Put a Penny In the Slot.

Songs I've been obsessing over lately.

Hearts A Mess - Gotye (3AM Remix)
The Sun - The Naked And Famous
The Wolves (Act l Act ll) - Ellie Goulding (Bon Iver Cover)
All My Alibis - El Sportivo & The Blooz
Shook - Sigur Ros Vs. Mobb Deep (Emancipator Mash Up)
Sing - Four Tet
Stay The Same (Feat. Andreya Triana) - Bonobo
Strange And Unprepared - Copeland

Brennivin - The Album Leaf
Lazarus - Circa Survive

R.Dearlove

The Morning After.

A darling of a friend of mine asked for this special treat. This little mix just seems like a fitting match. I'm so happy to have such amazing friends who continuously make me laugh and help me see the bright side of life.

Enjoy.

Blue In Green - Miles Davis
One Evening (Solo Piano Version) - Feist
The Girl From Ipanema - Astrud Gilberto, Joao Gilberto & Stan Getz
I Don't Know What I Can Save You From (Royksopp Remix) - Kings Of Convenience
You Ain't Always There - Hungry Kids Of Hungary
Northern Lights - Bowerbirds
Sing To You - Alain De Courtenay
Tracy's Waters - Patrick Watson
Wonderwall - Ryan Adams

R.Dearlove

For Emma, Forever Ago.

Have you ever loved something so much, no words will ever suffice to how you feel? That's how I feel about many things, maybe I'm too passionate. I was playing Bon Iver's For Emma, Forever Ago and fell once again in love. I remember two years ago searching Rough Trade's website and coming across the gorgeous album cover. After listening to it, my entire idea of music transformed. It was like nothing I've heard before. For the first time I honestly understood the idea of music as an art form. I was beyond belief that a musician could create something so beautiful without really focusing on fundamental structure. Without boundaries, art can grasp an emotion beyond human understanding. Bon Iver's falsetto voice also played an important role to the unique sound. It's a beautiful album, anyone who hasn't listened should. It's never too late.

"This is not the sound of a new man or crispy realization
It's the sound of the unlocking and the lift away
Your love will be
Safe with me"

Re:Stacks - Bon Iver
Skinny Love - Bon Iver

Have a beautiful day,

R. Dearlove

Love this band, Sun Airway. Can't stop listening to their new album, Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier.

"when the moonlight turns your shadow into a traitor
turns you over to a world you can't relate to
i'll be there just to lasso you the moonshine
in the back of your mind just like a wind chime
i'll be there when you call my name oh naoko"

Oh Naoko - Sun Airway

Waiting On You - Sun Airway

R.Dearlove

Song For a Lover of Long Ago

Desolate and haunting, it spreads within. Silence echoes, a gasp for air, a whisper through the night. Crimson streaks the sky. The glow of light, as it peaks through cracks, let's out a single howl. A silent world shatters, lifeless. Again.

Hearts A Mess - Gotye

Different Stars - Trespassers William
Roslyn - Bon Iver & St. Vincent
Lamplight - Cavalier Rose
My Love - Sia
Love Affair - Copeland
Broken Horse - Freelance Whales
Human - Civil Twilight
Black Wave - The Shins
Transatlanticism - Death Cab For Cutie
Concerning The UFO Sighting Near Highland, Illinois - Sufjan Stevens
Down The Burning Ropes - James Vincent McMorrow

R.Dearlove

It's a Sight to Behold

I've been itching to travel lately. My hopefully planned trip/volunteer experience to Uganda is still up in the air and I just wish a decision could be made soon. I watched this video and was completely absorbed in all the rich colors as well as the culture of this beautiful country. When I do happen to begin my travels, considering on the destination, my playlists would have to suffice. Who better to serenade me than Devendra Banhart?

Morocco & Spain from Mike Matas on Vimeo.

Draft Morning - Hacia Dos Veranos
At The Hop - Devendra Banhart

Ciao,

R.Dearlove

Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself..

I should apologize for my absence, it's been much too long. Alas, here I am again and ready to spill. I've been obliged to share my mixes I've worked on recently. Although this is not necessarily a substantial mix and may not have much significance to anyone else, this is the music I've relied on lately to get me through my busy days. And when I'm sitting anxiously awaiting for the subway to whisk me away in the late hours, I have something lovely to accompany me on my long wait.

Most of these tunes are relatively new and fresh off the hypeworthy totem pole. An essential piece to this mix is Young the Giant. They have finally released their self-titled album today and it's safe for me to say that it's one of my favorite albums of the year. I expect an exquisitely beautiful future for these fine men.

So here it is, a special mix from me to you.

Time To Wander - Gypsy & The Cat
Strings - Young The Giant
Headspace - We Barbarians
Coming Around - Hungry Kids Of Hungary
Lucidity - Tame Impala
Young Blood - The Naked And Famous
Rill Rill - Sleigh Bells
Bodysnatchers - Radiohead
Plane Temp - Glasser
Out, Don't.. - Gauntlet Hair
Masters In China - Priscilla Ahn
And If My Heart Should Somehow Stop - James Vincent McMorrow

Enjoy,

R. Dearlove