AHHHH IT'S BEEN SO LONG!!!!

I really wanted to keep this up as much as possible, I was doing really well for awhile then I just kind of forgot about.... I sense a new years resolution.
Whirring- The Joy Formidable
Lately my new favorite band has been The Joy formidable, they have probably been around forever... sometimes I just don't find out about great bands for awhile. Anyway... I would recommend listening to all of their stuff but I specifically am enjoying Whirring. Mostly because it was of the first songs I heard by this band. I am trying to think of what they sound like, they remind me of someone specific. I really like the lead singer, she's female but she has the lower tone where it could be either male or female which I find interesting. The music has this sweet sadness to it like most indie rock, I'm not sure what it is but I felt really connected to this music. Travelling Woman - Bat for Lashes. I have had this album forever but I only listened to certain songs. I started listening to this whole album more and I am loving this song. A lot of people can't really get into her music I have noticed. Mostly males. I think she has such an interesting voice, it's clear and raspy at the same time. I also admire her because she is a visual artist as well as a musician. Her music videos are gorgeous.Skinny Love (Bon Iver cover) - Ingrid Michaelson
I love ingrid, I love bon iver (justin vernon), this cover is brilliant. I love how she slowed it down, it's a simple, one take version. Her voice is amazing and I love what she does with this song.

go home, I'm trying but I've been misled

Dirty Cartoons - Menomena : First of all, GO PORTLAND BANDS!!! WOOT!! I was pleasantly surprised by Menomenas new album. I have listened to them for awhile but this album is on another level from their previous work. This song, specifically, took my breath away the first time I heard it. I can't wait to see them live TOMORROW NIGHT!! :)
For Now - People Eating People : While at Bumbershoot last weekend a friend suggested we go the EMP Sky Church venue and People Eating People happened to be the band that fit into out schedule. It turned out that I fell in like with Nouela Johnston (Front woman of the group). She could go anywhere with her piano and knock your socks off. Her voice is powerful at times but can beautiful and light. Her piano skills are ridiculous. I chose this song because it's just her without a band and I think she does tremendously well without any extras. Also a local band (Seattle) so that's a bonus.
The Shore - Basia Bulat : I discovered this song while spending hours on end watching The Take Away Shows . I loved her song In The Night but hadn't realized she had come out with a new album. The shore is a sweet sounding, slower-paced song. It fits Bulat's voice well.

blissfully painful and insanity

Falling Over - The Pains of Being Pure at Heartgoing through my second phase of being obsessed with this band. The second time has been better so far. Kind of reminds me of Belle & Sebastian. Oh Mein Me - Dum Dum Girls
going to see them open for Beach House and Vampire Weekend. I think I am most excited to see them. I am really getting into the lo-fi sound, especially with female vocalists. Hang With Me (Acoustic) - RobynI love both versions of this song but this version really shows off this girls voice. Honestly I don't understand why she isn't more popular. This is what pop music should be about.

Just what I needed....

Gimme.

Side B is also out

Sasquatch

So yeah... it's been a couple weeks since Sasquatch but I am finally reading to blog about. Was super busy with finals but now I have plenty of free time to update.

Basically Sasquatch was one of the best weekends I've ever had. I can't wait to make it a yearly tradition. So many amazing performers, met some really cool people, and didn't shower the entire time haha.

I figured I would talk about my favorite performances and also so surprise performances that I was expecting to be good or just had no idea who they were before the festival.

I'm going to get this one out of the way.
#1 performance of the weekend was Broken Social Scene.
I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was overwhelmingly amazing.
Kevin Drews voice was so good live, they had a good range of old favorites and new songs from Forgiveness Rock Record, and it was the most amazing venue. (sorry didn't really get a good pic of them)


#2 for me The XX
I really fell in love with their album, playing it over and over on my computer, my ipod, and vinyl. Seeing them live was something I was really looking forward to and they did not disappoint. Romy and Olivers voices were spot on. The only reason they are number two is because simply because the don't have the history and experience of BSS. I think with time they could become one of my all time favorites.
#3 was The National. I want to move to Brooklyn and hang out with these guys. Setlist was pretty good but there were a couple songs missing for me. It was really cool to listen to them as the sun was setting and the view of The Gorge behind them. I will never get used to that view.

I can't really pick a number four, I loved Dirty Projectors, Miike Snow, Passion Pit, Mumford & Sons, She & Him, and Edward Sharpe all about the same. Dirty Projectors are very talented live, especially the combinations of the two female vocals really blew me away.

Some bands that surprised me were, MGMT, Mayer Hawthorne, and Band of Horses. I wasn't really expecting anything from MGMT but they were actually really great live, sound wise and also interacting with the audience. Ending with "Kids" was epic, it was just a ridiculous amount of people dancing and everyone was singing along. It was just a great sense of unity and one of my favorite moments over the weekend.

