How Am I Gonna Be An Optimist About This...

I haven't been this excited for a while. AMAZING, not to mention the lead singer is basically a British musician version of Ted Mosby. Do dreams come true? Why, yes. Yes, they do.

The fact that this first video- which is A CAPELLA- has under a million views is a miracle in and of itself. If the first one isn't your style, Pompeii is more of a "hit" (38 million views) so please don't disregard that one either.

Also can I just say that I am straight up LIVID that tickets to see them on craigslist are 5 times face value. (some) People suck. 

Bastille // Overjoyed (Acapella)

Bastille // Pompeii

Come Pick Me Up, Take Me Out

Was reminded of this gem in a honky-tonk the other week. Not sure why they were playing it there but sure glad they did.

                                            Ryan Adams // Come Pick Me Up
                  

The 1975

This is everything right now. That's all you need to know.

The 1975 // Woman (Live)

Gabrielle Aplin

Talent+ British + Adorable + Coldplay = happiness.

BROOKLYN BOYZ

SMALL BLACK. I am truly excited for this. 1) Because I just found out about them last week and they are amazing and 2) Because I really feel like I found them on my own and I have an ego about it (just being honest here).

Anyway this crew from Brooklyn is preeeeettty great and they put on quite the live performance too, which is always a plus. I'm talking about all out DANCE PARTY on stage. Go see them if you have the chance, but for now watch this--the video is great, the song is even better...

                                                       Small Black // No Stranger 

Still Going Strong

Not sure how I've made it this far without mentioning Andrew Belle. Been having a one sided love affair with him for about 4 years now and checking his set out last night at Mercury Lounge just reminded me how lovely his music is. Also--these lyrics are amazing. These empty halls held our disease before we caught it.

                                                     Andrew Belle // Static Waves

Pretty Girls & Starting Conversations

There's new exciting music out of Australia and that makes today a wonderful day. Vance Joy's already gained recognition in the land down under and he's on his way to American success. The one man show recently wrapped up a small American tour. I was one of the lucky attendees at his Rockwood Music Hall show last month where tickets went quick at an astonishing 12 dollars a piece. 

Don't count on that happening again anytime soon. The newcomer is in the midst of prepping for an Australian tour come August and has been spotted supporting Lissie in the states.

Listen here:

Vance Joy // Riptide