Songbird
Mar
31
Exit Stage Left
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Wow. I just feel really stressed… No one likes feeling like they just got the shit kicked out of them, that is how I feel when I am stressed, like someone beat me up and took everything I had. Rachie no likey… So whenever I am feeling a bit blue I turn to my favorite friends, Radiohead. Their music has gotten me through some dark times… Nothing like coming home, sitting back and putting the headphones on. Tune out all the chaos around you at least for a moment, nothing but that glorious Radiohead sound. So tonight I did just that.
mp3:Â Exit Music (For A Film)
OK Computer 1997 (Capitol)
Mar
28
Relaxing Sunday
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But it’s hot and I think we all know how I feel about hot weather. I am keeping cool listening to Emy Reynolds an LA based singer-songwriter who was most recently heard on Grey’s Anatomy a few weeks back. Very nice because she is not so easy to find especially if you are like me and rebel against the iTunes Store. Stupid m4a files, nobody likes you!
Anyways I hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday and hope this delightful music helps to brighten your day as it has mine.
Short but sweet sums up this post and this lovely little EP. Enjoy!
mp3:Â Tonight
Ode to the Stubborn 2009
Mar
23
Just Hit Play
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Short post tonight as I just want to relax with a glass of wine and some delicious Brie cheese, I came home and hit play and smiled. Jason Collett’s new album is growing on me more and more each day. Sit back with me and enjoy some wine, cheese and good tunes? Yes please!
mp3: Rave On Sad Songs
Rat A Tat Tat 2010 (Arts & Crafts)
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Mar
18
Beautiful Diamonds On A Unlikely Album
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Yeah… So I am not a Twilight fan, I haven’t read any of the books nor will I ever see any of the movies. Just not my thing… However, the Soundtrack is quite brilliant, like finding gold. It was not on my year end list as I have never really considered any past years Soundtracks to make the cut (although it might be a nice extension to next years year end lists). Anyways this album is jam packed with some indie heavy hitters (I sound like a sports caster). Lykke Li, Anya Marina, The Killers, Grizzly Bear, Thom Yorke, Bon Iver and I can go on and on. I don’t even know where to start to be honest, there are so many wonderful tracks but considering it was Lykke Li’s Birthday today why don’t we start there. This song will haunt you in only the best way.
Weather Update: On my way home from work I saw a dense marine layer begin to roll in with all of it’s glory and I smiled. Cold and crisp is just the way I like my weather.
mp3:Â Possibility
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack 2009 (Chop Shop)
Mar
16
So Very Tired
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I am so tired and this is partly due to the fact that it was 82 degrees here in Southern California today and according to the weather people it will be like this for the rest of the week! What ticks me off the most is when the weather people get all chipper about it, “It’s a BEAUTIFUL day!” “SHUT UP!”. It is not beautiful in fact it is disgusting and smoggy and my nose hurts, eyes burn and I am sweating in March… This is not my definition of beautiful by any means… Sigh.
Sorry about that rant there… Someone had to say it. Anyways… What is beautiful? Seabear. Atmospheric melodies mixed with a kooky indie-pop creating something truly unique. The lead singer, Sindri Már Sigfusson might sound familiar from another project of his Sin Fang Bous. We Built A Fire is the bands second full length album and one that I have been playing over and over. Enjoy!
p.s. Do some rain dancing for me please! I need all the help I can get.
mp3:Â Lion Face Boy
We Built A Fire 2010 (Morr Music)
Available on Emusic
Mar
11
Ola Podrida Inspires
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This week really just flew right by didn’t it? Yay! This weekend I am going skiing at a local mountain for the day so I am really looking forward to that. Me, hopping along like a bunny on the slopes with my iPod keeping me company… Yes please!
I was wondering what I should post to lead us into the glorious weekend that awaits us, so I was looking through some of my “Saved For Later” and I came across Ola Podrida… An indie-folk rock singer-songwriter type, music that is right up my alley and he is also participating in SXSW this year (double bonus). His 2009 album Belly of the Lion had a handful of really great tracks on it and I recommend you check it out if you have not already, I think David Wingo’s delicious voice and delicately crafted melodies will inspire you as well.
mp3:Â Sink Or Swim
Belly of the Lion 2009 (Western Vinyl)
Available on eMusic
Mar
9
New Band-Loving Feeling
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The debut album from James Mercer (The Shins lead singer) and Brian Burton (aka Danger Mouse) has gotten some notice to say the least. Two guys who are extremely gifted in making music get together decide to make an indie-rock experimental record that has the music scene all salivating and hailing praise… And they do it in a matter of months…Yes please! I look forward to enjoying this album for years to come.
mp3:Â Citizen (mp3 removed)
Broken Bells 2010 (Sony)
Mar
4
I Wear My Heart On My Sleeve
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I think I will just continue on this little SXSW 2010 showcase I have started, it is quite appropriate. Jenny Owen Youngs has this ever appealing indie-rock/pop soul about her, she wears her heart on her sleeve and I love it…Â A little Feist meets Cat Power (2 of my favs).
And I suppose some year I will make it to SXSW…Â A girl can dream right?
mp3:Â What Beats Within
Transmitter Failure 2009 (Nettwerk Records)
Available at Emusic
Mar
2
Running In Place
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This was me today, running in place. Exerting more energy than necessary and I am just beat down this evening. Still sick.
I thought this sickness thing was already done with for the year… What gives? I literally cannot breathe out of my nose right now, it is pretty pathetic. I feel pretty pathetic. Not to be a party pooper or anything. hehe
Dawes, one album, one band. Check out the rest of the album it may tickle your fancy. All I know is this song tickles my fancy. Goodnight.
mp3:Â Love Is All I Am
North Hills 2009 (ATO Records)
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***EDIT: Forgot to mention Dawes will be at SXSW this year.
Mar
1
Sick… Again
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I know I have been missing in action and unfortunately this will continue until late tomorrow. I feel like crap and just need to get to bed for the night. Wonderful things to come. ;-)
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