So lately I've been on this jazz/classical/Romanian/French music kick. Actually, it's not a kick, it's more of like a, "well, if I listen to this often enough maybe the classiness and the French language will rub off on me..."
Obviously it hasn't, but the recent kick HAS opened me up to a lot of good music.
Oh... and once I find a job, I'm saving up to find an accordion tutor in Berkeley. Well, I kinda already found one, I just need the money to hire her. And, rent an accordion of course. ANYWAYS.

Beautiful artists that you should look into!

1. Jacques Brel



2. Billie Holiday



3. Chet Baker



4. Jo Basile & His Orchestra



5. Tin Hat Trio

Here's another playlist of things i've been listening to a lot this past week :)

1. Walking - The Dodos
2. Between the Bars - Elliot Smith
3. Modern Inventions - The Submarines
4. Mary - The Dutchess and The Duke
5. Autumn Sweater - Yo La Tengo
6. Right Hand On My Heart - The Whigs
7. Go On, Say It - Blind Pilot
8. I Woke Up Today - Port O'Brien
9. Brother Down - Sam Roberts
10. Brand New Colony - Ben Gibbard (live in chicago)
11. Pachuca Sunrise - Minus the Bear
12. Little Waltz - Basia Bulat
13. Drugs In My Body - Thieves Like Us
14. Summer of '98 - The Secret Handshake
15. Little House Of Savages - The Walkmen
16. Could It Be - The Mugs
17. Spoonful of Sugar - Of Montreal
18. Holland, 1945 - Canoe
19. We Danced Together - The Rakes
20. Let's Talk About Spaceships - Say Hi To Your Mom

And before i leave you at that, take some time to listen to Phoenix's album: Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, especially the songs 1901, Lisztomania, and Fences, because I am in love with their music and this album is ridiculously good.




Also, check out www.villageten.com, the artists collective that supports Canoe, and other bands like Adam and Darcie and Johan the Angel.



And lastly, I've been listening to a lot Django Reinhardt lately, it makes my summer nights oh so lovely. So if you're looking at French/Big Band/Smooth Jazz/ReallyReallyReallyGoodMusicToPutYouInTheMood/ Want to feel like you're in a Chicago night club sipping a martini in the 1940's: then look no further.



Now go get some head phones, a nice cup of tea, and enjoy! :)