Drop everything right now because Maroon 5 have a new music video out. Okay, so maybe don't drop anything but you really need to watch the music video. 'Sugar' was one of my favourite tracks off of 'V' album and this music video makes me love it even more.
Basically, the band crash real weddings in one day around LA to play for the party. Their is a lot of talk about how real the weddings are and if they were staged or if it was scripted, but honestly, I don't care. It's a music video at the end of the day, if its real then I'm jealous because how the hell will a wedding top Maroon 5 randomly surprising everyone? If not, then the idea behind it was brilliant. Either way, the music video has gotten people talking and what more could a band want. At least their music video is classy.
'Sugar' has that old school vibe to it, a little bit of swing mixed in with their usual pop making it a little different to everything else available, it definitely reminds me of summer and makes me wish for the sun to come out and the cold weather to disappear. The song makes me incredibly happy and brightens my mood. It's one of those feel good songs about being in love with someone.
The band looks incredibly dapper in the music video with their tuxes and bow ties. No doubt though if Adam Levine showed up at my wedding their is a good chance I wouldn't be getting married that man is perfection in my eyes. Also, I would've freaked out beyond belief, I mean its Maroon 5 who doesn't love them. It's a cool music video with a feel good vibe to it and if it doesn't make your face hurt from smiling so much then I don't know what will.
Check out Maroon 5's music video for 'Sugar' below:
What do you make of the music video? Leave a comment below telling me.
It's no surprise that I love Maroon 5 and I actually really love their new album, 'V'. I know a lot of people are saying that they prefer how they used to be when they released 'Songs About Jane' and yeah, I'll admit that album is fantastic, but 'V' shows them delving into real pop whilst still keeping their own edge and I thoroughly like it.
So my two favourite songs are their two softer songs and more 'Songs About Jane' songs (does that make sense?). I think 'My Heart Is Open' featuring Gwen Stefani is one of a few songs that breaks my heart each time I listen to it. I relate to this song so much which makes it even more powerful and emotional to me. I think it's so beautiful and honest about a relationship that can't be or can't work. Adam Levine and Gwen Stafani compliment each other really well on this track too. I think this song has the potential to be huge especially with The Voice starting up soon. It's romantic and heart breaking and a little haunting.
My second favourite is 'Unkiss Me'. It's another slightly slower track and similar to 'My Heart Is Open' only there's much more production to it. I love the beat to the track it has a more of that R&B/Soul sound to it which is a new approach from Maroon 5. I love the lyrics too, and it's everything that you want to say to someone when you break up. These two songs are very powerful, which I really love, and it makes the album a little more meaningful than most pop albums. I also love Levine's voice on the two tracks, I think it shows off his range really well and shows how much of a good singer he is.
Other tracks that I keep going to 'Sugar'. This is the song that sounds really different for them, it has that old school vibe which I've found has been quite popular within a few artists releases recently, such as Jesse McCartney and Pharell Williams. It cheers me up, and if a song can do that well it's on to a winner for me. I also really 'Feelings' I feel like their showing off their inner sass (is that possible for guys?) It's a little sexier for them but if Adam Levine sung this to me I would not mind that at all - who wrote that? ;)
'Leaving California' kind sounds like a day dream to begin with and I think it sounds really quirky. The song kind of reminds me a little of Fun. especially the chorus, maybe it's because the two front men have similar voices. 'In Your Pocket' is another relatable track, telling the story of a couple having trust issues, which I think a lot of couples go through. I like the melody of this song, especially the chorus. It's a nice beat and has a good pace, and I like how the verses sounds more like the two characters are dancing around each other to avoid the topic, like they are both guilty. 'New Love' a track co-written with my favourite Ryan Tedder it's full of synthesized sounds, but I think it works well. It doesn't over power Levine's vocals and it's incredibly catchy as you would expect.
'Maps' which was their first single from the album also showed a wrecked Levine (see full review here), I think this was a great song to release as their first single as it really demosntrated a lot of the aspects of what the album has to offer. Finally, 'Animals' I really think that this will be BIG. It's so catchy and very current sounding, it's another rather sexier approach for the band portraying Levine as a hunter. I surprisingly really like this track, and as long as it doesn't get overplayed I think it'll work really well for Maroon 5.
