New Tunes

Joseph - Native Dreamer Kin:  this album was such a score!  It's kind of like a mix of Birdie and a bit of the Civil Wars, but they have a uniqueness to them too so they're just really a great listen period.

NoNoNo - Pumpin Blood EP:  such fun.  Great car jams.

The Paper Kites - Woodland:  I heard a couple songs by these guys on two different occasions and it wasn't until I Shazamed them both that I knew I needed to hear more.  Great for mellow times and mini adventures.

Sara Bareilles - The Blessed Unrest:  this album is beautiful.  I bought it back in July, around the same time the Civil Wars' new album came out.  It wasn't until mid January that I really listened to the words and appreciated how well the songs are written and the depth behind all the lyrics.

What are y'all listening to?  I love discovering new music as the seasons change :)

Tunes

It's been a while since I've shared what I'm listening to

The Civil Wars - The Civil Wars: this album is amazing.  It came out in July and I've listened to it almost everyday since.  The way their voices work together is so magical!

Fleetwood Mac - Rumours: A classic.

Lorde - Pure Heroine: Constantly on repeat.

Little Comets - Life is Elsewhere:  Make sure you listen to W-O-E and Worry.

Taylor Swift

^Spotted: Taylor Swift's mom^

^Just a couple of "T-Swizzlers" hangin out waiting for the show to start^

^Ed Sheeran killed it!  I never knew he was a one man band!^

^42 000 people all in red^

^We stopped counting after 15^

Last weekend Zoe and I went and saw the sold out Taylor Swift concert.  It was quite the production: fireworks, multiple costume changes, a bunch of dancers, and lots of singing/dancing.  Zoe knew all the songs and sang along for most of it.  I only knew a few of the songs but when I did, boy did I scream 'em.   A co-worker had given me a $30 parking pass for free so after the concert Zoe and I scooted out and headed home with our ears still ringing.  

judge an album by it's artwork

I love all the artwork on these albums almost as much as I love the music on them!  

1. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City: fun and great to listen to in the car.

2. She & Him - Volume 3: reminds me of old movies and London :)

3. Ingrid Michaelson - Without You: first heard on the Grey's Anatomy season finale, been on repeat ever since

4. Emma Louis - Vs Head Vs Heart: pretty and mellow for the most part but is upbeat enough to not put you to sleep or make you bored - perfect to listen to while crafting

Mumford & Sons

^^ cutest proposal ever! ^^

Last night I went to my first concert of the summer and what a way to start it all off!  Mumford & Sons is definitely very high up on my list of awesome bands.  They've got great lyrics, sound amazing live and put on a great show!  What more could you ask for!

Next up for me is T. Swizzle - known to most of the world as Taylor Swift.  It was a Christmas gift to my sister for us to go to her concert together and I am very much looking forward to it!

Happy weekending!

Finals Mix

Life has made me pretty unproductive on this thing but I'm trying...

I've been studying for finals the last couple weeks and have cooped up inside with books and my laptop for days and days and days.  The only thing getting me through (aside from food) is the music I've been listening to.  I don't really listen to stuff with lyrics while I'm studying but when I take my breaks I need to be energized and pumped up!

This mix pretty much sums up how I feel at all different times of the day while I'm studying for my finals!

1. Phosphorescent: Ride On/Right On.  This song rocks.  It's fun, upbeat and a great pick-me-up

2. Capital Cities: Safe and Sound.  I'm not a huge fan of electronic-y stuff but this is an exception.

3. Icona Pop: I Love It.  I'm pretty sure I was the last one to hear about this song...

4. Devendra Banhart: Golden Girls.  This song is pretty mellow and chill and good for unwinding.

5. Joy Formidable: Whirring.  It's got a toe-tapping beat and the chick has a cool voice.

6. Cold War Kids: Miracle Mile.  Kind of reminds me of the Killers.  I like.

7. Jets Overhead: Boredom and Joy.  An awesome Victoria band with an awesome song.

8. Rhye: Woman.  This entire album is so relaxing.  It is the only one with lyrics that I will listen to while studying.

9. Snoop Lion and Miley Cyrus: Ashtrays and Heartbreaks.  Judge me if you want but I enjoy it.

On Repeat: Valentines Special

In honour of Valentines Day week I made a list of my favourite love songs.  I am single as a Kraft Single out of it's package but I still love Valentines day!

Ingrid Michaelson - "You & I"
Rachel Portman - "Never Let Me Go"
Ingrid Michaelson - "Little Romance"
Elvis Presley - "Can't Help Falling In Love With You"
Aerosmith - "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
Prince - "I Wanna Be Your Lover"
Elton John - "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"
Whitney Houston - "I Will Always Love You"

On Repeat {Oldies}

1. Alanis Morissette: Jagged Little Pill - I love the chick power in these songs.  She rocks out and calls guys out on the sh**t they do.  I think this is a super empowering album!

2. Cat Stevens: "Moonshadow" - this song always makes me think of my dad.  When I was little he used to bring his guitar into my room and play "Moonshadow" right before I fell asleep.  I really love this song because of the memories it brings up.

3. Led Zeppelin: "Going to California" - going on a roadtrip.  This is what the song makes me dream of.  I want to be the blonde haired girl going to California, not necessarily with a broken heart or on a big jet plane but just going.  All of the grey weather here is making California look especially appealing.

4. Patti Smith: "Because the Night" - Listening to this song makes me think of some '80s movie with girls dancing in their underwear and singing into hair brushes! 

What are some of your favourite oldies??

On Repeat

1) The Civil Wars - Barton Hallow: This entire album is pretty much always playing while I study.  I love how chill they are and how they write such pretty words to create little movies or stories in your head.
2) Tegan & Sara - "Closer": I love how full this song is.  When you listen to it with headphones on the music completely fills your head.  (maybe that's just the volume I have it at...)   It's so upbeat and such a great driving song.
3) The Killers - "Runaways": This song has such a great description of detail that you really feel like you could be living in the story.  I like songs that really allow you to watch a music video in your mind!
4) Ellie Goulding - "Anything Could Happen": This song just makes me smile from the moment it comes in.  I was so excited when I found this gem but when I went and told all my friends about it they had already heard it on X-Factor, guess I'm just behind the times...

What do YOU have on repeat?