Driving in the car today, I popped a CD into my player. (because that's how I roll... I don't have an auxiliary port OK!?) The album of choice? Hot Fuss by The Killers. Which made me and my sister comment on what a perfect album it is. Its a classic- one of those you can listen to all the way and not skip tracks. Always fun, perfect to drive and sing along. Which made me try and come up with a list of albums I deem as worthy for this title... here's what I came up with... Obviously these are my opinion- I would definitely recommend and of these albums, but they may not be for everyone... what would you list as some of yours?

Hot Fuss- The Killers
Duh.


The Suburbs- Arcade Fire
The summer this came out, I listened to it in the car non-stop, all the tracks. The whole thing.


Barton Hollow- The Civil Wars
When their first full length album finally came out, I would listen to it, choose a favorite song, than proceed to change my mind as the next song came on.


You Are My Sunshine- Copeland
Classic. Nostalgic. I love all my Copeland albums. But this one in particular is a "play the whole way through and repeat" type. (PS THEY'RE PUTTING OUT A NEW ALBUM THIS YEAR!!!!) 



Other recs even though I don't feel like posting the artwork, but are worth listening...

Running for Cover- Ivan & Alyosha - easy going and fun, all the way through.
Native- One Republic -Say what you want, its a CATCHY album!
Far- Regina Spektor- Maybe I'm recommending this because I listened to the whole album multiple times while driving back from California and it makes me nostalgic... or maybe its just good all the way through. None of those strange Regina songs you just sorta skip....
Snow Patrol- Eyes Open - I like the whole thing.

Okay... I'm stopping now.

We've been in Japan since Monday and already I've been able to update the software on my computer, phone AND upload a couple new music mixes to my 8tracks site! Yay for a better internet speed! I created this mix when I first was in Australia, just some folky, update/chill tunes that I enjoy.

Into Giants- a mix

Take a listen on 8tracks, and maybe follow me if you like! I hope to upload a few more to have on hand for future uploading, so, new mixes to come!

Because I know you were all on the edge of your seats wondering… yeah? I may be in Australia, but I've thankfully been able to (sort of) keep up with the music scene, and that makes me H A P P Y.








I was able to catch The Lumineers live just a few weeks back (front row! Amazing show!) and this coming weekend I'm attending a (harder) rock festival with my outreach team. (Green Day, AFI, Korn to bands that I like, such as Mutemath and Jimmy Eat World…. haha) Its something we're doing as a group, not that I bought tickets for personally… in case you're wondering. (I mean, I HAVE always wanted to see Green Day live….hahahaha)

Recently I've purchased some new tunes… here are my recs:



Post Tropical
James Vincent McMorrow

I love JVM. His vocals, the lyrics, the arrangements… recommended for sure.



Moths, Flames, Etc.
The Careful Ones

So- I forget how I came across this band… but they sound so similar to Bon Iver that I had a moment where I was like, "When did Bon Iver put out a new album?!" So- recommended to people who enjoy Bon Iver.


Fantasize
Kye Kye

Kye Kye's new album is catchy and kind of dark and moody feeling- I like it.



Between the Bars
The Civil Wars
I pretty much will buy and listen to anything The Civil Wars put out. I'm a solid fan from the very beginning. I enjoy that some of the songs they played live are finally available!


So Long, See You Tomorrow 
Bombay Bicycle Club

I heart Bombay Bicycle Club… my friend Emilie got me really hooked on them! I'm excited to listen to their new album!

Also, randomly, there are songs that we end up listening to a lot here, so now they remind me of Australia and my friends… whether they are awesome music or not….

Wake Me Up by Avicci, My Body by Young the Giant, Lost in my Mind by the Head and the Heart, Royals by Lorde, and Oceans by Hillsong. (I mean, really, there had to be at least ONE Hillsong one in there, yeah? There's like 10, but that one has been our anthem.)

Hope you find something to listen to!

Yeah... not talking earwax... what I'm listening to and stuff... unless you want to have a conversation about earwax...

Two new mixes for your ears are up on my 8tracks site... check them out!


Big Jet Plane
a small selection of the songs on the playlist for my 14+ hour flight to Brisbane in a couple weeks...


Shadows & Leaves
Autumn songs for a pretty golden afternoon drive

Just some music recs for ya'll on this gorgeous, fall...erm, I mean, August afternoon.

If I were creating the perfect summer playlist (and, who are we fooling? I totally am) these are (just a few of) the tracks I would include... **



My ultimate summer playlist is miles long, and also is home to more than a few guilty pleasure pop monstrosities... because belting out Party in the USA with the windows down in kind of quintessential summer....