Pieces of Music: Heart Attack

Yes, I'm lagging.
But hey, I'm actually hooked on this song.

I'm going to admit, this is something different from the few songs I'm currently hooked on (namely BVB and Avenged Sevenfold), and I'd say I'm liking this new song by Demi.
Let's face it. The girl seriously CANNOT pick the right songs for others to sing and really doesn't have enough experience in the industry to provide really constructive advice, but when it comes to her voice, boy can Demi sing.



Lyrics:
Putting my defenses up
Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack

Never put my love out on the line
Never said yes to the right guy
Never had trouble getting what I want
But when it comes to you I'm never good enough

When I don't care
I can play him like a Ken doll
Won't wash my hair
Then make him bounce like a basketball

But you make me wanna act like a girl
Paint my nails and wear high heels Yes you, make me so nervous that I just can't hold your hand

You make me glow
But I cover up, won't let it show
So I'm putting my defenses up
Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack

Never break a sweat for the other guys
When you come around I get paralyzed
And every time I try to be myself
It comes out wrong like a cry for help

It's just not fair
Brings more trouble than it all is worth
I gasp for air
It feels so good, but you know it hurts

But you make me wanna act like a girl
Paint my nails and wear perfume
For you, make me so nervous that I just can't hold your hand

You make me glow
But I cover up, won't let it show
So I'm putting my defenses up
Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack

The feelings got lost in my lungs
They're burning, I'd rather be numb
And there's no one else to blame
So scared I'll take off and run
I'm flying too close to the sun
And I'll burst into flames

You make me glow
But I cover up, won't let it show
So I'm putting my defenses up
Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack

I think the biggest reason why this song is becoming so popular is because most of us can really relate to this. I've italicized the lyrics that I could really relate my feelings and experiences with for you, and really, that's pretty much the entire song.

My take on the song:
It's a good song. The beats, the music...
Most of the lyrics are pretty good too. The only thing is, I really have this problem understanding the Ken doll part and washing hair and bouncing basketballs. Its almost as if that line's there so that they could fit the lyrics into the song. Really, that is the WORST part of the song for me.

Like ew. I wash my hair every night. I'm not going to be dirty (literally) just because I don't care about a guy. And does playing someone like a Ken doll mean fooling around with them?

Maybe someone needs to explain this song to me since clearly, I'm clueless about that part.

xoxo pamela

Music Review: The Royal (Part 2)

 The Royal is probably one of the first bands I've reviewed since I started this blog, and when they released their new single 'This Isn't Love', I found myself loving the band more than I already did.

This band is seriously rad! The pop rock beats are always a great melody to listen to when I decide to calm my ears after listening to long periods of hard rock. Not to mention how This Isn't Love had me singing to it after a couple of listens! You guys HAVE TO listen to this!



This Isn't Love boasts of pop rock beats that'll have you tapping your toes and singing to it, and eventually dancing in your room (like Taylor Swift in You Belong With Me). Once again, The Royal blew me away with the perfect blend of beats, melody, background and vocals. It's the perfect fuse of the elements... God, I love it. (and my iTunes page is open as I blog this... Definitely buying this song! - PS. Update: I've already bought ALL their songs on iTunes)

Seriously though, The Royal has never failed to impress mefrom their rendition of Die Young to Girl Like That, to Freaks and This Isn't Love. I have no idea why these guys aren't signed yet because I think they have so much potential in them!

If you need more proof, listen to this:



Amazing right?
I swear I'm falling love with this band as I listen to more of their music! (and I wish I stayed in the US so I can visit them!! ): )

Since I've started my half ratings, here's what I think of The Royal:

It's no question that The Royal is  crazy talented and obviously know what they're doing. And I promise you, this grade has nothing to do with the fangirl in me. I wasn't totally convinced when I first listened to them because they didn't have much music on their YouTube page, but they're pretty successful in getting me on their side. (and falling for them. YES, I know I've said this a lot.)

Still, I'd love to hear MORE from The Royal. Perhaps you could show us a different side of you by trading the pop beats for something a bit more mellow? Like the acoustic version of Die Young.

Don't worry too much about the feedback. You already have a fan in me. I'll always be on your side. HEHE.


Love The Royal as well? Here's what you can do:
Like The Royal on their Facebook Page  
Follow The Royal on Twitter
Subscribe to The Royal's YouTube Page
Buy The Royal's music on iTunes
It's as easy as A,B,C!

