I find that in these stressful times, I crave loud, dance music with a strong beat and sung by a badass female artist who makes me think that I am as badass as she is and I can take on the world. Kimbra has been my go-to badass female artist for several months now. Her entire album is fantastic and every time I listen to it, I think that I can take on the whole world. Here is my favorite song off of the album. Play it loud and go take on the world (or that turkey!).
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Showing posts with label Kimbra. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Songs for Stress: Kimbra
I can only assume that you are spending today at one of the following places: 1. The airport, where you are battling overbooked flights, hoping you and your luggage make it to your final destination and crossing your fingers that the crying baby waiting at your terminal is NOT seated behind you. 2. At the grocery store fighting over the last of the turkey's and hoping you still have time to defrost it because those fuckers take FOREVER to defrost! (I mean, so I've heard...) 3. In your kitchen sipping wine and prepping all of those fabulous recipes you've been collecting on Pinterest since last February. 4. At work shaking an angry fist at the universe because you are not traveling somewhere and you forgot to take that turkey out to start defrosting last week (because I swear that's how long it takes!).
I find that in these stressful times, I crave loud, dance music with a strong beat and sung by a badass female artist who makes me think that I am as badass as she is and I can take on the world. Kimbra has been my go-to badass female artist for several months now. Her entire album is fantastic and every time I listen to it, I think that I can take on the whole world. Here is my favorite song off of the album. Play it loud and go take on the world (or that turkey!).
I find that in these stressful times, I crave loud, dance music with a strong beat and sung by a badass female artist who makes me think that I am as badass as she is and I can take on the world. Kimbra has been my go-to badass female artist for several months now. Her entire album is fantastic and every time I listen to it, I think that I can take on the whole world. Here is my favorite song off of the album. Play it loud and go take on the world (or that turkey!).
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Favorite Albums of 2012 (So Far)
I hope you are all as startled as I am to realize that we are already half way through 2012 and it's time to look at some of the great albums that have been released so far this year. This year's list was tricky to put together because there are two albums that have been so overwhelmingly good that they have entirely dominated my music listening. I'm looking at you, Lumineers and Of Monsters and Men. It's become an actual problem because every time I go to listen to a new album I think, well, I'll just listen to The Lumineers or Of Monsters and Men first...and then I end up listening to them on repeat for several hours. I asked Max to send me his list of favorite albums and these two amazing bands were two of his three picks as well, because they are just that good!
The Lumineers- "The Lumineers"
Of Monsters and Men- My Head is an Animal
Despite these two albums capturing my heart and holding it captive, this has been a stellar year for music and honorable mention for albums so far needs to be given to a few other deserving artists. Kimbra and Alabama Shakes make the rest of my list as well as Andrew Bird, who Max mentioned in his top 3. He also gave honorable mention to Delta Spirit and Dr Dog.
Kimbra- "Vows"
Technically her album came out in 2011 in her homeland of Australia, but it only came out last month here in the States so I'm totally counting it. She reminds me of Katy Perry but with a little more funk and way better. It's no surprise that she has already announced her own headlining tour.
Andrew Bird "Break It Yourself"
Alabama Shakes "Boys & Girls"
Delta Spirit "Delta Spirit"
Dr Dog "Be The Void"
As always, please tell me what amazing albums have captured your heart and ears so far this year and leave them in the comment section.
What we were obsessing over this time last year
The Lumineers- "The Lumineers"
Of Monsters and Men- My Head is an Animal
Despite these two albums capturing my heart and holding it captive, this has been a stellar year for music and honorable mention for albums so far needs to be given to a few other deserving artists. Kimbra and Alabama Shakes make the rest of my list as well as Andrew Bird, who Max mentioned in his top 3. He also gave honorable mention to Delta Spirit and Dr Dog.
Kimbra- "Vows"
Technically her album came out in 2011 in her homeland of Australia, but it only came out last month here in the States so I'm totally counting it. She reminds me of Katy Perry but with a little more funk and way better. It's no surprise that she has already announced her own headlining tour.
Andrew Bird "Break It Yourself"
Alabama Shakes "Boys & Girls"
Delta Spirit "Delta Spirit"
Dr Dog "Be The Void"
As always, please tell me what amazing albums have captured your heart and ears so far this year and leave them in the comment section.
What we were obsessing over this time last year
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Photos of Kimbra at The Backyard
Here are just a few snapshots from the great show tonight. She is outstanding! More to come as I go through them.
