Amazing Music

f_01311073673_laptop-music-studio.jpgA U.S. study found that learning instruments enables the brain changes; the music training can improve speech and language level.
 
Although someone thinks that Mozart’s music can make classical or other people more intelligent, but there is no enough evidence to prove that music can enhance brainpower.
 
Nowadays, northwestern university has a study to explore, to analyze data of language and speech music training, memory, attention span, even as the ability to express emotions affect the relevant research.
 
Researchers Nina, krauss said these data show that the music training in the process of connecting neurons in the brain can enhance interpersonal exchange other skills.
 
In the study, researchers report said: “music training that produced the influence, and physical health, music can enhance the brain, make more acute hearing.

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Music & Emotions: Can Music Really Make You a Happier Person?

f_21311026081_new-york-city-record-store-by-c-mon.jpgHow many times have you turned to music to uplift you even further in happy times, or sought the comfort of music when melancholy strikes?
Music affects us all. But only in recent times have scientists sought to explain and quantify the way music impacts us at an emotional level. Researching the links between melody and the mind indicates that listening to and playing music actually can alter how our brains, and therefore our bodies, function.
It seems that the healing power of music, over body and spirit, is only just starting to be understood, even though music therapy is not new. For many years therapists have been advocating the use of music in both listening and study for the reduction of anxiety and stress, the relief of pain. And music has also been recommended as an aid for positive change in mood and emotional states.
Michael DeBakey, who in 1966 became the first surgeon to successfully implant an artificial heart, is on record saying: “Creating and performing music promotes self-expression and provides self-gratification while giving pleasure to others. In medicine, increasing published reports demonstrate that music has a healing effect on patients.”
Doctors now believe using music therapy in hospitals and nursing homes not only makes people feel better, but also makes them heal faster. And across the nation, medical experts are beginning to apply the new revelations about music’s impact on the brain to treating patients.
In one study, researcher Michael Thaut and his team detailed how victims of stroke, cerebral palsy and Parkinson’s disease who worked to music took bigger, more balanced strides than those whose therapy had no accompaniment.
Other researchers have found the sound of drums may influence how bodies work. Quoted in a 2001 article in USA Today, Suzanne Hasner, chairwoman of the music therapy department at Berklee College of Music in Boston, says even those with dementia or head injuries retain musical ability.
The article reported results of an experiment in which researchers from the Mind-Body Wellness Center in Meadville, Pa., tracked 111 cancer patients who played drums for 30 minutes a day. They found strengthened immune systems and increased levels of cancer-fighting cells in many of the patients.
“Deep in our long-term memory is this rehearsed music,” Hasner says. “It is processed in the emotional part of the brain, the amygdala. Here is where you remember the music played at your wedding, the music of your first love, that first dance. Such things can still be remembered even in people with progressive diseases. It can be a window, a way to reach them.”
The American Music Therapy Organization claims music therapy may allow for “emotional intimacy with families and caregivers, relaxation for the entire family, and meaningful time spent together in a positive, creative way”.
Scientists have been making progress in its exploration into why music should have this effect. In 2001 Dr. Anne Blood and Robert Zatorre of McGill University in Montreal, used positron emission tomography, or PET scans, to find out if particular brain structures were stimulated by music.
In their study, Blood and Zatorre asked 10 musicians, five men and five women, to choose stirring music. The subjects were then given PET scans as they listened to four types of audio stimuli

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Musician’s Friend Coupon Helps in Saving Colossal Amount

11311074966_darlenelovegetssomehelp.jpgMusician’s Friend, a reputed and known store selling musicals instruments and their accessories, is a best place to buy a wide selection of guitars, basses, keyboards, live sound equipment, drums and percussion, recording software and studio gear. In addition, the store is also home to a number of DJ equipments and DJ lighting, band and orchestra apparels, music instruction videos and concerned books. If you want to purchase any of the above mentioned things at pocket friendly rates, then it is advised to look for Musician’s Friend coupons.
Nowadays, from kids to old people all love to buy musical instruments, but they do not want to spend much. For them, the idea of Musician’s Friend coupon has come into the existence. Musician’s Friend coupon codes can be defined as the series of letter or numbers or combination of both.

