Ear Candy - 13.1.11

Halfway home.

Oh Friday, I cannot wait to greet you with a huge measure of Vodka and Coke.

I'll be back posting Saturday with a turbo minty whopper fresh Frock Candy.

Thanks for all your good luck wishes!

They were needed!

x

Ear Candy - 11.01.10

Current driving music. You'll notice a lot of it's slow but, in this weather that's just how I roll.

1. The Cure-Close to me
2. The Smiths-There's a light that never goes out
3. Belle and Sebastian-Piazza, New York Catcher
4. Regina Spektor-Us
5. Little Joy-Next time around
6. Glasvegas-It's my own cheating heart that makes me cry
7. Snow Patrol-Set down your glass
8. Fleet Foxes-Ragged Wood
9. Bon Iver-Skinny Love
10. Yeah Yeah Yeahs-Zero
11. Mumford and Sons-The Cave
12. Thom Yorke-Hearing Damage

To die by your side well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine

So I was going to dedicate two posts to music however, upon trying to create the 'music peeps I think will be big in 2010 and so forth' I realised that I cannot possibly predict such a thing.

I mean, there could be musical prodigies in the making who have not yet realised that they are in fact musical prodigies and, for the most part are currently concerned with, homework and hitting puberty and getting bullied and having their first kiss all so that they can write deeply soul-searching songs that will no doubt influence the decade of 2010.

So, for now, I'll let them get on with it and instead I give you one post of music which influenced the 00's and that which I believe has the ability to continue to influence the 10's.

2000

Bloc Party

Quality music which I personally, believe has staying power. Unfortunately, their record company didn't and it would seem Bloc Party will be no more. (For the forseeable future anyway)

Coldplay

Personally, not a fan. Whiny and pretentious in my opinion and yet, I can't deny that they played their part in defining the 00's musically. Hate them nonetheless.

The Killers

Started the decade in an amazing fashion. Mr Brightside a tune of timeless quality. Unfortunately, their success began to deteriorate towards the end. A revival could be on the cards for this decade, I wouldn't put money on that though.

Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Big in the early 90's, even bigger in the early 00's. Pure magic and then they disappeared. Come back! (That's directed at you Frusciante)

The White Stripes

Elephant was a decent album but, with the absence of Meg I think the band will remain in the 00's. Hopefully, Jack and either The Raconteurs or Dead Weather can keep the music alive. (God, that is a terribly cheesy sentence)

Damien Rice

Where'd you go? Soulful, acoustic, beautiful. Stop letting Lisa Hannigan fill the void and release another album before it's too late Damo.

Ok, those bands are pretty much left behind in the 00's. Well, maybe not Coldplay but, we live in hope.

2010

Arctic Monkeys

Everyone loved them, Alex let his hair grow out and then everything changed, the music remained at it's unparalleled standard of brilliance. The lyrics man, the freakin' lyrics.

Mumford and Sons

Personal favourite. Only came into focus towards the end of 09 and hopefully they are a herald of great music set to grace Ear Candy lists into 2010.

Bon Iver

Formed in 06. Album is called For Emma, naturally this curries certain favour when compiling this post. I like things with my name on.

Florence and the Machine

Much internal deliberating over whether or not to include Ms Welch. I fear that there is the potential to go in the same vein as The Killers, and start off with phenomenal success only to fail to live up. However, love conquers all and thus, she made the cut.

Editors

Big in 00's and with a new album in the process of development I can only imagine they will continue in their success. Remind me of a modern day Smiths, which is quite an accomplishment. Although, I'm sure many would disagree with me on such a comparison.

The XX

Going to absolutely take off in the next while, so soon that it has already started. Amazing band.

Two Door Cinema Club

You may have not heard of them yet, but u shall. Incredible.

There are a million more but, hope you find something new anyway!

Enjoy!

Gosh your lips look delicious

'Tis freezin hard, ach shure 'tis too cold for snow. Please God let it not be so, this is the closest we've gotten to a white Christmas in many a year.

I've been hinting to the boyfriend every time this ad:

comes on but alas, he delivered his gift this evening and no matter what way I shake it, or how much I squeeze it I cannot convince myself that it is a snow machine. Perhaps his lack of ability to pick up on said hint will go unnoticed and we'll get a white Christmas.

Weather like this calls for hats, scarves and all things snug so if you're looking for a last minute gift here are some essentials to get us through the cold.

Stella McCartney Tufted Wool Coat @ net-a-porter.com

See by Chloe Wellies availabe @urban outfitters

Heart Woll Over the Knee Socks @ topshop

Nina Peter Crackled Metallic Gloves available @net-a-porter

Vitiman E Intense Moisture Cream @ the Body Shop

Rudolf Jumper available@ christmasjumpers.net

Fur Pompom Slipper@ topshop

Clinique Even Better Foundation SPF 15!! (Very important in winter according to Elle McPherson, and with her skin, I'm not gonna disagree!)

Aubin & Wills Ramlet Cashmere Snood

I'll leave you with this one:

Merry Christmas and all the best for New Year!