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Music Mondays: “Care”

October 10, 2016October 10, 2016by Blondie and the BeatLeave a Comment

Key Item: Light pink suede bomber

Color Concepts: Muted nudes with dark undertones

Shoe Situation: Adidas Raf Simons

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Cade is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter and producer who has earned his music creds with artists like G-Eazy, Jason Derulo, and more. “Care” is a beautifully written song about an ending. “It is what it is, you know what you did,” he nonchalantly sings. The sound would succeed on pop radio as the chorus tap beat builds to “you don’t even care for me anymore.” EDM chill waves pulse after the chorus. A song that makes you see the beauty in every situation. Bad breakup? Make a dope song that is the perfect crossover from pop to EDM. There seems to be a trend where songs have great vocals with a fantastic electronic setup and it totally works. I desperately want to hear “Care” on the radio.

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Music Mondays: “To the Hilt”

September 19, 2016by Blondie and the BeatLeave a Comment

Key Item: Destroyed button down

Color Concepts: Dark color combinations

Shoe Situation: Black derby shoe

The buildup to Banks’ sophomore album is only becoming more painful for fans. Her latest single, “To the Hilt” proves to be another emotional piano ballad where Banks’ relaxed tone once again wows. Her lyrics remain as poetic as ever as she reflects on a love she once had, “All those times you warmed my hand, maybe things weren’t easy as they seem.” All Banks needs is a piano and microphone to prove her endless musicality. To the Altar can’t come soon enough and I’m already bowing down to her.

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Music Mondays: “Paradise”

September 5, 2016September 5, 2016by Blondie and the BeatLeave a Comment

Key Item: Printed leather motto-jacket

Color Concepts: Black and white

Shoe Situation: Lug-sole shoes

Dreamy electronics spark a groove in your head as the lyrics, “I can be your paradise, I can make you feel alright,” start to play. The pulsing sound of the song make you believe you’re in paradise; jumping off cliffs and laying under the hot sun as warm sand lines your body. French producer, Les Gordon is the master behind this tune, using vocals by singer ADI. Her voice provides the sweet energy the song induces through the captivatingly perfect lyrics. “Cause every now and then I think of you, and every now and then I need you,” plead for you to be in love. The sound is more chill electronic than any sort of EDM rager. “Paradise” could lull you into the comfiest part of your couch for hours.

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Music Mondays: “Mind Games”

August 22, 2016by Blondie and the BeatLeave a Comment

Key Item: Embroidered bomber jacket

Color Concepts: Black and white with a color pop

Shoe Situation: Lug soul shoes

Hallowed haunting masculine vocals morph into Banks’ cat call to a man who would “love her better if she couldn’t screw.” Her third single off sophomore album The Altar proves to be just as honest as the rest. Banks writes on Twitter, saying, “I’m excited to share this with you. Writing it was a really important step for me in making this album…It makes me feel exposed putting it into the universe but see me now.” Her final words hint at the chorus of “Games” where the angst-y crooner sings, “Do you see me now?” Empowering electronics blend the harsh themes into a beautiful ballad you can’t help but love.

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Music Mondays: “Ocean Eyes”

August 15, 2016by Blondie and the BeatLeave a Comment

Key Item: Gathered ice grey shirt

Color Concepts: Washed out whites

Shoe Situation: Common Projects white

Accessory Must: Dior So Real sunnies with light blue tinted frame

“Ocean Eyes” is just that; a romantic blue hued ode to love. “Can’t stop staring at those ocean eyes,” utters newcomer Billie Eilish. Her nonchalant syllables and steady quick tap beat make you wish you were in love. She highlights the beauty of falling in love with someone through the eyes to the soul. That’s a deep theme from a 14-year-old girl. Eilish recently told Vogue her brother wrote “Ocean Eyes”; “He came into my room in October of last year to tell me he had this song called “Ocean Eyes.” He’d been doing it with his band before, but of course I’d heard it because I was right next door. I sang it, and we both loved it.” She went on to say, “I loved it and I couldn’t get it out of my head for weeks.” A poetic homage to love painted by a 14-year-old, how amazing is music?