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april picks 2020 (2/2)

1. An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York) - Courtney Barnett

A teacher in middle school showed me this song, came back to it recently as well as the rest of courtney’s stuff and i really like it! kinda been going back to my roots listening to modern indie music and it’s been weird !

other courtney songs i like: small poppies, avant gardener, boxing day blues, depreston, basically the rest of this album

2. Respectable Street - XTC

just a fucking banger

other xtc songs i like: making plans for nigel

3. Tried and True - Ween

got more into ween this month, got told to listen to this song off their debut called never squeal last year, didn’t really pay attention to their other stuff till now tho, super good 

Other ween songs i like: it’s gonna be a long night, chocolate town, never squeal, hey there fancypants

4. Rapp Snitch Knishes ft. Mr. Fantastik - MF DOOM

another banger, the guitar reminds me of summer 

other MF DOOM songs i like: rhymes like dimes, doomsday, red and gold, 

5. April Skies - Jesus and Mary Chain

really just a good song

other jesus and mary chain songs i like: just like honey

record(s) (and now cassettes!) of the month:

I actually got shit this month!! ordered two random records of discogs for like $5 each lol and and this cassette from bandcamp

no pictures this time but got a promotion copy of more fun in the new world by x and sugar by nancy sinatra on vinyl and charmless by the snogs on cassette.

overall crazy month of lottttsss of music discovery

-Shannon

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April Picks 2020 (1/2)

what i’ve been listening to !

1. Psycho - Jack Kittel

All I have to say about this song is holy. shit. i didn’t know i needed this until i heard it for the first time yesterday!

only song in his discography that i know of so...

2. You Make Me Sick - Satan’s Rats

this song is very raw and fast and just a really good punk song, been dancing around and punching shit to this one for a little while now. 

only ever listened to this song in their discography so will have to listen to more soon

3. Let’s Kiss - Beat Happening

Super cute :’) I love all of beat happening’s stuff i really like the childish sort of aesthetic they have it makes me feel young again (not that i’m by any means old but) and I like that

Other Beat Happening songs I like!: Foggy Eyes, Down at the Sea, Run Down the Stairs, What’s Important, Indian Summer, The Fall, In My Memory

4. Award Tour - Tribe Called Quest

just a super good song makes me feel free and like dancing and i like it :) hahaha i’m gonna look back on this and see how fucking stupid i am

Other Tribe songs I like: Rap Promoter, Electric Relaxation, Verses from the Abstract, Buggin’ Out

5. Cool Schmool - Bratmobile

I’m honestly just gonna stop doing descriptions cus i just sound stupid but I really like this song too lol the lyrics are great love me some girl punks :3

Other Bratmobile songs I like: Girl Germs, Gimme Brains (haven’t listened to em that much but I will eventually)

Record(s) of the Month!

So again, still in quarantine but! I did receive the Goo VHS by Sonic Youth where they made a music video for every song from their 1990 album Goo and needless to say I’ve been playing that like everyday.

alright that’s all for now hopefully this quarantine will be over soon :(

-Shannon

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March Picks 2020 (2/2)

So this month has been BEYOND shitty for me probably the worst of this year so far and Sonic Youth has been helping me out A LOT but I’ve decided not to include them in this picks list b/c at this point it’s just repetitive, but shoutout to the entire goo album right now cus that shit slaps

1. I Know a Girl Called Johnny - Rowland S. Howard

So I literally found this song yesterday and I’m obsessed (shout out my discovery weekly finally doing something right). I’d heard of Howard’s other band The Birthday Party but to be honest, I was never the biggest fan (sorry lol I know) but this song is crazy crazy good and not really like the birthday party at all. Idk how to describe it but it’s dreamy post punkish and gives me Jesus and mary chain vibes

Other Rowland S. Howard songs I like: I don’t know any others!

2.  Anything Could Happen - the Clean

I apparently listened to this song in 8th grade and just forgot about till the other day, but this song is nice and cool i’m bad at explaining these things and it’s late so forgive me. 

