Future Islands – Long Flight
Dismal, ’80s-style Dreampop.
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Broken Social Scene – Sweetest Kill
This song lingers in your mind spinning it’s dismal tale sweetly through your thoughts.
Generationals – I Never Know
This is the Rock ‘n’ Roll of our generation. The Generationals pull off a pretty cool tone with heavy use of electronic beats. This time they’ve taken it back a little– turned up the… Continue reading
Vampire Weekend – Step
The song, the melody, the lyrics, the beats–all are enough to make me more optimistic and centered in the moment.
The Lumineers – Stubborn Love
If you decide to just sit down and really listen to a song, this would be it. Kill me with sorrow, and then lift me from the ashes. The Lumineers, Stubborn Love (2012).
Miike Snow – Sylvia
It’s funny how discovering music is like following a trail of breadcrumbs. I can’t quite recount the steps that brought me to Miike Snow, but I am so glad they did. I especially… Continue reading
Discovery – Swing Tree
If Vampire Weekend and Grizzly Bear had a baby, Discovery would be it. Swing Tree, (2009).
The Whitest Boy Alive – Burning
I came across this song the other day, I just wanted to listen to it on repeat. It’s got a solid beat and up-tempo style but the subdued lyrics keep it from being… Continue reading
The XX – Islands
Islands, is a demure love song by The xx. Simple, poetic lyrics set to gentle chords. Somewhat reminiscent of beatnik culture. I love the timid female vocals quivering in contrast to the grainy,… Continue reading