After a conversation with a friend about top albums from 2011, which my list will be posted soon, she challenged me to come up with a list of top songs from the past year as well. As someone who likes to make lists, I gladly accepted this challenge. As someone who has a tough time making decisions, I kind of changed my responses into top songs that I adored over the past year that weren’t necessarily released in 2011. In alphabetical order by song title, with video links included, I give you the twenty songs that will stick with me the most once this year has ended…
You guys! Get yo’self a copy of Leslie Simon’s GEEK GIRLS UNITE, out today! I’m quoted in the film geek section (obvs), and a quick go-through shows I know a lot of fellow geek girls! Can’t wait to devour this! (Taken with instagram)
Excited to get my hands on a copy of this and dive into everything - Jessica’s input and the music geek fun and all other aspects. Bring on the bookworm status.
The lovely, lovely ladies of Black Kettle are in the Perez Hilton Cover Competition, and they’re looking for your help to watch, ‘like,’ and spread this video around to all of your friends! It’s time to lend those helping hands; hope you enjoy their cover of “Someone Like You,” by Adele.
Win my set list from the Life is Good Festival with Ingrid. It includes the new unreleased song “Blood Brothers” (first time we have ever played it live) & my signature. :) Reblog and I’ll pick a winner.
This was my Saturday - a recap of my Sunday, soon to come.
I’ve not been one to listen to the Magnetic Fields in the past, to be honest, but there have been moments recently where I’ve realized how relatable they can be. My first venture into their music was “I Think I Need a New Heart,” which is just fun and dance-y and full of emotions all at the same time. Who doesn’t love that? With my recent love of all things DC, this song is just - perfect. If you know me though, my love for cherry blossoms is beyond words. So, enjoy, and feel free to dive into the Magnetic Fields discography (something I too plan on doing).
Washington DC, it’s the greatest place to be It’s the greatest place to be It’s not the cherries everywhere in bloom It’s not the way they put folks on the moon No, no, no It’s not the spectacles and pageantry The thousand things you’ve got to see It’s just that’s where my baby waits for me
The thing is quality music still exists in this world, and not only does it exist - sometimes the more unknown acts are overlooked because the Top 40 can be easy to come by. I’m proud to say that Kevin Devine’s newest album (Between The Concrete & Clouds; that has been officially released today - Sept 13th) was sold as a Daily Deal on Amazon yesterday (Sept 12th). It is officially the number one most downloaded album above things like: O.A.R., Mumford & Sons, and even Adele’s 21.
Congratulations to Kevin and everyone else who worked on his album (including, and obviously not limited to, his lovely, lovely band) - so glad to see you guys achieving this well deserved recognition.
If you were unable to pick the album yesterday, be sure to grab it TODAY on Amazon, iTunes, or at your local record stores! Also, check him out on tour in a city near you, as he’s on a full tour of the USA supporting this release.
now it’s sixteen miles to the promised land and I promise you I’m doing the best I can now some days they last longer than others, but this day by the lake it went too fast and if you want me, you better speak up - I won’t wait so you better move fast
for all things music that are worth a listen, but you may never have come across.
