You would believe how happy I am to finally be writing this first post for this blog. For months now I've been debating starting a music blog to which I kept putting off but I feel now as if the times right.
Some of you I believe may of followed me from my fashion blog over at Held Together By Pins where I did plan on writing separate music posts but this way I felt it would keep things more organised and allow me to take a different approach. Others may just be coming across this blog being an avid music lover like myself. To whom reading this hello, and welcome!
So this is of course my first post, I was going to leave it a quick hello but I thought a nice introduction should be in order (plus I'm in writing mood, bonus!)
My heart lies with indie/alternative music (more alternative my boyfriend likes to point out I'm often found dancing/singing to upbeat sometimes 80's style sounds) in summary I love music with a good summery/dancy vibe to it.
So this post I wanted to share with you my favourite bands, songs and the sort of stuff I'm into at the moment.
My Favourite Song
Empire Of The Sun- We are the people
I think listening to this song was the first time I fell in love with music properly. This song always has and always will remain my favourite song, which to some people may sound silly. I often ask people their favourite song and they cant choose but this will always hold happy memories and always make me think of summer every time I hear it. Empire of the sun are also one of my favourite bands I've stood by the stuff they've produced and followed their side projects: Lukes- The Sleepy Jackson and Nicks- PNAU.
My Favourite Band/ First Band I seen live.
Foals
Foals were hands down the first band I became irrevocably obsessed with. Olympic Airways was the first song I ever heard from them; its my favourite song of theirs, Again a summery song, beautiful soft lyrics from the lead singer Yannis and equally as beautiful guitar riffs. This also happens to be the first band I ever seen live.
Let this be a disclaimer to all those reading I will probably mention Foals quite a bit, I love the band, the members, the song EVERYTHING. So for me they are my favourite band.
Currently listening to:
(A LOT of) London Grammar
Currently I am obsessed with these you will of probably heard them with their single Strong. I didn't initially get into them until recently when I seen them at Parklife. I listened to them quite a bit in the lead up to it and after seeing them I think it sort of ignited my love for them. Hannah's voice is hauntingly beautiful throughout all their songs, and all so peacefully relaxing. I think even though I've included it below you can't get London Grammar on Spotify but if you do get chance have a listen on somewhere like YouTube.
Bands that hold wonderful gig memories
Two Door Cinema Club
I seen Two Door Cinema Club last year (feels like ages ago) I have said till this day it was one of the best gig experiences of my life, not only was the gig beautiful, full of so many lovely fans and just a wonderful atmosphere not to mention the big white balloons they let off. But I also met Alex Trimble afterwards not planned in any way, it involved me diving out of a moving car shouting 'Oh my god, that Alex' before he signed my ticket and allowed me to take a photo with him, even after I told him an embarrassing story ( I have no idea, I was SO nervous) that part I wont be sharing though.
Crystal Fighters
Crystal Fighters also left me leaving the gig in a completely different head space, I don't know what it is about this band but they've always held the ability to make me feel happy, instantly. The gig was just full of so much warmness and honestly you haven't lived if you haven't experienced a Crystal Fighters gig, but maybe that's just me being bias I could just ooze love for this band.
So that is all from me, I look forward to posting more on this blog I have so many ideas just bursting out of my brain that I want to share but right now I'd love some feedback and thank you ever so much for reading.
