What do I do when I'm stuck in an Airport?

Obviously I start looking up new music acts to throw myself into!

Here I am, so wonderfully stuck between flights for business, in Philadelphia. I've never been here before, not even a drive by, but I'm definitely feeling the City of Brotherly Love.  After all, this was our nation's first capitol!

Who comes to mind when I set my music sights on this gray and rainy city? John Coltrane, of course. Some smooth music stylings by Mr. Coltrane are perfect for this extremely inclement (and extremely annoying) weather.  His jazzy sounds are lifting me right out of these modern times and into a period that maybe wasn't any easier, but was definitely cooler.  As I stare at these sark white walls and ugly, out-dated US Airways signs, I really do find myself longing for a night time jazz scene with an ice cold drink in my hand and perhaps a gang of friends around me, enjoying the lively music and all around moment that Jazz music made.  It isn't difficult to dream of happier places, especially when your current setting is an airport over flowing with angry customers; weather really does something to the mood.  I'm relying on Trane to transport me to a Philadelphia that I never knew and most likely will never know. 

Feeling Jazzy, but not feeling straight music-no talk? Check out Kimbra.  She's a New Zealander with some serious pipes and a knack for hitting jazz right on the head while still incorporating modern sounds.  If you haven't heard of her, check out the duet that she sings with Gotye ("Somebody That I Used to Know").  She's currently on tour with Gotye, but she was seen a few weeks back at South by Southwest and really turned heads.  Her bluesy voice makes you want to sit in a speak easy with a short glass of whiskey and a cigarette...well maybe not those things specifically, but definitely a small corner club with a close atmosphere!

Listen to Gotye. You won't regret it!

Yes, I went to see KC

Seeing Kelly Clarkson may have started out as sort of a joke. Not a concert that I paid a million dollars a ticket and not a concert I was putting a lot of weight on.

I never watch American Idol. I don't like it, I think it's annoying. I was only aware of Kelly Clarkson being a real artist when her second album came out, and even then, I was just listening for fun. Last night made me think twice about KC. She was witty and fun an joked around the entire show! She was personable and made me want to be her best friend. Her voice was beyond incredible! I was expecting a Whitney wannabe, but no. She was spot on without the slightest bit of pitchiness. Fully impressed and in love with Kelly.

Two Posts in 1 Day?! Shit Go'n get CRAY

AWESOME Arctic Cirlce shared by good friend Aubrey! Amazing find and I'm in love with the more unique sounds that I hear throughout the song.  I love the way I feel when I listen to this, I feel like I should be swept away in a romantic Jane Austen-ish way! I can't get enough of this!

Watch and love:

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Munchen

European travel is so worth the annoying flight. The music, food, architecture and art are always breathtaking and always inspiring. I am currently in the Munich airport in Germany with my brother, reluctantly waiting for our plane to take us back the States.

One of the things about Munich that really caught my attention was the lack of German made music. Almost everything that the younger population listens to is American music. I asked one of our friends here about it and he seemed surprised that I would care. He said listenin to German music is crap. The only music that is truly German is for old people(polka, etc.) I asked him what music he liked and he told me
that the only German music that was any good were the up and coming rappers. Other than that, anything tht has a hypnotic beat will suffice for him. It serms that is the common response from everyone in the room. If it can be danced to, then it's good.

Every morning we wake up to music, notall American. One song that was heavily played was a Portugese club song, complete with accompanying dance moves. Se et un Pego. I'm pretty sure it is by a singer Michele Telles...I'll have to double check. Either way, it was a fun one to listen to.

Chuss!!

Dance Music

Although this week shoul mean the replaying of every single christmas album known to man kind, I can't help but listen to a little dance music to put me in a good mood!

Beyonce- Countdown and Love on Top
Robyn-Call Your Girlfriend
Lady Gaga-Born This Way

I love fun dance music, I also live the Jackson 5 and dancing my buns off to them!!!

Brooklyn Bound

So I am here in Brooklyn with my friend Steph, getting dinner at the Cornerstone, and we are overcome by the soul vibe that's going on! We can't wait for the live jazz that's to come later on, but for now we are content with the dimming lights, the vegan nachos and the sweet low beats of soul music thrumming through the downstairs restaurant.