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There’s no perfect time to save than now. With prices skyrocketing here and there, it’s difficult to find companies that are still willing to offer their customers saving options. Save Even Taking The Stagepass Coupon Amount Off Of A Sale Price

There is no other website that offers you unbelievably low rates and special Stagepass discounts coupons, Stagepass new coupons as well. Coupons4discount.com has the huge and best variety Stagepass coupons, Stagepass coupon codes for all the products. While doing online shopping there are various Stagepass coupons and Stagepass online coupons are available. This Stagepass free online coupons and Stagepass online coupon codes will help you save money when you buy products from online shop Best Web Hosting For Musicians

Best web hosting for musicians. Affordable, reliable web host.In fact, each Musician’s Friend coupon comprises of unique number. All a user needs to do is employ the coupons so that they will save up to 10 to 25% on each musical instrument purchase of Musician’s Friend.
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It is very simple to employ Musician’s Friend coupon codes. First of all, a customer needs to select a product of Musician’s Friend from the list. Each product is available with a discount, but the extent of discount varies upon product to product. While making online purchase of musical instruments, customers should fill out required code for availing discount.
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So as to obtain Musician’s Friend promo codes, customers are advised to visit the website of the company.
Reason being, all necessary information concerning to the amount of discount, items on which the discount is offered are displayed at the company’s website. Musician’s Friend promotional codes have been considered as one of the best ways to to buy musical instruments at pocket friendly rates. It is vital to visit the website on a regular interval so as to check the validity of coupons. In addition, individuals can only get latest offers if they are a regular visitor as all updates concerning the products on which discount is provided and amount of discount gets altered after a stipulated time period.

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Musicians Who Transitioned To Movies

21311074967_galway-buskersimgp2349.jpgChange is indeed inevitable. This age old adage holds true to form for musicians who attempt to transition from the song recording to movies. Here is a list of ten recording stars who were not only successful at audio recording, but also for their acting acumen. You can catch the music of all of these stars on internet radio.
Whitney Houston – as young as eleven years of age, Whitney began singing in gospel choir at her New Jersey church. Her self-titled debut album became the best-selling album when it was released, while her second album became the first of her albums to top the US and UK album charts. Her music industry successes have helped to make it easier for other African-American performers to showcase their talents.
Apart from being a great music artist, Whitney also made it to the silver screen, starring in

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The Billboard Latin Music Awards is set on April 28! Get the sneak peek on the nominees!

11310584298_taylorswift.jpgThe most anticipated music event in the Latin community is set for tonight April 28. This is the third year in a row that State Farm will be sponsoring the Annual Billboard Latin Music Awards.

This prestigious event started in 1990 and is now the biggest award giving body in the Latin music industry. The ceremony will be aired through the television network Telemundo. The ceremony will include not juts the singers and performers who made it to the top list but will also honor those philanthropists and patrons for humanitarian achievements and the Lifetime Achievement award, as well as awards by the broadcasting partner.

For fans to shout out their comments and predictions and of course to vote for their favorite songs and artists, the Facebook page named State Farm Latino was created.

Meanwhile, we have the complete list of the nominees for the 2011 Billboard Latin Music Awards! Who do you think will be the biggest winner this year?

Latin Artist of the Year: Latin Artist of the Year, New:
* Banda Los Recoditos
* Chino Y Nacho
* Prince Royce
* Voz de Mando

Hot Latin Song of the Year:
* Banda El Recodo – “Dime Que Me Quieres”
* Enrique Iglesias Feat. Juan Luis Guerra – “Cuando Me Enamoro”
* La Arrolladora Banda El Limon – “Nina De Mi Corazon”
* La Original Banda El Limon – “Al Menos”

Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event:
* Don Omar & Lucenzo – “Danza Kuduro”
* Enrique Iglesias Feat. Juan Luis Guerra – “Cuando Me Enamoro”
* Enrique Iglesias Feat. Pitbull – “I Like It”
* Shakira Feat. El Cata – “Loca”

