Dan Croll - Home

It has been a long time since I posted last. There's been a lot going on in my life the last few months. In August I quit my job working in the music industry in Los Angeles and moved to London to attend a worship leader academy. I've always been a worship leader but on the side of my other jobs. I was tired of sitting at a desk all day and was ready to focus on the music I feel called to sing, play and write myself.

While I'm here in London for the next year I'll be on the look out for new artist emerging from the UK. I have posted on Dan Croll before but I just love this new video he's released for his song Home especially the shots around London and the trains I now take every day!! The parts with his Grams are precious to boot! Plus you can vote for the video to air on MTV this week here!

 

The Paper Kites - St Clarity (Video)

Australian band The Paper Kites released last month a beautiful video for their song St Clarity. Something about it provides a peace when you watch. Enough said, just enjoy.

Ivan & Alyosha - "Be Your Man" Music Video

We all know Seattle has a big music scene and was especially popular during the 90s with grunge music. Legend has it record executives were dropping label contracts out of planes over Seattle to any band with plaid shirts and long hair. Ivan & Alyosha on the other hand shows the lighter and happier side of Seattle. This folk rock band has been a favorite of mine since they were giving away their EP for free on Noisetrade.com. They now have a new LP and a new music video for "Be Your Man." This would be my favorite track of Ivan & Alyosha if they didn't sing about California and its many wildfires in their song "Everything Is Burning." I've lived through wildfires raging through my back yard yet I love this state so very much so how could I not love the lyrics, "Why is it every time I come to California its on fire? This is where we should fall in love. There's something in the water."

This new video is so charming and I can't get enough of the bored cheerleaders. Enjoy!

Lorde - Royals (Video)

Since I mentioned New Zealander Lorde in yesterday's post I figured I should probably post up some of her music. Nothing like hearing a 16 year old make crazy amazing music to make you feel really awesome about where you are at in your life at nearly 30... Enjoy, she'll be taking over the world soon.

Dan Croll - Compliment Your Soul (Video)

The new music that is coming out of the UK and Australia is blowing me away these days. Don't even get me started on 16 year old Lorde from New Zealand. Time to step it up America! Here's another UK artist that is in heavy rotation in my music library. Enjoy 22 year old Dan Croll's video for Compliment Your Soul.

 

Matt Corby - Resolution (video)

Just couldn't wait to share this one with you all. A friend posted this video today by Matt Corby and I have to admit that I am swooning for this Australian who sounds like a cross between James Vincent McMorrow and Allen Stone. I'm in love... (Pull it together Mary...)

Matt Corby Website

Photo credit - Caught the Light Photography

Space Oddity Music Video

Are you ready for the best music video of the year? You may be thinking, "Oh is this a new Beyonce video??" NO. Does Beyonce film her videos IN SPACE? Don't think so (Still love you though B). However Commander Chris Hadfield and his surprisingly angelic voice do. Now please enjoy Space Oddity and some pretty epic views of earth.