Y'all know what day it is!!

Hey, Hey, Hey!! It's Playlist Wednesday! I told you guys that in June some of my favorite bands were releasing new albums.. and oh boy did they!

Let's just jump right in.. I chose the first album because they are one of my all time favorite bands.
MUSE! They really "brought it" on the album Drones. The guitar riffs alone.. one word.. WOW!
Really listen to the music, it's truly a talent. Of course, Muse has been around for twenty years, so they are doing something right!
Not everyone is going to be a fan, but then again, I don't follow the norm. (Normal is boring from what I have heard.)

I listened to the entire album, then did it again.. Searching for a song. Searching for one new favorite song. This was a task in itself. I found one that spoke to me. All of the songs are amazing, but this one just had that.. drive! The drive to make me feel something. The words are powerful, but also political. The entire album seems to be political though. Hence, the name of the album, Drones.

You can find their music in any store almost.. Itunes is offering their music as well. Spotify is covering this new album too. Youtube even has a video.. Who would have known? (What isn't on youtube these days?)

So, without further ado, I give you one of my favorite songs from the album, and a song I will be using. Hope you enjoy! -Dee-

Playlist Wednesday...

I always look forward to this day for one simple reason.. Music. When I started writing about songs almost a year ago, I never knew so many people would love to read about the songs I use. When I started out on Twitter, I wanted to make sure that I got as many bands that I could, so I would have a wide variety of music. Then it just kind of exploded from there.

Now, I get music sent to me weekly, and asking about my blog. This blows me away. Here I am, just little ole' me, and people want to read my crazy words of wisdom. (Let's be honest, I just ramble about bullshit.) But, today is the day I always look forward to. It's just me and music. From Justin Timberlake, to bands you have never heard of, but most definitely should.



I did a mini interview yesterday with Alice Sweet Alice's front man. I want to share that all with you, today, and then another band. Here we go.

Me: What would you say your music is listed under?
ASA: Alternative, but we are more Alternative Rock.

Me:Are all of you from the Kansas City area?
ASA: Most are, except me, I am from San Fran.
Me:Cool, cool.

Me:Are all of you married? What's your band's ages?
ASA: 19-46
Me: WOW. That's a wide variety of ages.

Me:So, is there only one girl in the band, because on some of the tracks, a girl sings?
ASA: Yes, actually, there is two girls in the band.

Me: Do you have any gigs coming up?
ASA: Not really, we are just trying to write new lyrics and make music. We aren't looking to be famous, we just want to share our music with people.


This about sums up the conversation, but it was my first interview I did with a band. I was pretty stoked. Alice Sweet Alice, is pretty cool. I have now downloaded all their songs. Seriously, they sound like quite a few bands meshed together, but they are pretty darn good.


NOW, yesterday, I found out a band that I was really enjoying has decided to call it quits. I was upset by this. I found their music to be tunes that people should listen too. I have tried, I have asked, and I don't understand why they are done? I know it's hard for Indie bands, as it is for us, Indie Authors. BUT they have over seven thousand fans.. That's pretty darn good, for an Indie band. The song I loved I have listened to on repeat a couple of time today. The band is the Bedroom Hour. If you don't know them, then you should listen to their soundcloud on their twitter page. I felt like they were really going to make it. Of course, I am not in the music industry, and I have no real pull, but I can social media with the best of them.

The Bedroom Hour is from the United Kingdom, and even though, I am in the United States, doesn't mean I wouldn't pay for tickets to see them if they made the trip across the pond. I am keeping my fingers crossed that they will rethink this option...

That's all I have for this Wednesday, for Indie bands.



AWOLNATION's album came out on Tuesday. You have got to pick that up as soon as you can. There is some great tunes on there. Seriously, check it out.

Alt-J is one of other favorite bands, and their 2nd album is killing it. It's a little different than their first one, but still good!

Muse (We know I am a huge fan) their next album is set to be released VERY soon! You can already, preorder their album, Drones, on Itunes, etc..
This will be a must own too, of course.

That's all for today, I look forward to next week, and more music!

-Have an awesome Hump day my friends, Dee-

Teaser Fun, and playlist action!

Two Teasers for today! The first one is my famous person for Sebastian. That is Tom Wellington aka Superman from hit TV series Smallville on the CW. The second one is a character in the book named Cato. He plays a small, but significant role. 

Now, on for some more of the playlist from Charming Selene.

Things we lost in the fire- Bastille

Madness-Muse

Blood- In this Moment

Elements- Lyndsey Stirling

Whore- In this Moment

What the water gave me- Florence and the machine

My songs know what you did- Fall out boy


These song's go straight along with the book! If you listen to them in the order you will see that all these songs are to describe how Selene is feeling at the moments in her life throughout the book.

Hope you all have fun with these! I know I have!!
See ya tomorrow- Dee King-

Did you see?

I posted 2 video's for you all! Both are song's that I have used for my playlist in my book.. 
With the book being released very, very soon, I wanted to start sharing music and songs that inspired me. When I started this journey I would listen to music for hours, and hours feeling the emotion from the song's for different scene's I wrote. I will soon be starting on the 2nd book in the trilogy. Now, I will need to find new music, but as the date approaches I wanted to give you my playlist in a FUN way!!
-Dee-

Music

 I love music. I think music makes you feel emotions. One minute your in a bad mood, and all of a sudden you hear a song you like, and you break out into song. That's right. You just start singing along thinking, yea I I love this song. It's my "Jam!" Then you can hear a song, and it remind you of a moment you had. A memory that may even bring a tear to your eye. Music gives you emotions that are often hidden deep within. It could even be that popular song that you hate, but you still sing along because you have now heard it a billion times. Even though that song really just "bugs" the crap out of you. Maybe you are thinking what the hell is she talking about music for? Well, I am talking about music, because I listen to music as I write. Different songs can bring out different emotions in you. So on that note I will share some of my play list so far for my book... Here goes..
   Miss Jackson by Panic at the Disco
    Iris by GooGoo Dolls
    Madness by Muse
   Youth by Daughter
    Pompeii by Bastille
  Trying to Be Cool by Phoenix
  Elements by Lindsey Stirling
  Coldplay
  Slipknot
  Electric Feel by MGMT   The list goes on and on.. as always I feel the need to give credit where credit is due. So give those bands a listen! Might just make you feel some emotion today! See you all on the flip side my friends,
   DK