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male:
* Daddy Yankee
* Enrique Iglesias
* Larry Hernandez
* Prince Royce

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female:
* Ivy Queen
* Lady Gaga
* Shakira
* Thalia

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
* Aventura
* Banda El Recodo
* Camila
* La Arrolladora Banda El Limon

Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year:
* Disa
* Fonovisa
* Sony Music Latin
* Universal Music Latino

Crossover Artist of the Year:
* Lady Gaga
* Rihanna
* Taio Cruz
* Usher

Latin Album of the Year:
* Camila – Dejarte De Amar
* Enrique Iglesias – Euphoria
* Marc Anthony – Iconos
* Shakira – Sale El Sol

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male:
* Enrique Iglesias
* Larry Hernandez
* Marc Anthony
* Prince Royce

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female:
* Ivy Queen
* Jenni Rivera
* Shakira
* Thalia

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
* Aventura
* Camila
* El Trono De Mexico
* Wisin & Yandel

Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year:
* Camila – “Alejate De Mi”
* Camila – “Mientes”
* Chino Y Nacho – “Nina Bonita”
* Enrique Iglesias Feat. Juan Luis Guerra – “Cuando Me Enamoro”

Latin Pop Airplay Artist of the Year, Solo:
* Chayanne
* Enrique Iglesias
* Juan Luis Guerra
* Shakira

Latin Pop Airplay Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
* Aventura
* Camila
* Chino Y Nacho
* Wisin & Yandel

Latin Pop Album of the Year:
* Camila – Dejarte De Amar
* Enrique Iglesias – Euphoria
* Marc Anthony – Iconos
* Shakira – Sale El Sol

Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
* Chayanne
* Enrique Iglesias
* Marc Anthony
* Shakira

Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
* Camila
* Cultura Profetica
* Hillsong
* Tercer Cielo

Tropical Airplay Song of the Year:
* Aventura – “El Malo”
* Chino Y Nacho – “Nina Bonita”
* Enrique Iglesias Feat. Juan Luis Guerra – “Cuando Me Enamoro”
* Juan Luis Guerra Y 440 – “Bachata En Fukuoka”

Tropical Airplay Artist of the Year, Solo:

* Daddy Yankee
* Juan Luis Guerra
* Prince Royce
* Tito “El Bambino”

Tropical Airplay Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
* Aventura
* Chino Y Nacho
* Jowell & Randy
* Wisin & Yandel

Tropical Album of the Year:
* El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico – Sin Salsa No Hay Paraiso
* El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico – Salsa: Un Homenaje A El Gran Combo
* Juan Luis Guerra Y 440 – A Son De Guerra
* Prince Royce – Prince Royce

Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
* Gilberto Santa Rosa
* Hector Acosta
* Juan Luis Guerra
* Prince Royce

Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
* 24 Horas
* Aventura
* El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
* Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
* Banda El Recodo – “Dime Que Me Quieres”
* Banda Los Recoditos – “Ando Bien Pedo”
* El Trono de Mexico – “Te Recordare”

Regional Mexican Airplay Artist of the Year, Solo:
* Espinoza Paz
* Gerardo Ortiz
* Larry Hernandez
* Pedro Fernandez

Regional Mexican Airplay Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
* Banda El Recodo
* Banda Los Recoditos
* El Trono de Mexico
* La Arrolladora Banda El Limon

Regional Mexican Album of the Year:
* El Trono de Mexico – Quiero Decirte Que Te Amo
* The Chieftains – San Patricio
* Jenni Rivera – La Gran Senora
* Pedro Fernandez – Amarte A La Antigua

Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
* Espinoza Paz
* Jenni Rivera
* Larry Hernandez
* Pedro Fernandez

Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

* Banda Los Recoditos
* El Trono de Mexico
* Los Inquietos del Norte
* Pesado

Latin Rhythm Airplay Song of the Year:
* Daddy Yankee – “La Despedida”
* Don Omar & Lucenzo – “Danza Kuduro”
* Pitbull – “Bon, Bon”
* Tito “El Bambino” – “Te Pido Perdon”

