Britt Nicole- Headphones

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 I first heard this song around Christmas. I was sitting in the middle of a bunch of freezing people at Anahiem Ice. My sister had already done her routine, and I can't remember the name of the girl who was twirling on the ice. Most of the music was mediocre and Christmas themed, as I expected. And then this song came on. In short, I liked it.
Britt Nicole is yet another Christian artist disguising her references to her beliefs in lyrics of music that is slowly climbing out the stubborn box labeled 'gospel.' Her voice is dainty and deliberate, her lyrics resound with people, and her sounds are catchy. Her music career started in her church at age three. By the time Nicole finished high school, she was appearing regularly on TV with her church and had sang with her school's advanced choir in Carnegie Hall. In 2006, turning down a scholarship from Belmont University, she signed with Sparrow Records and released her first album, 'Say It.' Her second album was released in 2009 and titled 'The Lost get Found.' Britt Nicole is from Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Born Ruffians:Hummingbird

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Born Ruffians, formerly known as Mornington Drive, are an indie rock band from the small town of Midland. It's in Ontario, Canada, located near Georgian Bay. Lead vocalist Luke Lalonde formed the band with bassist Mitch Derosier and drummer Steven Hamelin in 2004. The single "Hummingbird" was released in 2007 on their first album Red, Yellow, & Blue, which was nominated in the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards for Pop/Rock Album of the year. The band is currently signed to Warp Records.

Evil Genius - Eleventyseven

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Eleventyseven is Christian rock band formed in Laurens, South in 2002. Their musical style follows what is known as "third-wave emo," but with a twist. Rather than focusing on the self-inflicted pain of life, they take a more hopeful point of view with their lyrics.
I heard this song at a convention and fell in love. It's the kind of song you dance and lipsynch in your room. The lyrics stand out with their creativity, along with the singer's peppy voice. I hope this song brightened your day.

Hero - Skillet

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Skillet, a Christian industrial/rock band, was ironically formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1996. They remained on the underground for 10 years, until they had a break through with 'Comatose' in 2006. Their music began as very gospel oriented in sound, but with 'Collide' (2003) they fully embraced the sound of rock, leaving their lyrics to spread their beliefs. Since then they have won several prestigious awards for their newest album 'Awake and Alive' (2009).
Skillet is one of the few Christian bands to break into and become popular on the secular scene. That alone should be a testament to their talent. They have toured with Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Seether, and various Christian bands, like Flyleaf and Thousand Foot Crutch. Last August 'Awake and Alive' was released at the Harvest Crusades at Angel Stadium and sold at discount price. I would know, I was there when they performed this song as a preview.
If you enjoyed this song, I would recommend 'Whispers in the Dark,' 'Comatose,' 'Collide,' and their currently most popular song 'Monster'.

The Path to Abandonment - The Luna Sequence

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"The Luna Sequence" is actually Kaia Young. Not much is out there on her, but I can tell that she began as a DJ and remixer. 'They Follow you Home' is her first album.
Her music is different that most electronica and techno, in that, rather than making you want to dance, it wows you with full, energetic sounds. This song, along with a good portion of her other works incorporate a lot of guitar and drums, which add a rock a feel to her music. 'The Path to Abandonment' is a darker spin on electronic music, and very melodic. If you enjoyed this song, I encourage you to look up 'Lure the Vultures' as well.

Passion Pit: Little Secrets

Passion Pit is an electronic/pop band that was formed in 2007 by frontman Michael Angelakos. They're known best for their upbeat, catchy songs and Angelakos' hard to miss falsetto. The band's first full-length studio album, Manners, was released May of last year to great reviews. Little Secrets is the second single from the album. This undeniably catchy and fun song also features the PS22 Chorus, a chorus from an elementary school in Staten Island. With it's almost inaudable top end vocals and assorted beeps and bops, the single is certainly eccentric.