Music Monday #23 –“C’mon C’mon” by Slam Donahue
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View ArticleMusic Monday #25 –“On leur a fait croire” by Alex Nevsky
I had written about how much I’ve loved Alex Nevksy’s latest album. Because of the language barrier, I obviously don’t get the nuances of the lyrics, so sometimes I listen without noticing. But just...
View ArticleMusic Monday #26 –“Human” by Christina Perri
I know, “Human” by Christina Perri is an odd choice for me. I hate classifying songs like these as “guilty pleasures,” just because I usually tend towards less popular music. But I’m not a hipster, and...
View ArticleMusic Monday #27 –“We Are Fine” by Sharon Van Etten
My heart is still bruised and sore from my team’s traumatic loss yesterday to their most bitter rivals, so I thought this song was kind of fitting. Plus, Zach Condon. How do you cheer yourself up when...
View ArticleMusic Monday #29 –“Answering Machine” by Matt Nathanson
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View ArticleMusic Monday #30 –“Comme des Enfants” by Coeur de Pirate
*This entry has been prescheduled to post while I am out of the country, so if you comment and I don’t reply right away, that’s why.* In preparation for my trip, I’ve been listening to a lot of French...
View ArticleMusic Monday #31- “Tristan” by Patrick Wolf
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View ArticleMusic Monday #32 –“You Fucking Love It” by Dirty Pretty Things
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View ArticleMusic Monday #33 –“Gigantic” by The Pixies
Since 2005, every time I hear “Gigantic” by The Pixies, I’m transported back to Leeds Festival. I have so many strong associations with it. Now, thanks to Apple and their commercials, I’m reminded of...
View ArticleMusic Monday #34 –“My Silver Lining” by First Aid Kit
One of my favorite bands, First Aid Kit, has just released the video for the first single from their new album. The song is called “My Silver Lining,” and it hasn’t quite grabbed me yet. It’s not bad;...
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