friday favorite | The xx

The band, "The xx", might look intimidating by it's ominous logo, however their music is quiet the opposite.

For the last two weeks, The xx has been playing nonstop throughout my workday. Their first self titled album is one of those rare occasions where you never have to skip a song. Each one is beautiful and haunting, yet quietly energetic.

The last time I listened to their music was this morning, at 1:30 am, while I was busy finishing up a couple paintings. I was tired and overspent, but this music kept me focused and awake.

Give it a listen and let me know how you like it :) Have a great weekend!

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music for every occasion

I listen to a lot of different of music. Most days, my ipod will see a very wide range of styles, genres, and tempos depending on my mood. I grew up listening to records from old Disney movies and classic musicals. Today, while I still love the old stuff, I've been listening to a ton of new stuff. It seems like every day friends and family are giving me CDs to add to my itunes or I'll discover a new radio station that becomes an instant favorite.


This week, I'm getting inspired by music and letting it directly influence my work. Instead of making a playlist to listen to while I paint or clean, I'm collecting all of my favorites - past and present - to see what I can come with and how my musical tastes have changed.