Other “The Clean” songs I like: Sad Eyed Lady, End of My Dream, Too Much Violence, and Slug Song

3. Love Will Come Back Again - Calvin Johnson

recently bought a package from k records of this shirt handmade by calvin johnson and he put in a little signed postcard and CD and patch with the purchase and that really touched my heart. I decided to listen to his solo stuff and I love this song! lyrics go crazy 

Other Calvin songs I like: C is the Heavenly Option, When Hearts Turn Blue, Indian Summer, a bunch of others too

4.  L - Alien Life Form

http://alienlifef0rm.bandcamp.com/track/l

this song’s only on bandcamp lol but this shit goes crazy hard! found this band cus of this guy i follow on instagram lol but i love it not too many punk bands around these days that remind me of the late 70s 80s stuff you know.

listen to the rest of this ep thing its super good

5. Frankie Sinatra - the Avalanches

Met this boy last month and he reminded me of the avalanches which i hadn’t listened to in a solid minute, anyways started listening to them seriously again and goddamn this song is so good.

other avalanches songs i like: Running Red Lights, Frontier Psychiatrist, Because I’m Me, Subways, Since I left you

6. (bonus song hehe) Happy Valentines Day - Danny & the Nightmares

Found out that daniel johnston had a side project band like last month but didn’t really listen to it, went back to this song a couple days ago and man i love daniel so much, this song is great, super rough but also the lyrics are incredible

other daniel johnston songs i like: Walking the Cow, Tell Me Now, Honey I sure Miss you, Silly Love, Casper the Friendly Ghost, True love will find you in the end, many more

no records of the month cus quarantine and i wasn’t able to go shopping :(

but a few movie shoutouts: Rebel Without a Cause, Empire Records, and the Virgin Suicides :)

that's it! until april my friends

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march music :) pt. 1!

i just turned 16! holy shit! here’s some of the last music i was listening to as a 15 year old. :’)

1. Only Sixteen - Sam Cooke 

I suppose the reason why this song made the list is a given. I don’t remember why but at midnight like 3 days before my birthday I was looking at Sam Cooke’s entire discography and found this song. It was kismet. Sam’s voice is beautiful and I love listening to this song, it feels like me right this moment. 

Other Sam Cooke songs I like: You Send Me

2. Tunic (Song For Karen) - Sonic Youth

Alright y’all already know Sonic Youth is my favorite band of all time. Lately I’ve been listening to Goo on REPEAT. It’s such a good album don’t even get me started. It was really hard to choose one song from them this month but I landed on this one because I think it’s had the greatest impact on me. I love it I love it I love it!

Other Sonic Youth songs I like (probably gonna repeat myself I don’t remember what I said on past posts but i’ll try to change it up): Shadow of a Doubt, The Sprawl, Mary Christ, Titanium Expose, Catholic Block, Candle, Halloween, ( I could keep going for a while). 

3. do you close your eyes (when you kiss me)? - the smashing pumpkins

Decided one day while I was bored to dive into some unreleased/rare smashing pumpkins stuff. Long story short I found this song and I love it. It’s sweet. and I think its my new favorite pumpkins song :)

Other Smashing Pumpkins songs I like: To Forgive, Ugly, Bye June, 1979, Luna (apartment demo), Drown, Soma, Thirty Three

4. Heavy Metal Drummer - Wilco

It was also very hard to choose a Wilco song for this month! I decided one day that I was gonna listen to yankee hotel foxtrot all the way through because I hadn’t listened to Wilco in a while :’) anyways I rediscovered a lot of favorites like this song! it’s just a real nice upbeat kinda song and I like the lyrics

Other Wilco songs I like: Pot Kettle Black, Ashes of American Flags, Radio Cure, A Shot in the Arm

5. Son of a Gun - The Vaselines

Found a Vaselines record in my local record store the other day and started listening to them again :’) Especially love Son of a Gun. Originally started listening to them because of Kurt but now i’m a fan of them!

Other Vaselines songs I like: Molly’s Lips, Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam, The Day I was a Horse, Teenage Superstars, Dying for It

Additional Things!!!

