Quirky, Catchy Tunes

Everybody knows about OK Go, at the very least they know them as "those guys that did the video on the treadmills." But what many people don't know about OK Go is that there is more to them than just quirky music videos. OK Go is actually a group of very talented musicians and capable of writing very catchy tunes. Also they are actually capable of making a somewhat normal music video that actually features them playing instruments (although there are a lot of explosions in the video):



Another thing about OK Go that makes them so great is that they know how to put on one heck of a live show. We're talking monochromatic suits (similar to these but more formal), confetti cannons, jackets with LEDs, furry guitars, lasers, and even handbells.

As far as OK Go's sound goes, they started out as a pretty much straight up rock band. But with their latest album they have added a more electronicy sound to many of their songs while still remaining a alternative/indie rock band.

Favorite tracks:
-Needing/Getting
-Invincible
-Get Over It

A Lyrical Mastermind

Well this post certainly has been a long time coming. So much for a post every week... Anyway, I've been wanting to feature this particular artist for a long time. He is one of the few song writers that I consider to truly be a lyrical mastermind. Sure there are a lot of people out there that can write good songs with good lyrics, but I my opinion there are only a handful that can write great lyrics. 


What make Chris Merritt one such person is his ability to write catchy songs with witty, intelligent, funny, and downright entertaining lyrics. It seems like every time that I listen to Chris' songs I hear a line that I never really caught before, and more often than not it makes me chuckle. For example, some of my favorite lines from a Chris Merritt song called Madison go like this "You've got a beautiful face / You look a lot like Wes / But I'm not saying I think Wes is beautiful / Or maybe I am? I don't know"

Here is another little taste of his lyrical genius:




Aside from being an amazing songwriter, Chris Merritt is an amazing entertainer/performer. If you ever get the chance to see him live, don't miss it. There is an amazing level of energy that Chris brings whenever he preforms. I'm taking about glasses flying off, chairs being knocked over, the works. Chris is one of the people I can't wait to see live again.

Here is a small taste of the excitement that happens at a Chris Merritt show:



And trust me it's a lot more fun to be there in person.

Chris has written a ton of songs, and he is always coming out with new stuff. According to his Facebook page he has written around 1,400 songs. You can check out Chris' blog where he posts new (and sometimes old) stuff on most Tuesdays. You can also sign up for his e-mail list here and get a free album (or you can just follow the link on the page if you don't want to sign up for the e-mail list). So go ahead and give Chris Merritt a listen, you won't regret it.

Favorite Tracks:
-Madison
-Sugar
-Tarmac