Latin Rhythm Airplay Artist of the Year, Solo:
* Daddy Yankee
* Don Omar
* Pitbull
* Tito “El Bambino”

Latin Rhythm Airplay Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

* Chino Y Nacho
* Dyland Y Lenny
* Wisin & Yandel
* Zion & Lennox (Pina)

Latin Rhythm Album of the Year:
* Chino Y Nacho – Mi Nina Bonita
* Daddy Yankee – Mundial
* Don Omar – Don Omar Presents: Meet the Orphans: The King is Back
* Pitbull – Armando

Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
* Daddy Yankee
* Don Omar
* Pitbull
* Tito “El Bambino”

Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
* Chino Y Nacho
* Jowell & Randy
* RKM & Ken-Y
* Wisin & Yandel

Latin Touring Artist of the Year:
* Alejandro Sanz
* Chayanne
* Marc Anthony
* Shakira

Latin Digital Album of the Year:
* Camila – Dejarte De Amar
* Enrique Iglesias – Euphoria
* Marc Anthony – Iconos
* Shakira – Sale El Sol

Latin Social Artist of the Year:
* Don Omar
* Enrique Iglesias
* Pitbull
* Shakira

Latin Digital Download of the Year:
* Chino y Nacho – “Mi Nina Bonita”
* Pitbull – “Bon, Bon”
* Shakira – “Waka-Waka (This Time For Africa)”
* Shakira – “Loca”

Songwriter of the Year:
* Anthony “Romeo” Santos
* Horacio Palencia Cisneros
* Isidro Cavez “Espinoza Paz” Espinoza
* Raymond “Daddy Yankee” Ayala

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How to Find Good Music Recommendations Online

21311073606_music.jpgLet’s face it, pop music played on the radio is getting trashier and trashier, and the lyrics lazier and lazier. Popular music played on the radio is easy to find in your local Virgin Mega store. You can also generally find some old classics, albeit mostly greatest hits compilations, in these large high street chains. But how do you find out about alternatives to the mass produced pop? There is, of course, still good music around, its just a question of knowing how to find out about these artists in the first place.

Back in the day, the way music buffs used to find out about good music, was through hanging out at record stores, on moth-eaten sofas, whilst talking to other music enthusiasts and asking the owner to give some recommendations a whirl, right there on the stores’ record player. Nowadays however, try asking the staff at one of the music megastores to play a record, that you want to hear, to the whole store, and you might, at best receive a bemused look! Ok, there are those headphone stations where you can sample the latest releases – but more often than not the tunes selected for these stations are not the rare musical gems that the music enthusiast is looking for.

Although we may have lost the culture of going and spending a day down at the record store, the discovery of good new music can still be exciting. And nowadays we don’t have to rely on the knowledge of a couple of friends, but rather we have online sites which can recommend endless groups and songs based on your specifications of the type of music that you like or are looking for.

The two music recommendation sites which I consider the best available right now are “www.last.fm” and “www.grooveshark.com”. Last.fm allows you to type in the name of an artist you like, and it will play a continuous stream of similar music. You can skip any track which you don’t like. It also gives comprehensive information about endless different artists from the mainstream to the alternative, as well as opinions from users about particular tracks, and has an online community which you can join to meet people with similar music tastes. Last.fm is free in the USA, UK and Germany, but costs $3 in all other countries. Grooveshark, which has become popular since 2009, also provides a radio recommendation system for free. The difference between Grooveshark and last.fm is that on “Grooveshark” it is the users which have uploaded the tracks, whereas the last.fm company has its own music database; and on “Grooveshark” you can replay tracks and play whichever part of a track you want, as opposed to not being able to control this on last.fm. Grooveshark is free with adverts, or you can pay a subscription of $3 to remove banner ads.

Another method for finding good music in a certain genre or category, is to use “Amazon Listmania!”. Go to the listmania page (http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/toplists) and type in the type of music that you are interested in in the search box, such as “indie music”, “folk music” or “alternative hip hop”, and you will be able to find top ten lists written by amazon users on these subjects. Whilst browsing a list, you are able to see the overall rank of amazon reviews (from 1 star to 5 star) given by people that have bought the music contained within the list. You can then click onto the mp3/CD/record and read the reviews in full. You can also play samples of most, but not all, of the music on amazon.

