On the writer's iPod – The Dirty Youth

My muse has a thing for female fronted bands – the ultimate is Evanescence. My muse adores Amy Lee but here my muse is interested in sharing perhaps something less then “everybody knows about” influences. Here we have a female fronted band who affectionately call themselves The Dirty Youth (on the web). From my muse The Dirty Youth is a rocking muse ass-kicker. Sure, they have their lighter side but it is their hard rifts and melodic tones of lead singer Danni Monroe that tips the scales for the muse.

As writers, we all have our personal favorites or things that we do to get our muse comfy at the keyboard or the end of a pen/pencil – from quiet time to booze to music and every thing in between that stimulates what lies deep within. If music, that is pulse pounding, builds a bit of chaos for your muse then The Dirty Youth (on FB) is a must.

Matt Bond and Luke Padfield belt out the lead and rhythmic guitar rifts that are sure to please the most discerning ear. The bass and percussion keeps the music of The Dirty Youth (on Twitter @thedirtyyouth) pure and damning – but as I said, my muse loves female fronted bands and Danni Monroe is a powerhouse singer that can run with the best of them. She simply kicks-ass.

Their album Red Light Fix (sample it here) is a fantastic offering for any muse that enjoys her (or his) music hard and delicious. You will also enjoy a quieter moment here and there but overall you will enjoy an incredible album that displays inspiring talent.

The playlist:

1. Rise Up
2. The End
3. Requiem of the Drunk
4. Fight
5. Final Chapter
6. Ellen
7. Red Light Fix
8. Last Confession
9.  Promises
10.  This is for you

My muse is especially fond of tracks – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 (all right just about the entire bloody album – that should tell you something). Each tune provides a distinct drive and place for the muse to create. Each builds on the other creating a novel worthy journey as you spin the virtual vinyl. Excellent music – with body that will shock your creative senses. These delicious, inspiring and driven tunes will set your muse on a journey through creation – plot, characterization, setting … completion.

Of note, track 4 – “Fight” is an absolute classic in my muse's mind. How this song is not ruling the airwaves and putting The Dirty Youth on every rock fans lips is beyond me. This is a complete band – musically, vocally, look and damn that Danni Monroe! Have a look at “Fight”

The Dirty Youth needs to find its way on to your muse’s playlist – it will grow on her or him and take your writing to places you never thought possible.