by Adam Tensta

(Tensta, Stockholm, Sweden)

Tensta’s electro and house influenced sound has made it all the way around the world and it can be found on dance floors from Europe, to L.A. and Miami. Socially conscious lyrics are a great plus to the hyped up beats that Tensta delivers. “My Cool” is a friendly jam that will bring a smile and a head bump to anybody; turn it on and you can’t help but move.

“Feel It in My Bones”

by Tiësto ft. Tegan and Sara

(Breda, North Brabant, Nether-lands) & (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)

This would be considered a great collaboration if you like techno music and Indie rock. “Feel It in My Bones” has a combination of soft lyrics and a toned down club techno beat. It’s pretty much a slow dance song for a rave. While it keeps the hype away from the extreme, it still keeps the party going.

“Back Then”

by Pegz

(Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)

Grabbing on the heartstrings of someone who misses the old days, “Back Then” is a very good song for reminiscing. It has a different sound with the heavy Australian accent all over the chorus and verses, and it might have a few words that don’t make sense to those of us not “down under.” Pegz is straight-out Australian and everything about him and this song shows that.

“She Moves in Her Own Way”

by The Kooks

(Brighton, East Sussex, England)

The Kooks are a singles based band, which means they get a lot of radio play. “She Moves in Her Own Way” has great lyrics explaining the liking of a person who does her own thing. The Kooks might remind you a bit of The Arctic Monkeys; plus they’ve got that sweet English twang that makes all the girlies scream.

“Vegas”

by Bone Thugs N’ Harmony

(Cleveland, Ohio, United States)

With a much awaited reunion, “Vegas” is probably the most mainstream song BTNH have had since “Tha’ Crossroads.” You can tell that they are testing the current hip-hop style and they do a great job for a club hit. “Vegas” has much less meaningful lyrics than you are used to with a group like BTNH. For an added plus, Bizzy Bone hits his quick lipped verse on the spot to tie the song together near the end. This one is a great must listen for any BTNH fan.

“Those Girls”

by Kinky

(Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico)

With a not-so-socially-accepted name, Kinky makes some songs that are perfect to jam out to. The bass line in this song literally kills me every single time I hear it. The electronic reverberation throughout the song keeps you hyped up throughout the whole thing. Not to forget the cute little accents these boys have, it definitely makes the song worth listening to.

  When listening to music must you choose from just one genre? Can the mind and music wander to points of complete difference? Dig out of the shallow pits of static sameness and strap in for a journey through this collection of unknown artists. The list moves from one rhythm to another, from bass bumpers to electronic storms, acoustic ballads to emo screams…everywhere and nowhere at once. Yet, each unique sound works for different reasons. Fasten your seatbelt…enjoy the ride.