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Band Of The Week: The National

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Slight Band History: The National is an american indie rock band formed in the 1999. The band is currently formed of Matt Berninger(vocals), Aaron Dessner(guitar, keyboard), Bryce Dessner(guitar), Scott Devendorf(bass) and Bryan Devendorf(drums). The band was founded by a Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Scott and Bryan Devendorf. Genre : Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Post-Punk Revival Location : Cincinnati, Ohio Activity : 1999- Present Name Origin : The chose the name "The National" because it has no meaning whatsoever. Albums: The National (2001)  Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers (2003)  Alligator (2005)  Boxer (2007)  High Violet (2010)  Trouble Will Find Me (2013) Sleep Well Beast(2017) Fun Facts About The National: They wrote a song called " Exile Vilify " for the video game "Portal 2" They left their day jobs around the time they made their third album "Alligator" Their sixth album "Trouble Will Find Me" was nomina

Video: Making of Sex Bag 2

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Here we have all the extra scenes from Sex Bag 2, from the making of, bloopers and other oddities, a fun little video, showing how fun making this video was! ( Alternative Link ) If you yet to see the original video Sex Bag 2 click here: Sex Bag 2: Bicurious Edition. For more silly videos like this check out: Skullky -Cheers

Cover Of The Week: Come On Eileen

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Come on Eileen is a really famous song from the 1982 from the band Dexy's Midnight Runners, and the cover song in this case it's from the Ska-punk band "Save Ferris" that made a shorter faster version of this 80's classic. Here you have Save Ferris' version: Save Ferris: Alternative Link  Here is the original version from Dexy's Midnight Runners Original: Alternative Link

Band Of The Week: Jamie T

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Slight Band History: Jamie Alexander Treays or better known as Jamie T is an English singer/songwriter, playing with his backing band called The Pacemakers, he goes sometimes with the name "Jamie T and The Pacemakers" Genre: Indie Rock, British Hip-Hop, Alternative Hip Hop Location: Wilmbledon, South London, England, UK Activity:  2005- Present Name Origin:  N/A Albums: Panic Preventions(2007) Kings and Queens' (2009) Carry on the Grudge(2014) Trick(2016) B Sides (06-17) (2018) Fun Facts About Jamie T: He used to suffer from panic attacks when he was young which influencing the name of the first album "Panic Prevention" Jamie has said that his favorite song from Kings and Queens is " Emily's Heart " because it reminds him of a former girlfriend. Won the award of best solo artist at 2007 Shockwave NME Awards. Has been nicknamed "one man Artic Monkey". Has a remix version of Kids with Guns from Gorillaz

Cover Of The Week: Enjoy The Silence

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Enjoy The Silence is a song from 1990 from Depeche Mode and it is a song that has gathered a couple of very different and interesting covers. So here we're going to go into two of these covers with their different types of genres. First of we got Trevor Something with his Retrowave/Synthwave cover that has an interesting feel to it even if it's quite similar to the original. If you are curious on what is Retrowave here's a link to youtuber Mikasacus brief comedic explanation of what it is ( What Is Retrowave ) Trevor Something's Version: Alternative Link The second cover is from the band Lacuna Coil that takes a whole different take on the song turning it to Gothic Metal, here it is: Lacuna Coil's Version: Alternative Link Here is the original song from Depeche Mode for you to compare and decide which is you like the most. Enjoy! Original: Alternative Link

Music In Video Games: Uncharted Series

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The Uncharted series has been one of the most impacting series in the video game industry from its spanning of 4 irritations which improve in every aspect from graphics, music and most of all story telling Naughty Dog's series has been played or at least heard from a lot of people. I recently played all 4 games in a row and it was probably a very entrancing experience, all 4 games morph into a huge movie series in which it ends in a very touching note in the final act of Uncharted 4: A thief's end, and this blog being as it is about music I am going to post all 4 irritations of Nate's theme and an extra song from each game that makes that specific game unique in their own way, all which makes and captures the game feel of adventure. All of these themes have their little tweaks especially the last one "Nate 4.0" which is a more somber and calm tone capturing the more gritty and serious tone of the fourth one. So let’s get started. Uncharted: Drake's

Video: Sex Bag 2: Bicurious Edition

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The sequel for our old video Sex Bag is out! here's another weirdly disturbing new video from us! Alternative Link If you like the video check out more videos in my channel: Skullky -Cheers

Band Of The Week: C418

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Slight Band History: Daniel Rosenfeld is a German musician, best known for his work on the Minecraft soundtrack, his music is released under the name of C418, and other than Minecraft Daniel has done independent music with the most recent album being 148. Genre: Ambient, Experimental, Electronic Location: Berlin ,  Germany Activity:  2004- Present Name Origin: N/A Albums: Circles(2006) The whatever directors cut(2008) Mixes(2008) Zweitonegoismus(2008) Bushes and Marshmallows Life changing moments seem minor in pictures(2010) Minecraft- Volume Alpha(2011) I forgot something, didn't I.(2011) 72 Minutes Of Fame(2011) Seven Years of Server Data(2011) One(2012) Minecraft- Volume Beta(2013) 148(2015) Dief(2017) Excursions(2018 Fun Facts About C418: He's the writer and sound designer of Minecraft's soundtrack, He use to dream of being a stunt car driver. The success to Minecraft made him realize that he could actually make money throug

