This album will surely be a hit due to the fan base of Coldplay; it is definitely worth listening to. Some may wonder where the name Mylo Xyloto (pronounced My-low Zy-letoe) came from. Well during an interview with Chris Martin, lead singer on the band, he explains the name. “Something about it feels quite fresh. The title doesn’t have any other meaning. I think we’re a band with a lot of history now so it’s nice to come up with something that doesn’t have any history at all. We’ve had that title for about two years on a board and any other potential titles had to be written next to it. Other ones made more sense but we liked this one, that’s all we can defend it with.”

Although the album title has no real meaning to it, the songs on the album do. This is the fifth album produced by Coldplay and it is less dominated by what the fans want and is more what the band wants. Martin refers to the music on this album as more of a “stripped- down sound.”  So what the music on this album will be like is a mystery, but regardless of this new sound, Coldplay is one of the top bands and their new album should be heard. Coldplay’s sound is similar to that of the band Mumford & Sons, if you like Mumford & Sons, you will definitely enjoy Coldplay. Give the album a chance, and hear the wonderful music of Coldplay!

The four friends bonded over their love of country, bluegrass and folk, and decided to make music that sounded loud, proud and live. Once they realized they were meant to be a band, they immediately hit the road. Straightaway, they won the hearts of the audiences they performed for. They began touring extensively in 2008, and eventually had their first American tour. The reason their music is loved by millions is because it is so real.

On the band’s album, Sigh No More, the songs are anywhere from upbeat and fun, to slow and relaxing. My personal favorite being “Awake my Soul,” this song is truly beautiful and I can never get enough. The first song I ever heard from Mumford & Sons was “The Cave,” and since then I have been listening to as much as I possibly can. If you like Mumford & Sons as much as I do, you will also love Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.

This band succeeded because they were always true to themselves, they never changed their sound and always played the music they loved. This is why they have made such a splash in the music scene, they are 100% original. Their folk rock music should be heard by everyone possible because it is simply happy music. The quirky style and music coming from this group is catching on quick and people are realizing how unique it is.

If I ever get the opportunity to see Mumford & Sons live, I would never pass it up. Going to a one of their concerts would definitely change my life, they are one of my favorite bands, and they deserve all the recognition they can get! This one goes out to my four main men.

Mumford & Sons, \”The Cave\”

Experimenting with different groups and musical genre is one of the key parts of enjoying the music. Finding new things and finding sounds that speak to the individual is one of the most enjoyable parts of the experience.

The right indie sound can be a life changing thing to experience. The effort and passion that the indie music scene engenders makes it much more vibrant and dynamic than the mainstream offerings. Finding something unique and special that appeals to you is a part of participating in the culture and getting involved more fully with it.

Indie music is an ever evolving entity, and it is something that can offer something to everyone, if they are willing to open up their heart and mind and find a group or genre that speaks to them.

The band is famous for integrating Balkan Folk music with Eastern European music, as well as blending it with American contemporary indie. The band enjoys a strong support base in Europe, North America, and Brazil. In fact, the band is enormously popular in Brazil, creating many spin off and imitation bands that admire the different genre and stylings that Beirut presents to people.

The Rip Tide is reported to be more pop focused than previous offerings, bring Beirut back to its origins in effective fashion. The main strength of the band is the unique sound and tone that they set, so sticking to that format is something that fans will doubtlessly be excited about.

The influence that can be seen on music and culture and attitudes is spreading. Many organizations are adopting core indie values and trying to emulate them in order to appeal to a greater audience. Indeed, the influence can be seen in other countries and culture, where the distinctive look and sound of the genre can be easily spotted everywhere.

Such patterns show the true spread and influence that globalization defines for people, because of the way that the music influence has become more widespread and popular in the last few years. the trend is only going to be amplified in the future, as more markets are exposed to the genre.

First of all, there is the music that is considered Indie because of its association with an independent label. Independent labels producing music was the true origin of Indie music, offering bands an alternative tot he mainstream. Indeed, such a consideration is technically correct because of the history involved. Using independent labels, even bands that seek to blend into the mainstream can be promoted and found, even if they do not strive to be different.

Then there is the crowd that defines Indie music by the sound and culture surrounding it. In the eyes of these fans, the genre is about the musical stylings and lifestyle encouraged by the genre. Therefore, from their perspective, mainstream bands that come from independent labels are not truly “Indie” because they do not match certain parameters.

It is interesting, but Indie music seems to be splitting along those lines, dividing fans and leading to the evolution and possible separation into new genres of music. While it isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it does mark a certain turning point for the music and the industry.

Owl City impressed many with their Postal Service/ Death Cab for Cutie vibe and whimsical lyrics. They served as  a greatly musical way for many people to experience the genre without alienating people with anything too funky. They serve as a good accessible form of music that has lad many to discover more of the genre for themselves.

The band remains committed to their original musical ideals, and has yet to do a Transformers movie cover, so they’ve held onto their identity in my book.

All in all, it’s pretty impressive that the group has managed to deal with their success with such grace and aplomb, while still pleasing fans and finding ways to evolve with the indies genre. You don’t even have to like them to agree that the band is a good example of how to get to the top without forgetting where you came from.

All in all, I thin that the state of indie music has managed to maintain an interesting balance. As mainstream appeal and recognition increases, so do the punishing elements from within the community. This essentially has created a self moderating system within the genre wherein a constant cycle of groups originate, go through transitions, until they make it big or flame out, then move on and leave room for the newcomers.

As indie music gathers more fans, the fans themselves serve to moderate and police the genre, boosting the groups that they like while protecting the genre by finding ways to deny the mainstream ready access to the community.

Therefore, indie music seems to be in a cycle of stability, if anything.

I’m not really someone who hates mainstream music or derides indie bands that are good that end up making it big. In fact, I think the ones that make it biog do so because of their quality. I think the following factors make for a great indie group.

-Heart. Obviously, heart is something that is tricky to pin down, but when a group cares about their music, you can tell. Such love and devotion to the craft makes the music so much better. The difference is palpable.

-Uniqueness. While bands that make it big are often derided for being familair, i would argue that every group need sa unique aspect in order to do well. Such uniqueness is something to be prized for sure.

-Perseverance. The groups that work the hardest do the best.

In a way, I think its all of these traits that makes up a good indie group. It’s one of the main reasons why I don’t begrudge the groups that make it big. The effort and hard work and soul that goes into the process is something that is an investment into bigger things, with the dreams of the band riding heavily on it.