1. 1991: The Year Punk Broke- Video Compilation by Sonic Youth with Nirvana, Dinosaur Jr., Babes in Toyland, Gumball, and The Ramones

Found this DVD at my local record store! I’d been looking for it forever and was super psyched when I finally found it. It’s this super cool documentary/behind the scenes look at Sonic Youth’s tour with Nirvana in Europe of 1991. 

2. Girl in A Band - Book by Kim Gordon

I got this book a little while ago but I haven’t gotten around to putting it on here. This is my absolute favorite book I’ve ever read! Kim Gordon is my ultimate inspiration and her writing is extra beautiful. I recommend this book to anyone, a fan of her and sonic youth or not!

Records of The Month! (Well really half month but you get the idea)

Going to start showcasing my favorite records I’ve gotten between the time period of each post! This first records of the month are: 

1. The Shangri-Las’ Leader of the Pack/What is Love? 45 single

I’ve been looking for Shangri-Las 7 inch singles and 45′s everywhere! super happy I was able to find this one in pretty good conditon :) Hopefully I’ll be able to find Remember Walkin’ in the Sands next. 

2. Sonic Youth’s Daydream Nation 2xLP

Another Sonic Youth record to add to my collection! On my slow quest to collect them all. Hopefully, Goo will be next!

3. Misfits’ Halloween & Halloween II 45 single (unofficial reprint)

An original (and authentic lol) copy of this record is pretty hard to come by but I’m happy I found this and I’m okay that it’s an unofficial reprint! I love this song and it holds many “good shitty memories” as a friend of mine once said.

That’s all for this month!! Until next time :)

-Shannon 

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I’m Back: February, The Finale (Part 3) Until Next Month...

3/3 songs I’ve been feeling right now!

1. Run Down The Stairs - Beat Happening

This song is very cute and quirky and very beat happening. If you know this band you’ll know their sound, and if not check it out! I decided to start exploring this band a bit more because I really like Calvin Johnson and k records! This is song is great and very cute and I don’t have much else to say about it :)

Other Beat Happening songs I like: What’s Important

2. Warsaw - Joy Division

I kept hearing people talk about Joy Division’s debut album “Warsaw” so when I was looking on their Spotify page and found this I was shocked because I didn’t think it was released on streaming platforms. Then, when I listened to it I was shocked again because it sounded absolutely nothing like what they did on their album I am more familiar with, “Unknown Pleasures.” Needless to say, I love it and it’s a banger.

Other Joy Division songs I like: Disorder, She’s Lost Control, Shadowplay, Love Will Tear Us Apart

3. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction - DEVO

I LOVE DEVO!! I just recently decided to listen to their debut album in full front to back and It is incredible and I’ve been listening to it non stop. If you’ve been keeping up with these you will know how Gut Feeling/ (Slap Your Mammy) is one of my favorite songs of all time. DEVO has really quickly put themselves in my all time favorites as well! Also I got tickets to see the rolling stones in concert which makes this song extra cool (cus i like this version better than their version hehe)

Other DEVO songs I like: Gut Feeling/Slap Your Mammy, Girl U Want, Shrivel-Up, Mongoloid, Uncontrollable Urge, Praying Hands

4. Somebody to Love - Jefferson Airplane

I recently came across a bunch of interviews on the Dick Cavett Show and there was one I liked in particular with Joni Mitchell and Jefferson Airplane! I’d always known about Jefferson Airplane but decided to listen to them again after a while and I love them a lot, especially this album. <3

Other Jefferson Airplane songs I like: Embryonic Journey, White Rabbit, My Best Friend, Today

5. Golden Slumbers - The Beatles

I mean what else can I say, it’s the fucking Beatles. I’ve really been liking this song lately :) and this album I’ve come back to lately as well. Overall good good good stuff man.

Other Beatles songs I like: Her Majesty, Oh! Darling, You Never GIve Me Your Money, I Saw Her Standing There, This Boy, The Fool on the Hill, I Will (and many many more)

Alright, until march, that’s all I’m gonna give you guys :’) thanks 

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I’m Back Jan/Feb: Part 2

more cool songs i’ve been liking this past month and a half!

