What I listened to in September, part 2.

It seems like just yesterday I was writing a similar post for September 2013! Time flies when you're... incredibly busy with school. I am now living in Seattle, WA, and this geography shift has really influenced my music choices for this month - this city has a laidback vibe and I'm loving it so far! Here are some of the songs that really defined the beginning of autumn for me this year.

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"True North" by Pinback: a couple years ago, one of my best friends gave me the glorious album "Information Retrieved" on vinyl, and I am now realizing how stupid I was to not listen to it until very recently. The whole album is wonderful, and "True North" is my favorite. It instills that sense of nostalgia that most Pinback songs give me.

"Red Eyes" by The War on Drugs: I am obsessed with this song. The chorus gives me chills each and every time I hear it. It reminds me of a beautiful summer full of sun and lazy days. It feels really triumphant. The War on Drugs released their latest album in March, but this song has stayed with me into the end of this year (shoutout to KNRK 94.7 for playing great music this summer).

"My Type" by Saint Motel: I'm not sure why I'm sticking this song in the middle of this list. If there's one song you decide to listen to from this list, it should be this one. It's amazingly sassy and catchy and will definitely make you want to dance (and I really hate that phrase so if I'm using it, you know this song is majorly dance-able). Check out "Benny Goodman" as well! Both of these songs are great if you also go to school in the NW and need songs to brighten your otherwise dreary and rainy day.

"Lost and Found" by Johnny Flynn: I will confess, I heard this song in Starbucks. I will confess, I Shazam-ed this song WHILE on a job interview in Starbucks. That's how much I liked it. It feels like autumn personified. (I will warn you, this song sounds much better recorded, in my opinion. If you question my judgment after listening from the link below, find the song on Spotify).

Missing Loufest

I am experiencing some major withdrawal now that I'm weeks removed from Loufest. I could not have asked for a better weekend--the weather was incredible (a lil bit of both cool-n-comfy, and sunshine happiness bordering 2nd degree burns), the energy was up, and the bands were, naturally, a wonderful musical discovery.

Here are my thoughts regarding this year’s festival!