Archive for the 'Music' Category

Wave Your Flag

I can’t get enough of this song. Listening to it on repeat. Loudly. ♪♪ And everybody will be singing it, And you and I will be singing it, And we all will be singing it, oh oh oh oh… When I get older I will be stronger… ♪ (Oh, and can anyone loan me the [...]

Wombat Wednesday: A Bonnaroo Packing List

Wombat Wednesday is a photo series showcasing the travels of Mr. Wombat. Who is Mr. Wombat? Well, he’s a stuffed wombat I brought back from Australia. Why? Because wombats are awesome—especially Mr. Wombat who has been all over the world. Kind of. If you’ve been following along as I’ve been planning my imminent Big Trip [...]

#MusicMonday: British Singer-Songwriters (Female edition)

Britpop is the bomb. Now, I generally prefer The Libertines, Radiohead and the like, but there are some solid female vocalists in my favorite English-speaking country as well. Check out these lovely ladies.

#MusicMonday: More Bands from Around the World

A few weeks ago I wrote about three of my favorite international bands (in my case, outside of America). I focused on Sigur Rós from Iceland, Xavier Rudd from Australia and Phoenix from France. This week, I’ve got some songs perfect for rainy days—quiet, soft & uplifting.

#MusicMonday: Songs from Around the World

Only recently did I realize the importance music has on my well-being. I probably should have realized sooner considering I’ve got hundreds of CDs, a handful of LPs and way too many gigabytes of music (all the material objects I’m currently trying to get rid of). But seriously: if I’m feeling down, or need a [...]