Five Song Friday - January 10th

Hey all, it's another Friday and that means a new installment of Five Song Friday. Another week has gone by, and I've found more music! Which is not surprising at all! This week had a bit of a dance/EDM vibe going on, so check out the songs I've been listening to and see if any are your cup of tea. 

1. Killin' It - Krewella
   When it comes to dance/EDM music, I tend to like the heavier sounding stuff, and this song definitely fits that description. It's on the darker side and has some great wobbles in the chorus that are full of gritty distortion. The beginning verse sets the tone for the song with just vocals, but the chorus really kicks things into high gear with a drop that you can't help but grin and bob your head. This is probably Krewella's heaviest song and, in my opinion, one of their best songs. 5/5
2. A Thousand Miles - Dream On Dreamer
   Yes, I know that this is a cover of THAT song, but this is actually a really good version. The piano intro is deceiving, because it soon drops into a fast paced rock song that mixes clean and unclean vocals perfectly. These back and forth vocals add a level of depth, both in sound and emotionally. The idea of screaming in a song like this might seem unorthodox, but it creates a level of desperation that makes the song even better. I laughed the first time I heard this song, but I've learned to love it, in all of it's ridiculousness. 5/5
3. Thunder - W&W
   I discovered this song a while ago, but finally got it recently after listening to it a few times again. It is a little slow in the beginning, but eventually picks up into a fantastic dance tune, with a drop that makes you want to dance (even if you can't). It is very similar to "LRAD" by Knife Party, which is part of the reason why it appeals to me a lot. It's simple in instrumentation, but that's what creates the draw for the song. 5/5
4. Furthest Thing - Drake
   I've always thought Drake had some talent, and his latest release is a clear indication that I was right in this assumption. He really shines on the slower, more thoughtful songs, and this song is definitely one of those. It also is one of the few songs that he sings most of the time, which helps create a softer tone that is welcome amongst the hardness that seems to be necessary to thrive in the world of hip-hop. Drake seems to be more willing to talk about things other than sleeping with girls and butts and all that crap. The song overall is a welcome break from the clamor of rap on the radio. 5/5
5. Stay The Night (feat. Hayley Williams) - Zedd
   This song took a little while to grow on me, but it definitely is catchy. The beginning is actually pretty beautiful, before the beat and synths really kick in, with just the vocals and piano. Hayley Williams' voice makes this song as good as it is, although Zedd has a knack for creating great instrumentals. Hayley soars pretty high on some of the parts, but also has a really full sounding low end that is hard to find in the music business. Zedd's music is a bit more upbeat than I usually go for, but I can't help but smile and enjoy his songs. 5/5