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I may be starting out here on my blog, but I'd love to give any band/album/song/music the credit they deserve!

xoxo pamela 

Music Review: The Summer Set

Another review for a 'verified Twitter account' band! Yay! It's not actually about the verification, but how honored I feel to have these bands following me.

Today's band is The Summer Set.
This band lives and breathes Punk Rock. I'm a HUGGEEE fan of punk rock bands like All Time Low (I know I mention them a lot...), Green Day, My Chemical Romance, just to name a few.
But even before I gave their songs a listen, the first thing I noticed was a female band member! A drummer nonetheless! Finally! A bit more proof that females CAN rock!! #feminism

Anyway, the first song I checked out from them was their new single, 'Fuck U Over'.



First comment? I love Brian Dales' (Vocals) voice. His voice is so unique I can't even place someone who sounds like him. It's different, in a good way. I get the feeling if I ever hear The Summer Set's music on radio, I'd be able to identify them because of Brian's voice.

While Brian Dales' voice has my fan vote and their punk rock beats and tune has gotten my thumbs up, they didn't manage to win my heart in 'Fuck U Over'. I guess I'd prefer to hear a song about someone's heart being broken or a love song as opposed to a song about how a guy fucked a girl over. That being said, as much as I loved the melody, the beats and Brian Dales' voice, I don't think this is going to be The Summer Set's winning single. But I'd have to say some parts of the lyrics in Fuck U Over did give me a few laughs... Maybe the occasional humor in the song would win the hearts of other girls?

Anyway, I'm kind of sold on them with their other songs:





I seriously love their music. Or punk rock. Maybe both. Probably both.
I'd have to say Mannequin got my vote more than Fuck U Over. It's the lyrics I guess... but I do like Fuck U Over's tune more than Mannequin so that's definitely an improvement in their music over time! Time sure does wonders...

So here's where they are on my scale:

It's actually a 3.5, but here's why they got this rating. I may have marked them down A BIT because Fuck U Over didn't win my heart, but I feel that there is so much more potential for The Summer Set to grow. As of now, The Summer Set's tunes are pretty stereotypical for a punk rock band, and I'd really like to hear them try out something different (within or outside of the punk rock genre)

Nonetheless, I love Brian Dales' voice and their rockin female drummer (Jess). Most importantly, I like their music regardless. Of course, I may not be completely sold on it yet, but The Summer Set is definitely a band I would be watching out for.

To The Summer Set: Hey guys! I hope I didn't sound too harsh here, but I was just throwing out what I felt about your music. Hope you won't hate me for this, but in all honesty, you guys are truly great and I seriously believe you have the potential to make it big like All Time Low! xoxo

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xoxo pamela

Music Review: The Icarus Account

When I see a band following me on Twitter, my mind goes 'YAY! More music!"
When I see that it's a verified account, my nerves start tingling... It probably means good music is coming my way.

That's exactly how I felt when I woke up this morning to find a follow from The Icarus Account. In all honesty, the first thing that caught my attention wasn't the fact that they were a band, but this:

Gave me a good laugh when I first saw it. From that moment on, I realized I HAD TO check The Icarus Account out!

Funny pictures aside, I was treated to this lovely acoustic band in the morning when I gave their song 'Favorite Girl' a listen.



It wasn't noisy or too upbeat that would usually piss me off in the morning (I'm usually in need for softer music when I wake up), but also, I really loved the soothing quality of the voice and music in Favorite Girl. Of course, The Icarus Account does have some other songs you should check out:







Then, when I checked out their YouTube page, I found myself pleasantly treated to the numerous covers they've made out of various hit songs by popular artistes. Some of my favorites would definitely include:









Fine, so maybe I put Payphone there because Maroon 5 stays at one of my favorite pop rock bands since FOREVER, but The Icarus Account did make a really great cover out of Payphone. I love Adam Levine's version, but The Icarus Account managed to cover it and make the song theirs. (Praise for it not being a mere copy!)
My personal favorite would definitely be their cover of The Wanted's 'Glad You Came', but nonetheless, I love how they're able to make a song their own whenever they do a cover! Covers of popular songs are usually subject to more criticism, but from the way they managed to pull it off, I'd say they're sounding as good as the actual songs in most of their covers.

