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
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
26
Repeat
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I am obsessing about this song right now. Josh Ritter is not my favorite but this song and a few others have caught my ear on his new full length album… This song is an absolute must. xx
mp3:Â Change Of Time
So Runs The World Away 2010 (Pytheas)
Available at eMusic
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
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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