Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Music Junkie

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I don't post about music nearly as much as I think about it.  If I get on the computer to blog, I end up looking for music.  If I get on the computer to budget, I end up looking for music.  It's usually because I open up my iTunes for some "background music" while I work, then realize I'm itching for new music, and the search begins.

One website I love is Elbows.  Elbows aggregates songs, blog posts, and videos from other sources.  I have found a lot of new-to-me songs and artists from using their search engine (in the upper right hand corner).  I'll check out a music blog for a specific song I want to listen to and, consequently, find myself immersed by similar artists and songs that the blogger has also posted about.  
Music Junkie heaven.

I love live music.  I'm stoked to go see Civil Twilight again a few weeks (March 10).  They'll be in SLC March 14 for my UT friends.  If I had unlimited funds, I'd go to shows all the time.  They can be spendy though.  It's one reason I like finding lesser known artists - their shows are cheaper!  

I was talking to a friend about music, and realized that I'm a sucker for music with a good beat, as she is.  Here are a few songs I like at the moment with a good beat and cool feel.  I suggest listening to them with headphones or loud in the car (my favorite):

Civil Twilight - Trouble
(not a video, just the song)


Adele - Rolling in the Deep 

Florence + the Machine - Dog Days are Over
(not a video, just the song)

The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition

What are your favorites right now?
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6 comments:

  1. AdriannaFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    We must have the same taste in music... Those are some of my very favorites right now (with Trouble being my most favorite from CT). BTW, I think me and one friend are going to go to the Civil Twilight show- should we all go together, or do you have too many peeps now....? :)

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  2. Debie SpurgeonFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I am so out of it, I'm still stuck in the 80's as far as knowing music.

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  3. Hailey Te'oFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    mumford and sons, cold war kids, avett brothers :)

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  4. Kristen MFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Ooh, Hailey I've been loving Mumford & Sons lately too. Almost put one of their songs on this post, but decided to group it with some others. I need to take a good listen to the Avett Brothers & Cold War Kids.

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  5. thepainterfamilyFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    awesome. I do love that adele song and florence and the machine!

    If you like strong girl vocals...I really like Jenny Lewis. She's collaborated a lot in the past few years. (rilo kiley/watson twins/johnathan rice and solo)

    Maybe youtube these songs...

    Big Wave - Jenny and Johnny
    Silver Lining - Rilo Kiley

    she is the lead vocalist in each.
    awesome!

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  6. AmyMarch 2, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    ahhh miss you and miss our music jams. This reminds me to download my list too!

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