there is a lot of black in this painting. but it's still not enough...

moves. my mind, my heart, my stomach. they all move. and HOLY FRIGGEN CRAP i need to write right now. i would like to thoroughly lace this entire post with justified pent up profanity, but unfortunately i've given up the ability to emphasize speech and glorify the english language for lent. why? i don't (insert appropriate wonder word)ing know. i wrote some pretty deep introspective words earlier, but right now i'm buzzing about how much i just LOVE music after having listened to 'catching fire' and 'mockingjay' on audio book for 5 straight nights. and since it's been so long since i've listed kick-to-my-ass good music, it's time.

there was some wonderful crap about conflict vs. comfort, challenge and other c words i used specifically for alliteration's sake. like constant and chaos and collateral. all i've decided is i am the heart's worst enemy.

i'm gonna blitz

FIRST- fun. introduced to me by the infallible mr. and mrs. smith at a dance party, they've aggressively jumped onto my shuffle mix. i like them because i can jump or bounce or bob and the songs are easy enough to sing along with after TWO listens. if you like queen, awolnation, or ... screw it, abba, you'll like these folkies. i know nothing about them and i don't plan on keeping it that way, but investigation doesn't need to go beyond this album for now. some nights, yo.

SECOND- needtobreath. i don't know why there are no spaces, but i'll allow it. they are one of many bands who have jumped my heart during a road trip. my bro tossed them on, game over. i have a hanky panky feeling that if you like hey! rosetta, dave matthews band, or something like- but not necessarily dropkick murphys.

THIRD- i see stars. super poppy for what i normally listen to, but the rest of my body and inward judging knows a good breakdown is the key to making me love you. and regardless of what the rest of the song sounds like, they OWN their breakdowns. another golden puppy of the 50% awesome 50% horrendous 'punk goes pop' series, their cover of 'til the world ends' by brittany spears is simply fantastic. if you like the old and amazing attack attack, asking alexandria and the lighter sides of hardcore in general, you'll probably dig these chaps. from michigan no less! also they have a new album, 'digital renegade' out, and they kicked it up a notch which is nice to hear since so many bands ride the coattails of their previous album. progression for a victory.

FOURTH- the joy formidable. my cousin demanded i listen to them and i didn't hesitate to listen. they are wonderful painting, driving, late night driving, and poker game music. and every other scenario you could dream of, music. i don't know how long they've been around, but long enough to sound like a marriage of moneen and the jezebels. and get me excited when i trance out for 4 minutes on a never boring outro. love love love.

FIFTH- times of grace. it's pretty much killswitch engage, except i like it. i only heard them a few hours ago, but with every fresh song i listen to i like them more and more. i'm excited to invest and see if they stick or quickly evaporate into the mix of background noise i often patiently endure instead of passionately embrace. double PE woooooooooordage.

lastly i'd like to thank negra modelo, camp fire smell, vanilla candles and acrylic paint for causing me to wig out and write about other stuff that's keepin me passionate at this distressing hour of pressure filled painting before vegas happens. cuz it's gonna happen huge. and it'd be great to not approach epic-ness whilst owing money in several locations. also i've been advised to further shamelessly self promote myself, therefore tylerhochhalter.com. pray for murals. i'm bored of canvas and i wanna see other people. tylerhochhalter.com.