Coachella Spotlight #2: Anthony Green

Seeing Anthony Green's name on this Coachella line-up was totally unexpected and quite a little thrill for me! I have been an AG fan since High School when he was the front man for the emo band Saosin. You may also know him as the singer for Circa Survive. However, it will be for his solo work that he will be performing at Coachella this year.

Anthony Green made his solo debut in 2008 with his first full length album, called Avalon. The break out single from this album is still one of my favorite AG songs and I can't wait to hear it live for the first time! It is called Dear Child (I've Been Dying To Reach You). It is one of the more rock based songs of the album, as the rest gets a little more acoustic/folky. Fun fact, all the instrumentation and touring done on this album was done by the boys in Good Old War! Check out the official video below

He then took a 4 year break before releasing his next solo album. During that time he was touring and making music with Circa Survive, hence the large gap. The album did not really appeal to me at the time, but looking back on it now there a couple solid tracks on it. He has a track featuring the lead singer of the band Fun, Nate Ruess, called Only Love. Check it out!

Finally, on to the album he will be supporting at Coachella this year! Last year he released Young Legs, and his maturity as both an artist and as a person really shines through on his third full length release. He is a father now with different values and perspectives than he ever had before. This album has a more contemporary sound, which vaguely reminds me of Local Natives. It's a solid mellow indie rock album, with a nice incorporation of piano on many of the songs as well. My favorite track off this album is 100 Steps.



I really hope there aren't any major schedule conflicts that could stop me from seeing Anthony Green. He is a true artist and has been making great music for many years, across many different genres. Get familiar with his music on our Spotify Playlist!

Happy Coachella! <3

Top 10 of 2013: Kodaline - In A Perfect World (LP)

After you hear Kodaline's debut album... you will fall in love with them. Just a fair warning!

This Dublin based band (yes... another band from the UK! Something in the air there makes people musically amazing..) first made waves under their old band name, 21 Demands, with a chart topping single in 2007, but reformed in 2011 as Kodaline. The album is full of incredible acoustic rock jams that sounds kind of like what One Republic would sound like is they turned folk. Every song is one you can either sing along to at the top of your lungs or just relax and mellow out to. Pretty perfect combo, in my opinion!

My favorite track from In A Perfect World is All Comes Down. It gives me tingles down my spine every time. The soft acapella beginning builds with some piano and simple percussion, which leads into stadium ready guitars and it all culminates into one epic sing-along that would close out any concert in the most incredible way. Check it out here.

There are so many other tracks on this album that are amazing, it is hard to pick which to highlight. Their current single making its rounds right now is titled All I Want. The song starts soft and builds into a nice, powerful rock song by the end. Definitely worth a listen, but my other favorite track I wanted to post is Way Back When. This upbeat, folk rock track about living life and having fun doing it, and living without regrets is the perfect way to brighten up your day. Remind yourself not to take life too seriously as you listen to it below!

Follow the band on Facebook or catch them on tour in the US in February! I will be at their show at The Casbah in San Diego if you care to join! All my favorite tracks of theirs will be on the Audible Twilight Best of 2013 Playlist on Spotify for your listening pleasure!

Enjoy! <3

Lily & Madeleine

They say that most of time the simplest option is always the best. This rule of thumb even applies to music! True talent lies in simplicity. Lily & Madeleine prove that statement.

These two sisters from Indianapolis (one 18, one 16) have just released their first full length, self-titled album. It consists of stripped down, mostly acoustic arrangements (including strings on some songs) with blissful vocal harmonies that only blood relations can create. Pulling off vocal harmonies like these is not the easiest thing to do, especially on every single song! Yet they are as on point as they could ever be. In fact, don't take my word for it... Check it out for yourself!

But to fully appreciate the sound that these girls have created, you have to take a break from your busy life, turn off your cell phones and laptops and just listen. I know that sounds scary to most of you, but if you let the music fill your ears and listen to the lyrics inside of those crystalline harmonies, you will see exactly what I mean. Here is the album for your listening pleasure.

If you like what you hear, show them how much buy supporting their music! Their album is for sale on their Bandcamp page, or check them out on Spotify! And, of course, don't forget about Facebook.

Enjoy! <3

Hudson Taylor

I just stumbled onto Hudson Taylor the other day and man was I pleasantly surprised! There is not much like a really great Folk band. Everyone that knows me knows my fanatic obsession with Mumford & Sons and how pained I was to hear they are taking a hiatus, so I needed a new fix to get me through. Hudson Taylor may definitely be that band! Their music is toe-tappingly catchy but still heartfelt and honest, which are the elements I look for in any folk artist.

This Irish folk duo just released their latest EP last month, called Osea. Fun fact: The name Osea comes from the name of the island they recorded the EP on. Here is the video for the single off of the new EP called Care. This one is for any guy in love with a girl who is with the wrong guy, a.k.a. the worst feeling ever.

Earlier this year they also put out an EP called Chasing Rubies with 3 amazing tracks on it. These three songs got me HOOKED on these guys. If you were to add any music of theirs to your collection, let it be these! Unlike the Osea EP (for now) this EP can be found on Spotify. Make sure you check out all three songs! To wet your appetite, here is an acoustic performance of my personal favorite track from Chasing Rubies, Butterflies.

Hudson Taylor are currently on tour in the UK, but no word as to them returning to the states. If you would like to be the first to know when they plan to return, make sure you follow them on Facebook and Twitter or check their website for even more about the band!

Enjoy! <3