Pure brilliance...

This song is so amazing, can't stop listening! Voice is absolutely amazing, lyrics are fantastic plus love all the old clips in the video. Enjoy!

Blessing in disguise...

I've always wondered whether the winners of Australian Idol are true winners when it's all over. Could it be that the real winners have been some of Idols past contestants who were voted off only to develop their sound and come through much better artists...I think so! Here's past contestant Matt Corby who didn't win Australian Idol...thank god! ;)

Shout out to SammyB for sending these to me!!!!

Monday listening...

This song came on while I was on my way to work today and I couldn't resist posting it again. Always manages to put a smile on my face, I love it!

On my mind...

This song has been in my head all weekend. Adele has such a beautiful voice, I love how strong this song is.

Ease into Monday...

Have a cool song to ease into the working week with - courtesy of Stewie from work. This band is just rocking my world, hope you enjoy!

Unearthed gem!

Thanks goes to Rhett for bringing The Rubens to my attention. Such a great sound, I'm just loving these two songs!

Absolutely loving this song today...

This song is just so wonderful! I can't stop listening to it, hope you enjoy it as much as I do...

Only the good die young!

Just heard this song and it made me want to jump up and starting dancing! Seriously try not to move while listening...

Shout out to Shuter for sending me this song today, excellent!

"We might be laughing a bit too loud, aw but that never hurt no one"

Golden oldies!

Heard this song by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons when I was out last night, seriously such a great song! Got me in the mood to listen to some golden oldies today...

MIXTAPE - The Good Mood Setup!

I have another mixtape to share! This one is a bunch of songs that get me in a great mood. Just click on the link below and enjoy! Man I love this mixtape website, so awesome!

http://www.submarinemixtape.com/view/324

The only bad thing is that once you've saved your playlist you can't change a song if you find out it was actually the wrong version of a song then the one you wanted. I just heard the Tightrope remix version that's at the end of my mixtape today....it's terrible haha

MIXTAPE - Butterflies and broken hearts

I've been a little quiet on the blogging front of late but today I have something pretty cool to share thanks to my friend Amy! This is a fantastic site where you can create and share your own mixtapes. Fantastic!

So I might play with a few mixtapes of my own over the next few days and share them here, just click on the link below.

Butterflies and broken hearts.

http://www.submarinemixtape.com/view/282

Sad songs say so much....

Sad week for me and of course I can't escape listening to sad songs. I've posted this song by Angus and Julia Stone before and it just doesn't seem as lovely and relaxing as I remember. Interesting that depending on how we are feeling we can relate to a song on a completely different level!

Great tune for a great cause.

Heard on Triple J this morning that the worst drought in 60 years has caused the world's most severe food crisis in East Africa with more than 12.4 million people currently in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. Any contribution you can make can help provide shelter, food, water and protection for thousands of new refugees arriving daily. 

www.abc.net.au/eastafricaappeal/

I'm hoping Toto's Africa will get you all in a giving mood!... Such a great song!

Thursdays listening...

I'm just playing a few favourites of mine to pass the day, here's two great songs from Melbourne band Gypsy & The Cat. Hope you're having a good Thursday!

Can listen to their album Gilgamesh in full for free on their website...

http://www.gypsyandthecat.com.au

Tunes for the road....

Driving down the snow early tomorrow morning and top of the must have list is good music to get me there! Here are a few of my favourite tunes for the road...

Got the Monday blues?

I have just the tune to turn that Monday frown upside down! This song is great and just awesome live, enjoy!

Friday Favourite and a free download!

I can't get this song out of my head.

If like me you can't wait until 23rd August to download this song
you can download it for free from this link...

http://activechildmusic.com/2011/07/tweet-for-free-download-of-hanging-on/

On the radio...

I have been hearing this song on the radio so much and I just love it! The lyrics are amazing, the duet is perfect and the video clip so original. Hope you enjoy as much as I do!

Rainy day tunes...

Such a disgusting rainy day in Sydney, luckily I have some great tunes to get me through the day!

Feeling it

This song came on just before and really struck a chord with me. So beautiful and the lyrics are just perfect.

"I need you so much closer."

Shuffled...

Today I'm mixing it up with an iTunes shuffle. The last three songs that came on are so good I just had to share!

The friday chill....

Tired and cold today so setting myself up for a quiet Friday night. My favourite band to relax and chill out to has to be Junip...

Felt alright...

Here is a song to get you in a good mood if you aren't already! My favourite band to hail from Sydney... 

The Redundancy Song by hailer

Can download and buy the Album from this link...
http://hailer.com.au/redundancysong.html

Music to my ears...

Just loving the light carefree nature of this song Catastrophe! by Julia Stone, it's so sweet!

On the radio...

Heard this song this morning on the radio, instant love! YesYou...

