my july playlist.

Can you believe it?! This one's actually somewhat on time! I'm rather pleased of myself :')
Spent the majority of today stripping more of the border (which is now all gone!) and trying to get off the glue left behind with paint strippers. Which failed, and has just left my room smelling vile.. Hopefully it'll be all painted and papered by the end of the coming week! With a little help from Marko, of course ;) who is coming home..
TOMORROW!! ^^


But lets get cracking on this MAHOOSIVE corker of a playlist!


Certain - Set Your Goals
This is off their new 2011 album, Burning at Both Ends, and I've got to admit, hearing that made me pumped to hear the rest of it! Its definitely a step up from This Will Be The Death of Us, so much more.. refined? than their previous album. I'm not 100% on the right word for it right now, but if you listen to it, you'll understand where I'm coming from. They've obviously grown up on this record!

Pretend.Relive.Regret - Emarosa
There was a period about 3 months ago where I was really obsessed by Emarosa, just after I'd finished my first music composition. I was listening to them, not really paying attention, when this came on and I suddenly stopped. It sounds very much like my composition! I guess I was inspired by them without even realising! I think I love this song the most for the lyrics in the chorus.. They give me chills.

Lemon Meringue Tie - Dance Gavin Dance
Considering I just said I was obsessed by Emarosa, you can probably tell why I like this. Jonny Craig is the vocalist for Dance Gavin Dance too, and it's definatley got hints of Emarosa in it. Or the other way around.. Which ever came first.. Great song! Esp for bassists - you'll love the intro!

Tonight's The Kind Of Night - Noah and The Whale
They released this during May or June I believe, so it was on the radio a lot. But you can't complain! Noah and The Whale is one of those bands that EVERYONE likes. Whatever music you're into, you can't NOT like them! They're just so cheery and they're music is really inspiring.

The Best Is Yet To Come - Kids In Glass Houses
I think I posted something from Gold Blood (their upcoming album) in my June playlist, so it's only fitting to have something from Dirt in this one! As I'm sure you should know, I've had the great pleasure of seeing this played live during an INCREDIBLE show. So if anyone would like to buy me tickets for their October show in Bristol as a Birthday present, I'd gladly accept! But this song in particular is pretty much BAM BAM BAM!!! and you're knocked off your feet. It's that awesome.

Between Two Lungs - Florence and The Machine
At this particular moment, I can't remember my reasoning for this being on the playlist.. It was probably just stuck in my head last month. But Florence is such a great artist with such an amazing voice, do you really mind? I also really quite like the use of those long tube things that you spin in the air and they make a noise. Clever!

The Violet Hour - Sea Wolf
This one is from the New Moon soundtrack and I'm not ashamed to say that, because YES I do love the films, but NO, that's not the reason this is on here. This is on here because it's so mellow and relaxed and an easy listen and it really makes me happy. It's a little slow, and can drag at times, but it's still a good song!

Ain't No Rest For The Wicked - Cage The Elephant
The boyfriend and a very close friend of mine have been banging on about Cage The Elephant for ages (esp since they have an upcoming gig at the 02 in Bristol!) and I was always a bit hesitant to take a listen.. But boy am I glad I did! This is so funny and yet so good! It's got a strong country influence to it, but it also reminds me of early Arctic Monkeys and King Blues. You NEED to listen to this!

Tired - Adele
I like Adele. I'm not crazy about her as everyone seems to be at the moment. Some of her stuff is nice for the first few listens, then it just gets really irritating. This however, seemed to stick. I don't know why.. There's just something really quite clever about this that I can't put my finger on! And it's from her first album. Her recent one can fuck off for a bit.

Shuffle - Bombay Bicycle Club
You have NO idea how excited I am for October! It's gonna be an amazing show! When I first heard this I was actually a bit put off. It's something very different from I Had The Blues... and Flaws, but after a few listens I got it! I can really see the route that Bombay Bicycle Club have taken when writing A Different Kind of Fix. They say that a band's 3rd record is the decider - and this is certainly a good one!

What Part Of Forever - Cee Lo Green
Yeah yeah. It's another from the twilight soundtrack. But c'mon?! The bands and artists that have written for the films are insanely good! And this is no exception! It's a bit different from any of his other stuff, but I just really like the rhythm in it and the whistling ^^

This = Love - The Script
A mate of mine gave me Science & Faith for my birthday last year, and it's about 3 weeks away from my birthday this year and I still love this album! Admittedly, The Script can get a bit depressing and annoying at times, esp since most of their songs are about loosing in love, but the lyrics in this really hit me hard. They're very well thought about. I really like that in a song - lyrics with real, hard hitting meaning. Also, I'm a sucker for cute snare drum parts like in the intro.

Buddy Holly - Weezer
If you read this blog often, you'll know that I picked up Weezer's blue album recently. I think this has to be one of the best songs on it. Turn it up real loud and join in on the chorus.. 'OOOHWEEEOOOOHH I LOOK JUST LIKE BUDDY HOLLY!' Everything Weezer writes is just so funny. I'm so easily amused.

