There are hundreds and thousands of singers and bands out there, so what makes our favorite ones so special? As of right now I have three bands/singers that I consider my favorite, and here are the reasons why. My top favorite band is The Lumineers. The Lumineers are a modern indie/folk band. Among some of their most popular songs are “Ho Hey” and “Stubborn Love”. The reason they are my favorite band is because they sound the exact same live as they do on their recorded tracks. I have seen The Lumineers twice in concert and both times I have been extremely impressed with their performances. Not only do they perform well, but they talk to the crowd to create a deeper connection with them. Their stage presence matches the emotion of the type of songs they play, which makes the performance more authentic. Here is a link to my favorite of their songs, “Stubborn Love”: https://youtu.be/UJWk_KNbDHo
The second band I like the most is Wallows. They are a band made up of three childhood best friends. Their style is a mix of classic soft rock with a modern twist. I enjoy this style because they are very unique. Their style of music does not fall under one particular genre. They alternate between a 70s soft rock, alternative, modern rock, or indie pop style. I am most impressed with their flexibility of styles while still maintaining their own unique sound. You can tell that the band members have known each other for a while because their ideas come together for one main goal, which is the product of their songs. Here is a link to my favorite of their songs, “Pleaser”: https://youtu.be/fUU0xHiW2_0
The third singer that is my favorite is Kacey Musgraves. She is a modern country singer. My favorite thing about her is the messages of each of her songs. She sings about things that could come off as a little controversial but they are things that need to be said. She speaks her mind but in a way that is not offensive to others. Besides the lyrics she writes, I also really enjoy her style. She is a modern county singer but every now and then like to throw in a little bit of a classic country style. In one of her songs, she features an old country singer, Willie Nelson. Her songs are not only enjoyable to listen to, but they have deeper meanings behind the lyrics. Here is my favorite of her songs “Follow Your Arrow”: https://youtu.be/kQ8xqyoZXCc
So what makes particular singers or bands our favorites? The emotions we get when hearing them.
Music by Kori Kay 