about 2 weeks ago - 4 comments
Kim Wilde, one of my (many) childhood idols, is following up her 2006 comeback by releasing the new album Come Out And Play on August 27. First single “Lights Down Low” (with B-side “Snakes and Ladders”) came out a few days ago and is very much in the same vein as on her ’06 album,
about 11 months ago - No comments
Once again, it’s time to post some songs I meant to have up on the blog ages ago but then got lazy/depressed/forgetful/distracted or simply figured that everyone else had already posted them so what’s the point? until now. I’m sorry, little mp3s. Come join your brothers and sisters on the courtyard of this fine prison
about 1 year ago - No comments
~ Happiness – “Look At That Rabbit Go” ~ ~ Cocteau Twins – “Eggs And Their Shells” ~
about 1 year ago - 1 comment
Amongst my favorite Swedish bands to emerge within the last couple of years, The Mary Onettes are definitly in the top three. How can you not love their 1980s indie pop revival mixed with that undentifiable Swedish touch? Well, as it turns out, some seem to love it a bit too much. Band member Philip
about 1 year ago - 3 comments
I got a sudden urge to throw together a cheesy 80s mix of songs I used to listen to as a kid on my Walkman, much like the one Kim Wilde is sporting in the picture. Consider yourself warned though: I was mainly into pop music alá Madonna back then; The Smiths and the like didn’t enter my
about 1 year ago - 2 comments
Like Christian Bale, I’ve had a pretty miserable week. Not that anything in particular happened, I’ve just felt incredibly gloomy and angry at the world. I’ve avoided answering the telephone and then sulked because I’m lonely; wished my cat would go away and then hugged her like there’s no tomorrow; stayed in bed most of
about 1 year ago - No comments
Another Spotify playlist, this time a rather mellow one as I’ve been incredibly lazy this week (same goes for my cat, hence the picture). Amongst the artists included: Brendan Perry, Lykke Li, Roxy Music, Great Lake Swimmers, Fever Ray… Listen. ~ Roxy Music – “More Than This” ~
about 1 year ago
Is this that thing we can’t have here in the states? NO FAIR!
about 1 year ago
We Europeans are so much hipper than you!!