. New Soul (ft. Yael Naim)- Wale- Back To The Feature
  32. Certainly (Flipped It)- Erykah Badu- Baduizm
  33. Heirplanes- Japanese Cartoon- In The Jaws Of The Lords Of Death
  34. Downtown In My Mind- Outasight- Brand New Sessions
  35. The Show- The Roots- Do This Well
  36. Careful- Paramore- Brand New Eyes
  37. Party In Your Bedroom- Cash Cash- Cash Cash
  38. Lemon Meringue Tie- Dance Gavin Dance- Downtown Battle Mountain
  39. American Woman- The Guess Who- American Woman
  40. When The Sun Goes Down- Arctic Monkeys- Beneath The Boardwalk
  41. Close My Eyes Forever (Ft. Ozzy Osbourne )- Lita Ford- Lita
  42. Black Night- Deep Purple- Deepest Purple: The Very Best of Deep Purple (In Rock)
  43. Lollipop- Framing Hanley- The Moment
  44. My Black Dahlia- Hollywood Undead- Swan Songs
  45. Can't Satisfy Her- I Wayne- Lava Ground
  46. Drive- Incubus- Make Yourself
  47. Coming Undone- Korn- See You On The Other Side
  48. King Without A Crown- Matisyahu- Live At Stubb's (Shake Off The Dust...Arise)
  49. So Rich, So Pretty- Mickey Avalon- Mickey Avalon
  50. Do You Wanna- The Kooks- Konk
_The Boombox Theorists