If you love acoustic music and bands like Secondhand Serenade, The Icarus Account would be a band you should definitely check out.
That being said, here's what I think about them:

They probably didn't get a 5 because as much as I love what they're doing right now, I feel that they could be better if they tried branching out beyond acoustic and probably into more upbeat music? I guess I didn't give them a 5 because I would really love to hear The Icarus Account go beyond their comfort zone and try out different kinds and genres of music (because I feel that they really are talented enough to do that).
I love acoustic songs, but I know of people who prefer upbeat songs too, so maybe they'll get a bigger fanbase if they try something of that sort? (Think All Time Low or McFly?)

Either way, I still feel that The Icarus Account is a band you should and will love once you give them a shot. They have really great vocals, they're talented with the guitar... What's not to love? I'm definitely a fan of theirs. No questions asked.

PS. They have that many videos because I'm having a hard time deciding which songs I should put up here. BUT, this is merely the tip of the iceberg! Check out their YouTube for more songs!

Love The Icarus Account? Here's what you can do:
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Subscribe to them on YouTube
Get a FREE sampler of their songs on NoiseTrade
Buy their songs on iTunes

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xoxo pamela

Music Review: Enjoy the ART OF DYING

I'm feeling a bit conflicted. How am I supposed to look like a music critic if I get all these FUCKING AWESOME BANDS?!!!
And that's exactly what I was thinking when I heard today's band.

This is probably the first band review where I actually have a band with a verified Twitter account and is signed to a label. I have no idea how they managed to go under my music hunting radar all this time but I'm so freakin glad I got the chance to know about them cos they're so crazy good!

Of course, I expected a band under a record label to be good, but I thought since I've never heard of them, they couldn't be THAT good, and God, did they prove me wrong. Here are some of Art of Dying's music you should check out if you haven't heard of them:







I'm not repeating how much I love Rock music once again, because it's pretty self explanatory from my reviews and dressing. I love the gruffness in Jonny's voice... It's blends so beautifully into the music and its so necessary for someone singing Hard Rock. Not to mention how Jonny managed to transcend from a soft, mellow tone in 'Sorry' into his gruff rocker voice for the chorus and still sound so completely perfect. (Believe me, it's not easy. Took me ages to get a growl out.)

Personally I'd prefer something more upbeat (at least as of now), so I'd say my favorite out of the above 3 will definitely be 'Die Trying'. It's so easy to relate to the lyrics, the obvious line and the one I relate to the most being 'If it takes forever, I will die trying'. Not to mention how I love Jonny's voice and the entire melody and beat of the song. It's probably one of their best songs in my book.

If you haven't pressed play on any of the above video, I'd say if you love Hard Rock and music from people like Avenged Sevenfold, Shinedown or Breaking Benjamin, this is one band you'll HAVE TO check out!

Here's some background on Art of Dying. The band was formed in 2004 by lead singer, Jonny Hetherington, and guitarist, Greg Bradley. Art of Dying was signed to Reprise/Intoxication Records founded by Disturbed members in the end of 2009.

Besides being signed, Art of Dying has performed in numerous tours, such as 2011 and 2012 Avalanche tours fronted by Stone Sour and Shinedown, and also toured Rockstars' 2011 Uproar Festival fronted by (one of my favorite bands) Avenged Sevenfold.

So you see, these guys have been around for awhile... How they stayed under my radar, I'll never know, but I'm surprised that they haven't moved up the ranks to join Shinedown and Avenged Sevenfold by now. I mean, they're that FUCKING GOOD! And I'm definitely a fan. No questions there. (In fact, I got all their music!)

The band has released 3 albums as of date, among which one is an acoustical compilation of their songs. So, whatever music is up on this post is barely scratching the surface of the crazy amount of talent this band has! With this said, there's no doubt where my heart lies with this band:

They're good. In fact good isn't doing their music enough justice! They're FUCKING AWESOME!!! (and I only swear when something's THAT good!) They're seriously underrated and deserve more than what they have right now. (I'm not even sure 5 Crowns do them justice... They probably deserve 100 of it!)


Love Art Of Dying? Here's what you HAVE TO DO!
Follow them on Twitter
Like them on Facebook
Subscribe to their YouTube Page
Go check out their Website
Buy Art Of Dying's music on iTunes!!

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xoxo pamela

Jack Sparrow Resurfacing!

