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...
