Gin Wigmore – Blood to Bone (Album)

Gin Wigmore – Blood to Bone (Spotify Link)
Recommended if you like: Fiona Apple, Fiest, Ingrid Michaelson, MS MR, Kimbra

Discovered this one on NPR, early in the morning. Had woken up early to get to work and print some stuff out and managed to catch their show that ends at 7:00 AM. They did a special on Gin Wigmore, and the excerpts they had played caught my attention. The full sound and her unique vocals drew me in. I was afraid I would not be able to remember her name to search her up later, because at the moment I don’t have a phone, so I didn’t have text or Shazam to keep a note. But lo and behold, I was able to listen to her album and create a post about her latest work, Blood to Bone.

Most of her music is very emotional, and reflects on relationships gone wrong. I remember one of the songs was described as the feeling you get when you wake up in the morning next to your long-term partner, and realize that you can’t spend the rest of that time with him. That you don’t want to wake up next to him every day for the rest of your life. I forgot which song that one was though.

This first one starts with an echoing piano, and then bursts into an orchestral sound. Her voice is not too harsh, and even though it’s unique and a little rough around the edges, it can be soft and soulful, or strong and powerful. “Nothing to No One” is filled with power and loaded with emotions. It’s got a great melody as well.

Gin Wigmore – “Nothing to No One” (Spotify Link)

Following that track on the album is “This Old Heart.” This song is a little more angelic and more broken. It doesn’t have the same power as “Nothing to No One,” but is just as soulful. It feels as if she is reaching out to reach you through her falsetto vocals. You can hear the tears in her voice, and hurt and fractured emotions behind her lyrics.

Gin Wigmore – “This Old Heart” (Spotify Link)

If you’re looking for something a little more dark and slow, this next track is for you. “Holding on to Hell” is a little more moody and brooding, like she’s aloof. It’s got that great rough guitar to it. I might even add this one to my stripper rock playlist, because it sounds like something you’d hear in a movie featuring a dimly lit striptease bar, where everything is moving in slow motion, and everyone inside is loaded with self-loathing.

Gin Wigmore – “Holding on to Hell” (Spotify Link)

If you’re looking for something more upbeat, check out “Written in the Water.” It starts with that upbeat piano chord. It’s catchy as hell and has a retro feel to it. The lyrics are still about broken relationships, but it has a little bit more spunk to it, as if she’s breaking free.

Gin Wigmore – “Written in the Water” (Spotify Link)

Over all, this New Zealander’s album is definitely one you should check out for this year. I give it an 8.2/10, and I hope to research the rest of her music that I missed from past years.

Morning paper filled with nothing to say

Hacienda – Let Me Go

Got the worst sunburn today. Went hiking with a friend in Griffith Park and of course I forgot to bring the sunscreen. I think that the sun eventually is good for me, since I don’t stay out too often. I mean, people spend about 90% of their time indoors and I want to make sure I get my weekly dose of outdoors. Anyway, had a great time, and stopped by a street fair afterwards, and now I’m just listening to this song and loving it. Again, thank you to KCRW’s Top Tune for putting this one out.

Oh yeah! Went to see Portugal. the Man as part of KCRW’s Who Shot Rock and Roll convert series. It was an okay concert, and I did enjoy myself. Was expecting them to play a little bit more T. Rex, just because the invite said that it would be a tribute to the band. Make sure you check out Raphael Saadiq and Band of Skulls next time around! They’ve both been featured on my blog so definitely go! (It’s free anyway…) Click here to RSVP.

EVERYONE SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS SONG BY BONDE DO ROLE RIGHT NOW

Bonde Do Rolê – Bang

Recently posted a Bonde do Rolê song (Kilo, see below) and this is their new single featuring one of the guys from Das Racist so of course I had to post it. My favorite song right now, because it’s just too good. ITS JUST TOO GOOD.  EVERYONE SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS SONG BY BONDE DO ROLE RIGHT NOW.

Currently at my first day of work (not to worry; I’m on break), and this is the firs time in a while that I’ve had internet access. The internet guys are supposed to be coming in later today to set up the wifi, but the apartment is looking great so far! Moved in on Monday and now just worrying about getting a desk and shelves and putting together meals everyday. Made corn and banana bread for the 4th of July, and it was a hit! Probably will be making more bread with the leftover old bananas in the fridge. Will be updating more soon but for now I gotta dash! Will be updating when I can.

Spit out the dirt that fills my mouth

Theresa Andersson – Endymion

Something a little slower to describe the slow days of summer. This is off her newest album Street Parade.

Will be working as in Education Intern at Heal the Bay soon enough… and moving into my new apartment next week. Got a used bike that I’ll be using to bike to work. Just waiting for things to get going. I wish I had something to do other than write my research paper, but I’ve just been writing and reading and doing art projects to keep myself busy. I still have my health to worry about. (I’ve been missing because of days spent in the hospital and days spent recovering from a biopsy, but everything is fine now. Just seeing a few specialists to finalize a diagnosis and taking care of anything else to worry about.) I think with the extra time on my hands I’ll be able to find some more music and you guys updated.

If there are any of you still out there.

Someone’s gotta help me dig

Father John Misty – Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings

This song. On repeat. For all today. Just do it. It’s one of those songs that is not annoyingly stuck on your head, but stays in there and just means something different to everyone. This video is also hauntingly good, so I included it. That’s new music here on this blog. Stay tuned for more! And don’t forget to subscribe.