Budapest

One of my new favourite songs that I have been listening to non stop is Budapest by George Ezra. The first time I heard this song was on the radio station called indie88 based out of Toronto. George Ezra is a new upcoming artist in the indie world from Hartford, England. At just 21 years old, Ezra has provided the indie world with amazing music that  is reaching the top 10 on many charts around the world and number one on the charts in the Czech Republic, Austria and New Zealand. 

His album Wanted On Voyage was released in late June, 2014 and is slowly starting to become a huge success with the growing popularity of the song Budapest. Ezra was not only born with extreme musical talents but he also has experience with his music knowledge as he studied at The British and Irish Modern Music Institute in 2011. Some of George Ezra’s late musical inspiration comes from  artists such as Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan. 

In the popular indie music blog called, When The Gramaphone Rings they feature George Ezra on their Live Review section. They review him as being a breath of fresh air with a voice beyond his years. A breath of fresh air is a perfect description for Ezra’s song Budapest. This song brings me to a place of summertime drives and long sunny beach days. Listening to this tune brings me so much happiness and joy and I hope it can do the same for you!

Enjoy! 

For Emma, Forever Ago

Justin Vernon is the artist behind the indie band Bon Iver. He is one of those singers who I usually listen to on a daily basis. The calming tone of his voice has the ability to put anyone in a completely relaxed state. Vernon has a vocal range like none other and is known for the extremely high pitches he reaches in most of his songs. Bon Iver is a group that I can rely on to take me to another planet and to help clear my mind of all negative thoughts. 

Take a listen to any one of his songs and I guarantee it will put you in a calming state of mind. Some people say it is sad or depressing but I believe that it is calming and good for the soul. It is the type of music for yoga, rainy days, bed time, reading, studying, long winter walks and many more moments such as the ones listed. This video is a very unique interpretation of the song For Emma from the album, For Emma, Forever Ago.

In an article that I recently read about the video, Vernon said that, "this album is meant to be played in front of small crowds..." and that is exactly what this video shows. The video is of Bon Iver in Montmartre, Paris, France. The harmonies in this video show the incredible talents of this band. The specific locations they choose to perform provides amazing acoustics that amplify their harmonies. Imagine walking down the street in Paris and hearing the sound of this walking towards you....

Why Am I Writing?

Why did I decide to write my blog about indie music you ask? The answer happens to be that it is my favourite genre of music for many reasons. Indie folk music is a genre that I can turn to for many moments and experiences in my life. Whether I am sitting down trying to study, heading out for a long walk, trying to fall into a deep sleep, or practicing some yoga, this genre of music matches up perfectly to many moments in my life. There are also many moments in my life where I can turn back to and remember an exact experience or time in my life which relates to a specific song. Music has always been a passion of mine and is something that I am constantly searching out to find new artists and songs.

This blog is dedicated to providing new music suggestions of indie folk artists as well as unique songs that I will be researching on a weekly basis. Sharing these treasures with you will bring me joy in the process of getting more people appreciating this genre. Though I do appreciate many other genres of music, the genre of indie folk genre is a perfect topic to write about due to the passion I have for this type of music. Another reason I am passionate about writing this blog is because my primary hobby happens to be attending concerts. City and Colour, Ray Lamontagne, Mumford and Sons, Half Moon Run and David Grey are some of the concerts I have recently attended, just to name a few. I have had many live experiences listening to this genre of music and am excited about sharing new artists with anyone who is willing to listen.