People”s musical tastes differ so much you can never please everyone – so, instead of listing a few songs of one genre of music and only appealing to a select few readers, these songs are diverse and good for any occasion. After all, it”s never a bad time to branch out and try something new.
“Country Boys Can Survive” by Hank Williams Jr.
This country classic is a must-try. Hank Williams Jr. actually performed in Spokane over the summer and was sold out more quickly than any concert that Northern Quest Casino has had. This comes as no surprise, considering he is one of the most well-known country singers and this is Idaho.
Jordan Hollingshead
“Ill Mind of Hopsin 7″ by Hopsin
Hopsin”s songs are enjoyable because they explore some big ideas. “Ill Mind 7″ is about Hopsin”s view on religion and the questions that he has about Christianity. Even if you”ve written off rap, “Ill Mind 7,” “Ill Mind 5″ and “Nocturnal Rainbows” are worth a listen.
“Nightmare” by Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold is classified under hard rock – however they do have a bit of metal in their music. “Nightmare” is usually ranked in their top three best songs ever alongside other Avenged Sevenfold classics such as “Afterlife.” This song comes highly recommended.
“Moondance” by Van Morrison
A favorite of my high school jazz band, this song has always been on my personal list of top 10 songs of all time. Anyone who”s seen the movie “August Rush” is already familiar with this song, since it”s played many times throughout the movie.
“Honeybee” by Steam Powered Giraffe”s Honeybee
Folk band Steam Powered Giraffe members dress up as robots and use their supreme mime skills to act and perform. They are definitely a unique band and their music sticks out just as much as their unusual performances do.
“Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson
This catchy pop hit by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars has been a radio favorite all summer and is one of the most popular songs of 2015. There”s a reason why this song comes on every time you turn on your engine or walk into a store – it gets stuck in my head every time I hear it.
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