Q: Why is plastic so bad?
A: Other than being made by one of the dirtiest forms of energy polluting our planet (Crude Oil), it isn't biodegradable. Meaning, its hanging out on earth longer than we are; it's contaminating and harming our local parks, beaches and animals that inhabit them.
Rooted Recommendation: Educate yourself, and reduce your use of plastics. Stray away from oversized packaging and new products made of mainly plastic. Cut plastic bottles out of your lifestyle and buy a reusable canteen! And recycle the plastics when you can!
Week 3 brings us three more bands, all have their own well established fan base but we hope to broaden and cross those boarders this week. One has been a recent pop icon gaining great momentum in the recent years, one has recently reunited and has set up Coachella for their no doubt epic springboard, and the last has songs we all know but just don't realize it. Expand, express, and enjoy!
Feist
Genre: Pop/Indie Rock
From Nova Scotia, Canada
Well as we're sure you all know, the beautiful, talented Feist has done it again. Her fourth album, Metals, is another reminder of how awesome she is as a singer as well as a songwriter, and we’d say it would be safe to assume an overall human being. Of the many great tracks off of her newest album, How Come You Never Go There is a prime example of her ability to create elegant yet catchy music that allows her to affect listeners from all walks of life and musical tastes. We remember when we first listened to the album we wanted to cry, but obviously couldn’t because we are men. We are saddened that Ryan will not be grazing the lush green desert grasses with us all for Coachella this year, but you can bet your sweet cheeks that the two of us will be catching her set at Bonnaroo this year. BOOM. And yes, we will be making our greatest attempt at catching her attention and trying to convince her to marry Ryan. Any advice you may have to offer him when we embark on this quest would be greatly appreciated.
The video below features a song written by The Kinks, but we think its great and worth sharing. (Seriously though, help Ryan get her to fall in love with him. Thanks.)
The extent of my our relationship with this band only stretches to hearing the song in the video below frequently throughout our childhoods and Ryan acting like a total moron with his sister when it came on around the house. As we continue to explore more of their music and lesser known stuff, Ryan is becoming pretty jealous that he won’t be experiencing this set. He expect at least one of us to give him a phone call during this song. Who doesn’t like the 80s these days? Just go watch them, silly. This is once in a lifetime type stuff. If you need any persuading just look at them in the video! Rad!
Do you like Mars Volta? Do you Sparta? Meet the mother, father, and legal guardian of those bands. Fans of At the Drive-In are getting ready for a weekend that most thought they'd never get. The band broke up in 2001 to a fan base that was ready and willing to support them for the years that anarchy, emotion, and rebellion ran high within them. When the band split up they became the well known Mars Volta and the lesser Sparta. With the reunion just within grasp for the thousands in attendance at the this years Coachella you can expect a good number of people loosing their minds, and who wouldn't if you'd been waiting ten years? One thing is for sure for fans and new comers, At the Drive-In is sure to put on a show not to be soon forgotten. Coachella will prove to be a launching pad for what should end up being an explosive year, whether good or bad no one can say. Either way we are perfectly content with sitting front row and watching the show!
We had some slight trouble getting week two up and running but its here and we are doubling up since week three will be here in no time. Check these guys out in the mean time!
Girls
Genre: Indie/Heart Rock
From San Francisco, CA
Ever since our first exposure to Girls a few years back, we had been frothing at the mouth for an opportunity to catch them live after over playing their debut album, Album, repeatedly at our house. The San Francisco based four-piece answered our prayers and graced north county with their presence at The Loft at UCSD, providing an intimate yet enthusiastic set to what seemed to be a crowd that filled the small club with anticipation and uncertainty of what they were about to experience. That night Girls provided an amazing set doused in their psychedelic style as Christopher Owens (guitar, vocals) mixed in his beautiful fifties-esque crooning ballads with the simple yet powerful sonic force of the rest of the band. After approaching them after the show, we made it clear to them that we enjoyed the show expecting little response. After around thirty minutes of sitting and talking to these humble and grateful gentlemen, I knew I was going to be a fan for very long time.
If you get a chance to check these guys out on your weekend baking in the sun, it will definitely be worth your while. They will play songs for you to dance to, hold someone to, cry to, and reflect to. If you enjoy their set and happen to stumble upon them wandering around the festival grounds, tell them how much you enjoyed the show, and I can guarantee your praises will fall on very appreciative and deserving ears.
Since 2007 Calvin Harris has been hitting the dance, electro, and house genre hard. Mr. Harris' second album is what put him on the map with hits such as "I'm Not Alone", "You Used to Hold Me", and "Relax". As his popularity has grown he has come to work with artists such as Rhianna on her massive single "We Found Love" and even suspected work with Katy Perry. Harris' music is more felt than much else, his simple, repeating lyrics ingrain themselves into you whether you're dancing furiously or enjoying the spectacle from a far. We can't explain much, you just need to hear it!
The Head and the Heart are quickly becoming one of our favorite bands. With huge influences from both The Beatles and Crosby, Still, Nash, and Young how could we not?! The three lead vocalist spin, swirl, and bounce off each other in beautiful harmony. The band is closest to a soft Mumford and Sons as I've seen. The ballads about leaving the past behind and forging new futures makes listening to this band a welcomed reprieve. The Head and the Heart will be a wonderful afternoon or dusk delight for anyone looking to relax and enjoy some folky inspiration. This group has a fine future ahead of them and Coachella is only the beginning.
“All things are connected.Whatever befalls the earth,Befalls the sons of the earth.Man did not weave the web of life,He is merely a strand in it.Whatever he does to the web,He does to himself.”―Chief Seattle
Climate change is such a heated and important issue today. This is a great video that explains the on-going process of climate change simply for everyone to understand.
Referenced from the Leadership Networks for Climate Change.
As we get closer and closer to two of the most amazing weekends California will see this year, we have decided to go week by week and try to introduce you to some bands you may want to check out at this years Coachella Music Festival. Here's three awesome bands that you might want to try to fit into your sure to be packed schedule!
DAWES
Genre: Rock/Folk Rock
From Los Angeles, CA
We have had the priceless opportunity to see these guys play from San Diego to Los Angeles to Manchester, Tennesee. Its been one wild ride following a band that has been a defining example of great music made today. Their screaming folk rock and pure raw talent make their shows something that can't be missed. Once a few of the lyrics make their way to you its something that is not easily forgotten. It's been an honor to see these dudes climb to the top, watching them in an empty bar, to a packed venue, a side stage in the middle of summer, and now California's biggest festival, but its was seeing them on the T.V. in the checkout line at Albertson's that shocked me the most. This is one of many shows you'll see both of us right up front belting out every song like it is our last. Don't miss this band, its something you'll want to catch.
We haven't had the privilege of seeing these fine gentlemen yet but one thing is for sure, they have been making a buzz since 2010 with the release of their first studio album Back From Earth. The band will fit in perfectly with a unique indie/electronic combo. Making tough, hard, passionate music riddled with the most recent hip-hop beats in a genre blending mash up defines Awolnation. The video to their addicting anthem "Sail" is below, make sure you have room you rock.
GIVERS have been a small pleasure of ours for a couple years now. A small band that only had an EP up until last year, but one that enlisted me into their fan base like I didn't have a choice. Quite possibly the most energetic and fun band we have seen live in the past years. Seeing them on stage is not only listening to their indie pop dance filled crooning but also a show and collage of colors and lights. The atmosphere turns nothing short of lovely and if you look around you'll see it on every face within sight. If you are looking to smile, dance, and laugh this is where you'll want to be. Enjoy the teaser we've left below!
