some more soul music.
somehow these guys keep slipping into my frequently played lists. for good reason too. just got a hold of a new (?) album and am really digging this track.
fat freddy's drop- boondigga

"i sometimes get this strange and uncontrollable urge to go home"

i had the great opportunity last week to see this wonderful film with a couple of friends at the palais. i've been anticipating seeing this on a big screen for some time, and while i knew it would be good, it was magical. from the breathtaking landscapes, chilling sounds, rad knitted sweaters to band members' children running into sets, and everyone just casually being totally cool with it, this totally has my heart.

please, watch it. if anything, you'll be convinced to visit iceland.

ran into my linguistics lecturer outside and we both agreed a cycling tour would be the way to go in iceland. 

i know i'm joining the wagon pretty late on this one, but these guys make me feel like i'm walking home wearing a pleated skirt, oversized school bag and my tights to my ankles because of the heat, arm-in-arm with a best friend singing loudly along to the killers. main thing, not having a single care in the world.

i spent the last week (amongst other exam distractions) reading the scott pilgrim comics-highly recommend to all you closet geeks- and now fall right back into the story when i put them on.



in other news, i just found out they played at Reading last year and i had no idea who they were and completely didn't go. to be fair nofx was playing at the same time and i wouldn't have missed them anyway but- friend who failed to share, consider this as forgiven. no card pulled even.

made my first mix on 8tracks.
bit excited about it because it's awesome. bit not because of how the title of the playlist doesn't fit all the way on the picture when i post it on here.
but i'll deal because it's about the music, right?

music maker daniel james, artist of canon blue. pretty indie-electronica.
reminds me a lot of freelance whales and sufjan, check him out. in fact, download his halycon ep over at rumraket.
personal fave so far is ennui.
makes for some nice study music.
something which i need to get back to and stop procrastinating looking for pro-study music.


the fox is black

this extremely talented irish lad (like that?) put on one of the best shows i've seen in a while last friday night at the autmn leaves festival here in graz. i even scored myself a free album! shh, need to keep that on the d/l though.
unfortunately it's not available outside of the uk till sometime next year, but do yourself a favour and have a listen.
JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW

excuse the cheesy grin. this photo followed a hilarious situation.