I can't believe tomorrow is September 10th. Football season is under way, baseball season is almost over, and Halloween isn't too far away. Oh, and Julian Routh is in his third week of college. Yes, college, and yes, I'm Julian Routh.
This week will be exhausting. Tuesday, I'll be on campus until nine for The Duke (Duquesne's student newspaper.) Wednesday, I'll be shadowing my sports editor at the men's soccer game until late hours of the evening. Thursday, I'll be at Altar Bar seeing Awolnation and Imagine Dragons with my buddy.
Did I mention that homework is piling up? I hate to say it, but that's the last of my worries.
Here are three songs to put on your IPod for the week ahead:
1. "No Faith in Brooklyn" by Hoodie Allen. Who is 23 years old, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and a mesmerizing lyricist capable of captivating the masses with catchy pop verses? Hoodie Allen. This track should be illegal, considering every time I hum the chorus, I want to punch someone in the face. Such a good song, powered by clever lines and fueled by an overly-simplistic piano progression.
2. "I'm Just Me" by Diamond Rings. One of those new-age jams with 80s-esque verses and loud, moshpit choruses. I'm impressed with how well this band can perfect a sound, and I'm shocked that this song hasn't been used on movie trailers. The lead singer looks like the frontman for Empire of the Sun, so they can't be all that bad, ey? I'll take full credit for this one. You're welcome, 105.9.
3. "Penitentiary" by Houndmouth. In the past year, the charts have been overtaken by folk-inspired bands like Mumford and Sons and The Lumineers, and I must say, I have no idea why. That doesn't mean songs like "Penitentiary" shouldn't be popular, because Houndmouth has that Johnny Cash vibe that artists struggle to find.