Another way to find out about music you might like, is through facebook. Don’t worry, I am not suggesting that you join one of these annoying applications, where you have to tick a box allowing them access to all of your personal facebook information. All you have to do is use the basics of facebook, and have friends on there! Often you will have friends that have similar music tastes to yours, and will notice that it is more and more common for people to post links to “youtube” music videos that they like. You can click play, right there on the newsfeed of facebook to see if you like what they have posted.

If you already have a music artist in mind which you like, but are unsure on what songs are the most popular, you can search for the artist on itunes and look at the popularity bar for each song, or you can search for them on youtube, and see which videos by that artist are being watched the most. Youtube also gives a listing of similar videos which you might like.

One can see that the method for finding music recommendations has moved from the small local record store hubs in town, where people would discover through chatting and socializing, to the online arena where huge databases and online communities are today’s primary source of new music discovery. Although the modern day method of music recommendation might not have the same charm, it seems that it has the advantage of a far wider scope, which allows us to know a variety of music from all around the world. There are no excuses then for continuing to listen to bad pop music!!

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Unlimited Music Downloads – Where to Download Quality Music

f_11311074164_004.jpgUnlimited music downloads are now made readily available on the internet from different online music stores and services. Some go on a pay-per-download basis, while others go on a subscription service, either on monthly or one-time basis. They reportedly carry millions of sound tracks and MP3 files from all the known music genres you can ever find. The question of where to download music is therefore answered by going to these music services which provide unlimited music downloads. But it is equally important to know which are the best deals in town when locating where to download music online. We take a look at what is downloading online music from these music download sites all about.

Major online music stores like HMV, Amazon and so on carry many labels and their selection is fantastic with loads of music pieces, movie soundtracks, songs, music videos and practically unlimited music downloads are available for you to download. Never worry about where to download music again. However, music lovers after getting the thrill of downloading lots of music files start to feel the pinch. This is where the latest new generation of music download sites would make them scream with excitement again.

You see, the new music download sites offer unlimited music downloads. And by that, it means that you not only can find any title or album you want but also download them without any quantity restriction. Be it 1000 songs or 10,000 songs that you intend to download, it does not matter. These music download sites would charge you only once for unlimited music downloads at an affordable rate that even teens have the ability to get their memberships. That is the whole intention of the music download sites, to reach the mass musical audience.

But there are almost a dozen of unlimited music downloads sites that solve your problem of where to download music quickly. So it can be quite a challenge to decide which to go for. Do not worry as here are some useful tips to help you along to decide where to download music from which music download sites for unlimited music downloads. These would find you the suitable music download site.

Be sure to first check out the music selection of these music download sites. There is really no point in using them even if they have millions of music pieces and songs, ie unlimited music downloads in their collection but none are what you want. Most should carry the general range of music that are more common like pop, rock and so on. But if you are looking for specific niche genres which are a little bit uncommon, you need to check if the music collection at these music download sites carries your desired label or brand of music.

Secondly, you need to confirm the file format of the music files you are downloading from the music download sites. This is easy as many have unlimited music downloads in MP3 format. This is the most commonly readable format used by most MP3 players or digital portable players. So as long as the music download site has it, you know this is where to download music so that you can enjoy unlimited music downloads on your player.

Another thing to take note of is some music download sites for unlimited music downloads require you to download special client application in order to download music online. If you are a frequent traveller, you may not like the idea that you need to install software on your computer in order to download music. This means that you can only do so from home. As such, you may want to go for those that do not require any client applications to do so. That said, the client application does not need a lot of computer resources and can be easily installed and removed. It is really your choice when getting the unlimited music downloads from the music download sites.

Anyone who wishes to learn more about where to download music at amazingly low one-off prices can visit my music blog and begin your journey of putting unlimited music downloads on your computer or MP3 player.