2/3

1. One Million Kisses - Half Japanese

This song ever since I found it has meant a lot to me. It is very reminiscent of this other band I like called beat happening. Anyways, I listened to this song a lot in December but around Valentines day I came back to it. It’s just a solid song, very cute, very catchy, and I love it. :)

Other Half Japanese songs I like: I haven’t listened to any other songs but I will get on it!

2. Atta Girl - Heavenly

Alright, so I CANNOT BELIEVE I haven’t talked about Heavenly yet on this page. Heavenly is probably one of my favorites if not my favorite band of all time. Literally, I cannot praise them enough. They write the best lyrics, the best music in general and just, fuck, they’re really fucking good. Atta girl is probably my favorite and it’s also the first song I ever listened to by them. All I have left to say is you’re welcoming for blessing your ears. 

Other Heavenly songs I like: Our Love is Heavenly, P.U.N.K Girl, Itchy Chin, Boyfriend Stays the Same, Trophy Girlfriend, Space Manatee, I’m Not Scared of You, Tool, and every other song they’ve ever made.

3. Ono Soul - Thurston Moore

Thurston Moore’s solo endeavors have never really excited me all too much but I recently came across the music video for Ono Soul and I actually really enjoy this song! If you’re not into noise music just yet (trust me you will be one day) maybe pass on this song for now and start getting into Sonic Youth first. 

Other Thurston song’s I like (I’m just gonna put sonic youth songs here cus i haven’t listened to a lot of thurston’s solo stuff): Silver Rocket, 100%, Incinerate, Tom Violence, The Diamond Sea

4. Third Uncle - Brian Eno

Brian Eno is truly one of the more diverse musicians in history, this man has made such a range of music it’s mind blowing. This is another song that took a couple listens before I really enjoyed it. My friend matt showed it to me and it’s another one of those songs where you have to already have heard other weird songs before you can truly enjoy it. Also if you’re not sure why I like this song so much wait till the lyrics come in that’s when it really gets good. :)

Other Brian Eno songs I like: Burning Airlines Give You So Much More, I’ll Come Running, 1/2

5. Fire in Cairo - The Cure

I. LOVE. THIS. SONG. Something about it just reminds me of summertime and just, I can’t describe it, just listen to it, it’s good. I was in love with the cure’s debut about a year ago and decided to listen to it again and this song has really pushed itself into my favorite songs of all time. 

Other The Cure songs I like: Fascination Street, A Night Like This, Boys Don’t Cry, Grinding Halt, Pictures of You, A Letter to Elise, A Forest

2/3

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I’m back: End of January &February

yea so i didn’t have anytime to update this recently but here we are i’m back with cool new songs gonna make three posts !

1/3

1.  Lola - The Raincoats

The raincoats are certainly not the most conventional of bands but they do have their moments especially with their cover of the kink’s “Lola” I’ve been listening to this song for a little while now but something about it this month just hits. Ive come to like this version better than the original! (no shade to the kinks but the raincoats rock). I originally found this band in the movie 20th Century Women (I found a lot of good bands from that movie check it out!) and didn’t automatically love their off-beat, quirky, tunes but once I heard Lola everything changed. 

Other Raincoat’s songs I like: Fairytale in the Supermarket

2. I Wish I Was a Fire - October Country

October Country is a band I just recently came across. I first heard their song “My Girlfriend is a Witch” which is just an absolute banger. I played that song at least 100 times in a row and danced around to it in my room. However I decided to choose this song to represent them. It’s sweet and fun and another one of their songs I really enjoy and might be an easier first song to listen to for those not used to noisy music. The entirety of their debut album (and only album) “October Country” is something I heavily reccomend.

