Monday Morning Muse

a monday morning ritual i have is to get up a little bit early, make some tea and a quick breakfast, and take it all upstairs to my room to read all my favorite blogs while listening to some good morning music.  its the best way to start your day, so i thought i should share with you my favorite morning music to get me going (my "monday morning muse" if you will)

this morning it's van morrison.  there is just something about his music that makes me feel at home. it reminds me of being little, perhaps because i have a distinct memory of when i was little driving out to B.C. with my family listening to moondance in the car.  either way, whenever i hear his music i get all fuzzy and warm inside, which is exactly what i need to start off this crazy week. 

hope you feel all fuzzy and warm this morning too

- J 

Listen Up!: Peggy Sue

Peggy Sue (formerly known as Peggy Sue And The Pirates)

Indie Pop 

Brighton, England

since it is technically spring time (despite the absolutely frigid weather here with constant threats of snow fall) i have absolutely been craving some bright, happy, warm music to pick up my winter blues.  in step Peggy Sue, an indie pop band from brighton, england. their music is silly, upbeat, full of accordions, and just really wonderful. they're helping me to slowly make the transition from my winter tunes into spring.

You Will Like Them If You Like: Regina Spektor, Laura Marling, Gomez

Songs to Listen to: "The Sea The Sea" (there's a really lovely little interview with them before this song, "Lover Gone", "Pupils Blink", "Watchman", "Phone Song", "Lazarus", "Yo Mama",

- J 

Listen Up!: Horse Feathers

Horse Feathers

Folk/Indie Band

Oregon, USA

for whatever reason i've really been into folk inspired music recently and can't seem to get enough of this band.  seriously. non-stop on my itunes.  think very iron and wine but add in a whole bunch of fantastic strings. great music for doing nothing to.

You will like them if you like: Iron and Wine, The Great Lake Swimmers, The Tallest Man on Earth, Tracey Chapman

Songs to Listen to: "Curs in the Weeds", "A Burden", "Vernonia Blues", "The Drought", "Blood on the Snow" 

- J

**just as a side-note I've decided to reformat these posts a little.  the reason I'm not posting so often is because doing posts the way I did before took an absurd amount of time.  instead of telling you why these bands are so wonderful, from now on I'll leave it up to you to decide. however I do want to make the search for the music a little easier so from now on I'll be adding links.  let me know whether or not you like this format better.