Ocean Grid (2013)

Ocean Grid

Ocean Grid are a post-hardcore, metalcore band formed in January 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It's been fairly difficult for me to find information on these guys, and believe me, I have tried. In fact, I spoke to one of their vocalists, Andrew Isler to clear things up, but then right before I wrote this review, somehow all the messages were deleted! *sigh*
So, I apologize in advance if I missed any info out.
The band consists of:
Andrew Isler - Vocals
Dustin Kidwell - Vocals
Brad Kaufman - Guitar
Danny Daugherty - Guitar
Greg Gonzales(or Donald Allen on here) - Bass
Zak Nova - Drums

So far, they have an EP called Ambitions;
1. "Intro" - 1:45
2. "Resilience" - 3:29
3. "Ambitions" - 3:15
4. "Run from the Vices" - 3:43
5. "Second Chances" - 3:52
6. "A Life Worth Living" - 4:31

and they have two singles;

1. "Words to Live By" - 3:24
2. "Mind Over Monsters" - 3:55

which were both officially released in September 2014.

Now, onto the actual review! Personally, I enjoy listening to Ocean Grid. Alongside sounding great, their music also sends great messages and not only that, from what I can tell their band members are very friendly. Their most recent song, Mind Over Monsters, is definitely my favourite. On their Facebook page, they actually posted it in honour of Suicide Awareness Day, which I think is an amazing thing to do. They've so far been very successful, especially considering they aren't even two years old yet.
Just check them out on YouTube or on ReverbNation and see what you think of them.

I don't really have much else to say, but give 'em a go and see what you think.
Tell me what you think! Who do you think we should do a band review on next?

P.S. Really sorry about how long this one took. I meant to do it over a month ago :(

~The Elf

Flashback Friday

Flashback Friday!

Hey people, what's up? The Elf has been grinding my ass to do this post for the past month 'cause she's evil and I'm lazy. So here it goes;

 Ed, Edd n Eddy

This was my favourite show growing up. It's all about 3 dudes trying to make enough money to buy a really, really large jawbreaker, that all the other kids in their cul-de-sac seem to have. To get this jawbreaker they come up with random schemes to scam the other kids out of money, but they never seem to work. Personally I love this show so much, 'cause I can relate to it... kinda... I mean, I was always doing things to make a quick dollar and, like these guys, it never worked. You should go check out this show if you haven't already! If your a 90's kid you probably have, though. It's amazing and I know it will always be a special part in my childhood.

So to re-cap, Ed, Edd n Eddy was a great show from Cartoon Network that should come back.
It's original run was 10 years long and it's definitely better than any show on there at the moment, in my opinion.
So what's your favourite show from your childhood? And what should I do next week? Sweet as! Have a good one dudes and dudettes!

<Merlin>

Seven Nation Army - Glitch Mob Remix

Song Of The Month!

Seven Nation Army Remix
By The Glitch Mob

Oh my god, this song makes my ears have babies. Well, not literally, but you get the idea. This is one of my favourite songs, originally by the White Stripes, but remixed by the Glitch Mob. Another one of my favourite bands. It's more of an electric/dubstep kind of genre, compared to the White Stripe's rock version of the song.

After an hour of running/walking, this song makes you feel like an assassin, or a superhero running to your next target and doesn't everyone think that's one of the best feelings to have?

I think so, so check it out!

~The Dwarf

Undead - Hollywood Undead

Song of the Month!


Undead
By Hollywood Undead

Alright, this isn't like the other music we've posted, but we like almost all genres, so whatever. This is not a new song, but it is one of the first Hollywood Undead songs I ever heard, so I'd like to share it with you.
Fair warning though, before you click play you should keep in mind that they have very explicit lyrics for pretty much all of their songs, so if that isn't your thing - STEER CLEAR.
If you don't like rap metal or alternative rock,  then they are not for you, otherwise press play.