Other October Country songs I like: My Girlfriend is a Witch, The End of the Line, October Country, and She’s been away (and all the other ones too)

3. Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World - The Ramones

Alright I’m just gonna come out and say it this is probably the Ramones’ best song. Argue with me all you want but... anyways recently after watching a Henry Rollins interview, I decided to listen to the Ramones’ debut in full because I’d only ever heard “Blitzkrieg Bop”, sonic youth’s cover of “Beat on the Brat” (which doesn’t really county), “I Wanna be Sedated” and “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” and let me just say I fell in love. Now I know why this is considered one of the best punk rock albums of all times, and in general one of the greatest albums of all time. Overall though I fell the most in love with the closing track here, “Today your love tomorrow the world.” Quickly after my first listen i went out and bought this baby on vinyl- 

Other Ramones songs I like: Chain Saw, Judy is a Punk, Baby I love you, Havana Affair, Sheena is a punk rocker (and the songs mentioned above)

4. Stephanie Says - The Velvet Underground

I am a long time lover of the Velvet Underground however I just heard this song for the first time more recently. I don’t have much to say other than it’s the usual type of sweet you get from a velvets song with great lyrics and pretty sounds. Overall great track from a great band.

Other Velvet Underground songs I like: Andy’s Chest, After Hours, There She Goes Again, Who Loves the Sun (and many many more the list goes on)

5. Soma - The Smashing Pumpkins

I’ve never been the biggest smashing pumpkins fan, don’t get me wrong I love them, they’re talented, they’ve made incredible songs! they just weren’t always the first band I’d pick to listen to you know? but this song decided to make it’s way into my disover weekly and it is a fucking good song. It starts out with this slow lullabye/melody and goes into these great, heavy guitars and drums. I love it I love it I love it. New favorite smashing pumpkins track.

Other Smashing pumpkins songs I like: 1979, Bye June, To Forgive, Quiet, Luna, Stumbeleine

1/3

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Picks of January 2020 (1/2)

So it’s the new year and I’m back! haven’t watched any movies but i’ve discovered lots of new music this month and without further or do... let’s get into it.

1. Creatures of Love - Talking Heads

So starting out the year I decided to dive back into listening to the Talking Heads’ album Little Creatures once more. Back in my tender middle school days, the Talking Heads realllly came in clutch when coping with growing up. In particular off this album I’ve been revisiting Road to Nowhere, And She Was, Perfect World, and this track of course. This one in particular has especially been my favorite as of late. Love songs have been dominating my playlists and this is one of my favorites.

Other Talking Heads songs I recommend: Don’t Worry About the Government, Nothing But Flowers, The Big Country, Psycho Killer, and Born Under Punches

2. In the Sun - Blondie

Let me start this off by saying, I absolutely LOVE Blondie. Something about her whole vibe and music has caught my attention as of late and she is a total badass. I remember when I was younger my dad was always bringing home blondie CD’s but I never really paid much attention to it (I’m stupid like that if you haven’t noticed a pattern yet of me not listening to my dad when he shows me his favorite musicians). I’ve recently been getting more into learning about the underground scene in new york city in the 70s (cbgb’s, the ramones, and that kinda stuff) and blondie is definitely a favorite from this scene.

Other Blondie songs I recommend: Hanging on the Telephone, and Once I had a love (AKA the disco song)

3. Into the Groovey - Ciccone Youth

Ciccone Youth is one of the side projects of the band members of sonic youth. I recently discovered them after reading about one of their song’s in Kim Gordon’s memoir. I’ve never liked Madonna but this cover of her song is so addictive to listen to. The rawness of it and rough vocals and sounds are really fun to listen to. This month especially I’ve been really really really into Sonic Youth and exploring their discography and some of their more rough-around-the-edges songs. They are truly incredible and I can’t say enough good things about them. they’ve quickly risen to my most listened to band and I’m 100% (get it) obsessed.

More Sonic Youth songs I recommend!: Cotton Crown, Sugar Kane, Candle, Bull in the Heather, and Starpower

4. A Lizard State - King Krule

With the recent announcement of Archy’s next album, "MAN, ALIVE!”, coming soon I’ve decided to return to listening to him. This song, in particular, has been on repeat because the beat is just so fun to jump around to and the lyrics are something I can relate to very heavily right now. Just overall this track is very relevant in my life and I love it and I love Archy and I’m excited for what’s coming.