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Monday, June 4, 2012
When Rats Get In The Way of Music...Also My Sleep
I'd like to tell you the story of a girl who wanted to be the best music blogger she could be, except her wireless went out and then her home was aggressively invaded by rats, and somewhere in the midst of avenging her apartment, cleaning up vermin feces (which are EVERYWHERE) and trying to make the wireless work (which the rats didn't even bother to help with), she forgot to tell you about all the the outstanding music happening right now, the tenth Dave Matthews Band concert she went to, how she can't stop listening to The Lumineers new album, or how she already has a countdown on her wall to ACL because seriously, have ya'll SEEN that lineup??
I am that girl. I have killed 15 rats (on my own) and was recently offered a job by the exterminator, who has been out to my apartment three times now and we are like family. I didn't take the job, despite his pleading. I would never work with family. Many have asked why I don't just pack up and move. They make a very good case, but I love my apartment and do not believe in surrendering to such vile creatures. I also saw The Avengers recently and what would that movie have been if they were all, "Meh, we'll just go to a new city." NEVER SURRENDER!
It seems like the rats are under control and out of my apartment, I figured out how to make my wireless work, finally slept and I am back to tell you all about everything I am obsessing over in the music world.
For starters, tomorrow night I will be heading to the Foster the People/ The Kooks/ Kimbra show out at The Backyard. Will it probably be me and a bunch of annoying teenagers? No doubt. Do I care? Not in the slightest. My love for Foster the People is well known, Kimbra was absolutely stellar during SXSW and The Kooks are super fun. Maybe I'll even be lucky enough to accidentally stalk FTP like last time, which I swear, was a total accident.
Expect lots of posts this week, tumblr updates, and maybe I'll even throw in a fun playlist as a peace offering for my absence.
Sometimes I write for QRO Magazine. My latest review was for the Tune-Yards show last week at ACL Live.
I also write another blog that's entirely frivolous and without much purpose or point. I've even been known to write about what I eat for breakfast. Fair warning.
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| This is outdated. I have killed 15. Also, this is actually on my cupboard. |
It seems like the rats are under control and out of my apartment, I figured out how to make my wireless work, finally slept and I am back to tell you all about everything I am obsessing over in the music world.
For starters, tomorrow night I will be heading to the Foster the People/ The Kooks/ Kimbra show out at The Backyard. Will it probably be me and a bunch of annoying teenagers? No doubt. Do I care? Not in the slightest. My love for Foster the People is well known, Kimbra was absolutely stellar during SXSW and The Kooks are super fun. Maybe I'll even be lucky enough to accidentally stalk FTP like last time, which I swear, was a total accident.
Expect lots of posts this week, tumblr updates, and maybe I'll even throw in a fun playlist as a peace offering for my absence.
Sometimes I write for QRO Magazine. My latest review was for the Tune-Yards show last week at ACL Live.
I also write another blog that's entirely frivolous and without much purpose or point. I've even been known to write about what I eat for breakfast. Fair warning.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Foster The People, A-Trak, & Kimbra "Warrior"
Foster The People have teamed up with A-Trak and Kimbra as part of some "3 artists, 1 song" project. I am admittedly bias towards anything Mark Foster puts out. I find his sound infectious. I'm loving everything about this collaboration, especially the way Kimbra's voice lends itself beautifully. Check out "Warrior".
Friday, March 16, 2012
Photos from SXSW 2012: Thursday
It is only Thursday and I already had to bust out the mom sneakers to help ease my throbbing feet. Every muscle in my body hurts, the bags under my eyes could rival a meth addicts, my forehead is sunburned and I realized after I left the final showcase tonight that I smelled quite terribly and had sweated entirely though my t-shirt.
I am having the time of my freaking life! I am not sure how life can get better than Delta Spirit on the intimate Radio Day Stage, raging with Reptar, listening to whimsical Avalanche City, singing at the top of my lungs to Trampled By Turtles or the absolute madness of amazing that was The Silent Comedy. I am overwhelmed with how great life is right now and the amazing music I am so lucky to hear.
I have been taking copious notes and snapping loads of pictures on my sweet little camera and I promise to flood you with stories, reviews, photos, and all kinds of music recommendations as soon as I emerge next week from this incredible SXSW bubble.
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| Ed Sheeran |
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| Kimbra |
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| Gary Clark Jr |
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| Delta Spirit |
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| Polica |
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| Reptar |
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| Avalanche City |
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| Avalanche City |
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| Nikki Lane |
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| Trampled By Turtles |
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| The Silent Comedy |
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