The Dwarf and I discovered Hollywood Undead at 3 in the morning, at a sleepover a few years ago. We were searching up bands, clicking on the first album that showed up, not paying much attention to what they were, until we heard Hollywood Undead. At first we sat in silence, not really sure how to react, but after that we were playing their albums on repeat, singing along at the top of our lungs.
Their music isn't for everyone, but for those of us who join the Undead Army, it's brilliant. It means something, it sounds amazing, it gets your blood pumping and it's completely straight up - no bull.
If you know you like this type of music, I definitely recommend it. If you aren't sure if you like this kind of music, be brave and at least give it a chance. Undead isn't their best song ever, in my opinion, so if you don't like this one, don't immediately assume all of their music is the same - it's not. If you know you don't like this kind of music, I won't hold it against you if you don't like them, but I hope you at least have the guts to listen to a few of their songs before you say they aren't any good.
Plus, if The Elder or Merlin hear you, they'll probably throttle you.
Anyway, give it a go! You might find a whole new genre you enjoy.
~The Elf

Assassin's Creed Black Flag

Assassin's Creed Black Flag

Assassin's Creed Black Flag is a game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. The game is set during the golden age of piracy, you play as Edward Kenway a young man trying to make his fortune, he leaves his wife and family to join privateer's working for the British navy. While on duty the ship he is on comes under attack from the rogue assassin Duncan Walpole. Both ships are destroyed in the conflict and Edward and Duncan survive and are stranded on the island together, he kills Duncan and disguises himself as the rouge assassin. He sneaks into the Templar meeting but is eventually found and must escape. This conflict continues through out the game. Edward eventually becomes an Assassin and hunts down the Templar order.

My Review

This is a beautiful game with many unique and interesting places to travel to on your ship "The Jackdaw". The game has great character development, excellent game play and an amazing story line with many twists that keep you guessing. You can customize your character's look as well as weaponry and your ships look. the game play varies depending on how you want to play it, you could run in and chop everyone down to dog meat or you can sneak through like the sneaky little assassin you are.

*The Elder* and <Merlin>

Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce

Song Of The Month!

Time In A Bottle

By Jim Croce

It's not new, it's not pop and it's not on any FM radio. In fact, the only way I actually found this song is by hearing it on the new X-Men movie, Days of Future Past. Even if the song is old, and nowhere near the usual music I listen to, when both the beautiful chords and lyrics hit my ears I couldn't resist hearing the song over and over.

 Give the song a go, you won't regret it.

-The Dwarfling

Silver Story (2008)

Left to right; Liam, Gaz, Mike and Alex

Silver Story

Having been formed in St. Helens in the UK, Silver Story are yet another English band I love. Having been influenced by many different genres, they have a very unique sound, but a very good one at that.

The band's current members are; Alex McCabe, Liam Heys, Mike Brunskill and Gaz Haigh. Alex is the lead vocalist and plays guitar, Liam is the lead guitarist, Mike plays bass and Gaz is the drummer.

EPs;

Soulmate: Eliminate (2009)

1. "Frantic" - 2:44

2. "My Empire" - 4:53

3. "Papa Bear" - 4:37

Wake Up (2011)

1. "The Otherside" - 3:58

2. "Dancefloor" - 4:38

3. "The End" - 5:41

Art & Vandals (2012)

1. "Jaded" - 4:00

2. "My Empire" - 4:53 

3. "Of Dreams & Nightmares" - 2:52
4. "The Fear" - 3:42

Cold Street Lights (2013)
1. "Bleed" - 4:02

2. "Save Me" - 3:21

3. "I'm Not a Hero" - 3:46

4. "Run" - 3:21

Album;

Cold Street Lights (2014)

1. "Bleed" - 4:02

2. "I'm Not a Hero" - 3:46

3. "Run" - 3:21

4. "Jaded" - 4:00

5. "My Empire" - 4:53

6. "Save Me" - 3:21

7. "The Fear" - 3:42

8. "Of Dreams & Nightmares" - 2:52

Silver Story currently have three official music videos on their YouTube channel, which you can check out here. 

Check them out! They're brilliant musicians and have worked really hard to get where they are now. They definitely deserve to get big.
If you like them, spread the word~!

~The Elf

Overdose - EXO

Song of the Month!

 

Overdose

By EXO

This is EXO's new single; Overdose. I know not everyone loves K-pop, but I certainly do. The Dwarf has had an ear full about EXO and other K-pop groups that I like, but I really wanted to share this song with you guys because it's amazing! The video is uhm... interesting. Okay, I have to admit, when I saw this for the first time, I thought it was a little weird. I heard the song before I saw the video, so trust me it was not what I was expecting. Their dancing is still AMAZING, but I dunno, parts were just weird in my opinion. I still highly recommend listening to this song and supporting EXO.

