Hoping the wait for the next great band or album will end soon. I had waited so long for Coldplay’s album to be released and now that I’ve listened to it nearly a thousand times over I’m waiting for something new to shake the ground beneath my feet. Until then I’ll have to play it cool for some time but if we’re in for another round of boozy lyrics and rock tunes faltering really close to standard… I think I might pass out.

A couple of weeks ago I had set out on what I thought would be a half an hour trip to the music store to buy The Unseen Guest and Lifehouse’s albums. It’s been long overdue so my patience levels were verging on psychotic. I went to both Planet M and Music World. Nothing. Where else was there to go to buy an album by a lesser-known band? What about Lifehouse? I thought they were big? That was the end of the road for me. After an afternoon of chasing my tail I figured shopping a bit would cheer me up. I think I’m on a complain trip, so bear with me. I’ll get over it in a day or two.

I can’t wait to see the Dark Knight. When this baby hits theatres, you better believe I’m there. I’m also plotting to write about Kings of Leon sometime soon. In addition, I’m still in search of good new music. From there, let’s see where my exploration takes me.

People think I’m obsessed with myself. Thinking about it, if I had a chance I’d probably marry me. I’m just the kind of person that loves me a little bit more than others do themselves. And why not? I’ve worked hard to be the person I am at present. I like me- messy, a bit rude at times and crazy enough to put myself through crap that isn’t worth the self-infliction but the best part of it all is that my world has everything to do with music.

While I can’t really speak for the rest of the album – ‘Take me out’ by Franz Ferdinand is a fun and punchy track that is fairly relentless in its spunk. The seamless switch from verse to chorus makes you want to say –genius! Press play below. For an extra bizarre kick, watch the video here and say goodbye to your crappy mood. Have a great weekend y’all!

I seem to have a weird relationship with our local radio station ‘Radio Indigo- 91.9 FM’. There are times when I absolutely love it. Then there are times when I abso*fuckin*lutely despise it. I am a critical insider hence I can afford to offer my criticism. I’m glad that Bangalore has an English radio station but I’m extremely critical of the music that’s being played on air especially since there’s very little of it that truly strikes me as good. Nevertheless, I just can’t stop listening to the station for fear of losing touch with music that’s being released. So I put up with listening to the corny ads, Barker’s use of ‘wicked’ in every alternative sentence and 50 Cents’ music that drives me up the wall.

When did New Kids on the Block come and go? I thought they were ready to shake pop history? Guess they just fell into the category: Nothing Spectacular.

Before anyone out there goes, ‘you mentioned earlier that you love your job!’ Hold up a second. I mean ‘the job’ as in that energy-sucking, mood-crushing, pressurizing, corporate hulk. It drives me out of mind when I get cornered by my boss who’s not even in this country. Admittedly, at one time he really managed to shake off that image in my mind and I really enjoyed coming to work with a mission to do my best. Now it just seems like putting up with consistent assaults on my work. Honestly, it really kills work for someone like me who gets absorbed in her job. I’ve been particularly bothered the last couple of days because I was forced into thinking that I might’ve screwed up. Good grief! I need tea!

I’m frequently oblivious to the fact that not everyone likes the same music I do. Then I mess it up further by asking them- ‘Why? But why? Why? Why not? Why?’ It perplexes me all the more when the other person has no idea or doesn’t really appreciate some song or artist or genre when it is completely beyond me that one could actually exist without it.

Any thoughts, people? Comment, comment, comment away….

Here’s the man whose music speaks to people. I first heard him on the show ‘One Tree Hill’ and his music fit in so well with the tormented characters of the serial. It took me a couple of years to get to his music but now that I have it’s going to take me some time to get over him. Here’s a shout-out to my man- Matt Nathanson!

If I don’t write a guy off because of his misspellings then it’s his musical tastes that are so unlike mine or he dresses up funnily or he’s done it with too many women. And if he doesn’t fall into this group then he has an attitude problem, of course. Hell is looking for a nice boyfriend in this city. Compared to that, other people are--well, perhaps not a walk in the park, but something much closer to limbo.

Note to self: be careful about giving your phone number to guys who sing. While they sound glorious on stage it doesn’t mean they make swell boyfriends.

There is so very much wrong and so little I can do to make it right. Even if I could change things I wouldn't know where to friggin start. This just feels like it’s beyond my control and it’s depressing even to mull over. I think all I need to do now is drink myself into a dream. So next time you see me, I'll probably be singing one of those sad love-me songs on stage. Welcome to my irrational world!

I think I’m done with this post. I don’t really have any clever ideas to conclude this entry except to say that I love David Gray and ‘Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)’ was a track originally covered by Vertical Horizon (I think). I like both the versions but since the Vertical Horizon track I’ve got isn’t so very clear here’s David Gray:

‘…..Now I’m here to stay
Love can be so boring
Nothing’s quite the same now
I just say your name now’

Watched a couple of movies - 'The Island' {Ewan McGregor’s performance makes this predictable movie worth watching.} and 'Amistad' {brilliant}. My friend told me about two jobs, both at music magazines. I want to do some freelance work for some time. Not for the money. I just need to do something creative after 6 on weekdays.

Fresh blood at work. Too bad they aren’t part of our team. I would’ve loved to play dictator and think of ways to make my little slaves wonder about the meaning of the word 'freedom'. Muhahahaaaa {evil laugh}.

Lately, I’ve realized that I seem to stammer and stutter. In addition, I've noticed I mispronounce certain words and also have a high chance of saying things without thinking.Uh! What’s happening to me?

A couple of days ago, my bro-in-law showed me a video of this band that participated on the reality TV show ‘America’s Got Talent’. And… these guys called 'At Last' can sing! Check them out here and you might want to hold on to something strong once they start singing.

I need a hug! I’ve been told that with the right hug, a person can easily forget the worry that he/she is facing and reach a state of unconsciousness. I reckon it's a good place to be in because sometimes I need to forget.

The Rocket Summer’s track ‘so much love in you’ has lyrics that are quite catchy. It's a head-bopping, punk-rock sounding track and I haven’t been able to get the tune out of my head. It's been over a couple of months since I last heard this track; life and other business got my attention, and the file stayed hidden for a time. So it was with much cheer when I heard him on the radio on one of my drives to work.

Each post basically contains my personal opinion of the artist or track I write about. If you agree or disagree you may feel free to leave a comment or send me an email. I read them all. Seriously. Finally, I hope you enjoy the music and the posts put up here.

To SwB. Thanks for making my day.

EC's Ensemble

Greg Matthews - Vocals
Mikey Guitar - Guitars
Neil Treppas - Bass Guitar
Lee Bradbury – Drums

Once again, the time has come for me to post my new discovery. The band is called Bauer and they were simply good enough to garner my attention. The track below proves to be easy listening for any car currently driving the streets of this depressing world. The track ‘connected’ does a good job showcasing the talent these four boys from the North of England have.

Some tracks are very creative; some tracks will leave you lost in thought while others will simply leave you bouncing your head while your fingers reach involuntarily for the repeat button. For those of you who like the whole 80’s synth pop or Coldplay then check out Bauer on their easy to read page by clicking here or on their MySpace page here.



As a reminder - if you’re reading this then you can click on the player to hear the track called ‘Connected’. Also, each and every song you see here on EC can be yours. Simply mail me and I will send you the tracks.

You must. You have to check out Lion of Ido’s- new song ‘Top of The world’, up now on myspace and itunes.


I write this blog because I love music and more importantly I love to share songs, sounds and artists who I indisputably appreciate.

As the Rolling Stones would sing, “on with the show…”

To a friend of mine who keeps a brilliant blog. SwB.