This blog is dedicated to spotlighting select songs of independent or small-label artists. These songs can often (but not always) be characterized as pop music, encompassing its many sub-genres. However, none of these songs can be classified as “Top 40” (or any sub-genre thereof) typically heard on American radio and television. Proving that good, quality pop music is available…you just have to be willing to search for it or know where to find it. This blog takes away all of the work and leads the reader/listener straight to the discovery and enjoyment. The ultimate goal, of course, is to bring these “unknown” artists to the attention of the general public and give them well-deserved attention.
Song in the Spotlight: “What You Do to Yourself” (Blair Gilley, from About Home – EP (2012))
Genre: Pop Rock
Review: If “What You Do to Yourself” doesn’t get you out of your seat and on your feet, then almost nothing will. This song has more hooks than a pirate ship. Do yourself a favor and download it today. Rating: 4 1/2 stars (out of 5)
Artist Bio: Blair Gilley is a Nashville, TN-based artist. Visit http://www.blairgilley.com/ for more information.
Song available on: http://blairgilley.com/track/379616/what-you-do-to-yourself, https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/about-home-ep/id579937581, http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/blairgilley and http://www.amazon.com/About-Home/dp/B00AC16LIW.
Artist Pedigree: Blair Gilley is a former member of Field Day, Goodnight City and Flight Case For Sushi (the first two in Atlanta, GA and the latter in Nashville, TN). He is a current member of The Johnny T. Band based in Nashville, TN. His only solo release is the “About Home – EP” in 2012. His previous releases with Goodnight City and Flight Case For Sushi are available at http://www.blairgilley.com/music. He anticipates releasing a full, solo album of new songs in the Fall of 2014.
Artist Releases: About Home – EP (2012).
Artist Web Site: http://www.blairgilley.com/.
Web Presence: https://myspace.com/blairgnc, https://twitter.com/BlairGilley, https://www.facebook.com/blair.gilley, https://soundcloud.com/blair-gilley and http://instagram.com/blairgilley#.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REVXorKM7So.
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Great song and Artist.
Blair Gilley’s Song…What You Do To Yourself is an awesome song! LOVE IT! We need more music and musicians like this that put some heart and layers to their music..I found that it has an equally awesome music video on YouTube also! Check it out!