what i'm listening to

when people ask me what kind of music i like, i never know quite how to explain my style.

you could use the words "indie" or "alternative" or "folk".

and people usually don't understand what that means.

i've never liked "mainstream" music.

in junior high when everyone was listening to pop and boy bands, i loved the 80's and alternative rock.

in high school when rap and top billboard hits were big, i liked punk and acoustic.

now, mainstream has really expanded and there are is so much more interesting music available.

"underground" still exists, but it's much easier to find music to really connect with.

so, let me indulge myself here.

this is a small collection of music i've been listening to the last couple of years. if you're open for it, take a listen.

you don't have to love it.

but i do.

bon iver:
from one of my very favorite albums for emma, for ever ago.
very raw and down to earth, just how i like it.

the middle east:
from australia. very thoughtful lyrics, i love their instruments, lyrics and feel.



edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros:
this speaks to my hippie wannabe side. serious dirty hippie music. i really love several of their songs. this one is fun and has so much joy.


band of horses:
i love all of their albums. they do mellow and joy so well.


the swell season:
from ireland. i love his voice, lyrics, and sound. this is a live version filmed in seattle. (by the way, lots of great music comes out of seattle.)



i could put on so much more. different songs or bands for different reasons.
but that's a feel for me and what's on repeat on my ipod.
i love music. i love listening to a song that totally speaks to me and who i am.
what are some of your faves?