Earsnacks - New Kings of Leon

...and now the tale of how +Kings of Leon came along and kicked me straight out of my hip-hop phase.

Seriously, I have been a hip-hop/R&B head all summer. It really is the ultimate summer genre, and my playlists were full of summer jams. But then KoL came strummin' and drummin' back into my life and I have nearly forgotten about rap (save Drake).

The new album, 'Mechanical Bull,' is due in late September and I hope a tour is close behind. Or - dare I say - a summer tour in 2014?? Yes, please! Only time will tell. For now, enjoy these two lovely earsnacks from the boys (partially) from Oklahoma. These tunes have opened my ears to the world of rock again, so stay tuned for more delightful alternative earsnacks.

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