God left the world unfinished for man to work his skill upon. He left the electricity in the cloud, the oil in the earth. He left the rivers unbridged and the forests unfelled and the cities unbuilt. God gives to man the challenge of raw materials, not the ease of finished things. He leaves the pictures unpainted and the music unsung and the...
I'm sooo looking forward to Jamie XX's debut album (release June 1). I've been listening to 'Girl' and 'Loud Places' (which features the moody vocals of XX bandmate Romy) on repeat lately. These two have mastered singing about your sads, although the chugging beat and gospel choir-y samples in 'Loud Places' transform it into a feel good track. If you like London, skateboarding,...
I have a serious lady crush on Björk. I think I was about 12 when I heard my first Björk song. My singing teacher introduced me to some of the most powerful and unique female voices of all time including Nina Simone, Lauryn Hill, Katie Noonan, and Björk. While singing didn’t stick, the music did. I remember being somewhat confronted by her howling,...
A sweet, folky rendition of a song from my childhood that still makes me feel good and want to be better #sharegoodness ...
If you'd asked me a month ago what my top 10 dream travel destinations were, America probably wouldn't have made the cut. But before you call me an unworthy, ungrateful sod let me tell you how much I loved and needed this holiday. The answer is: a lot. Here are some reasons the US of A now has a place in this skeptic's...
Sufjan Stevens has been an honourary member of my potential husband list for a while now. I'm impatiently waiting for his new album 'Carrie & Lowell' to come out so I can bask in his dreamy vocals and hauntingly beautiful guitar. The album seems to be a far cry from the spazzy/fluoro/electronic/orchestral mash that was 'Age of Adz' (I went to see his...
Blerg, it's Wednesday. Here's a mid-week mix to get you through to Saturday. ...
A little self-indulgent piece I wrote for my friend's zine a few months ago (note: I am now 24 and have a job - progress!). Happy Sunday! EXPECTATIONS: When I was little I had a dream. I was going to move to England and live in Beatrix Potter’s house, write novels, and marry a dashing Englishman. REALITY: Now I’m 23. Beatrix Potter’s...
I turned 24 on Wednesday, and you know what, I'm okay with it! In some ways I still feel like a little child, so unsure of myself and the future but mostly I feel blessed. Blessed to have had so many opportunities to learn and become, and to be surrounded by really excellent people who understand me and make me laugh. Last night...
"A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic - on a level with the man who says he is a poached egg - or else he would be the Devil of Hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is,...