Music In Video Games: Calamari Inkantation(Splatoon)

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Splatoon had its last splatfest last week, making me go back and play the game again in a while, being the first and last splatfest I played it really made me glad this song was playing in the battles because it instantly reminded me why I liked this game in the first place it really hyped me up just as the second part of that final boss did, something about this song brings up the crazy colorful world of Splatoon and it just reminds me of how great this shooter actually is. Always awesome when a game has their own personal soundtrack like this. Hope this last Splatfest wasn't the last support the game was getting but if it was it is a hell of a way to say good bye with the vote of which squid sister is the best, even so this game is still one of the most interesting and original shooters out there by far.  Alternative Link

Music In Movies: 1,2,3,4(Blue Mountain State: Rise Of Thadland)

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Blue Mountain State is a very raunchy series that spawned its own movie "Rise Of Thadland" the humor in both the series and movie might not be for everyone but even so both have a spectacular selection of music in their soundtracks, they always manage to capture with specific songs whatever is going on in the scene; from raunchy, cringing, funny, sad or straight-out super party the song always goes perfectly with it. In here we're talking specifically about the song "1234" by " Wallpaper " that plays out during the big party scene in the movie, this song perfectly describes the ambience in the party and pumps you up to go party yourself.  Here you have the song: Alternative Link

Band Of The Week: La Vida Bohéme

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Slight Band History: La Vida Bohéme is a Venezuelan band formed by Rafael Pérez(bass guitar and vocals), Daniel de Sousa(guitar and vocals), Sebastian Ayala(drummer and vocals and Henry D'arthenay(guitar and lead singer) They have many influences in genres such as 80's punk, salsa, disco, jazz and many more. Genre:  Indie Rock, Post-punk, Alternative Punk Location:  Caracas, Venezuela Activity:  2006- Present Name Origin:  It was chosen by the first drummer, it is said they chose it from the book "La Vie de Bohéme" Albums: La Vida Bohéme(ep)(2007) Nuestra(2011) Será(2013) La Lucha(2017) Fun Facts About La Vida Bohéme: The song "Radio Capital" has a danceable chat "gabba gabba hey" referencing "The Ramones" Currently one of the most famous bands in Venezuela. "Buen Salvaje" Is featured in EA's FIFA 2012. "Radio Capital:  Is featured in Grand Theft Auto V La Vida Bohéme has a Latin Gr

Music In Movies: Los Muertos Vivos Estan(Spectre)

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While Spectre is a hit and miss for many people something most people can agree on is the fantastic opening scene that is tied with an exhilarating different version of the classic Bond song. Not only does the scene looks amazing but the song add a very unique feeling to this particular scene, making this opening easily the best part of the whole movie.  Here you have the song only: Alternative Link Here you have the scene : Alternative Link

Band Of The Week: Ice Nine Kills

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Slight Band History: Ice Nine Kills originally formed by Spencer Charnas and Jeremy Schwartz. Spencer is currently the only original member in the band. The band now consists of Spencer Charnas(Lead Vocals and Piano), Justin deBlieck(Co-lead vocals, lead guitarist), Justin Morrow(Rythm and Bass) and Conor Sullivan(Drums). Ice Nine Kills have gone from ska to a hybrid of pop-punk, emo, post-hardcore and ska to a more metalcore hybrid post-hardcore sound. Details: Genre : Metalcore, Post-Hardcore, Symphonic Metal Location : Boston, Massachusetts Activity : 2006- Present Name Origin : N/A Albums: Last Chance to Make Amends(2006)  Safe Is Just a Shadow(2010)  The Predator Becomes the Prey(2014)  Every Trick in the Book (2015) The Silver Scream(2018) Fun Facts About Ice Nine Kills: 1. Ice Nine Kills tends to make Horror theme lyrics and/or concerts. 2. The music video for" The People Under The Stairs " is inspired by Quentin Tarantino's film

Video: Nomophobia

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Made a documentary using music from a previous band talked in the blog the band being   The Cinematic Orquesta , this video was lots of fun to do and it is a visual representation of the social problem known as Nomophobia which is the phobia of being out of reach of your cellphone, enjoy! https://vimeo.com/166273835 If you like the song be sure to support the band The Cinematic Orquesta . Check out their Band Of The Week for them right here!

Video: Hallucitrip

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Here it is our new video! with a very old but famous song David Bowie's: Ground Control To Mayor Tom Enjoy! External Link If you want to see other videos check out my youtube channel right here -> Skullky's Channel