Song of the week

Stuck In My Head – Deap Vally

Posted on April 10, 2013April 10, 2013 by bekswhoknits

So not only is this duo incredibly badass with a sound reminiscent of the Kills, but they met in a crochet class! How cool is that.

Unfortunately they’re currently only touring the east coast of Australia (one of the downsides of living on the west side, in the most isolated capital city in the world), but I could definitely (hopefully) see them playing Splendour and some side shows.

They don’t have an album out yet, just a smattering of singles. Hobo Playa is the track I’ve had on repeat. But for all you US iTunes peoples (I only buy music if I can put it on my wall) their EP is out today. (what a cool coincidence)

And as always you can listen of all my Songs of the Week in one convenient playlist.

stuck in my head – cults

Posted on March 28, 2013 by bekswhoknits

Earlier this week I was chosen as the Dance Track Queen.
It’s a competition on my favourite talk back station 720 Perth, where you get to pick a song that makes you want to dance, and people SMS in to vote whether or not you get to stick around.

I was voted out on my first day, but the song they played has been stuck in my head ever since.

It’s makes me want to dance around in my kitchen in colourful tights and pajamas and sing into a spatula. But the majority didn’t agree with me.

Here were the other two choices that the 720 audience didn’t get to hear.

Ps. Don’t forget to enter my giveaway!

Stuck In My Head – Elk Bell

Posted on March 20, 2013March 20, 2013 by bekswhoknits

Sometimes the best music is sititng undiscovered in your own city.

How I haven’t heard Elk Bell before is a mystery. But this is why community and local radio is so important.
I don’t listen often enough (mostly because it ends up costing me a fortune in buying new music), but every time I do I hear something different.

Elk Bell is one of those enchanting voices, which I haven’t been able to forget.

The Tallest Man on Earth

Posted on March 13, 2013March 13, 2013 by bekswhoknits

So we wrapped up our Perth Festival with Buke and Gase supporting the Tallest Man On Earth.

I’d seen the Tallest Man on Earth before and it was fantastic.
I did some research on Buke and Gase the day of the gig and found their bio and their music really interesting. Particularly the concept of making your own instruments.

The it was the Tallest Man On Earth.
It’s so difficult to get a photo of Kristian Mattson because he’s always moving around the stage with such energy and enthusiasm.

He played a good set of songs from all his albums, and he opened with my brothers favourite King of Spain.
I have great difficulty deciding on my favourite song, but I wasn’t disappointed with his set. I felt like I heard everything I wanted to.

With an almost full moon shining over the stage, it was the perfect way to finish what was a great series of concerts. (Even if everything didn’t go quite as smoothly as previous years – I’m looking at you security guard who took the key home and they had to hacksaw off the lock so they could let everyone in)

Check out my previous songs of the week

Stuck in my head – Stars

Posted on February 13, 2013February 13, 2013 by bekswhoknits

Mostly because I’m seeing them tonight!

This is the song that first drew me to them.

And this is their latest single.

listen to Theory Of Relativity on spotify

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Stuck in my head – a tale of two songs

Posted on February 6, 2013February 7, 2013 by bekswhoknits

One song which I would love to hear at Laneway, but is hugely improbable. (Wolf Parade – Cloud Shadow On The Mountain)

One song which I’m almost guaranteed to hear at Laneway, provided I’m there in time. (Kings of Convenience – I’d rather dance with you)

listen to the playlist

Stuck in my head – Yeasayer

Posted on January 30, 2013January 30, 2013 by bekswhoknits

I’m counting down to Laneway!

Laneway is fast overtaking Southbound as my favourite festival of the year. And this year the lineup is just steller. I’ve missed one Laneway in the last 4 years and I’m still disappointed with myself.

I’ve already featured most of the lineup with alt j ms mr cloud nothings divine fits and of monsters and men

Well I need to make a decision whether I’ll see cloud nothings or divine fits as they’re playing at exactly the same time (boo! but inevitable).
Fortunately no one clashes with Yeasayer. They were at the Laneway that I missed 3 years ago, so now I’m making up for not seeing them earlier.

I’m also trying very hard to not research any more Laneway bands. My day is already too packed!

spotify
laneway playlist
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Stuck in my head – Local Natives

Posted on January 23, 2013January 30, 2013 by bekswhoknits

I only just discovered Local Natives about a week before they release their new album, but they’re old album is definitely worth a listen.
A bit like a simpler Cold War Kids, but with less piano. I’m not selling them, but they do sell themselves pretty well.

listen to their first album or their second

(For extra credit – here’s Cold War Kids new song)

Stuck in my head – Skipping Girl Vinegar

Posted on September 5, 2012September 5, 2012 by bekswhoknits

Nothing says ‘summer is coming’ quite like Skipping Girl Vinegar.

Their first album was chock full of rocking, sing along, folk songs which always make me smile.

As well as having the cutest band name story, giving out baked goods at their live shows, and being really awesome people to hang with after shows, they’ve done what I think is the way forward for independent bands.
Which is a way for people like me to ensure that their money actually goes to the band.
With more and more people downloading, streaming, and even buying CDs, I’m always looking to make sure that I support local Aussie bands. I always try to go to shows, buy merch, and I always subscribe to my very awesome local independent radio station. (They have a live stream so check it out. )
Skipping Girl Vinegar take it one step further by asking for pledges to fund upcoming trips, recording sessions, and basically ensure that they can keep making quality music.

I think this is the way of the future and Skipping Girl Vinegar are leading the way.

Plus their film clips are always gorgeous and they sent a monkey into space.

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Stuck in my head – Neutral Milk Hotel

Posted on August 15, 2012August 15, 2012 by bekswhoknits

I get reminded of this song almost everytime I look in the mirror thanks to my gorgeous neutral milk hotel necklace

If I had to choose an album to write all the lyrics on my wall I’m choosing In The Aeroplane Over The Sea. Although I would have to find a way to express the melody of The Fool.
How does one write the lyrics to an instrumental?

listen to the album