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-

Oops..

          Yesterday was April Fools Day. I decided that my prank would be no blog post. Not really.                 That's a lie. I actually, was very busy yesterday, and didn't get the chance. My bad.

Anyways, I said we would talk music and I would discuss a little of what's happening in my world. A small world, but we can discuss it none the less.

First off, we should talk about the cover reveal! WOW! This cover just grows on you as you look at it. Writing from Sebastian's point of view for the next book, Charmed Destiny, in the Charming Series, it needed to be a guy on the cover. I also didn't want to pick a male model that everyone had used, or wasn't what they pictured for their idea of Sebastian. It took me a while to think of the concept, but then I knew. A pawn. People use people all the time for their own personal gain, and for me this was going  to have to work together. Then, the cover was born. Hopefully, this is a cover of a book that makes people wonder.

It's been a unique experience writing from a male's perspective. Being how I am girl, and fairly girly to say the least, it has been fun. I like telling the story of Sebastian, to let people see the side of Selene he sees. Although, I have a few thousand more words to write, and probably some major edits, it still is the story I want to tell. Everything I write comes from somewhere that is a part of me. It's odd to make up stories to worlds you want to travel. Yet, they only exist in your mind. It's still so much fun. Hopefully, you all enjoyed the cover, and let's see how you like the next installment of the Charming Series.

I am also in edits for Enchanted Legacy. My dark fantasy novel that is due out in Spring. This book makes me nervous, yet, excites me. It was different to write such a story that would capture peoples hearts. Everyone goes through trials in their lives. I just put them into a very different idea. I enjoyed writing this one. I have been asked if there will be more. The answer is no. It's my first stand alone book, and I wanted to have just the one. Selfish it may seem, but I felt Bridget (main character) needed to stay alone, not a series, not a trilogy, just her story. It could possibly be a little of my story too. Again, I write from a place that comes within. I guess I have a dark side.

That's all about the books at this moment. We are working hard on the giveaway that will happen on my facebook page. There is SO much being given away. I never thought I would have done all this, but I am. I hope that you will join us on that day. I shall share when that is, at a later date.

Now, MUSIC!

So many bands, so little time. Then when it comes to me telling you about it, I often forget who I was going to share with you all... Because, again, so many bands, so little time. BUT today, I found some music that fits my feelings, my thoughts lately, and bands or singers that I love. We all know by now, that I have favorites. I share them almost every time. I am a big fan of those bands. I also have shared music that is Indie, that are looking for their big break. Those bands always give me hope. To know that when you start out you just want to share music with the world. Not because your label tells you to do this or do that, not because you want to make millions, but simply, to share with the world.

Today, I wanted to talk about a singer who I fell in love with.
Banks. I have spoke about her before, but I don't think many of you know her. She has a beautiful voice. Some of her songs are very sexual, but for the most part her music makes you feel alive. A song that has words that you can understand, words that you have thought.
Waiting Game, by Banks, is a great song. It's not played often on the radio, but I do love it!

Alt-J!
If you don't know this band, then you should. They released their second album recently, and has already won awards in the United Kingdom. The radio station I listen to help break this band. They stumbled upon something great. Check them out TODAY!

Phantogram. This band is just cool. A male and a female band like The Broods. Whom I adore. They have a unique sound, a great sound. I listen to them quite a bit too.

Now, you may be wondering why I never mention country music, or anything like that. Well, like the saying goes.. to each their own. Alternative music is just what I listen to. I will never tell you that I listen to everything, because that's a lie. I do listen to a lot of spotify, and radio... but usually, I listen to the same type of music. It's just the music I enjoy.

That's about all I got for today. I hope each of you have a great, and blessed weekend.
Peace, Love, and all that Jazz. -Dee King-

Footloose

      Who hates Monday's? Let me see a raise of hands? I knew you guy's felt the same as me! I know that Monday is like a bad word, isn't it? People just say the word, and you are like NOOOOOO! You just had a great weekend, and here we are back to the grind, working, wishing this day was already over. I know your pain! 
      Since, we are all in agreement of this dreaded day what do you say we have some fun? May be a little song to boost our spirits, or may be even a funny picture just to make us giggle? Okay.. WE can do this people! Get your spotify, your pandora ready, and let's click a song that can help us through this day! ARE YOU READY? I will wait, while you are getting your music ready.. 

Ready? Let's do this.......
Footloose- Kenny Loggins That's right! An oldie but a goody! Now, turn it up.. Sing along with me.. EVERYONE! Footloose, Footloose... everybody cut Footloose.. That's right keep singing along, tap your foot along.. 
 You feel a little better now don't you? HAHAHA! So, let's make Monday our "bitch," and we may just have a nice Monday. What can it hurt right? 
-Dee-

Greek Influence

Greek Influence

 Influences are important to us all. As I touched on in my first couple of blogs that I had a fascination with the Greek Gods and Goddesses, I thought visual aid would help. We might all not understand exactly how the Gladiators were picked or why this was such a sport to them way back when, but it was. From watching the Gladiators to watching Plays, this was something that the Greeks had enjoyed. This picture reminds me of The GODS. Looking at us from Mount Olympus. The beauty that the Greeks had, still have in their culture is to be admired. I may not be Greek, but I can still see the beauty in their past. As we all have a past, and we all have a future. What if you could go back in time? Where would you go? Or maybe a future trip? Where would you like to visit? To see such history in one photo can be astonishing to look back on now. I can picture the massive amount of people climbing up those steps to see the play or the sporting event that was about to take place. 

         Now, you are probably thinking why Greece? Well, why not? I have never been outside of my country, but to see true beauty across this world excites me! Maybe the country you want to visit I will post a picture from? Or maybe if you are from another country and you would like to see me post a picture from your country well I could do that too. Keep watching, you never know what I have up my sleeve. As usual I most plug the song that made this blog possible today. 

     We went old school for this one! BUSH - Glycerine If you don't know this song or the band.. give them a listen. Spotify is amazing!!!