School started, and as usual, I hate almost everything there is about school. The early mornings, the readings, the classes and the forever dreaded homework. For the first week of school, I'd say this one thing brought a smile to my face now that it's almost the end of the week.

JOHNNY DEPP IS COMING BACK AS CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW!

It has been announced not too long ago that Johnny Depp has confirmed that he will be playing his famous role, Jack Sparrow in the fifth installment of Pirates of the Caribbean that is due to hit our theaters July 2015.

Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the few movie franchises that I follow very closely, especially because of the witty and gorgeous looking Jack Sparrow. (Nope. I don't care if Johnny Depp is old enough to be my dad. He's still hot, and hot dudes don't age. For now.)

When I initially thought of a Pirates of the Caribbean movie without Depp, it's unimaginable. In fact, if they DID produce a movie without him, chances are I'd boycott the entire chain and I don't care if it's under Disney.

Come on, anyone who follows this movie franchise would know that Jack Sparrow is the life of the movie, and Johnny Depp is THAT GUY who managed to turn a stinky, obnoxious pirate into something so utterly sexy, witty and irresistible. He's the one who breathes life into Pirates of the Caribbean and it simply WILL NOT do without him. (Mind my caps, this is touchy.)

Back to topic. This next film will be produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, who has produced the all four movies in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, along with other notable movies such as Pearl Harbor, Prince of Persia and the National Treasure franchise.

Along with Bruckheimer is Jeff Nathanson who has been hired by Bruckheimer as the screenwriter for the next installment. Jeff Nathanson has been known for his works with his most notable one being co-writing Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull alongside George Lucas.

As of now, the script for this fifth installment has yet to be written and filming is set to commence in 2014. (Which is SOOOO LONGGG by fangirl standards!)

However, with Bruckheimer and Nathanson having such spectacular resumes and the fact that Bruckheimer has never disappointed me when it comes to a Pirates of the Caribbean movie, I'd give this movie a Worth Waiting For rating of:

I'm a fan, don't judge, but I AM fair when it comes to rating. (Like how I said I wasn't enjoying Timberlake's new song even though I'm a fan of his.)

What do you think of a fifth installment in this series? Is it going to be worth the wait? Would you wait it out to catch this movie in theaters come 2015?
I WANT TO HEAR WHAT YOU THINK!
Drop your comments right below this post, or tweet me what you think @PamelaAvery_ !

Disclaimer: All picture credits in this post goes to Disney and I hold no copyrights to these materials. (PS. Isn't Johnny Depp so f-ing HOT?!!)

xoxo pamela

Music Review: The Mid-Summer Classic

I just realized I forgot the 'Music Review' header in my past 2 reviews, but it's tagged under it so you can still check them out if you haven't.

Today's band seems to be a little more successful than the previous few if I base them purely on their followers and subscribers. Nonetheless, all good, well-deserving bands deserve to get a review!

When I checked out The Mid-Summer Classic's YouTube, the first thing I noticed was this really cute guy, who happens to also be their lead singer, Robert Dobbs. He's my new eyecandy! (He reminds me a bit of Billie Joe from Green Day though...) #cute #eyecandy
Check him out here:



Since this is ultimately a music review, I'm going to get to the music part now. The pop elements in the song are amazing, and I find myself really enjoying the sound of Robert Dobbs' voice (not just his looks). Of course, they do have a few other songs on their YouTube page, and you simply HAVE TO check out the rest of their songs because they're just that wonderful:





I'm completely a fan of The Mid-Summer Classic!
Personally, I love how Robert Dobbs has so much control of his voice, his tone and how he can sound completely different when he goes from Delanie to We Had It All. Also, I love how The Mid-Summer Classic manages to be able to adapt themselves to different genres of music and still sound completely like themselves.

I'd say that The Mid-Summer Classic is one band that sounds really professional and could really make it big out there among bands like All Time Low in the near future. I mean, I'm already prepared to buy their music, their album, you name it (I can't at the moment because I live on this tiny island called Singapore and my iTunes store won't let me buy something from the US store. GRRR..)!

Of course, its no wonder how they managed to get that many followers once you get a glimpse of their music. Not to mention the number of hearts they have captured when you actually see them. Pop and Rock are my two favorite genres in music in the meantime so obviously they'll get a rating of:

Did you honestly think I'd give them any less? I'm loving every song of theirs that I get to hear and the only thing I don't like is not being able to download their music on iTunes!

