Is it any wonder we have Ferguson, the school shootings and other mahem. They are angry because their music is angry. Not much positive influences any more. So sad....
”Billboard”: Who would have thought before 2014 began that Sia, responsible for co-writing so many indelible pop treats, from Rihanna’s “Diamonds” to David Guetta’s “Titanium”, would have come up with the year’s best single as a solo artist? This towering YOLO anthem took months to reach the Top 10, but pop purveyors embraced its sentiment and Sia’s performance almost immediately, turning the camera-shy Australian into an American star. Few could have seen this coming, and an unforeseen triumph like this helps make pop music so exciting as an art form.
Publius: What the hell is a “YOLO”? Well produced and highly original. It’s strange how even major key tunes today are dark and haunting. Great video!
That’s it for tonight – thank God! – although I’ll be hanging around the Canteen until 1 AM Pacific. This weekend it’s January 1980, happier music for a more innocent time. Cue the Rockumentary theme!
Anyway, looking forward, "may you stay forever young" -- Happy New Year to everyone!