{Repave}

I fancy taste testing. In fact, it's high on the list of my favorite leisurely activities. Out of all of the tastes to test I particularly enjoy the musical variety. Bon Iver and Volcano Tour have given their listeners something to chew on. Their album, Repave, will be on the iTunes menu this September. 

Until then, savor this sample....

Don't forget to throw away your tooth pick. 

{Lennon & Maisy | Ho Hey}

A delightful tune for your Tuesday. 

{Follow the Sun}

Follow the Sun by Xavier Rudd gives me the urge to frolic and dance leaving all of my cares behind on a sandy beach. Complete with bird chirps, a harmonica, and soul searching lyrics, this tune sounds like a sunny day. The music video was filmed in Queensland, Australia. 

{Hopping into Puddles}

I went through a Sigur Ros phase a few years ago, and now, once again, this Icelandic group is capturing my heart once more. If joy had a sound, this would be it. The top three things I love about this video besides the music...

1) The plethora of knit sweaters.
2) The little nugget shown at 1:30.
3) The unreal (yet actually real) surroundings.

If I had to choose any outdoor concert to be present at, this one would be on the top of the list. Warm hot chocolate and a cozy blanket would make this girl one happy camper!

{The Sound of Your Fleeting Heart}

In honor of The Paper Kites announcing this week that they are going to release another EP in September (eek!), I thought posting one of my favorite songs from them would only be appropriate. Cheers to the imagination, friends, and pillow fights with magical colorful feathers. They are also Australian, and of course I found out about them from one of my favorite blogs, Today's Letters, after I had been to Australia. Oh well, it just proves I can't get enough of the Aussies.

What have you been listening to lately?  

{Steady As the Stars}

Ben Howard performs "Old Pine" live in Paris (2010). I can not get enough of this song from one of my favorite artists. If you have not already heard this musical masterpiece, here is your chance.