Songbird
May
13
Unwind With Me
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Something quiet…
Mellow.
Must unwind.
mp3:Â Trapped In The New Scene
Fortresses 2009 (White Whale Records)
Available at eMusic
Found them through eMusic awhile back but I guess they were on a recent episode of Grey’s Anatomy. Love this song.
May
12
So Tired I Could Fall Over
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I am completely and utterly exhausted.
First day of swimming. I loved it. I missed it and it feels good to get back in the water and be alone with my thoughts and push myself to go farther and farther. I find I push myself more swimming than any other aerobic activity. I have been doing pretty good staying on a routine, I could do better. It has been difficult working out in the morning due to the fact that my body has gotten into a horrible habit of waking up at 4am and not being able to fall back to sleep for hours… So annoying. By the time I finally do get back to sleep it is already 6am and I have to get up at 6:30am to be on time to work. This schedule seems to be working out nicely though, getting off of work and going directly to work out. It works for me.
But whew, I am tired. Seriously, I have not been this tired since I started working out. This is a good thing. Hopefully I will be able to sleep through the night without any 4am sudden wake up moments.
Ok enough with all this banter, on to the music. I went into my bag of tricks and just pulled something out. There are a couple of albums I am listening to and digesting but for now lets just do a little music mix up. I am kind of falling in love with Andrew Belle’s music. His full length album which was released back in February is filled with a delightful mix of singer-songwriter pop songs, delicious catchy melodies and dreamy lyrics. I can’t say I loved every song from beginning to end but I can say that he is a new and upcoming artist that I am keeping my eye on.
mp3:Â The Ladder
The Ladder 2010 (1L Music)
Available at eMusic
May
8
Current Rotation
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Quick update: What I am currently listening to is the new album from the super group Broken Social Scene. Only 7 members participated in this 4th full length from the Toronto based band and I think it is their best album to date, more refined I suppose. In the past I felt like there were so many hands in the pot, it was kind of all over the place. This album seems a lot more cohesive which in turn makes it easier on the listener. Some fans (like Marcy from Lost in Your Inbox) may disagree, we will see. :-)
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers of the world. Enjoy your weekend while listening to some great music I hope.
mp3:Â World Sick
Forgiveness Rock Record 2010 (Arts & Crafts)
Available at eMusic
May
4
Motivation
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Must admit I have been feeling a bit blue lately…
Just feel like I am stuck in a rut and just can’t bring myself out of it. There are some changes I know need to be made and will be in the next few months but for now I got to do something for me, I have to make a change and do something GOOD for myself. I am getting off my booty and getting active. After work I will not pass go and I will not collect $200 dollars, I will change and go for a walk/run while the traffic dissipates. I will get my endorphins flowing and feel better on so many levels. It is time, I have hit bottom on the laziness front and it is time for that to change.
Now on to the music, I went on a hunt. I wanted to hear a new singer-songwriter like Cat Power or Emiliana Torrini and I found Jenn Grant a Canadian singer-songwriter who has a voice that is gorgeous and the music she creates helps you get rid of the day. I get lost in it, my favorite part.
p.s. Check out her most recent album Echoes. Love it.
mp3:Â Dreamer
Orchestra For The Moon 2007 (Paris 1919)
Available at eMusic
Apr
29
Listening While I Cook
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Listening to Freelance Whales while my yummy turkey chili is cooking. Their debut album came out this year and has really received quite a bit of notice for their unique multi-instrumental experimentation and wonderful harmonic vocals. They really are a delight. If you like The Postal Service or a little Sufjan Stevens then chances are you will probably swoon for Freelance Whales.
Dinner time, enjoy.
mp3:Â Location
Weathervanes 2010 (Frenchkiss)
Available at eMusic
Apr
26
Walk It Off
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I came home today and just needed to shake it all off… And it felt good, to let it all go. I don’t want to worry, just want to turn it all of off, forget everything… Just sit back and relax.
And I was thinking about it tonight when I got home… If I didn’t have music in my life I would be in a insane asylum, no joke.
It makes my day better everyday, instantly.
No Music = No Life.
Angus &Â Julia Stone came out with a new album this year, Down The Way. Beautiful. Listen and repeat.
mp3:Â Walk It Off
Down The Way 2010 (Nettwerk)
Available at eMusic
Apr
21
This Is Spring
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It has been awhile… My apologies. I really have not had a chance to sit down and type out a few words about some of the new music I have been listening to recently, it has been a busy couple of weeks to say the least. I am here now though and wanted to share the new album from the multi-instrumental group Horse Feathers, Thistled Spring is dark and beautiful just like their 2008 album House With No Home, which was one of my favorite albums of 2008. Thistled Spring is a definite contender for favorite albums of 2010, it is just gorgeous.
mp3:Â Thistled Spring
Thistled Spring 2010 (Kill Rock Stars)
Available on eMusic
Apr
15
The Return Of A Friend
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So happy to see this today… An old friend starts off right where he left off.
Check it out. Cheers!
Apr
13
5 Things You Probably Don’t Know
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I am in a bit of a sharing mood and thought I need to open up a little more… The truth is once I gave up my anonymity I have felt a lot more restricted on the personal side of things. So I decided while listening to Dr. Dog’s new album that I am going to open up and tear down a bit of the wall I tend to keep up. Before that, just a quick mention of the new album from the wonderfully retro band Dr. Dog. Shame, Shame is pretty much awesome from beginning to end. A new producer and label has perhaps helped to refine their music, but at the same time still keeping the unique sound that is Dr. Dog. I am loving it. Now, five things you probably don’t know about me:
1. I have a hard time watching violence, even a gun shot can make my body squirm. Although I do see movies with violence, unnecessary violence like horror films… no way!
2. Only recently am I able to swallow 2 vitamins/pills at a time, I used to have to take them one at a time and I still only take them 2 at a time, too chicken to try 3.
3. I am a recovering addict. I am sure you all are racking your brains on what the addiction was but it is not really about what it was but more about what I have overcome, and that it is possible.
4. I brake for all animals… Even insects. Truth be told I have actually stepped on the brakes for a butterfly.
5. Keeping with the same theme as #4… I try to put spiders outside rather then killing them. They are just lost.
mp3:Â Someday
Shame, Shame 2010 (ANTI)
Available at eMusic
Apr
8
An Oldie But A Goodie
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Mazzy Star seems to just put me at ease… When I listen to Hope Sandoval’s slow soothing vocals along with the dreamy pop melodies, I go straight into chill mode. A place I love being, especially when I get home after a long stressful day of work. Seem to come back to this album time after time… It is quite simply gorgeous.
mp3:Â Into Dust
So Tonight That I May See 1993 (Capitol)
p.s. I completely recognize this atmospheric melody dream pop kick I have been as of late, I think it proves I am ready for another vacation.
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