Wake Up, Allie [playlist]

So unfortunately, I am not a morning person, as much as I'd like to be. I'm also not a night person. I just like my sleep. Ideally, I'd sleep from ten till ten in the morning. However, getting up that late tends to mean I don't get really going until eleven or so, and then half my day is gone. That's why I made my weekly wish this week to try setting a morning routine. I didn't do so hot this morning, as I got up at about 9:35 when I realized I had work at 10. Such is life. Anyways, I made a little playlist to motivate me to wake up and run in the morning. Listen to it in this order; it starts slow and will get you up and at 'em. Warning though--it is way eclectic. Incubus to Yo-Yo Ma to Led Zeppelin to Needtobreathe. But I think it's awesome! Listen on 8tracks.

1. Aqueous Transmission//Incubus


2. C'est Ma Terre//Christopher Mae


3. Rise to the Sun (Live on KEXP)//Alabama Shakes


4. Separate Ways (One for the Road)//The River and the Road


5. 123 Stop//The Postelles


6. Girl Named Tennessee//Needtobreathe


7. Movin' Right Along//Alkaline Trio


8. Hope the Good Things Never End//Northcote


9. This Too Shall Pass//OK Go


10. Houses of the Holy//Led Zeppelin


11. Attaboy//Yo Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile


12. The Southern Wild//Eliza & the Bear


13. Don't Upset the Rhythm (Go Baby Go)//The Noisettes


14. Dolores//The Mavericks


15. Lemon Parade//Tonic

So we'll see if a good playlist is enough to get me going in the morning! Tune in tomorrow for a new collection of things that are Catching My Eye.

ReverbNation Gems

I love ReverbNation as a way to find & listen to some lesser known (but still very wonderful) music. If you don't know of any artists, try listening to a "radio" channel (i.e. Trending Artists, Local Chart Toppers or a genre). If you do know of an artist you want to listen to, you can listen to some of their songs as well as see other artists that they recommend. You can also put in your city and a genre or two or three and RN will make a calendar for you of concerts near you that you might enjoy! It's a great way to support local artists and listen to new music. Here are a few of my favorite artists:

1.Lisa Stevens. I found this great lady when I went to the September 2012 Tosco Music Party, and I still can't stop listening to her. If you only listen to one thing, listen to this song, "O Mi Dios". It made me cry the first time I heard it. Listen if you like Stevie Nicks (especially Landslide), Kate Wolf, Carly Simon, Peter, Paul & Mary or John Denver. Listen to "O Mi Dios".



2. Doug Wilcox. "Honey-soaked vocals" is how Bootleg Magazine describes Wilcox's music and they are so right. "The sound is a singer/songwriter stew of folk/rock, blues, and soul." Listen to "Duality".



3. Boulder Acoustic Society. "Boulder Acoustic Society's music is haunted by the past and focused on the future. It's indie-folk that draws from Appalachian roots, gritty gospel and the contemporary urban soundscape. BAS mission to merge tradition with innovation produces a unique sound and an unforgettable live entertainment experience." Listen to "Shelter".



Go give them a listen!

 

Love, A.

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No Worry, Beef Curry [happy folk playlist]

This has been one of my favorite playlists for awhile now--enjoy!

Just a happy folk rock mix to ease you in
featuring artists: Baywood, Said the Whale, Walk off the Earth

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Cover It Up//An Anthropologie Playlist

Lately, I've been obsessed with Anthropologie's feed on Spotify. Here's one of my recent favorites: indie pop covers of old songs you probably know. My favorite? "Rich Girl" (Hall & Oates) covered by Lake Street Dive. Give it a listen.

Listen here.

Love, A.