Music Monday - On Thursday

I love discovering new music, or even rediscovering old music. I was chattin' with my new bestie here in Korea (old bestie, if you're reading this, which I hope you are, I miss you. Don't leave this country without saying goodbye), and I realized her taste in music against mine is just phenomenal.

She introduced me to a bunch of new bands from Canada where the indie scene is quite prevalent. And I dig the indie scene, if done right. From City of Colour, to Bon Iver and Metric to Tegan & Sara...I'm in love with everything that flows to my ears. (Note : Bon Iver are from the U.S, not Canada) :)

While offering up some new bands/artists for my friend to check out, I rediscovered Lori McKenna for at least two hours last night. She's a local artist from Boston, who didn't start writing songs or even recording until the age of 27. So it just goes to show it's never too late to become great at something.

Her song "Make Every Word Hurt" literally reaches down to the depths of my soul. And that's pretty far down there. I think it's kind of ironic that she's from Boston, and almost every word in this song pertains to my life when I lived there. Check her out, all of her songs are nothing short of amazing.



Well don't waste your time
Don't allow him distractions
If you have to close your eyes
But don't wait for a reaction

Don't stop to breathe
And don't wipe your mouth
You won't be misperceived
I'll figure it out

But whatever you do
For whatever it's worth
If you're gonna tear my world apart
Then I'd prefer
Don't leave me confused
Don't let the lines blur
If you're gonna tell me
You don't love me anymore
Make every word hurt....

Don't walk away now
And don't second guess
You felt this way a moment ago
Why should my tears change any of this?

So whatever you do
For whatever it's worth
If you're gonna tear my world apart
Then I'd prefer
Don't leave me confused
Don't let the lines blur
If you're gonna tell me
You don't love me anymore
Make every word hurt....

Make every word sting
Make every word bleed
Until I'm not gonna wanna love you anymore
Until you're nothing I need
So when I wake up in the morning
For the next 20 years
I won't be wishing
For someone who just disappears

So whatever you do
For whatever it's worth
If you're gonna tear my world apart
Then I'd prefer
Don't leave me confused
Don't let the lines blur
If you're gonna tell me
You don't love me anymore
Make every word hurt....

Music Love Across the Universe

One of the best things about traveling or just having the desire to learn about other cultures all over the world, is discovering new music. I wouldn't be able to live without music, without my ipod, or without YouTube. I believe everything in my past can be summed up by one song at any given time, and memories often stem from a certain song or a certain feeling you get when you hear a song again.

Hearing new local music while traveling, or just stumbling upon new music online gives me such an appreciation and yearning to keep traveling. When I lived in Spain I grew so attached to the sounds of Flamenco on guitar, the memories that come flooding in from hearing Flamenco are almost too much to handle. Often times I learn about artists from other people whose suggestions quite often turn to obsessions. Everyone can attest to loving The Streets from the UK at one point, I've recently been extremely fond of Lykke Li an indie artist from Sweden.

However living on Oahu for 4 years brings so many different emotions musically. It's where my love of Reggae grew, and experiencing the local island music brings a smile to my face instantly. If you know me, you know how much I enjoy listening, dancing, and singing to Reggae. You can't not have a good time at a Reggae show...and if you can't, then you're just opposed to having fun!

Which brings me to my next love affair with a 19 year old girl from Belgium named Selah Sue. Her voice, her energy and style make her so unique, I just think she's amazing. I cannot wait to see what the world will open my music eyes to when I'm on the road again. I don't know if love makes the world go 'round no more ya'll...I'm thinkin' music does.

Check her out - Selah Sue