I hadn't been keeping up with EXO until recently and found out that Kris has apparently left the group. I'm not sure if it's permanent or if he's just on hiatus for a while, but I hope, whatever happens, that the fans still support all twelve members and I wish the best of luck to all of them in what they do now. 

I also recommend you all listen to their new mini album; Overdose, which they released on May 7th 2014. It has six songs on it; 

1. Overdose - 3:25

2. Moonlight - 4:26

3. Thunder - 3:13

4. Run - 3:37

5. Love, Love, Love - 3:55

6. Overdose (EXO version) - 3:55

All of which are really good, though personally I really like 'Love, Love, Love' as girly as that sounds...

I hope you guys liked this song and all the other songs we've put up for 'Song of the Month'. If anyone has suggestions for new songs or bands, please comment or e-mail us!
What do you guys think about their dance moves?

~The Elf

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia 

About:

This show is amazing. No joke.

It's Always Sunny follows a group of people that own a bar named paddy's. Each episode follow the Gang having good ideas, and some not so good ideas that lead them into trouble with many different -and strange- characters.

At the start of Season 2, Danny Devito began acting as Frank Reynolds, Dennis and Dee's father, which gave the show a sudden boost in ratings/viewers 

The show itself -Created by Rob McElhenney-

aired on FX on August 4th 2005, and has been running ever since. 

Cast

(obtained from Wikipedia)

• Rob McElhenney as Ronald "Mac" McDonald – Mac is a co-owner of Paddy's Pub. He is Charlie Kelly's childhood friend and Dennis' high school friend and later roommate. The son of a convicted felon, Mac is frequently trying to demonstrate his toughness and refers to himself as the "sheriff of Paddy's". He also often brags about his hand-to-hand combat skills, although he typically flees any type of physical confrontation.

• Glenn Howerton as Dennis Reynolds – Dennis is a co-owner of Paddy's Pub and is Deandra's twin brother. The most sociopathic of the characters, Dennis is abrasive, narcissistic, selfish, histrionic and vain. Much of his inflated ego is perpetuated by his Ivy League education at the University of Pennsylvania where he minored in Psychology.

• Kaitlin Olson as Deandra "Sweet Dee" Reynolds – Sweet Dee is Dennis' twin sister, the main bartender at Paddy's Pub and the show's main female character. Sweet Dee dreams of becoming an actress although she lacks any apparent talent and occasionally suffers from debilitating stage fright. She wore a back brace in high school, leaving her with the nickname "the Aluminum Monster." She majored in Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania but failed her classes. Dee lives in an apartment alone, although she had a cat at one point until it became trapped in her wall.

• Charlie Day as Charlie Kelly – Charlie was co-owner at Paddy's Pub, but traded all his stocks for "goods and services", half a sandwich, and other unnamed reasons. He is a childhood friend of Mac and later high school friend of Dennis and Dee. He is also Frank's roommate. Charlie does most of the dirty work (referred to as "Charlie Work") at the pub, is borderline illiterate, an alcoholic and substance abuser and is often seen huffing glue/paint. He suffers from deep psychological problems, and lives in squalor. An abortion survivor, Charlie has extreme anger issues and often screams to get his point across. He also has a severely unhealthy obsession with "The Waitress," who finds Charlie repulsive and shows no interest in him.

• Danny DeVito as Frank Reynolds (Season 2–present) – Frank is the legal father of twins Dennis and Sweet Dee, and may be the biological father of his roommate Charlie. He used to be a successful businessman with a long history of illegal operations and dealings with sordid characters, but chose to abandon that life and redeem himself after leaving his money-grabbing, cheating wife. He now shares a tiny, filthy studio apartment with Charlie, where they share a pullout couch.

Anyone out there seen this brilliant T.V. show?

-The Dwarf

Don't Stop - Five Seconds of Summer

  Song of the Month!

Don't Stop
By Five Seconds of Summer

Best pop-rock I've listened to in a long, LONG while, and I love it a buttload. The lyric video is so good and so far I've watched it more than fifty times just because of it's design and I'm not even exaggerating. I love it because it's not a like the popular songs where it's all about sluts or drinking. It's about dancing, and seeing that one person you can't take your eyes off because they love what they're doing, and everyone else can't stop looking either.
There is no reason why you can't dance to this song, so listen and get the hell up guys! Live a little! Who else is totally caught up on Five Seconds of Summer?

-The Dwarf