Raise Your Weapon (Madeon Remix) - Deadmau5
I'm not really sure what to say about this. It's not my usual genre of music so I'm not entirely sure what to say about it :L I like it because its quite chilled compared to other records from this genre. Yeah.. It's alright.

My Mistakes Were Made For You - The Last Shadow Puppets
This has Alex Turner from the Arctic Monkeys in it (just in case you thought the vocals sounded familiar!). It just makes me think of Bond films! I can just see it in one! I really don't know why.. I think it's because its got that sexy, sultry, mysterious feel to it. Not a bad bond film though. A really cool one. With smoking hot Bong girls in it.

Atlas - Fanfarlo
This is from Eclipse this time! Ignore the weird humming intro, because this is a stonker. Reminds me of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros or Slow Club. So if you like that, or you like real hippy indie music, this is one for you! The lyrics don't make much sense to me though.. Maybe I'm just tired today.

Home - Finlay
(I had trouble finding this song, so you'll have to listen to it from their myspace) I have NO idea how I came about this. I think I was just mucking about on Spotify, but whoa?! Reminds me of Red Morning Light by Kings of Leon, except less country. Oh I know why it's on here! It's from a compilation album that had Fanfarlo on! Sounds very old school, wouldn't you agree?

Love Me Or Hate Me - Lady Soveregin
This is a classic! I'm not really into rap and RnB, but I've always had a bit of a thing for Lady Sovereign. The lyrics and the video are really funny too. I heard it on the radio and realised that I hadn't heard it in ages! So it went straight on the playlist!

Cath... - Death Cab for Cutie
I can't quite remember WHY it was on Radio 1, but I heard it on Radio 1 thinking 'ooh! Death Cab for Cutie!' Its one I hadn't heard before, but it's DCFC. You can't go wrong. It's all awesome, emotional stuff. Although, I actually think this is the happiest, fullest of all their records. Compare it to I'll Follow You Into The Dark and you'll see what I mean.

The Bike Song - Mark Ronson & The Business
Another one that popped into my head that I hadn't heard in a while. I'm really into Mark Ronson. I loved Version, it's got Amy Winehouse's most famous song on it! How can you not?! But this is so cute and quirky, it just makes me smile with every listen. Gotta love the use of the bike bell! If you recognise the guy with the curly hair, it's because its Kyle Falconer from The View!

Starry Eyed (Jakwob Remix) - Ellie Goulding
Let me get this straight right now. I don't really like dubstep. Ano everyone gets really into the drop and that bit that comes after, but I really don't :L However! Saying that, I do really like this. Its not that much different from the original, it's just got a better beat to it. Which kinda explains why I like it more.. Me being a drummer and what not..

Accident & Emergency - Patrick Wolf
One of my first introductions to indie rock/Brit rock was from a NME Presents album, which this was on. I didn't like it at first, and it was deleted from my library, but after getting my new laptop, and having to rip that cd back onto my computer, I listened to it again and realised that if you look past the.. well just plain bizzare, intro, it's actually a really good song!

The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala - Arctic Monkeys
How about that for a song title! This is the 2nd single from Suck It And See, which is very different from Favourite Worst Nightmare - but in a good way! They've grown up a lot, so their music is a lot less pop influenced, but I'm not 100% convinced that it's a move in the right direction as of yet.. More listening is needed.

Whatever Happened To My Rock 'N' Roll - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
This feels like it reminds me of something.. But I can't put my finger on just what. Think, heavily distorted guitar, Alex Turner type singing in When The Sun Goes Down and lots of jumping. I think I found your rock 'n' roll mate!

Albatross - Wild Beasts
Again, not really sure what to say about this. It's a very delicate song.. His voice is a bit odd, but it's actually really calming? NO idea where I found this either, but it's on my July playlist!

Spotlight - Mutemath
I get it! I might as well give you all a copy of the Twilight soundtracks.. I can't help how much I love them! Although this is from the first film, it's my most recent buy. I'm not sure why it took me so long to get my hands on it, but I'm just glad I did now. It's got some of Paramore and Muse's best stuff in it! Super win?! I think Spotlight is one of my top songs at the moment. Its just.. GAH! Listen  for yourself and appreciate its awesomeness!

Joy Ride - The Killers
The Killers just win. Day and Age is such an odd album compared to any of their other stuff, but then again, The Killers are an odd band. I love the sax in this. I think its a sax.. Yeah I'll go with sax. It also sounds like it's in the style of something. But I can't think what.. Sorry..

This month I've also been listening to a load of tracks from Tool. Schism and Forty Six & 2 are great places to start if you're interested!

This took me an absolute AGE, so I hope you enjoy! But as I was doing this and got sidetracked, I noticed a trailer for Talihina Sky, which is a documentary about the Kings of Leon. Pretty peeved I live in the UK right now, I'd love to see that!
xox