Tag, I'm it. The lovely Pamcasso tagged me with the "Seven Songs Shaping Your Spring" taggy thing, and it's a sweet idea. Here's the deal:
“List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re not any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now, shaping your spring. Post these instructions in your blog along with your 7 songs. Then tag 7 other people to see what they’re listening to.” I'm going to do exactly that, though I don't know if I'll want to tag 7 people. We'll see. But yeah, for those who don't know me, I love music almost as much as fashion and have been dorkily challenged by this tag ("but I like so many songs! which to choose? will people judge me? jesus, am i really thinking this hard?"). So here are a few songs that have been running through my head recently. I'll link to the bands and also to song videos. NOTE: these songs/bands are all completely fabulous and you should make sure to read and listen carefully. Thank me later. [edit: jeez, I made about 50 typos in this. fixed now. forgive me.]
“List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re not any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now, shaping your spring. Post these instructions in your blog along with your 7 songs. Then tag 7 other people to see what they’re listening to.” I'm going to do exactly that, though I don't know if I'll want to tag 7 people. We'll see. But yeah, for those who don't know me, I love music almost as much as fashion and have been dorkily challenged by this tag ("but I like so many songs! which to choose? will people judge me? jesus, am i really thinking this hard?"). So here are a few songs that have been running through my head recently. I'll link to the bands and also to song videos. NOTE: these songs/bands are all completely fabulous and you should make sure to read and listen carefully. Thank me later. [edit: jeez, I made about 50 typos in this. fixed now. forgive me.]
Blonde Redhead - F
I love, love, love, love this band and this song. When I had a radio show, I'd play this or "In Particular" at least every other week. Self-indulgent? Maybe. Awesome? Fer shur. I can't find a video, but here's one for "In Particular."
I know it's all over "indie" radio right now, and usually I have my nose stuck way too far in the air to like anything that's all over any radio, but this song is equal parts addictive sweet pop and actually smart, wry lyrics. Good job, boys, you pass the "make me stop the radio dial" test.
James has been around forever, but I hadn't heard them before my boyfriend started playing this in his car. This song is pure aching gorgeous. The album it's on was one they worked on with Brian Eno, and the whole thing is lovely.
The Arms - Pillow
New band, new song, really lovely. I've listened a bunch of times in the past week or so and am not stopping any time soon. My friend Chris is the mastermind behind them and I'm so impressed (isn't it a relief when your friends' bands are GOOD?).
Mezzanine Owls - New Song
...And isn't it a relief when your boyfriend's band is good? Actually, really really good. (Seriously, though, it would be awfully unfortunate if they sucked.) I give lots of thumbs up and head-bobs to this new one. I think this is the video but I'll have to check when I get home and can listen (no speakers at work!).
Lavender Diamond - You Broke My Heart
The Arms - Pillow
New band, new song, really lovely. I've listened a bunch of times in the past week or so and am not stopping any time soon. My friend Chris is the mastermind behind them and I'm so impressed (isn't it a relief when your friends' bands are GOOD?).
Mezzanine Owls - New Song
...And isn't it a relief when your boyfriend's band is good? Actually, really really good. (Seriously, though, it would be awfully unfortunate if they sucked.) I give lots of thumbs up and head-bobs to this new one. I think this is the video but I'll have to check when I get home and can listen (no speakers at work!).
Lavender Diamond - You Broke My Heart
OK, I tag...
The Top Coat
Already Pretty
Rock Insider
When You Awake
3 comments:
your list= amazing. going to have to get a bunch of this music!
I was JUST savoring "Time to Pretend" at the gym last night. What a delicious pop gem.
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