3 Weeks Later

I kept forgetting that we had a blog and that I needed to share music here. Sorry! For sure I listened to some good music. I usually make notes in my notebook at work when I find something interesting, but I couldn't find any notes today unfortunately. 

Anyway, I am choosing this one more for the video than the song. I love travel videos and this one of India was lovely to watch. There's so much diversity and beauty in India; more than one video can contain. Lyrics are good too, so pay attention. :)

Glory Days : James Ollier 



Sudhir's Pick:
A new favourite on the Indian indie scene. Check it out. I think you might like it.

Khudi : The Local Train

Give me a Minute

Sudhir's Pick:

I think he is rapidly becoming one of my favourite contemporary singers. I quite enjoy the video too. Anyone who can hold your attention for so long by just sitting on a chair... is a stand-up guy. Hope you like it.

Hold My Girl : George Ezra

Tanisha's Pick:

This featured on my playlist this week at work. Not a new song, but such a good find. I listened to his newer album Love and Hate - his lyrics have some pretty strong themes, but the depth and feeling of the music takes away from the overarching despairing feel. 

Have a good week.

Home Again : Michael Kiwanuka

Camino and Banners

Just a fun song I found which I think you might like.
Hope you do.

-Sudhir

California : The Band Camino

Hey there,

I've been listening to a bunch of new music lately, but stingy-ly not sharing on the blog. Actually, some of the new stuff I can't even find on youtube. But this is a fun catchy one you will like. They seem to be somewhat popular but this is the first time I am hearing of them.

Hope your week is a good one! 

Someone to You : Banners

New Favourite

Sudhir's Pick:

I think this has the potential to be a new favourite for both of us. Hope you like it. I think the words will especially be meaningful.

Moving Forward : Colony House

Tanisha's Pick:

The last couple weeks have been so busy and I don't know how all the time just flew by. The other day it hit me that I've been back in Delhi for two months. Sometimes my grasp of time is very muddled up!

I loved being up in the mountains in Manali a few weeks ago, but it just makes living in Delhi all the more difficult. I really do miss my walks on the beach in Senegal. It was my daily therapy for a few months. By the way, my piano from Bangalore has a new home in my house in Delhi-- my new daily therapy. It's been super fun being reunited. :)

Enjoy the song- sad lyrics, but good voices. Have a good week. We should catch up sometime.

Hurt Somebody : Noah Kahan & Julia Muchaels

Rescue me from the Wild

I discovered this song quite randomly and was pleasantly surprised that it was a Mumbai-based artist. Interesting video to go along with the mellow accompaniment and voice. I'm sure you'll like it. 
It's been a long week, and will be a busy week ahead too. But I am excited for a change of scenery away from the city and to the mountains. 
- Tanisha

Wild : Dhruv Visvanath

I wonder what this song would sound like if it weren't so electronic. As usual, the lyrics of the song shine through for me. Hope you enjoy it. Take a look at the description of the song. Helps put things in perspective.

-S

Rescue Me : Thirty Seconds to Mars

Out of Excuses

Tanisha's Pick:

I've run out of excuses not to post on the blog. I am not traveling, I got a new laptop, I have Amazon Prime music and I even made time this week to listen to lots of music. I love the rawness of acoustic music, and this one is done so well. The piano drives the melody and the guy singing has a great range. Enjoy.

For Myself : Etham

Sudhir's Pick:

So you know how much I love The Killers. I thought I had my favourites set until I remembered this classic, which I think might be their most underrated song. It's been on repeat for most of the day.

The Way It Was : The Killers

Unaware

Sudhir's Pick:

You might have heard this one before. It seems very much like something you will like. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Glad that we are on the same time zone again for a bit.

Unaware : Allen Stone

Hello hello! It's been a crazy busy last couple of weeks, but all full of good things. Back in Delhi and back to good internet and good music streaming. While I was in England, I also downloaded Spotify. Here's something I listened to today. Have a good week! 

Blank Space / Stand by Me : Imagine Dragons

What I've Been Looking For

Sudhir's Pick:

Not sure if this is your type of song but I think you will like it. Take a listen. Adele has also done a cover of it which might be interesting.

If it Hadn't Been for Love : The Steeldrivers

Tanisha's Pick:
As you know, the last couple weeks have been a bit crazy; finishing off work on two projects, closing up my time in Senegal, saying good-byes and packing up. This past week is a different kind of busy - a full time table of family time in England enjoying summertime here (minus the hay fever!)
So I haven't been able to listen to music to find something to share. I was able to finally download Spotify, though it probably won't work once I leave the country. 
But today, I finally found what I've been looking for on the radio here - someone new and good. Hope you like :)

Found What I've Been Looking For : Tom Grennan

Down in Africa

Sudhir's Pick:
Wow! This was a fun song to listen to. Africa is probably one of my favourite songs of all time and every cover brings something new. This guy is great and you should check out some of his other stuff if you haven't already.

