The sun is shining, I'm avoiding studying and all is well in the world!

So I thought, in the name of summer and joy and study-avoidance, I'd share what's been on my iPod lately. Be warned, my taste in music is dire. You're going to have to go find them yourself, because illegal downloading is BAD.

The Dykeenies - Days Don't Slow Down
I just love them, and not just because of hot singer boy (I swear, I have no idea how I managed to get through the whole interview for Three's, which you can read here, without trying to propose or something). They also make some fab indie-pop. This was a B-side for their latest single, and a hint at what's to come with the new material. Excitement central.

One Night Only - It's About Time
Their singer is about 17 or something. I feel so old. Anyway, this is a nice song, good for bobbing your head about to like a deranged person, accompanied by the odd food-tap. It's one of those nice smilie songs that you find yourself singing at random. Can be embarrassing on public transport.

The La's - There She Goes
Who doesn't love this song? The only people that couldn't love this song would be those with no soul, such as Hitler and Piers Morgan. A favourite for bellowing along to with pals.

The Zutons - Valerie
Yes, the Zutons! It wasn't Miss Winehouse who did it first, you know. That was all karaoke. This one reminds me of a couple of summers ago, and we'd all point at Gillian whenever it came to the chorus. "Everyone's going to think that's my name!" Yes, we get that, love. That's why we're doing it.

The Libertines - Death on the Stairs
This is my favourite 'dance about bedroom like a loonball whilst getting ready to go out' song. Excellent. I didn't used to like the Libertines, but something inside of me cracked and I saw the light.

Idlewild - Stay the Same
I wouldn't want to be 16/17 again, but this is what this song reminds me of. And it is excellent. Roddy Woomble, you are a legend. Mostly because your surname is Woomble, but your music is also quite fab.

The Enemy - Technodancaphobic
Try spelling that one first time without any mistakes. I like The Enemy. They are apparently very short, but they make really good songs. This is another good one for a bit of a bum-wiggle.

We Are Scientists - After Hours
I think I've made my feelings known on We Are Scientists' Keith Murray before, haven't I? If not, he's gooorgeous. Almost McDreamy/Clooney goooorgeous. That's a whole lot of good-looking energy there. That aside, his band also make some fab music. Their newest album, Brain Thrust Mastery, is amazing, but this, the first single, is possibly the high point. Although, if you listen to Radio 1, chances are you hate it by now. I blame Jo Whiley.

The Sunshine Underground - Put You In Your Place
I hadn't listened to this lot in ages, but this cropped up on shuffle one day, and I am once more addicted. I love this song. It has an infectious, shoutalong chorus, and while not terribly 'different', it's incredibly catchy.

Bored now! Going to make a list of studying to be done...

Posted: Saturday 24 May 2008 19:24:46