A topic in the TOP FIVES GROUP was started about our top 5 favorite musical artists of all time, and I love talking about this so I decided to also publish it as a blog :)
Picking a top 5 is really hard for me, not only because I go through phases but also because there are so many bands that hold so many memories for me, that I would consider them my favorites too.
But currently in my life.....
1) OTEP
Otep Shamaya has been a big influence on me since middle school. She's such a talented poet and her band's music about politics and rebelling is so unique, never heard another metal band quite like them <3
2) Marilyn Manson/Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids
Growing up everyone thought I was a little weirdo kid for listening to Manson, but he's seriously so talented, and if you actually take the time to learn about him he's a really incredible person. I actually wrote a report on him in college, haha.
3) In This Moment
ITM is another band that goes pretty far back with me, I remember when Beautiful Tragedy (their debut album) was released and as soon as I heard it it was all I could listen to for a week, I painted the album cover, I would write "next life" on my knuckles lol, I was pretty obsessed. Not as scarily obsessed with them anymore but they definitely haven't left my life <3
4) The Black Keys
I only first heard The Black Keys about 2 years ago I think but right away I fell in love. They're seriously incapable of making a bad song, and it's impossible to feel bad while listening to them. Such a unique, fun sound
5) Jack Off Jill
JOJ is a very old-school riot band from the 80s/90s, they aren't together anymore (</3) but their music still exists in my everyday life. You guys will never understand how much it hurts that I'll never get to see them live :(