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Annie Clark, more popularly known as St. Vincent, is an American singer-songwriter. She plays several instruments, and began her career in various bands before branching out on her own. A few recommendations:

Cheerleader

Regret

Happy listening! 

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New Zealand is not a country usually associated with music; in fact, it is much more often associated with sheep. For a country that has more wool-producing creatures than musical ones, however, this almost-Aussie country has been making quite the name for itself in the music industry. It all began with the prodigy pop sensation Lorde, who I spoke about in an earlier blog post. Several New Zealander musicians have been following in her footsteps, including brother-sister duo Broods. I have only recently discovered them, and have already fallen in love.

To introduce yourself, try these lovely tracks:

Mother and Father

Bridges

For this talented duo, I predict great things. 

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One of Regina Spektor's albums, What We Saw From the Cheap Seats, has been running through my head all week. A few of my favorite songs from it are "Firewood", "The Party", and "Patron Saint". I know I mention Regina Spektor quite a lot in my "stuck in my head" sorts of posts, but I can't help it. Her voice is yearning and eclectic, going from completely serious to satire in a measure. She's wonderful, and I recommend her to all.

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"Stay Awake", by London Grammar. I discovered this British trio through Spotify's recommendations, and am incredibly happy to have done so. They have a sound that I can only describe as alternative pop, with a mellow mix of soft piano and heaver, more electronic beats. Among the "also searched for" section are Lorde and  Florence and the Machine; while I don't think these artists are necessarily alike, their audiences are certainly prone to overlapping.

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"Neither Here Nor There", by Eleisha Eagle, is one of my new favorite songs. I have no idea how to pronounce her name, but finding her music was such a highlight. The lyrics are clever and the melodies are enthralling, and she certainly stands out- even on a Pandora radio station featuring incredible artists like Regina Spektor and Birdy.

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A friend of mine recently introduced my to the musical duo of Twenty One Pilots. Though their genre of music isn't usually my thing, I couldn't help but be intrigued. They do a lot of rap, but also some "regular" songs. In all of it, the lyrics are gorgeous. I haven't heard a whole lot of their repertoire yet, but of what I have heard, "House of Gold" is my favorite.

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"Swingin' Party", a cover by Lorde, was originally sung (and written) by The Replacements in 1985. It's a wonderful song either way- just listen to the lyrics.

My Weekend Playlist

Including songs from all sorts of artists and genres, here's the music that will be the movie soundtrack for my somewhat mellow, mostly-stay-at-home weekend.

"Laughing With", by Regina Spektor

"Ribs", by Lorde

"5 Years Time", by Noah and the Whale

"California Gold Rush", by Sara Jackson-Holman

"Exceed my Expectations", by Emma Wallace

"Danger", by Katherine Farnham

"2.99 Cent Blues", by Regina Spektor

"Patchwork Girlfriend", by Punch Brothers

"The District Sleeps Alone Tonight", by Birdy

"Paper Aeroplane", by Angus and Julia Stone 

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 "People Help the People," by Birdy.

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"Everything to Lose", by Bess Rogers

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"I Don't Like You Either", by Emma Wallace

It's a lovely little song with witty wordplay and piano riffs galore.

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"All the Rowboats", a hauntingly lyrical song by Regina Spektor

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I generally have one song or another stuck in my head. And so, I decided to share it, so all you lovely readers might also be hooked. The song in question is "Lady in Spain", by Ingrid Michaelson- a really remarkable songstress.

A New Tune to Hum

"The Great Gatsby" soundtrack has been recently released. I must recommend a good listen.

A Recommendation

Quality Music: A List
The A Team
Kiss Me
Little Bird
Be Like You
....and....
Small Bump
-By Ed Sheeran
Paper Aeroplane
Big Jet Plane
Just a Boy
...and...
Hush
-By Angus and Julia Stone
VCR
...and...
Shelter
-By the Xx
Falling
-By Florence and the Machine
Fall for You
-By Secondhand Serenade
The Great Escape
-By Boys Like Girls
Thnks Fr Th Mmrs
-By Fall Out Boy
Eet
Folding Chair
...and....
Samson
-By Regina Spektor

Here are a few suggestions for my dear readers who feel that they are in desperate need of new music- please enjoy!