Songbird
Jun
28
Gives Me A Reason
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So I kind of took a impromptu vacay from the little bloggy blog. Life kind of just caught up with me for a moment. I have been thinking about posting for days, just couldn’t get within typing distance. But I am here now! Yay!
Came across Sarah Jaffe, her full length debut was released back in April… She certainly caught my ear with her emotional singer-songwriter folk, one listen and you will be hooked just as I was. Enjoy! xx
mp3:Â Summer Begs
Suburban Nature 2010 (Kirtland Records)
Jun
22
They Had Light Inside Their Eyes
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(this album cover freaks me out a little though)
L O V E.
There is really nothing else to say other than, LOVE.
I love the soaring indie pop of, Stars.
Catch them as they travel East on the final leg of their tour.
mp3: Dead Hearts
The Five Ghosts 2010 (Arts & Crafts)
Jun
9
Heavy In Your Arms
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I had a one-track mind today, The Twilight: Eclipse Soundtrack.
As I have mentioned before I could care less about the movie or the books, but I do know the music is always going to be good. It is certain that you will find a favorite song, maybe a few.
When I heard Heavy In Your Arms from Florence + The Machine, my heartbeat started to increase. I might have even squealed and jumped around a bit… I love the deep booming bass along with Florence Welch’s wailing vocals, this song is easily one of my favorite songs of 2010. Brilliant.
mp3:Â Heavy In Your Arms
Twilight: Eclipse Soundtrack 2010 (Chop Shop)
Jun
1
Wise Beyond Your Years
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I melt when I hear Laura Marling sing… Melt into a puddle on the ground. Her smokey singer-songwriter folk songs combine with deep complicated lyrics, impressive… Beautiful. I love this new album…
mp3:Â Goodbye England (Covered In Snow)
I Speak Because I Can 2010 (Astralwerks)
May
23
Hard As Nails
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I have been waiting for this debut album from this Minneapolis duo to come out for months… The time has finally arrived this Tuesday. This is a collaboration between Peter Pisano and Brian Moen who create a stunning album of songs that we can all relate to. A definite must for 2010 and Peter Wolf Crier is a band to keep your eye on. Enjoy! xx
mp3:Â Hard As Nails
Inter-Be 2010 (Jagjaguwar)
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
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