here they are:
"Believe" by Caamp: The already mellow neo-folk-rock group, Caamp, are at their mellowest yet with their latest song, "Believe." The song is a song of reassurance. Although the subject of the song is addressed as "baby," it's really meant to be a song for any listener who feels down on their luck and needs some uplifting words to make their day. Sometimes that's just what we need!
"My Love" by Florence and The Machine: Flo and her magic Machine have been all about stretching the boundaries of what a musical genre can sound like during an era where music seemed to sound more and more the same with each passing year. With "My Love," FATM continue to mix different genres into one and still make it sound catchy. The first 30 seconds sounds like a choir rehearsing, and then we're hit with a pop beat and Flo's unmistakable vocals immediately after. The lyrics of the song are mournful, contrasting with the song's memorably upbeat sound, and there's a reason for this. Flo apparently wanted the song to be slow and sad, but when she tried it out as a dance-pop tune with Baroque influences, it worked perfectly!
"Warning Signs" by Band of Horses: I like all of BOH's material, but my faves of theirs are when they show off their more sentimental side (especially "No One's Gonna Love You," which introduced me to their material). Their latest song, "Warning Signs," is in that vein, but this is more than just a pretty song. It's also a sad one, inspired by lead singer Ben Birdwell's unfortunate temporary vocal chord loss during a tour that BOH had in Australia. He had been so overworked during that tour that he broke down crying, which ultimately resulted in him losing his voice during the tour. This is why the song opens with lyrics about seeing a registered nurse and trying to hold back tears. The song's already emotionally driven sound becomes even more so once you realize the story behind it!
"Wild Child" by The Black Keys: Blues-rock and garage rock are already a part of most Black Keys songs, but funk is not exactly a common element in their material. Until now, that is. Their latest song, "Wild Child," opens with a "chicken scratch" guitar sound common in funk music, and its rhythm suggests funk-rock more than it does blues or garage rock, too. The song even has a string section in the background that wouldn't sound out of place in an actual 1970's soul song. The Keys have still maintained their garage and blues-rock roots, though, with a sharp guitar solo that owes much to classic rock guitarists.