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Renowned Musicians In Movies

01311075007_holbein-danse-macabre-orchestra-no4.jpgChange never ceases. This age old adage holds true to form for musicians who attempt to transition from the song recording to movies. Here’s a compilation of 10 musicians who were not just popular for their voice talents, but also their acting prowess. You can catch the music of all of these stars on internet radio.

Whitney Houston – as young as eleven years of age, Whitney began singing in gospel choir at her New Jersey church. Her self-titled debut album became the best-selling album when it was released, while her second album became the first of her albums to top the US and UK album charts. Her successes in the music industry have helped paved the way for other African-American singers to show their talents.

Apart from being a great music artist, Whitney also made it to the silver screen, starring in “The Body Guard” with Kevin Costner.

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My Favorite Top 5 Most Underground Bands

01311025853_dscf3828.jpgFor firsts, all the bands in this list aren’t in any particular order. Hopefully you will find some interesting songs or even favorites!

1.Neon Trees – The Neon Trees are a rock band from Provo, Utah who are somewhat known in the U.S.A. In the band, there is 5 members. Tyler Glenn, the vocalist and the keyboardist. Next is Chris Allen, who focuses on playing the guitar. After is Branden Campbell, who plays the brass guitar and sings some vocals. Then is Elaine Bradley, the awesome drummer and is part vocalist as well. Lastly is David Charles, who plays in the band as touring keyboardist and guitarist. In 2008, the Neon trees were chosen as the openers for several of The Killers’ North America tour date. Soon after in 2010, Mercury Records signed Neon Trees for a major record label, their new album was called ”Habits.” Now, one of their hit singles,” Animal” has slowly climbed its way to being #13 on ‘Billboard Hot 100′ and #1 on the ‘Alternative Rock Chart’. If you are interested in the Neon Trees, check out my three favorite songs by them, ”Animal” & ”1983” and ”In The Next Room.”
2.My Chemical Romance – My Chemical Romance or also known as MCR is also a rock band, first created in 2001. In the band, there is Gerard Way, the talented lead singer. Next are the guitarists Ray Toro, Frank Iero and Lastly bassist player, Mikey Way. In 2002, they signed up with Eyeball Records and made their first album, ”Brought You My Bullets, You Bought Me Your Love.” In 2004, they signed with Reprise Records and released their major debut album ”Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge.” Later in 2006, their infamous album ”The Black Parade,”  came out, which was a new favorite with the critics. This year, in November 2010, they released ”Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys.” My Chemical Romance is a great band who really show emotion in their music, and really need to be more known and noticed in society today. One of my most favorite songs by them is ”I’m Not Okay.” That song really is unforgettable and is a great way to help you feel ”understood.”
3.Metro Station – Metro Station is a really cool band who has a knack for catchy music. Metro Station is an American pop rock band that originated in Los Angeles, California. They were finally ”known” when they hit the Billboard Top 10 with their hit single ”Shake It.” Sadly though, they officially ‘broke up” in March 2010, but their great music still lives on. It started when in 2006,  Mason Musso (Mitchel Musso’s brother) and Trace Cyrus (Miley Cyrus’s brother) decided to form a band together. Later on, they got the attention of Blake Healy, who was to be the keyboardist, synthesis, and bassist player for the band. The guy who promoted the band officially was a intern named Jason Aron who worked for Colombia Records. When he recognized the band, not only they were soon-to-be rock stars but they also hit many of the famous billboards today. After their hit ”Shake It,” their album in 2008 hit #43 in Billboard 200; #1 in Top Electronic Albums; and lastly in #2 in Hotseekers. In March 2010 though, the band was going through some disputes between Musso and Cyrus. In the end, both artists decided to go solo and now are just keeping Metro Station in the back burner until they figure they can record together again. One of my favorite songs by them is definitely ‘Shake It’ and ‘Seventeen Forever’
4. We The Kings – One of the most amazing underground bands I’ve ever heard of, We The Kings really take any party to the extreme. A power pop band from 2003, ‘WTK’ is currently assigned to S-Curve Records. In this band, there is Travis Clark, who plays the lead vocals, guitars and plays the piano in the band. Hunter Thomson, is the lead in guitar and always backs up Travis with the vocals. Andrew Thomson specializes in the bass guitar, making each and every note in their songs more dramatic. Lastly is Danny Duncan, who keeps the beat going with his talent for drums.Voted the best pop punk artists in the Top Rock Awards, We The Kings toured with Forever The Sickest Kids, The Cab, and lastly NeverShoutNever!. In 2010, their latest break was when Coca Cola wanted them to perform at their stadium, and boy did they rock the house! Some leaks from Twitter conclude that soon they will be coming out with a new album in 2011.One of my most favorite songs my them is ‘Check Yes Juliet.’ Running on pure inspiration I really advise everyone to listen to the band. Be sure to check out their new album!
5. The Killers – Are we humans or are we dancers? Probably my new favorite band, I can tell you as soon as The Killers become famous, they will probably be hitting the billboards song after song. An American Rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, The Killers really stand out, their music is catchy yet it makes perfect sense, all thanks to Brandon Flowers, the bands lead vocalist and keyboardist. Besides Brandon, in the band there is Dave Keuning who is the leader in guitar and sings the back-up vocals.Next, Mark Stoermer who specializes in the bass guitar, and occasionally plays the rhythm guitar. Lastly is Ronnie Vannucci Jr., who brings the house down with his awesome beats, he specializes in the drums and percussion instruments. To be truthful, you really can’t explain this band in words. All I can say is that they have really good lyrics going on and a honest intention. The one song that captured my heart alone was ‘Humans.’ I could go on all day about how epic these guys would be if everyone knew about them, but find out for yourselves and don’t forget to tell me about them!
   I hope you enjoyed my article and I hope you have some bands you look forward to listening to! Definitely be sure to leave a comment about future topics you would want me to write about!

