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Gillian Welch needs no introduction, you have heard her at some point in her long career. Whether it be one of her past five albums or her work she did in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, her stunning Americana song-writing is timeless. This is my absolute favorite song from the album. Sit back and soak it all up.

The Way It Will Be – Gillian Welch

The Harrow & The Harvest 2011 (Acony Records)

 

Tags: Americana, Gillian Welch, Music 2011, Singer-Songwriter

If I had it my way I would be on my way to the beach right now blasting the dreamy pop music of Real Estate. My reality? I am jumping in the shower and heading to work. Whatever you are doing today the music of Real Estate makes everything better. Enjoy!

Beach Comber – Real Estate

Real Estate 2009 (Woodsist)

Barely Legal (Strokes Cover) – Real Estate

Stroked: A Tribute To ‘This Is It’ 2011

 

 

Tags: Dream-Pop, Real Estate, Summer

Widowspeak is a trio hailing from Brooklyn, NY and they create fabulous shoegaze indie rock that is ever so dreamy. Their sound is a cross between Mazzy Star and Beach House. Absolute love.

Puritan – Widowspeak

Gun Shy 2011 (Captured Tracks)

 

Tags: Dream-Pop, Indie Rock, Music 2011, Shoegaze, Widowspeak

That’s The Spirit is a band from Ottawa, CA and they create real, honest folk that is absolutely fantastic. They are self-released and wonderful. That’s The Spirit is the perfect band name, right on for the type of music they create. Their music gives off a really great folk vibe. My only request is that they continue to make music because they are oh so good at it. So please help support this unsigned band and buy their album. xx

Every City – That’s The Spirit

Staying Places 2008 (Antique Room)

Tags: Folk, Indie, Music 2008, That's The Spirit

I wasn’t really anticipating spending an obnoxious amount of time restoring my iPod this evening, but Cortney Tidwell kept me company and I was reminded of how much I really love her. So much so that I am a bit selfish and would like her to release a new album every year. Don’t you wish that would happen? This Nashville born musician is a natural, her music is dark and beautiful. I have been listening to Cortney Tidwell for years and her music is just as good as it was the first time I heard it. Please enjoy while I curl up into bed, it was a rough one.

Solid State – Cortney Tidwell

Boys 2009 (City Slang)

Tags: All Time Favorite, Cortney Tidwell, Music 2009

Well I have gone and done something terrible to my wittle wrist and I am being quite the baby about it. In my defense it feels as if it is fractured, I woke up in tears this morning and I believe I have a pretty high tolerance for pain. I fear it is the dreaded Carpal Tunnel… Shhhhh I know we should not speak those words here. I have not been diagnosed by a practicing M.D., but of course the first sign of any pain or strange mark on my body I immediately obsess about the worse case scenario. It is a neurotic sickness for sure. I am making jokes now that the pain meds have kicked in, but I am actually pretty scared about it being my right dominate hand. The slightest touch can make me cringe with pain. I wasn’t really functioning at full capacity today and I definitely had a tough time parking. Geesh. And I kind of feel like, Happy 30th Birthday! Here come the aches and pains of old age! Yay!

p.s I am making an appointment with my Doctor tomorrow, begrudgingly.

So tonight my only introduction is that this is my all time favorite Killers song, hands down. And I know it is from the Twilight Soundtrack, but I don’t care because I love that soundtrack and I love this song. So goodnight. I am going to rest and ice my wrist and hope that a little fairy comes down and heals it overnight. If only.

A White Demon Love Song – The Killers

The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack 2009 (Chop Shop)

 

Tags: All Time Favorite, Pain, The Killers

Laguna Beach, CA

I have been wanting to try 8 Tracks for quite some time, but Tara Whitney convinced me to get off my lazy bum and finally do it. I have been putting together a lot more mixes this summer, which is refreshing and fun. It brings me back to my mix tape days and reminds me to not be so lazy about my music listening. Below is an mp3 from the 8 Track Mix for your enjoyment.

Neurotic World – Liam Finn

Fomo 2011

Tags: Atlas Genius, Beirut, Death Cab For Cutie, Florence + the Machine, Liam Finn, Noah and the Whale, Other Lives, The Naked And Famous

Here we are… I am thirty years old. A few days after the fact but still celebrating.

I can’t really believe it, where did the last 15 years go? I remember learning how to drive, my dad taking me to the CSULB empty parking lot. When I hit a parking space line he would say, “You just hit a car!” I would laugh.

I think these life milestones can really fuck with one’s head. I NEVER  thought I would still be finishing school, unmarried, no kids and in career I never took any college classes for, but here I am. And for the most part I am having the time of my life. I really feel like I am right where I need to be, I just kind of took the long way. There are no time lines here. People go at their own pace. I have learned so much, and gained so much life experience in the last 30 years, I wouldn’t take any of it back. Although there are some things I may have done differently I believe that the choices we make shape who we are.

Music has always been a pretty big part of my life, when I was younger my parents were my tip sheet. I listened to everything they listened to and I loved it. I was introduced to Simon & Garfunkel, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Kitaro and Enya at a pretty young age. It wasn’t until my early twenties where I really started to dig deep and find my own music. The music that resonates with me deep inside where all my fears, dreams and hopes are dwelling. It brought me confidence and freedom to be my own person and for that I am so thankful.  I am forever a work in progress, but I think that is a huge part of life. As the years go by I want to grow and continue to figure out who I am and what I stand for, all the while listening to some good music.

The below 5 songs are some of my favorite songs throughout the years, songs that remind me of my childhood, that remind me of myself and they all make me happy. I can put them on at any given time and I want to listen to them again and again. Enjoy!

The Wind – Cat Stevens

I Might Be Wrong – Radiohead

Fade Into You – Mazzy Star

Wait – Alexi Murdoch

America – Simon & Garfunkel

Tags: Alexi Murdoch, All Time Favorite, Cat Stevens, Mazzy Star, Radiohead, Simon & Garfunkel

Their fourth full length album just makes you feel good. It is upbeat and airy, a gentle mix of rock and pop that is perfect for a summer afternoon. I am all about the summer right now, just as long as it stays 75 degrees. Enjoy!

 

Worse For Wear – Vetiver

The Errant Charm 2011 (Sub Pop)

 

Tags: Indie Rock, Music 2011, Pop, Summer, Vetiver

Obsessed with this song right now, which is odd because I do not normally obsess over Death Cab so this was quite a surprise. I am still on the fence about the rest of the album but I think I just need to dedicate some time to really sit down and listen. For now I have no problem playing this song over and over. xx

Previously mentioned here and here

 

Codes And Keys – Death Cab For Cutie

Codes And Keys 2011 (Atlantic)

Tags: Death Cab For Cutie, Music 2011

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