1) AM is an artist fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist with this name:
1) AM is an artist from the UK, who is a part of the drill collective 410, and one half of the duo within the collective, Skengdo X AM. Born in South London, AM is widely regarded as one of the genre's most skilled rappers, and was highly influential in advancing the genre in terms of lyricism.
2) AM is an indie rock band formed in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Silverlake, California . New Album Future Sons & Daughters was produced by Charles Newman (Magnetic Fields). The band consists of founding member AM (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar), Michael Sawtizke (electric guitar), Mark Getten (bass), Jesse Nason and Brett Bixby (piano, organ, synths), Chris Lovejoy (percussion) and Derek Brown (drums- The Eels/ Everest).
About AM:
The lead singer and founder is "AM" whose moniker is derived from his initials. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana he brings twanging Americana, twinkling folk-rock-pop, caressing Philly soul, and funky R&B whatchacallit to the band's sound. He has drawn influences from various artists including the Beatles, Badfinger, Curtis Mayfield and Jorge Ben, and demonstrates over and again the simple fact of songwriting life: that imagination and taste is what it's all about. AM was handpicked by French duo Air to open their U.S., Canadian, and French tour and also toured with Charlotte Gainsbourg in North America in 2010. They have been compared to Wilco, Beck, and Last Shadow Puppets,
“…AM writes literate, emotionally balanced tunes that are infectious without being moronic, hip without being oh so, and pop infected without losing their edge… he is a songwriter ready to be discovered by a wider audience, an audience interested in smart and sincere songs that speak to the vastness of the human spirit.”
Future Sons & Daughters
4**** Q Magazine UK
5**** Sunday Express UK
The new album Future Sons & Daughters is a heady brew of twinkling Anglified folk-rock-pop with arguably, some of the best bridges and choruses in the bizness, that showcases AM's acute finessing ear for the ancient art of real, true songcraft. The album was produced by Charles Newman (responsible for the sounds of The Magnetic Field and who simultaneously produced AM's record and The Magnetic Field's new album) and was recorded in both Elliot Smith's old house and Wilder Studios.
The latest music video is for the single "Grand Opinion" and was directed by Blake West and shot at the beaches of Zuma and Malibu, California.
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Troubled Times
AM's debut album "Troubled Times" had every song placed in a movie or television show which hasn't been done since Moby, and received a slew of other accolades including iTunes "Best Indie Album Of The Year."
Side By Side - Duets Vol. 1
This album features original tracks and two cover tunes performed with friends Meiko, Susie Suh, Julianna Raye, Buddy, Tina Dico and Rick Garcia. (5 Bonus tracks available at iTunes) In earlier reviews, AM's music has been called "mellow gold" and "Side By Side" reinforces that. The EP is worth owning if only on the strength of two of the performances - the original "A Part Of Something Missing" performed with Rick Garcia and the incredibly haunting and beautiful cover of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." "I'll Be Your Mirror" is a Bossa Nova gem performed with Rufus Wainwright's Julianna Raye. Gus Black (a singer/songwriter in his own right) directs AM's music video "Hear Me Sing" featuring Buddy.
Holiday Happiness & Cheer EP
AM delivers holiday music for the first time with his new EP “Holiday Happiness & Cheer”. Included is a beautifully haunting rendition of Vince Guaraldi’s “Christmas Time Is Here” (from the classic animated television Peanuts Special “A Charlie Brown Christmas”) complete with moody bossa influenced guitar, creepy synth work and McCartney style bass lines. Also included is an original song “I’m Home For The Holidays” – a spacious orchestral folk song that focuses on the somber elements of holiday time.
3) Sludge/doom metal from Finland, consisting of Mikko Aspa (Grunt, Clandestine Blaze...) and Jukka Mattila (Stumm, Throat).
4) aM (ae’m)[アム(amu)] is a 2 person unit which creates Electro beats. Their music is influenced by many styles such as Techno, House, Funk, Rock, and Electro.
Formed in Tokyo, Japan in 2001. The group consists of Hiroaki Kanai and Kōdai Tazawa.
Kōdai Tazawa was also the drummer for the band Supercar.
Hiroaki Kanai was a producer for the band Supercar.
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Mainstay
AM Lyrics
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But you're looking unsettled
Lone riders pulling all nighters
But you're always nice and steady
Weigh stations got your troubles parading
But the problems never seem to hang on
Unabated so you must have been hated
Everybodys got to clean up faking
I don't wanna tell you 'cause you're looking that way
Fine tooth combing everyone that you know
Sit around and wonder how you keep up the mainstay
Take a look around can you fight this feeling
You're fine looking but it seems you're undusted
Have you anything to say
And roads traveled are desires unsaddled
But you're going all the way
And I've fallen so you say that I'm wasted
But you're moving on and doing nothin
You're losing faith in all the things that you've tasted
Don't you know what you're missing
The lyrics of AM's song "Mainstay" seem to describe a person who appears composed and put together on the surface, despite carrying some internal troubles. The singer doesn't want to assume that they know what's going on inside of this person, but they notice that the person seems restless in some way. The singer likens this person to a "lone rider" who can stay steady through the night, but seems to be hiding some problems that they can't shake. The "weigh stations" - roadblocks or obstacles in the person's life - seem to come and go without affecting them too greatly. The person's ability to handle these trials with ease makes the singer believe that they must have faced adversity before, perhaps even been hated by someone.
Despite how well this person seems to be handling their problems, the singer can't help but feel concerned for them. They're constantly scrutinizing their social circle, trying to keep every person in check. The singer watches from the sidelines and wonders how this person can keep up with the pressure of holding everything together. The singer urges them to take a step back and evaluate things, see if they're truly happy. The singer points out that the person seems attractive but perhaps overlooked, with so much potential and so much they could say, but maybe holding back. They're following their desires down a rocky road but appear committed to seeing it through.
The lyrics of "Mainstay" overall reflect on the toll that life's pressures can take on a person, and how it's important to remember the things that matter most in the midst of struggle. The singer encourages the listener to take a step back and consider what they truly value, and whether the path they're on is leading them to happiness or not.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mean to tell you something about you
I don't want to be presumptuous about who you are
But you're looking unsettled
I see that you seem anxious
Lone riders pulling all nighters
People are working hard into the night
But you're always nice and steady
You, however, maintain your composure
Weigh stations got your troubles parading
You have plenty of problems that make themselves known
But the problems never seem to hang on
But for some reason, they do not stay around
Unabated so you must have been hated
They persist regardless, and it seems that people resent you for it
Everybodys got to clean up faking
Everyone needs to put in the effort to pretend they are okay sometimes
I don't wanna tell you 'cause you're looking that way
I'm hesitant to speak up given your current demeanor
Fine tooth combing everyone that you know
You are scrutinizing everyone in your life
Sit around and wonder how you keep up the mainstay
You wonder how you continue to hold everything together
Take a look around can you fight this feeling
I encourage you to consider fighting these negative thoughts
You're fine looking but it seems you're undusted
You look great but could use some emotional cleaning up
Have you anything to say
Do you have anything on your mind?
And roads traveled are desires unsaddled
You've been taking chances and exploring what you want
But you're going all the way
You are fully committed to your current path
And I've fallen so you say that I'm wasted
You think I'm spending my time poorly since I'm not as focused on my goals like you are
But you're moving on and doing nothin
However, you are so consumed with reaching your goals that you forget to enjoy the journey
You're losing faith in all the things that you've tasted
You've tried many things, but none of them seem to satisfy you anymore
Don't you know what you're missing
Do you realize that there may be other things in life that can bring you happiness?
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