Lorde - Royals and more...

One of the better new artists to break big is Lorde. Lorded comes out of New Zealand is a very mature 16 years old. Her first album/EP, "The Love Club" is rich with the textures and while moody is very catchy. She comes across to me as a new Cowboy Junkies. The production is very good and while "Royals" is the hit. There are some amazing songs elsewhere on the album.

Similar to Goyte, the main song Royals, has caught fire and is played almost non-stop on radio, streaming and wherever you listen to music. But also like Goyte, if you don't buy the complete EP you'll be missing the full Lorde experience. Love Club and 40 LUX are just a couple must listens on this EP.

She has already released a LP in 2013 called Pure Heroine. It's newer but very similar to the first EP. It will be interesting to see if she can continue to inspire and release hook rich tunes as she had already. Whoever is behind the scenes is doing a great job producing her music and getting the best from her moody and depressing tone. Because somehow it sounds inspiring and you can't help but sing along.

Rates and Costs

I don't think a company should be able to publish rates and advertise those costs knowing that borrowers will not be allowed to lock the loan prior to close. When I talk with clients I am offering advance locks to secure market lows. When you don't pay advance fees for appraisal or application and are not allowed to lock be wary as the lender has no requirement to delivered an unlocked advertised rate that has expired. You'll get the rate THAT day no matter what it is.

Always work with a mortgage originator that shows the details and managed expectations. If it is too good to be true, it generally is.

Soundgarden at the Fonda Theater

 

Went to go see one of my favorite bands last night. Soundgarden was doing a very small venue in LA called the Fonda Theater. Amazingly small place to see such a legendary band. These guys were fantastic and did some of the classics over the years. The new stuff was just as good and fit well into the set. The sound was fantastic considering we were right down in front of the stage. With standing room only everyone had a great chance to see them up close. Interesting highlight at the end of the set the band focused on a reverb-a-thon that produced enough sonic vibrations (of purpose) that the entire floor shook like an earthquake - very cool. The Fonda offers a very intimate setting. Def go see them when they come back on the world tour.



Kyng!!

Found a very cool band on iTunes last night. If you like riffheavy with a great backing vocal, check out their most popular song as rated by Apple. \\\

If you looking to laugh out loud and appreciate the campiness of mocking 80's hair metal, then check out Steel Panther...my favorite, "Community Property", the saga of a traveling musician and his home based lover.

GOTYE

Some that I used to know is EVERYWHERE right now and for good reason, the song is amazing. Pronounced Go Tee Yay, Gotye is a great band. Incredibly hooky and full of talent the male femal voices juxtopose against a painted canvas. She will be "out of the picutre" by the end and just somebody he used to know. But the band itself is quite different. The female on the song, Kimba, isn't part of the band and some listeners may be dissapointed to find that out. I know I was. But the rest of the short catalogue for GOTYE is deep with talent and storytelling and you should take a listen when you have a chance.

Chris Cornell Seasons

Recently learned the Season soug from the Singles Soundtrack in the 90's. Chris Cornell is the artist who obviously comes from Soundgarden fame. Who doesn't love the 70's rocker styling and powerful vocal range of Cornell. The song reminds me of old Zepplin with Page playing a dronning open tuned guitar and Plant's rock god vocals leading the way. If you haven't searched this acoustic classic, I encourage you to do so immediately.

Adele...Adele

You just gotta love the soul this woman creates seemingly without any effort. The MTV unplugged concert where she is accompanied by just piano and guitar is so raw and perfect that her timber and perfect pitch are clear for all to see. You have to watch this show online somewhere or buy the album. Simply brillant.