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Shakira vs. Enrique Iglesias for Billboard Latin Music Awards Favorite Artist of the Year

21310584298_keithurban2011billboardmusicawardsshow2u4h6gorzqtl.jpgWho do you think will shout victory on April 28? Will it be the shaky diva Shakira or the soul singer Enrique Iglesias? The final verdict depends on your votes!

The two indeed have a close fight in the nominations this year, as Enrique Iglesias tops the list with 14 nominations while Shakira got the second spot with 13 nominations and Chino y Nacho, the Venezuelan reggaeton duo landed on the third list with 9 nominations.

Enrique Iglesias album entitled Euphoria which was released in 2010 lifted his career on to a higher level and tagged him to be one of the best Latin artists for the year. This album is also his very first bilingual album with seven original English songs and six original Spanish songs.

The first song in the album “I Like It”, which was released on May 2010 and features the rapper Pitbull, became number one in the US Billboard Hot 100. After few weeks, it soared high to number 1 on the Billboard Hot/Dance Club Play making him the male singer with most number one hits in the Billboard and has the chance to tie with the two most renowned artists in the music industry: Prince and the legendary Michael Jackson.

On January 2011, another song from his album Euphoria made it again in the top ten on the Billboard charts after just a week of airing. As of March 2011, it soared high and peaked at number 1 on the US Pop Songs Chart, making Enrique as the only male single artist to have 8 number one songs on almost all billboard charts. And this time, he already passed by Prince and Michael Jackson.  Wow!  Really amazing.  At 35, and still a bachelor, he is now a living legend in the music industry.

Shakira- “the most downloaded Latin music artist”
More so, it seems Shakira has one sure category to win for the night, as OVI Music revealed that she will be getting again the award as the most downloaded Latin music artist for two consecutive years now. Shakira’s “Waka Waka” (This time for Africa) from her latest album entitled “Sale El Sol”tops the Top Ten Latin Music Artists Globally list, and not only that, her other four songs “She Wolf”,” Loca”,  Gypsy”, “Hips Don’t Lie” also made it in the top ten.

Second to her in the list for the most downloadable Latin music artist is the international pop star Pitbull.Undoubtedly, these two are both treasure in the music industry. But of course, there could only be one winner for the night! Who would it be? Well, cast your votes now, and watch the revelation on April 28!

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