"When you do things from your soul, other people really dig that shit"

Sooo it’s been awhile since I've posted anything on the blog, 489 days to be exact.  I don’t really have anything that exciting to report during those 489 days, just living life. I bought a house with the boyfriend, friend’s got engaged, I made some new friends, lost some old ones, you know - life. Ok I guess buying the house, and having friends engaged is pretty exciting!!?  Anyways, I’m back and I decided this time around, I’d write about something I really love. However asking yourself what you really love can be kind of tough... I love a lot of things, naturally, but what do I truly love enough to write about, and share with the world? MUSIC. Music is my love of all loves; it’s the sole thing that I never ever get sick of.  Whether I’m happy, sad, or mad, music can leave me feeling perfectly content. For as long as I can remember (thanks Dad) music has been a part of my life, it seeps out of my pours like garlic does when you eat too much of it. Music educates, heals, and brings people together, and without it, I think life would be very different. Alright let’s be honest, life without music would just downright suck.

Getting back to the point, I am always on the hunt for new tunes; I get that “I just met the love of my life" butterfly feeling when I hear a new song or artist that I really dig. About a year or two ago, I started creating playlists on Soundcloud (thank you 8Tracks for the help) and this fueled my passion for music even more. 

I love sharing new talent, my dream job would be scouting bands from around the world (if you’re reading this and hiring, call me). No, I don’t really sing, or play instruments (although ask anyone who's been in my car, there's been an electric guitar in my back seat for 4 years? Don't ask..) but I like to believe that I have the ear for music. It brings me joy playing a new song, and seeing friends get excited over it. This goes back to saying that music brings people together, I'll never fully be able to explain my love for it.
I read a great quote the other night, that seems fitting for this post, "When you do things from your soul, other people really dig that shit". Couldn't agree more, music is definitely a large part of my soul.

Back when I used to blog regularly, every Tuesday I would post “Tuesday’s Tune” which would introduce new or older bands, that I completely adored and needed to share. Going forward, every Tuesday I am making it my mission to share my faves with you. I enjoy a wide range variety of music... so beware.

I heard today’s artist while driving to my friend’s place this past summer. I am fortunate to have Sirius Satellite radio, and therefore get to hear some great music before it hits the mainstream radio (which they then completely ruin...). “Take me to Church” by Hozier, immediately gave me chills. I’m not religious at all, so it wasn't really his lyrics that enticed me, but his voice. O M F G this guy can sing, his range is incredible!! After hearing what Sirius called their “new-artist alert” hit, I did some digging for myself, and came across today’s tune, “Work Song”. Ok so warning it’s a little deep, if you’re going through a hard time this can either help you heal, or drive you to take a bath with a toaster, but if you’re just a music lover who appreciates a seriously talented voice, this is for you!

I bought his self-titled debut album yesterday, it’s pretty fantastic! This 24 year old Irish man, will be playing at the Corona Theater in Montreal, on Wednesday October 29^{th 2014}! Unfortunately after getting totally hyped about this news, I read it was sold out. If you have the pleasure to attend this no doubt amazing show, please enjoy it for me!

If you enjoyed "Work Song", then I also recommend "From Eden", "Cherry Wine", and "Like Real People Do". If you like those, then just buy the album, you won't regret it!

Cheers