I Need It

Hello hello all (as in all of you 5 people that are reading my blog, Nora...Mom...I see you) 

It's been a while!

I think I've finally calmed down a little bit since my Bastille discovery. I mean not to say that I'm still not completely infatuated but I've come to the point where I am slowly reintroducing other music into my morning commute...

ANYWAY. I have some great news. I found some Canadians and they are wonderful. I actually heard of Half Moon Run a few months back but didn't make the effort to thoroughly listen at the time (we all make mistakes). 

I'm seeing them tonight in New York so of course it's the perfect opportunity to spread the word. 

They have a super unique sound- I'd say a cross between Mumford and Sons and Jeff Buckley. Sounds like an odd couple but you'll understand once you hit...PLAY! Enjoy...

P.s. the 2nd is my favorite.

Half Moon Run // Call Me In The Afternoon

Half Moon Run // Need It

Forever Hold On

It's pretty crazy to me that I haven't mentioned Trevor Hall once in the last 7 months that I've had this blog. I guess I've been listening to him for a while now and he kind of fell through the cracks.

I just started reading Beyond Religion: Ethics For a Whole World and I was lucky enough to be reminded of the unique spirituality that Hall brings to his music. There is literally nothing that can replicate the feeling of listening to him with the air from outside coming through the windows and a candle lit just before sleeping. 

He might look like your average dirty hipster but I PROMISE you he is so so much more. I present to you...

Chapter of the Forest // Trevor Hall

All I Ever Know // Trevor Hall

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