To The Mid-Summer Classic: I am so glad Robert Dobbs followed me on Twitter so I had a chance to discover what an AMAZING band you are! I'm utterly and completely a fan of yours and I love you guys so so SOOO MUCH! xoxo

Love The Mid-Summer Classic as much as I do? Here's what you can do:
Follow them on Twitter
Follow Robert Dobbs on Twitter
Like The Mid-Summer Classic on Facebook
Subscribe to them on YouTube
and check out their website!

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Are you into a Cartographer?

I can't say this often enough, but I truly love it when I find new, good music. Recently, with so many bands following me, I'm feeling motivated to do for reviews.

Today's band, I haven't even listened to everything they have. but from what I'm listening to, it sounds like a band I'm going to love (or ALREADY love).
In case you missed my last review, I'll say it again. I LOVE ROCK MUSIC. If I had to pick a genre to represent me, it'd be Rock. So once again, when I chanced upon Cartographer, who're actually a hard rock band (in my opinion, do correct me.), I was freakin AMAZED.
Everyone's so into pop music nowadays that it's hard to find a piece of Rock music that will be given its deserved recognition. It's probably harder for a Rock band to get the recognition they deserve, so this post's to Cartographer.

Here's why you should listen to them: Brandon Covington (lead singer of Cartographer) has a voice that's MADE FOR ROCK MUSIC. 
Don't believe me? Listen to them for yourself.



If you DIDN'T press play, here's an analogy. If you love bands like Avenged Sevenfold, Breaking Benjamin, My Chemical Romance or Black Veil Brides, you're bound to love Cartographer. It's right down your alley, and yet, Brandon Covington has a voice that's distinctly his and belongs to nobody else.

They do have quite a few songs on Soundcloud, so I'd recommend you listen to them there. The difference on YouTube is, they do have an acoustic cover of Six Feet Under The Stars by All Time Low. It doesn't take a genius to know that All Time Low is one of my favorite bands, like ever, so it's hard when I'm going to judge. BUT, Brandon Covington managed to sing it so differently from how All Time Low did it, and I'd say it's a pretty decent cover. It's not as good as the original, but it is pretty good!



This is one band I feel has the most potential to making it big in rock as compared to many of the other bands I've listened to. They DO have quite a few awesome songs for you to check out, great covers, I'd rate them at:

This rating has been determined since the start of this post and no matter how many of Cartographer's songs I've heard throughout the span of time writing this post, my mind has never wavered from this rating. They really are THAT good, and deserve some recognition for their efforts and talent.

While pop may be dominating the music world right now, I do hope someone shows the world how Rock will NEVER die and Hard Rock is clearly a genre that everyone seems to overlook. I hope you readers out there will give these clearly talented bands a chance in the spotlight.

To Cartographer (if you read this): I'm a HUGGEEEEEEE fan! Don't ever give up on the dream because you guys are so freakin talented and I'd definitely buy any album you release! I love you guys already and I'm go glad you introduced me to yourselves!

Loved Cartographer? Here's what you have to do:
Listen to them on SoundCloud
Follow them on Twitter
Follow Brandon Covington on Twitter
Check out and Subscribe to their Youtube Account
Like them on Facebook

Want me to review your band, any other band, an album or any song?
Send me an email request at pamela.averylim@gmail.com , tweet me @PamelaAvery_ or simply follow me on Twitter @PamelaAvery_ and I'll do up a review for your band right here on my blog!
I may be starting out here on my blog, but I'd love to give any band/album/song/music the credit they deserve!

xoxo pamela

Justin Timberlake suited up.

picture credits to: billboard.com

Justin Timberlake used to be hugely popular when he was making music. Then, he captured our hearts in his movies like 'Friends With Benefits' with his crazy good looks and hilarious lines.

Recently, we've been treated to a teaser of Timberlake's thoughts as he ventures back into the world of music with an upcoming album.



From a music junkie's perspective, I was anticipating what Timberlake would produce after his long music hiatus since 2006, especially with the hype from the above video, so I checked out his latest single 'Suit & Tie' the moment it was released on iTunes.

If you haven't heard it yet, listen!



How did you find it? To me, it was a typical Justin Timberlake song and it almost felt as if he hasn't progressed in his music since his last album Future Sex/Love Sounds in 2006. The starting was disappointing and kind of horrible to listen to and the song could have done so much better without Jay-Z in it. The song itself was alright I guess... It's a very typical Justin Timberlake song and doesn't say anything new about him or how he has changed since 2006.