Check Out Maroon 5's lyric video for 'Animals' below:
Have you listened to 'V' yet? What's your favourite tracks?
I am a massive Maroon 5 right from 'Songs About Jane'. I didn't really start listening to them properly until a couple of years ago where I bought all their albums and became well and truly obsessed with their music (healthy obsessed, I promise ;) ) . Anyway, last week (16th June) they released their new single 'Maps'. As to be expected I listened to it straight away.
On first listen, I wasn't that impressed, especially when I knew that Ryan Tedder had worked on the song too (we all know how much I love Mr. Tedder). It just seemed mediocre to me and I didn't fall in love with it like I do most of their songs. For me, I just thought that Adam Levine as a vocalist could do so much better than what the song allowed him to and that the band was better than the song.
This is the reason why I didn't post my thoughts immediately. I wanted to make sure that my first impression was my real and firm thoughts, so I gave the song a chance. I still believe that Maroon 5 can do a lot better. However, the song has grown on me and I do really like 'Maps'.The song is about searching for a past flame. I like the slightly reggae sound and relaxed approach the song starts with. It has that effortlessly California cool aspect to it, which I really love as it reminds me of summer. The song then builds into this chorus which is much more uptempo adding another dimension which just makes you want to dance, and sometimes that's all you want from a song, right? Despite the dance sound of the chorus, I also think that 'Maps' is quite unique in that there isn't a lot out at the moment that is similar.
It's hardly surprising that Maroon 5 have gone down a more reggae and relaxed sound as I get the feeling that Adam was hinting at this for the last few seasons of The Voice. It's still a good continuation from 'Overexposed' (the bands previous album) as it still contains that dance element which the album had. Overall, I think the song takes a different approach for Maroon 5 and its taking them in a new direction, which is probably why it was so surprising. Every band has to grow and experiment, right? So, why can't Maroon 5? Its not my favourite release of theirs but I still think that its a good track and better than a lot of songs in the charts. I'm incredibly excited for their 'V' album and still think there is lots of potential for the album to be incredible. There's no doubt that 'Maps' is a great summer anthem.
Check out the lyric video for Maroon 5's Maps below:
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If you've read my blog before, it'll come as no surprise that I am a fan of The Voice in America (I'm sorry I'm not as keen on the UK one). My favourite thing about NBC The Voice is the fact that I'm constantly surprised when I recognise an artist on the show, for example when Cassadee Pope won the show in Season 3 (I'd been a fan since Hey Monday) and the same year Joe Kirkland (Artist Vs. Poet) appeared on the show as well Jordan Pruitt who I was obsessed with in my Disney days. So, when I saw the promotion for NBC The Voice Season 6 way back now, I noticed a very familiar face as Christina Grimmie. My first response was picking up my phone and texting my best friend as we have both been following her on her YouTube channel for a very long time.
So, if you don't follow the show or have never heard of Christina Grimmie then where have you been. Her channel is called zeldaxlove64 and if you don't follow her, then I really suggest you go and check her out. I can't even remember what the first cover was that I saw of hers, it was probably a Demi Lovato cover and I was pretty impressed so instantly subscribed and looked forward to seeing more covers.
She's covered pretty much everyone, to name a few we have, Celine Dion, Katy Perry, OneRepublic, Nelly even Cascada. So, it's pretty safe to say that she's versatile. In 2011 she opened for Selena Gomez at the Concert for Hope and even played with Gomez's band. Since then she released two albums and performed her cover of 'Titanium' on Dancing with the Stars.
When I watched her audition for NBC The Voice I had my fingers crossed for her. Not because I didn't think that she was good enough to be on the show but because I wanted her to succeed. Her version of Miley Cyrus's Wrecking Ball was absolutely amazing and completely blew me away. It was obvious that she had star quality from the get go and not having a four chair turn would've been shocking. She's now in the Live shows on Team Adam. I look forward to seeing her on the show each week and she's by far one of my favourites. It's like being a proud mum (even though I'm younger than her) watching her on the show.
Check out her cover of Drake - Hold On, We're Going Home below:
Have you been watching The Voice? Who's your favourite contestant?
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