Yes, yes, yes, new music from Courtney Barnett. Singing about instant noodles has never sounded so cool as it does in this 2 minute 50 second song of brilliance. It again showcases what she does best, sing catchy songs about everyday mundane life that everyone can relate to. I'm just waiting for the next track about struggling to find the perfect parking space. Another thing about this song that I love is the added harmonica solo which few songs wouldn't be improved by. Enjoy!
To keep the Christmas feeling going is this cheery number from Phoenix. As part of the guest heavy Netflix special A Very Murray Christmas with Bill Murray, Phoenix performed Alone on Christmas Day with Murray throwing in a bit of backing singing and Jason Schwartzman on the drums for extra goodness. The great thing about this track is how they spin an ultimately sad story about being alone into a happy and positive. It is a song that I would happily have as part of the Christmas playlist in the backgroung when I am tucking into my turkey and stuffing. Enjoy!
Another month, another set of crackin' new album releases. Other must listens have came from Never Shout Never, Palehound, Radkey and Hooton Tennis Club to name but a few.
My favourite by far has to be the début by All Dogs titled Kicking Every Day. It may start off like what you would expect from a young US pop/grunge/punk/whatever band BUT just like the days of the week, when Sunday Morning comes in, it is like a totally fresh hit of music, a surprise light sound that pops up like a gem and leads the way perfectly for the rest of the album. What I admire most about the bands' songs is that no matter whether the track genre is rock, pop, punk or whatever it really doesn't matter, they make it work with killer lyrics that have a great way of cutting through the sound and hitting me personally, so much so that I find my self listening to them through my headphones/speakers feeling like a close friend telling me a secret story. Plus the music compliments them almost without without trying. It just seems to come so gracefully for them. Great album, great band! Enjoy the live video below!
Today is my 24th birthday (Woo Hoo!) and what better way to celebrate than catching up on all of the new music on SoundCloud that I have missed whilst at Camp Bestival. I am really enjoying this new track from Beach Day, it goes at a slight slower pace than their other tracks which is no bad thing. It leans heavily on the Dum Dum Girls sound and shares the honest storytelling lyrics a la Courtney Barnett and Jenny Lewis' Just One Of The Guys track. As the summer is winding down, it seems a perfect time to just chill out and listen to this relaxed surf pop rock track. Enjoy!
Exciting news, I am going to see The Cribs play at The Assembly in mid November I think it is. The same week as The Civil Wars. Also just today I bought three albums that I have wanted for my collection more than anything. Foo Fighters - In Your Honour, Green Days - Nimrod and Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly - The Chronicles Of A Bohemian Teenager. All on a three for ten pounds thank you Head.
I'm also starting uni in just over two weeks and can not wait. It's going to be so fun. :)