I was disappointed with Lotus by Christina Aguilera (one of the divas whose voices are simply to die for) and it seems like I will be disappointed with Timberlake's new album if everything sounds like Suit & Tie. Is Britney really the only successful one in music after graduating from the Mickey Mouse Club?

If you haven't guessed it yet, my rating for Suit & Tie:

If you're a fan of Timberlake, go ahead and give it a listen, but if you're sourcing for good music in the world today, I'd say forget this song. It isn't worth your time.

My anticipation for Timberlake's upcoming album?

I'm still of the notion that Timberlake could POSSIBLY salvage his new album if the rest of his songs are actually worth listening to and nothing like Suit & Tie.

Nonetheless, Timberlake's still hot even though he's married so here's a picture for those fangirls out there:

Credits to RollingStone.com

Credits to Billboard.com

Follow Justin's Comeback on http://justintimberlake.com/ !
I believe you know how to find his Facebook and Twitter so I'm not going to bother this time round!

xoxo pamela

I'm getting Ruby Eyes

Seems like following all my favorite bands on Twitter is a good thing because I now have so many other bands/artists to review!

One of the bands I've found is called... you guessed it. Ruby Eyes.

If I had to pick my favorite genre in music, it'd be ROCK, so you got my vote with those hard rock beats from your music, boys.

First thing I do when I review a band is to check out their website, Facebook or YouTube. As long as I get a channel to listen to their music. Ruby Eyes released their debut EP on iTunes mid last year and released their music video for Chance City around that same time frame.



Personally (no offense intended), I feel that the vocals are not strong enough for Chance City and the guitar solo isn't doing it for me. I would have loved the solo a lot better if it was faster... But I must admit, Chance City does have a good riff and beat to it!

In spite of this, I must say I love the lead singer's voice. He reminds me a bit of Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, and yet, the music these two bands produce are relatively different. Although I can say that Chance City isn't one of my favorite songs, Ruby Eyes do have some rather promising songs that I feel you should check out:





Ruby Eyes may not have captured my heart in their music yet, but I'd say that this band does have the potential to make it bigger and better with some fine-tuning to their music. Chance City may not be impressive, but I do find myself liking White Flag Serenade and Social Spasm (and I especially like the guitar solo in White Flag Serenade).

Nonetheless, when you have a band of delicious looking men and a frontman with a great, classic rock voice, I'd give them a

Good, but there's definitely room for improvement.

When it comes to rock music (for me), I like to look out for the frontman's vocals and the guitar solos. I love classic rock and was SOO happy to realize that I can still find bands out there who do produce such kinds of rock music!

For my dearest readers, in spite of what you just read, give their music a real shot! After all, these are just my thoughts and yours could be different!

To the members of Ruby Eyes, I DO like your genre of music and I especially love the voice of your frontman. I believe you can make it big, but these are just some thoughts I penned down when I heard your music. No ill intentions intended! x (PS. I'm sorry I didn't get your names! :x )

If you loved Ruby Eyes, do check them on
Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/rubyeyesmusic
Twitter at https://twitter.com/Rubyeyesmusic
Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/user/rubyeyesmusic

Want me to review your band, any other band, an album or any song?
Send me an email request at pamela.averylim@gmail.com , tweet me @PamelaAvery_ or simply follow me on Twitter @PamelaAvery_ and I'll do up a review for your band right here on my blog!
I may be starting out here on my blog, but I'd love to give any band/album/song/music the credit they deserve!

xoxo pamela

Fashion: Embracing the GRUNGE

Come on, we all know grunge is all the rage on the streets now. I've always been into grunge, but nothing beats the inspirations you get when you look on the net and find others in grunge as well:

The studs, the jackets... Grunge is a simple yet incredible style to put on.
This week seems like a grunge-y week for me with my styles veering towards it as the week passes on.

