Forever in Wonderland: Music Music Music!

I've got more music to talk about today! Anyone who knows me, is well aware that I sing almost constantly--in the car, in my sleep (not even kidding), around complete strangers, at work, etc. I'm not, like, a wonderful singer (I think I'm okay though!) but I just really, really love to sing. It's second nature to me, I've been doing it ever since I was little. I was in choir for a while, but we sang the most boring, ridiculous songs that I quit. So now I'm a recreational, karaoke-queen, totally unembarrased-about-it singer.

So I really love listening to music because it gives me more stuff to sing. And also because, duh, music is powerful and inspiring and creative and is always there for you whether your happy, upset, euphoric, questioning, anything really. And I love when I find new bands! Last night I went to a concert at the Bootleg Theater and heard two amazing bands.

The first one is TeamMate, who I already liked but am now kind of obsessed with. Anything I say really won't do them justice, so check out their website (http://www.teammateband.com) and their music on iTunes. I suppose they're sort of indie pop duo? I don't know how to genre-tize music. Suffice to say their music is awesome, quirky and upbeat.

TeamMate (picture courtesy of Linus and Instagram) rocking out on the drums and keyboard.

Following TeamMate was Skylar Grey. You probably know her as the girl who sang on that Dr. Dre song 'I Need a Doctor.' But she's a solo artist now with a new record and she's pretty badass. I'd never heard any of her solo stuff, but after watching her last night, I immediately downloaded some of her music. She has an incredible voice and her songs range from sweet and sensitive ballads to electro-pop dance numbers to edgy, rap-like tracks. Oh, and she also wrote 'Love the Way You Lie,' (I and II), so there's that.