Other King Krule songs I like: Foreign 2, Easy Easy, Border Line, Dum Surfer, and Logos

5. Till There Was You - The Beatles

To close out what i’ve been listening to this half of the month we have The Beatles. I mean what is there to say that hasn’t been said. Their discography speaks for itself and they are undeniably great. I recently discovered this song and I haven’t been able to get enough of it.

Other Beatles songs I like!: Her Majesty, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, I Will, She’s Leaving Home, A Day in the Life, and I Saw Her Standing There

As always, thanks to anyone if they ever read this and i hope you like these songs too, till next time

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Picks of December 2019

Hello! Here are some of my music, movie, and other art picks of the final month of the decade! This year I’ve really been getting into 90s rock, permanent wave, slowcore, and punk rock. This month especially I’ve been interested in the music of the 70s and 90s acoustic songs. It’s been really cool seeing my taste in things progress to where they are now and I’m excited to see what else I find in the new year! Without further or do, here’s what I’ve been vibing with this month. :)

Music:

1. Gut Feeling/(Slap Your Mammy) - DEVO

After rewatching the movie 20th Century Women for the first time in many months, I had a resurgence of my love for the Talking Heads, Black Flag, and the Buzzcocks, and a newfound love for DEVO. My dad when I first got into the Talking Heads at the tender age of about 12 or 13 told me about this band called DEVO. He saw them live for the first time when he was about 17 or 18. Anyways, I’ve grown up with them in a sense but never really paid attention to the work they did. I’m glad I finally decided to give a listen to their debut album “Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO!” It’s led me down a rabbit hole of discovering new music and the culture of the 70s (which I’ve come to hold close to my heart). This song has become a sort of anthem for me. I’ve spent countless hours listening to it on loop and having dance parties with myself. The intro comes in subtly leaving you excited for what is to come. After an astounding 2 minutes of heavy drums, keys and a guitar riff that will remain in your head for days, the lyrics come in heavy “Something about the way you taste, makes me want to clear my throat” making it impossible to resist the urge to jump up and down shouting along with the band. Truly a great song would definitely recommend.

Other DEVO songs I recommend: Uncontrollable Urge and Jurisdiction of Love

2. St. Ides Heaven - Elliott Smith

There really isn’t much to say that hasn’t already been said about Elliott Smith. In my opinion, he is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. His haunting lyrics on this song, in particular, have stuck with me this month and this is yet another song I’ve had playing on repeat lately. It is simple in production and instrumentation but I think that’s what makes it beautiful.

Other Elliott Smith Songs I recommend: Whatever (Folk song in C), Miss Misery, Happiness/The Gondola Man, I Don’t Think I’m Ever Gonna Figure it Out, and Condor Ave

3. Halah - Mazzy Star

The music of Mazzy Star/ Hope Sandoval has really been there for me this year. There’s not much to say other than this song is beautiful beyond compare. It is the first track off of my favorite Mazzy Star project, She Hangs Brightly. I would definitely recommend this song and band to everyone.

Other Mazzy Star songs I recommend: Blue Flower, Fade Into You, and Rose Blood

4. Pop Queen - Noise Addict

This is an acoustic ballad by 90′s Australian indie rock band, Noise Addict. I haven’t done too much research on the band but from what I know, they were a group of thirteen-year-olds led by lead singer/songwriter Ben Lee. This song, in particular, Pop Queen, is a cute, very raw and very unproduced single with simple yet enticing and creative lyrics. It was the lyrics of their songs that really got me attached to the band. There are many references to other bands I enjoy like the pixies and pavement in their songs as well as what it feels like to be a teenager, something I can relate to as of this moment in time. (I’ve only listened to this ep, Young & Jaded, but I expect to like most of their other songs as well.)