Can I go back now?

3 days!!!!!

ok so I was gonna do a post about Sasquatch but I think I will save that.
So last.fm may not be showing it because my ipod has not been scrobbling lately, but I have been OBSESSED with some really random songs lately. It comes from watching random youtube videos , waking up with random songs stuck in my head, and listening to songs on my old ipod. What's Up - 4 Non Blondes, this song is ridiculous... that's pretty much why I love it. Linda Perry's voice is just.... Hilarious but amazing at the same time. Take Me Home Tonight - Eddie Money, I just woke up the other day and this song was stuck in my head, the next night I went and saw Macgruber and the song was in the movie! Coincidence or not I still love this song. Another Night-Real McCoy, I HAVE to dance when I hear this song, partially because it was a regularly played song during jazzercise and partially because it's awesome.
Ok in real life... well in new music, I am pretty obsessed with
Blue Hawaii - Dream Electrixra, it's a pretty big buzzed band right now and i am definitely on board with it.

Cover me in water

I will have a new set of songs for you soon.... for now here is an awesome video of St. Vincent

I Never Had to Hold You By The Edges Like I Do Now

I Hate Seagulls - Kate Nash
Love at first sound <3 I have missed you so much Kate.
Rambling Man - Laura Marling
God this song is so beautiful. Marling's voice is kind of mis-mashed with her appearance to me, which I kind of like for some reason. I heard it first when she performed it for The Black Cab Sessions so it was a live version, but I like both versions. The whole album is great, looking forward to seeing her at Sasquatch.
A Token of Gratitude - The Radio Dept.

The Business of Sadness

Frightened Rabbit - Good Arms vs Bad Arms
love this band in general but this song...

The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio
new stuff. so since I have really been getting into them lately I was super-stoked and not at all disappointed.

Bachelorette - The National Grid
I have the live version of this, havent heard the original... but I loved it the first time I heard it... so I'm guessing she is pretty ok live.

my heart hangin' out

cleaned almost my entire apartment, it feels really weird now, kinda creepy almost. too clean!
here we go magic - tunnel vision
have had this one forever... just discovered its beautywave machines - carry me back to my home & the line both make me want to dance! into it fo sho!we all have hooks for hands - hold on, c'mon
yupp

Jeff Bridges (any song from Crazy Heart especially...) Brand New Angel
...so basically I want to marry this man.
Joanna Newsom - Soft as Chalk
so this album is amazing...just go now...go listen
Ellie Goulding - Wish I Stayed
just discovered her, so far so good.

sometimes I still need you.

so I decided I am going to Sasquatch instead of Coachella cause it is way cheaper and closer and less sketch haha.
pretty much all of the people I wanted to see will be at both except for Florence + the machine :(
basically it doesn't matter though cause I am most excited to see....

Oh sail me to the moon, before it's too late

Don't Kiss Me Goodbye - Ultra Orange & Emmanuelle
This is from The Diving Bell and The Butterfly Soundtrack, it fits the movie perfectly.
I love the whole soundtrack really. Valentine - Kina Grannis
Ok so yeah, valentines day, whatever, I just heard this song and I really like it.
it's cute and simple and sweet and endearing. Me and Jane Doe - Charlotte Gainsbourg
I can't believe how amazing she is. I first saw her in I'm Not There and I thought she was so great as an actor and it turns out that she's also an amazing musician! yay.

Stuck with forever to the point of tears

Voxtrot - Soft & Warm
Just discovered these guys. I have heard of them and they have been recommended to me many times and I finally took a gander and now think they are an excellent band. Everyone should check them out.
The Big Pink - Domino's
this song is brilliant.
Paul Dempsey - Bird In a Basement
don't remember how I found this song... I think it was a similar artist to another artist or something. Anyway... it's good. Love his voice and his acoustic guitar.

FREAKING OUT RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!

I have to go

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The Dears - Demons
I have had this album for a while but am recently falling in love with it.
The Hood Internet - Number One Christmas
I don't usually support R Kelly but when it comes the The Hood Internet I will pretty much support any artist if it mixes well.
Julian Casablancas - Left & Right in The Dark
God this guys voice has got me on lock.... dreamy haha... also it's a pretty catchy tune.

daily requirement

the dodos - ashley
I love the dodos so much. This song is from the album visiter but somehow I never really paid attention to it until recently. I randomly heard it the other day and it just clicked.
the temper trap - sweet disposition
ok so everyone and there mom has probably heard this song whether you knew it or not. I think I have heard it in two car commercials and in the movie 500 Days of Summer. I am hooked. It's beautiful. One of those sad and sweet songs... which I am a sucker for. Too bad the rest of the album is nowhere near as good.
edward sharp and the magnetic zeros - (home or kisses over babylon)
my friend jessica told me about this band. I have listened to the whole album but this song stood out.