Leather vest from Topshop
'I Fancy The Lead Singer' tank top from H&M
Turquoise blue shorts from Forever 21
Winged earrings from Forever 21
Silver winged ring from The Editors' Market
Beast winged ring from ASMAMA

HAWAII tote bag from ASOS
Plain black tee from Uniqlo
Denim shorts from DC Comics Superheroes
Earrings from Forever 21
Wristlet from ASOS

Black ripped denim shorts from Cotton On
Spaghetti Strap top from Forever 21
Leather Jacket from Forever 21
Black deerskin iPad pouch from Stella Mccartney
Chain necklace from Forever 21
Cross ring from Lovisa
Earrings from New Look
Wristlet from Diva

Disclaimer: I do not guarantee that you will be able to find all the items from the stores listed above as I bought some of them quite awhile back!

What can I say? I just love grunge!
Now lets hope that I will have the patience to keep up this style even when school starts since I have 3 days worth of morning classes! T^T
And by morning I mean those kick you in the ass, 830 in the morning kind of classes!

Not looking forward to the school! :(

Anyway, want me to wear your brand?
Drop me an email at pamela.averylim@gmail.com and I'd be glad to help you promote your fashion brand right here on my blog!

I've been wondering if I should post this, but what the heck. Now that I listen to it again I think I kinda suck, but here you go! I'm shredding the last bit of my pride!



Are your ears poisoned yet? If that's a yes, here's what you should do, because unlike me, there are many others out there who can sing:
1. Go to https://www.facebook.com/TheGrammys/app_207367796002477
2. Select a genre/region you wanna check out
3. Listen around and vote for your favorite voices to play at the GRAMMYs!

Remember, you can vote for your favorite bands to play at the GRAMMYs TEN times a day! Yes, that's TEN TIMES for every band you love!
I've already voted for The Royal and Avenged Sevenfold!
I haven't checked out EVERY BAND (but I will because I, too, want to find some unnoticed talents for you all to dig) but there are other artists you can vote for like the Jonas Brothers, Cece Frey, Allstar Weekend and Big Time Rush!
So if you like those artists, get your eyes off whatever else you're looking at and vote for these people to play at the Grammys!

A music lover like me just loves the Grammys. Why? It gives me a chance to find out some people I haven't listened to yet, check out some music that I may have missed out over the previous years, and debate whether an artist deserved a specific award. It's my kind of 'studying'!

That's all I have for today, so stay safe you all!

xoxo pamela

Music Review: In love with THE ROYAL

I love music. I love it when I find music that everyone else isn't listening to. So, when a band named The Royal followed me on twitter, I decided to give them a shot and check them out. Hey, you never know what talents you may find from the internet.

Usually I tend to be a bit skeptical when it comes to starting out bands because:
Their music isn't that outstanding... yet.

I'm really picky when it comes to good music, and even one of my favorite voices ever, Christina Aguilera, did not make the cut with her latest album, Lotus.
So, I was pleasantly shocked to find myself liking The Royal's latest single, 'Girl Like That'! Check it out below!


If you like Pop/Rock bands like Maroon 5, All Time Low or Allstar Weekend, I'm sure you'd love The Royal! Actually, Seann Bowe (Lead Singer of The Royal)'s voice reminds me a bit of Alex Gaskarth's from All Time Low! I hate comparisons, but I mean this in a really good way. (Because All Time Low has to be one of my favorite bands EVER.)

With 'Girl Like That' sporting pop beats, I'd say that The Royal will be able to distinguish themselves from All Time Low, so there's no comparison on my part.
If you're not up for something so upbeat, check out Seann Bowe's version of 'Die Young' by Ke$ha. Why should you? Because if a sucker for good music like me can't stop playing his version of Die Young, he has to have a pretty awesome voice. Especially so because I had The Royal's music stuck on my mind all day long! (I've been dying to tell everyone about them!)


In terms of band rating, I give the band:

4/5! I'd give them a 5, but since they haven't released a lot of music yet, I'm withholding my last crown until I hear more music from them! I mean, if they keep up the work with what they did on 'Girl Like That' and 'Die Young', I'd say they have the potential to make it bigger in my book!

Love The Royal as well? Here's what you can do:
'Like' The Royal on their Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/wearetheroyal
Follow The Royal on Twitter https://twitter.com/weareTHEROYAL
Subscribe to The Royal's YouTube Page https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRoyalOfficial
It's as easy as A,B,C!

Want me to review your band, any other band, an album or any song?
Send me an email request at pamela.averylim@gmail.com , tweet me @MIN39_ or simply follow me on Twitter @MIN39_ and I'll do up a review for your band right here on my blog!
I may be starting out here on my blog, but I'd love to give any band/album/song/music the credit they deserve!

xoxo pamela