Other Noise Addict songs I recommend: Wish I was Him

5. Beechwood Park - The Zombies

The Zombies are yet another band my dad loves. I remember him buying Zombies CDs when I was younger so back in September I decided to check them out. I fell instantly in love with their album, Begin Here. This month I decided to make playlists dedicated to my favorite songs from the decades 1960s-1990s. While searching through my library of saved songs I came across this beauty. I hadn’t listened to this song in probably about a year so I decided to listen to it again and it was probably one of the best decisions I’ve made this month. The zombies make these incredible psychedelic songs and I think Beechwood park is now my new favorite. I definitely recommend this song to everyone. (Especially when you’re driving late at night, this song feels extra special)

Other Zombies songs I recommend: She’s Not There, The Way I Feel Inside, and Going Out of My Head

6. Like Dylan in the Movies - Belle & Sebastian

https://youtu.be/3Sf4B8aercg

A friend of mine back in September introduced me to the band, Belle & Sebastian. This month, I was lucky enough to get two of their albums, The Boy With the Arab Strap and If You’re Feeling Sinister, on vinyl. I quickly fell back in love with Like Dylan in the Movies and it’s become a new favorite. 

Other Belle & Sebastian songs I recommend: She’s Losing it, Is it Wicked Not to Care, Get Me Away from Here, I’m Dying, and The Boy Done Wrong Again

7. Androgynous Mind - Sonic Youth

https://youtu.be/FvpbB8g0e64

Now, I’m not about to sit here and tell you that this song is any good. In fact, it’s really just Thurston Moore screaming “hey hey it’s okay” over and over again, but I’ve come to really enjoy listening to it. I truly believe Sonic Youth is a band for everybody. Their entire body of work is extremely diverse, experimental, and different. If you don’t like one song keep exploring their discography and you’ll probably find something you’ll enjoy eventually. For me personally, I love their albums EVOL, Daydream Nation, and Sister the most. Back to Androgynous Mind, however, this is a punchy punk tune that really gets you in the mood to bang your head. If you’re into noise rock/punk and just like music that makes you want to move, this song is for you. However, if you’re more into pop-y music, maybe skip this song.

Other Sonic Youth songs I recommend: Schizophrenia, Shadow of a Doubt, Teen Age Riot, The Diamond Sea - Radio Edit, and Incinerate

Movies & TV:

This month I was lucky enough to see quite a few movies that stuck with me.

1. Honey Boy (2019)

Let me tell you, I was really, really looking forward to this movie. Over the summer I watched every Shia LaBeouf movie I could get my hands on. He became one of my favorite actors and I loved learning more about his story. Noah Jupe portrayed a young version of Shia under the name “Otis.” He stole the show. His acting in this movie was absolutely incredible and I’m now a huge fan. Overall this movie was shot beautifully and extremely well written. A new favorite

Other Shia LaBeouf movies I recommend: American Honey and Holes 

2. 20th Century Women (2016)

I watched this movie for the first time around the time it was initially released. This is the movie that introduced me to the work of Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwing and Annette Benning. Three incredible women whose work I admire very much. The story is about a young boy named Jamie growing up in the year 1970s. We see him go through the struggles of growing up without a father, falling in love, and just, in general, being a teenager. It is a very powerful movie that I connected to instantly upon watching it for the first time. It was recently added to Netflix so I decided to watch it again and once more I’ve become obsessed. 10/10 would recommend.

3. Bojack Horseman (2014-present)

To be completely honest, I wasn’t expecting to like this show, let alone binge all 6 seasons in a span of 2 weeks. Another good friend of mine recommended it to me and I’m very glad I trusted her judgment. This show was unexpectedly deep and tackled subjects I didn’t think any tv show would ever cover. As someone who struggles with anxiety and depression, I found comfort in Bojack’s character and his struggles with mental health and life problems. This is show is very important and I’m very excited for the series finale to be released.

Alright! That’s it for this month, this year, and this decade! I’ll be sure to write up some more things in January. I think I’m planning on making two posts a month of what I’m listening to and watching. This was fun.

[girlsgerms]

so basically...

I know tumblr is a dying website and i’ve already had like 5 accounts on here from my days of being a fucking weirdo in middle school but I want to have a blog where I can talk about the music and movies and art i come to find and enjoy. will anyone see it? no. does anyone care? no. this is just for me and a place for my thoughts. so uh, hopefully if anyone does find this, they’ll like what i like too