Songbird
May
29
Carina Round Serenades
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Hmmmm something dramatic and beautiful, Carina Round does the trick, her new EP is provocative, haunting and will leave you wanting more. Enjoy!
mp3: Do You (explicit lyrics)
Carina Round on myspace
Things You Should Know 2009 (digital release)
also available on eMusic
May
27
Take Me as I Am
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Where does the time go? I look at the clock this evening and it is already 10:00. The Holiday weekend flew by at mach speeds! So unfair.
My mom is doing much better… She has gotten to the point where she is sick of sitting around but she is still in a lot of pain so I told her to get used to it, nicely of course. My grandma arrived today… I still can’t believe she is 80, she doesn’t seem a day past 75. My mom was already losing patience with her… Sigh. I saw myself doing the same thing this weekend, I have to work on patience with the women in my family even though they have none themselves!
Tonight, “something quick”. How can you not love a little Au Revoir Simone? Their new album Still Night, Still Light was just released and I am currently enjoying it very much and I happen to think you may as well…
p.s. It appears that I have been on somewhat of a Grey’s Anatomy kick but in all actuality if I hear it on Grey’s Anatomy first I usually mention it… Other than that most of the music I find while perusing eMusic, Myspace or KCRW. That being said I think one of the songs off this new album of Au Revoir Simone’s was played recently but I am not positive. Now, I could look it up but I am rather lazy at the moment so that is the end of that. :-)
mp3:Â Take Me as I Am
Still Night, Still Light 2009 (Our Secret Record Co)
May
25
Holiday
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I have been away… As you can see. Busy with mom, family in town and a Holiday. I will return either later on this evening or tomorrow. Thanks for the patience. :-)
May
19
Sweet Dream
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My mom is having surgery tomorrow (well for most of you reading this it will be today, Wednesday) on her shoulder, pretty routine especially for her since she has the muscle tissue of Gumby. Always the mom though, “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine” she says. She is crazy but I love her so. Think happy, wonderful thoughts tomorrow please!
Greg Laswell soothes my soul tonight… He puts all anxiety at ease with his haunting vocals and delicious melodies. The first pick is short but ever so sweet and the second is just so uplifting I could not resist.
mp3:Â Sweet Dream
mp3:Â How The Day Sounds
Three Flights From Alto Nido 2008 (Vanguard Records)
May
18
While Stumbling…
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I thought this was awesome…
A Collaborative Music/Spoken Word Project
May
13
With The Notes In My Ears
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I just love this song… It brings a big smile to my face and makes me so very happy. This entire 2008 album was just lovely. Broderick’s music is gentle and comforting, perfect for a sleepy Wednesday night. Peter Broderick is currently on tour in Europe and has a new tour EP, Falling From Trees, which is available for purchase if you attend one of his shows of course.
mp3:Â With The Notes In My Ears
Home 2008 (Hush Records)
Album also avilable on eMusic
May
11
I watch the hours slow down
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Nothing new has really been tickling my fancy or if it did tickle I am still laughing and enjoying it to post it just yet. So tonight we will rewind to 2008 as I share some music that I had missed…
I have to go into court tomorrow to take care of a speeding ticket I got on Valentines Day. This state is so f’d that I tried to request an extension via the internet and phone but they are so backed up that my paper work has yet to be processed. Doesn’t mean I am not responsible for the ticket unfortunately…
Joshua Radin has become a golden god of the LA singer songwriter scene. His music has been featured on Scrubs (Zach Braff loves him) and Grey’s Anatomy. I also featured him in 2006 for his album, We Were Here, which you can find here. Radin released Simple Times in 2008. The album remained true to Radin’s roots, simple yet he adds a little bit of spice, which added some more depth… A few of the songs from this sophomore album made it the iPod so I thought I would share one of my favorites. Enjoy!
mp3: One Of Those Days
Simple Times 2008 (Mom & Pop Music)
May
8
Hear the leaves applaud the wind
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I can sum up today’s day with one word, lame. Work, OBGYN appointment and traffic, no thank you. Tonight I just want to sit back, press play and turn the volume up…
mp3: Birds
EmilÃana Torrini on myspace
Me And Armini 2008 (Rough Trade)
Music always brings a smile to my face. :-)
Also available on eMusic
May
6
Forget all we’ve learned
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It was Cinco de Mayo but I did not feel very festive… Sometimes I wonder where the time goes. It is my 10 year reunion this year and lately I have been catching up with friends from high school and it has been a trip and a half. Basically I dropped off the face of the planet when I graduated and the majority of these people I have not known for 10 years. For me it is a strange, awkward and a little nerve racking, running into people I used to party and socialize with in high school… I feel like a completely different person now… So this Friday there is going to be a party for my high school swimming coach as she is retiring after 20 years of coaching. I am actually looking forward to catching up with former teammates as I feel like we shared a much deeper bond then that of the friends I merely socialized with. I think being on a high school sports team is a really valuable experience for any teenager, you have a deep connection with your teammates and it is something I have learned to appreciate in my old age!
I have been listening to the amazing singer songwriter, Piers Faccini who takes up residence in France. His new album, Two Grains of Sand was released last month in Europe and will be available in the US very soon . It is currently available on eMusic.
mp3:Â Two Grains of Sand
Two Grains of Sand 2009 (Tôt ou Tard)
Piers Faccini on myspace
May
3
The Weight Of Us
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I have been listening to this song non-stop for the last few days, it is gorgeous. Sanders Bohlke is a wonderful indie folk infused singer-songwriter, he has a new EP coming out soon and I am looking forward to it.
Check out his 2005 self -titled album! Purchase a copy here.
Link to purchase: eMusic or Amazon MP3
The Weight Of Us 2009 (Sanders Bohlke)
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