Just so damn beautiful...

After a bit of a break from blogging I have an amazingly beautiful song to return with... Enjoy!

Cruise through Thursday...

Just really trying to get through today, the weekend is in my sights!!! Here are few cool songs to help pass the day...

Achieving the impossible...

I first heard this cover when I saw Angus and Julia Stone in concert last year and it completely blew me away, mainly because they achieved what I thought was impossible... they made me fall in love with a song from the movie Greece! 

Hauntingly beautiful...

Bon Iver, such an amazing voice and this song gives me chills! I've listened to this at least 5 times today! Enjoy.

Got you covered...

Today I felt like a new take on a few Crowed House songs. Enjoy these great covers!

And a beautiful take on a Split Enz song...

Missy Higgins - Stuff And Nonsense

Fleetwood fever...

Fleetwood Mac featured in this tv show last night and now I can't them out of my head, and why would I want to? Here are my favourite Fleetwood songs...

Never going back again live 1977, fantastic version

Story time....

Today I'm loving this song by Fleet Foxes, it is so amazingly beautiful and fantastic live. I feel like I'm being told a wonderful story whenever I hear it! Such a similar vibe to Simon and Garfunkel too, wonderful!

Love!

I heard this song on an episode of Californication and it was instant love! This song is so simple and beautiful, gives me goose bumps!

Friday fun...

I can't even begin to explain how much I love this song, I have no words...no words! Happy Friday!

Beautiful...

I can't get enough of this song, it's just so damn beautiful!

Friday Favourite!

Really love this song, Adele just has such an amazing voice. Enjoy!

Rainy day tunes...

It's been a while but I have a few tasty sounds for a crappy rainy day. Enjoy.

Friday fun...

Flicking through my iTunes I found this old favourite that never fails to set me up for good times!

It's on my mind...

Heard this song on a movie I watched the other night and I haven't been able to get it out of my head. Such a great song, so beautiful!

A favourite....

Today I knew exactly what I was in the mood for and went straight to this song by Kasabian. It has such a cheeky sound to it, I love it!

The Wednesday shuffle....

Just up for listening to a bit of this and a bit of that today, so I've turned to iTunes shuffle. Here is what has come up thus far....

Easy tuesday listening...

Today calls for a few easy tunes due to my sleepiness! I combed my itunes and found a few gems...

(which I could have found a better video of this, still a tops song!!!!)

The good life...

I'm currently house-sitting a penthouse apartment in Sydney with the best view money can buy! As I'm living it up for the next three weeks I found a song that's just perfect.....welcome to the good life...

Tunes for the road...

So I just road tripped it up the coast and seriously the drive is much faster when you have great music to entertain you. Here are a few of my favourite tunes for the road...

Friday fun...

This song is just so happy, makes me smile and puts me in such a good mood! 

"What the people need is a way to make 'em smile

It ain't so hard to do if you know how"

Oldies...

Saw Jersey Boys the musical on the weekend and it was so great. Got me in the mood to revive some oldies....

Taking it easy...

Busy at work and just after some easy listening....

Should make you smile...

This song just puts me in such a good mood, heard it on the radio this morning and it made me smile...

Makes me feel all warm inside...

Maybe a big call but to hell with it... life is better with The Shins in it! Such a cool sound and their music just makes me feel so happy, can't help but smile.

Get a load of these guys...

Here are some great tunes from Sydneysiders Hailer. Not only do they rock your iTunes, they totally rock live so recommend you get yourself the album - Good Canyon - then get yourself to one of their gigs. In the meantime let your ears soak up these...

Forever (Radio Edit) by Hailer

Je M'en Fous by Hailer

Shuffle...

Not really knowing what I was in the mood for today I have turned to shuffle. I have to say so far shuffle hasn't let me down but has turned up some true gems. Here are the first three songs played, what a mixed bag - something for everyone...

Shake me down...

Been hearing this song on the radio and I have to say I really like it, not sure it is going to be everyone's taste but hey I reckon it rocks!

Nice tune for a monday...

Seeing it's Monday morning and I'm still pretty sleepy I thought it best to ease into the working week with a nice tune from Angus & Julia Stone....

Cool tune for a friday...

Heard this on the radio this morning and it really set me up for a good mood today! It's almost the weekend, happy days!

In my head...

New Radiohead tune I just can't get out of my head! Such a cool song and great dancing right here...

Some oldies....

Today I'm completely in the mood for some old rock tunes. Hope they get you moving!

Seriously some of the best dancing I've ever seen in this clip! haha

Relax...

Today I'm rocking some shuffle on my iTunes and this song just came on...I feel so relaxed now, what lovely listening!

Can't get enough...

Whether you like him or hate him, Kanye West is a great musician and this song really is pretty amazing. 

Friday fun...

