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. Carina Round I saw her live when she opened for some band I was seeing here in Boston. Her voice is pretty. …
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. Norway Kings of Convenience, “I’d Rather Dance With …
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 …
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. Well in honor of the fact that Bonnaroo’s 2010 lineup was announced yesterday, …
In my Top 3 Travel Post a few weeks ago I mentioned that I listen to a lot of music. A big part of my travels usually involves listening to local music or at the very least paying attention to what others are listening to. When I studied in London I spent most of my …
Well, the chain letter continues. I was tagged by Dan at Eight Hour Layover (Thanks Dan!) to give my 3 best travel secrets, based on some sort of chain that started with this woman Katie over at TripBase. (If you’re reading this, Hi Katie of 3-travel-secret fame!) I’ve done a fair amount of travelling, but …
Music is my weakness. When I was abroad in Sydney, I spent a good amount of money on expensive concerts (live music in Australia ain’t cheap, that’s for sure!). In Boston, I spend a lot of money seeing a lot of shows. Today, I saw Metric (http://www.ilovemetric.com) at the Boston House of Blues. As always, …