-S

Africa (Toto Cover) : Peter Bence

Tanisha's Pick:
That Peter Bence is awesome. Love the energy! He's almost flying off the stool. Much talent!

I'm sharing one that seems to be popular, but I only heard it for the first time today. Powerful lyrics and an equally powerful accompaniment. Have a good week. :) 

Leave a Light On : Tom Walker

One More For Good Measure

Sudhir's choices:
I heard this song twice in the past two days in two movies. I figured it must have been a way for the universe to get it onto our blog. I really liked this slowed down version. I think you will too. Also, the movie is pretty good too. I would recommend it.

Take On Me (Unplugged) : Aha



One of my favourite Indian singer/ songwriters. I think you will like it. Hope you enjoy it!

Betther Than It All : Raghav Meattle

Tanisha's choice:
I watched the movie "Stranger than Fiction" the other day and I enjoyed it way more than I thought I would when I started it. Feel good, thought provoking in its simplicity, and such a good cast! 
Anyway, in the movie this song by Wreckless Eric is performed. Yesterday I listened to Cage the Elephant's newest live album and they do a very good cover of the song. 

Whole Wide World (cover) : Cage the Elephant

Slow Hands, No Cry

Tanisha's Pick: This guy performed at the Royal wedding this past week and I was wondering where I had heard the name before and finally remembered he and his equally talented siblings were on Britain's Got Talent a few years ago. Loved this cover - a flawless execution.

No Woman, No Cry : Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Sudhir's Pick: Since we are going with British music for this week, I am sharing this song I heard a few days ago by a former One Directioner. I like the jazzy feel and if you listen to it you can tell exactly why I would be drawn to it. I love how different our music tastes are. The cello piece was exceptional. Enjoy!

Slow Hands : Niall Horan

Lights and Houses

Sudhir's Pick: 

Slowing it down a bit this week. Has a little jazzy feel. Seems perfect for a Boston Legal moment. Hope you like.

Come on Up to the House : Tom Waits

Tanisha's Pick:
Heard this one a while ago. It was a busy week last week and it will be a busier week ahead as the office is finishing off a big project. Thankfully there are weekends for fun things and new places. My brain is a bit fried at the end of the day, this song is a good soother! 

First Light : Dustin Tebbut

Liability

I don't know what it is about this song but it just speaks to me. Sharing the acoustic version this week but you should listen to the record too. Hope you like it.

-S

Liability : Lorde




Hi there,
Good song choice. Her voice is so unique, and her outfit in the video is also..um... unique!
Here's one that came up on the playlist I was listening to the other week. I though he was Indian when I saw his name, but he isn't. Listened to a couple of his newer music, but At the Hop is super catchy, "Cook my in your breakfast, put me on your plate..." 

At the Hop : Devendra Banhart

Music People

The hard drive with all my music stopped working, and with limited internet accessibility and connectivity in Senegal, my usual music listening would need to change. Thankfully my new roommate came to the rescue with her vast collection of Spotify playlists perfect for quiet evenings, spirited weekends, or afternoon wake-up-music at work.

We travelled from opposite directions to arrive in Senegal. This new friendship has come with many perks - kitchen experimenting, beach exploring, salty-lake floating, mice hunting, and everything else that comes with a few months in Senegal. 

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My name is Lauren; I am an adventure-loving civil engineer from the United States, and I’m excited to get the chance to write today’s music midweek post. Though I love music, I’ve never been one of those people who would consider themselves a “music person.” You know the kind I’m talking about – the ones who are constantly forming new playlists, discovering new artists and opening their friends’ eyes to captivating new bands – but I’ve always appreciated such people and sort of aspired to be one. I would consider Tanisha, my current roommate and new friend, here in Senegal to be such a person. We’re both in Senegal for several months working as design professionals, and I have loved learning the art of being a “music person” from Tanisha over the past few months. And now I get to practice that art by sharing with you today.

