Category: Music
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Paolo Nutini – Iron Sky (Hudson Mohawke remix)
Cruising maybe 35,000 ft above the grime and grind of North India. Happy about heading south (with no other agenda than to unwind when I got there). And then THIS song kicked-in as the pilot began his descent. SO GOOD! I realised I was something I hadn’t been for a lonnnng time. (I’d been ill, tired, generally run…
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If you like old school stuff…
Paul Kalkbrenner just shared the 1st of 3 mash-up mixes – with a few tracks you might recognise. And the story behind why and how he did it is pretty inspiring. Listen or download (for free) the 1st installment here. Image credit: Paul Kalkbrenner
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An angst-relieving anthem (or 12)
‘Life events’. Ahhh, man. Sometimes, they’re a real bitch. Thank goodness then, for running. For yoga, meditation… and music. Big, artery pumping MUSIC. Where would we be without it? Especially when superwoman stars like Sia belt out empowering stuff like, “I’m so confident, I’m unstoppable today”. And, “I sing for love, I sing for me”, “I shout…
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Current love: Volcanics – Josefine Hellström Hansson
Kinda dark, definitely deep, and very much moody – give it a listen. Image: marcovilla.
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Animal masks, creepy crawling dancing… Does it get any better?
I hope this makes you happy – I LOVE it!
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It’s Monday, let’s D.I.S.C.O.
Well, why not?
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Hump Day earworm
Awesome tune. Very happy to have it wriggling around my lobes. Enjoy!
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A double dose for the soul
Today means a slow, glitchy, fuzzy return to work for many of us. So long sofa and your unlimited stash of Quality Street chocolate, hello rammed trains and overloaded to-do lists. Get yourself through the day with this duo of soothing, battery-recharging tracks. They’ll ease the transition untold amounts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpZEZ-FcGo8
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Elvis Mondays: the king’s advice for staying on track
“When things go wrong, don’t go with them” – Elvis Presley
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The sound of sandy shores
You’re welcome.
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Elvis Mondays: the King on fate
“The Lord can give, and the Lord can take away. I might be herding sheep next year.” – Elvis Presley.
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Mario Aureo – Raindrops
It’s been soul, soul, soul lately so it’s been a while since we’ve turned to Ibiza Sonica’s balearic beats. Until today. Pulsing through our speakers from the White Isle’s station is Mario Aureo’s ‘Raindrops’. We think you’ll like it too.
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Elvis Mondays: the king on performing
“I’m so lucky to be in the position to give. It’s really a gift to give.” – Elvis Presley
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Elvis Mondays: the king’s approach to Monday mornings
“It’s human nature to gripe, but I’m going ahead and doing the best I can.” – Elvis Presley.
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Elvis Mondays: the star on the power of ambition
“Ambition is a dream with a V8 Engine” – Elvis Presley.
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Elvis Mondays: the King is alive (I have proof)
My boyfriend. Elvis Presley. (Normal Elvis Mondays resume next week).
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Last Day – Kollektiv Turmstrasse
I was first introduced to Kollektiv Turmstrasse some four years ago when at Cocoon’s now defunct Green and Blue festival. I was literally blown away. Their set surged through a toe-tapping beginning to a point where the crowd – myself included – were wholly lost in euphoric dreamland. On this chilly February morning, ‘Last Day’…
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Quit your job. Follow your dreams.
That statement holds true for this week… I’ve thought it, had it said to me, and have uttered the words to at least one other. Thanks to the Brooklyn-based band Baby Alpaca, I’ve now also found the perfect visual and audio expression of this phrase; one we’ll all want to embrace at least once in our…
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Elvis Mondays: the king on modern music
“Man, I was tame compared to what they do now. Are you kidding? I didn’t do anything but just jiggle.” – Elvis Presley
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Elvis Mondays: the star on keeping your ego in check
“If you let your head get too big, it’ll break your neck.” ― Elvis Presley
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