It's friday!!!! And if you need something to get you ready for a great weekend this just might help...

I love it....

So amongst my friends half like this song and half not so much. I love the this tune because it has a cool 60's surf beat that just sounds like summer!

Sweet & sour...

Two songs about love. One sweet and lovely, the other sad and lonely. Both awesome songs! Enjoy...

Easy listening....

Didn't get much sleep last night so in need for some easy listening! I just love this band.

Follow this...

Heard this song on the radio the other day, such a beautiful song!

Sleepy...

I'm so tired today, started work at 7.30am after a bad sleep so need something a little easy on the ears.

Ease into the week....

Monday's can be tough, I decided to start the week with a cool easy tune from Phoenix. Enjoy!

Friday fun...

Here's something to help get you ready for the weekend. Enjoy...

A legend...

Talking to friends last night and the conversation came to the legend that is Cab Calloway. So much talent right here, back when being an entertainer meant just that...boy could they entertain!!!!

"Now pat that thing lightly, slightly and politely" haha love it!

Feel better...

Ok here is a song to make you feel better if you too are feeling this sweltering heat... it sure is summer Sydney!!!!

Bit of attitude for a tuesday...

I am loving this song today, love the attitude I get while listening to it! Feeling like someone is just stringing you along for whatever reason sucks so need to get a bit of this happening...

Love singing this part out loud.... 

Why don't you be a man about it

And set me free

Now you don't care a thing about me

You're just using me

Go on, get out, get out of my life

And let me sleep at night

Friday fun...

TGIF!!!!!!!  Even though it has been a short week due to our beloved Australia Day I'm still so glad to be amongst the weekend again! Here is a fun tune to get us all pumped for a great weekend! Enjoy

Something bit cool...

Feeling a little something easy on the ears today as I'm pretty exhausted! This song is just so super cool...

It's hot!

Wow it's hot in Sydney today and seeing I work in the city this song is just so appropriate! Just happens to also be an old favourite of mine... enjoy!

Friday fun...

It's friday and if your looking for a fun tune to make you smile and get you set for a good last day of the working week try this old favourite of mine - it got me chair dancing...true story!

Pretty Uplifting...

So today I have my first song dedication and it's to my soul sister who is just such an amazing friend! This classic is "our" song and it always manages to make me smile even on the roughest days. Thanks MJ and DC - you never fail me!!!!!!

Mixed bag...

Today I'm in the mood for a few different tunes. Of course Two Door Cinema Club is at the top of my list, still so deeply in love with their album Tourist History, a bit of Illy and New Zealand band The Naked and Famous. Some great listening here people...

The woman's got soul...

Today I'm in the mood for something with a bit of soul. Thought I'd share something old and something new... these women are truly amazing!

Feels great to feel great!

After an early night and wonderful sleep I have woken up in the best mood. The day started for me at 6am with a walk down by the bay and a fantastic song by fleetwood mac that completely matched my mood of late. Positive attitude - no looking back, only forward to a bright and beautiful future! Enjoy x

Friday Favourite!

It's friday arvo and my ears are begging for a favourite of mine, this song is just so cool! Now I'm ready for a few relaxed drinks after work, bring on 5pm!

Whether your high or low...

I'm feeling slightly dusty today after a few drinks with old friends, but whether your high or low this song just rocks and is certain to put you in a great mood! And man how I wish I had her moves, great song & video....

Upbeat...

Feeling a bit off today but determined to stay upbeat so I'm playing a favourite song of mine...on repeat! Loves it...plus the video is really cool!

A few easy tunes for a tuesday...

At work doing my thing and I'm feeling a few easy tunes to pass away the day.

Dreamy tune...

After a great weekend of hitting the beach and drinks with friends I'm now back at work with a serious case of the Monday meahs...I need something easy to listen to, this song is so dreamy!

It was love at first listen!

I fell in love driving into work today! No I didn't lock eyes with a gorgeous guy stuck in the traffic with me...although that would have been very nice, it was with a band called Two Door Cinema Club. I heard this song on the radio and now...I loves it! It's true love too, that kind of love where you buy the whole album from listening to just one song because you have a "feeling" you're just meant to be together. This song has set me up to be in a great mood today, hope it works for you!

Cruisy thursday...

I'm feeling surprisingly relaxed for a thursday at work and my ears are just begging for some Wilco. This first song is one of my all time favourites... Enjoy your thursday!

The girls rock!

Today I'm just loving Tegan & Sara. The Canadian indie rock band led by identical twin sisters have a really cool unique sound with brilliant harmonies. These two songs are my favourites off their 2004 album So Jealous.

Holiday listening...

Back to work after a week of beach, sun, eating, drinking and I'm slightly depressed. Here are some tunes that remind me of being on holidays because I'm in total denial that I'm actually back at work for another long year!!