July Loves...

Middle of summer here we are already, oh how you have creeped up on us...Warm, lazy weekends spent peacefully reading classic books. Bright, pink lipstick to add a splash of colour to your summer pallet. First glimpses of pre-fall collections, oh those Mulberry dresses & bags i want you all. On the look for the perfect jewlerry to go with that classic crisp white sundress. Messy buns or perfect waves the perfect hair mix for summer when its too warm to do anything too perfect, just go with it. The navy blazer has been purchased to wear with the pink chinos, an ideal summer outfit that i love. The enjoyment of bright warm evenings in a beer garden catching up with friend after work, its not the weekend but it feels like one. New music is being discovererd and loved as the summer festivals have kicked off. Waking up in crisp white sheets to the sight of a blue sky.

The Kings... Kings of Leon

I first seen this band 5 years ago at my very first festival, I hadn't heard of them & didn't know any of their songs. Me and my friend wiggled our way to the front of the crowd an had the most amazing first experience of Kings of Leon. I felt as if I'd been listening to their music for years, loved all the songs without even knowing any of them. Caleb's voice is so raw and unique that you can't help but love it, the Southern drawl adds a beautiful element to their songs. Last night me & Mr Bf headed out to a gig on their Summer tour and honestly I'm still on a high, playing live they showed off their skills to the best and it was an incredible night. Playing all my favourites and many from the first few albums, a hugely talented band that I simply cant get enough of x

Music Monday

This morning on the way to work, which is never a pleasent journey first thing on a Monday morning I had the radio on as usual and they played the new Coldplay song. I am a fan of Coldplay they are clearly a talented band and have some great songs so I was excited to see what it was like and I  LOVED it! I had it on full blast it was so good and got me all cheered up an ready for work it was the perfect pick me up. Then later in the day whilst on the internet I discovered that the new video for one of my favourite bands Kings of Leon had just been released an again its love! So enjoy my 3 favourite songs at the minute and let me know whats your pick me up song at the minute X

Lady A

Lady Antebellum had outstanding success at this year Grammy's taking home a total of six awards including Best Country Album of the Year & Song of the Year for 'Here & Now.' The band released their debut album in 2008 & it achieved the very rare freshman feat to debut at No. 1 in the US. Less than two years after the trio's debut first hit stores, Lady Antebellum follow up with Need You Now.

After being introduced to the band at the Grammy's I was quickly on Itunes listening to all 13 tracks of their album and confess I purchased the album after loving all of the songs,  usually on a album there is 1 or 2 tracks that you skip but that is not the case on this album. 

                                                       Lady Antebellum - Need You Now

Country music has always has been about the collision between contemporary life and the old ways. What's most interesting about "Need You Now,"  is the album's focus on the theme: regret. This young band is making some old-soul music, dressed up in the latest fashions.

The album's title song is possibly the most romantic song ever written about a drunken booty call. Singing about the draw of an old beau on a lonely night, lead singer Hillary Scott is emotional but not too dramatic. Answering her, co singer  Charles Kelley sounds more old-fashioned as he croaks along in soulful was to the lyrics. The song's effective arrangement -- Lady A, as the trio is known, co-wrote this track and most of the others here. 

To date the group have not been as successful at breaking the UK as they have America, with the single 'Here & Now only reaching No21. It is surprising considering that fellow Country star Taylor Swift has had  huge success. Although us Brits are not the biggest fans of Country & Western so maybe Lady A's openly honest lyrics just don't make he same connection with its British audience, but hopefully with their Grammy success we may start paying more attention to this talented band. 

The Best of Best Coast

I was listening to Radio One a couple of nights ago it was a Kings of Leon night and they were talking about a band from the other side of the pond and it happened to be about a Californian band called 'Best Coast.'  Lead singer Beth Cosentino was being highly praised so I came home and not knowing what to expect downloaded the most popular song 'Crazy for you.' I surprisingly really really liked it, its not the normal music I would listen to but with its soft pop 60's sounds with a summmer vibe that makes you relax in the dreamy charm of the song you cant help but enjoy the short 2 minute song. A new find that is definelty different but one I love on my Ipod.