311

Vocalist Nick Hexum shares his playlist with us in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Death Cab for Cutie, Slipknot, Lamb of God, Nickel Creek

311 is all about phases.

On Uplifter, every song goes through its own metamorphosis. Styles shift seamlessly from funk to reggae to alt rock to heavy metal. In the same fashion, singer Nick Hexum’s iPod is also constantly shifting. However, it’d have to be to inspire 311’s veritable musical melting pot!

“Music is all about unity,” he says. “I try to have that attitude in my day-to-day life. I’m the kind of guy who likes almost everything! If you open your mind, you can hear what any artist was aiming for and relate to it on some level.”

Nick opened up his iTunes for us and gave us an exclusive look at the music that’s “uplifting” him right now. Check out his playlist below and snag 311’s latest album, Uplifter on June 2nd!

Nick Hexum’s Playlist:

1. Death Cab for Cutie

I’m all over the place musically, but I recently went through a big Death Cab for Cutie phase. They’re amazing songwriters, and the singer’s great!

2. Slipknot
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Lady Danville

Check out Lady Danville singer Michael Garner’s playlist exclusively with us…

A Taste:

Dave Matthews Band, The Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie

Two-thirds of acoustic rockers Lady Danville met at an UCLA a capella group audition in 2005. The pop rock trio have since been featured inHulu’s #1 webseries “Dorm Life” where band member Michael Garner made acameo appearance. The show highlights new and upcoming artists – watchepisodes on http://www.Dorm-Life.com.

Singer/keyboardist Michael Garner shares his influences with us:

1) Ben Folds – Whatever and Ever Amen

“Made me want to be a rock star from the moment I heard his piano and purewit.”

2) Guster – Lost and Gone Forever

“I love the dual melodies/harmonies/two-man lead style with the “ThunderGod” laying down the beat. I’ve never skipped a song on this album”

3) Death Cab for Cutie - Transatlanticism
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