Prior to coming to Senegal, I worked as a mountain guide in British Columbia leading week-long back-packing trips for youth. I decided to road trip from my home in North Carolina across the US up to BC before my guiding commitment began and enlisted two dear friends and fellow guides to join. We pieced together a circuitous adventure visiting friends and national parks along the way. The first song I’m sharing with you today became a favorite on this trip. We had one rule during our trip: your car seat determined your role in transit, and you must be prepared to meet all role requirements. The driver needed to focus on driving and alerting the group when photo ops and buffalos arose, the person riding in the backseat was in charge of preparing and distributing all snacks and meals, and the person in the passenger seat was required to navigate and DJ. As we entered Grand Teton National Park, my friend appropriately chose “When We Ran” by the National Parks as our drive-up song. I love this song, because of the free spirit it captures and how the blend of voices seems to carry you away to the adventure land of which they are singing. 

As We Ran : The National Parks

The second song I’ve chosen to share with you was introduced to me by one of my guide partners who is definitely a music person. Joseph is a trio girl-band whose lyrics and harmonies always leave me feeling empowered and inspired. Their song “Blood and Tears” is a favorite of mine because these tenacious lyrics remind me that quality relationships of any kind take work. As I travel a lot, it makes it hard to stay connected with friends and family sometimes. Fighting for those relationships across varying time zones has pushed me to see what true grace, love and care mean. Sharing other’s burdens through prayer and intentional conversations has lead to depth and character development in the process. As I look back on some of my most cherished relationships, I see that moments of separation and hardship have lead to the deepest of friendships. 

Blood and Tears : Joseph

Society and Citizens

Sudhir's Pick:
I know this song has a very slow start but gets pretty awesome from the middle onwards. It is a significantly more intense version than when A Flock of Seagulls sang this. I think you might like it :)

I Ran : Hidden Citizens

Tanisha's Pick:
The song I actually wanted to share isn't on YouTube. So, I had to find an alternative. Very bluesy, soulful piece. Hope you like it. 

Society : Alice Phoebe Lou

For an easier week...

Getting back into the swing of things here is not the easiest but good music makes it easier. Here is a new song from an old favourite. I think you will like it. - Sudhir

I Can't Quit - The Vaccines

Here's a track that has everything the perfect indie folk song needs - acoustic instruments, simple harmonies, lyrics about dreams and life simplicities and a music video with natural landscapes! Hope this track helps make your week easier. 
- Tanisha

The Woods - Hollow Coves

Chicago

Sudhir's Pick:
Since we did Soul last week, I thought we could try some slow jazz this week. I am honestly not sure what I feel about this song yet, but I know I can't stop listening to it. I think you might like it.

Chicago : Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker

Tanisha's Pick:
Last week I actually listened to a lot of classical instrumental music. Work was busy and instrumental is perfect for concentrating. But found this song with this bubbly guy in the video. Fun song.
I think you win this week though. Good choice. :)

Today is The Day : EELS

You Got Soul

Very random video and lyrics but I like her voice and the soulfulness of the song in general. Heard it yesterday on Deepu's Spotify playlist. You mights like.

-S

Teenage Fantasy : Jorja Smith

This track was saved in my Listen Later playlist. I love duo bands, and these two have a great harmony and a very light airy track. This is their debut track. Looking forward to hearing more from them. Hope you are enjoying being back in Bangalore. I am very jealous! 
- Tanisha

You Got Love : Upstairs Open

Time Zones

Hey you!

We swapped time-zones! And we're back with the dilemma of trying to coordinate phone calls with time differences. Anyway we'll eventually make time to catch up.

Despite spending a lot less time listening to new music, I found this cool track. The lyrics are a bit depressing, but the music is quite catchy. Have a good week. :)

Fears : Michigander

Found this great song this week by this great Canadian band. Not very well-known or well-publicised but very good. Hope you likes.

-S

Runaway Train : The Bros. Landreth

Back from the Hiatus

The last few months have been incredibly eventful for us and hence, the temporary hibernation. February saw both of us relocate to different continents but now that we have settled in, your weekly jams are coming back.

Sudhir's Pick:
Not as exciting as some of their old stuff but still good to have some new music from these legends. Especially exciting video since it is shot in Trafalgar Square. As exceptional as Bono's voice is, I think the star is the Edge's back-up vocals. I think you will enjoy this!

Get Our of Your Own Way - U2

Tanisha's Pick:
Hello! It's mostly been my fault for abandoning the blog. I have good excuses. Lots and lots of travelling, new beginnings and big experiences. But I am here in Senegal now for a few months. This new routine will have to include time for music discovery (poor internet and lots of blocked sites here is a bit of a dampener) 

I found this song yesterday. It's a very very happy energetic track to celebrate a good two months of the year so far. It kind of reminds me of Uptown Funk a bit. Enjoy. 


Good To Be Alive : Andy Grammer