Spring Into Playlist

The flowers are in bloom, the days are starting to get longer and my allergies are in full effect: Spring must be upon us! Music-wise, the start of 2010 was spent catching up on stuff that I missed out on last year. I was introduced to some great British folk-rock like Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling and the surprisingly fantastic second album by Noah & The Whale (there were a few songs on their debut that I enjoyed but overall I thought it was kind of annoying). I also got into some great pop beyond Lady Gaga (yes, there is more to the world): Jack Penate, Paloma Faith, Dragonette, VV Brown & Erik Hassle to name a few.

I also eagerly awaited the new Goldfrapp album, Head First. I didn't like it at first, but now it's starting to grow on me. Maybe I was hoping for another Black Cherry; I just find the whole thing lacking in a lot of meat. However, there are some standout tracks. I have now decided that it's a good album but not a great Goldfrapp album.

In early March, I went to go see Little Boots (for the second time) and Dragonette. Both acts put on outstanding set and the experience made me appreciate their music so much more. I had such a great time, in fact, that a woman approached me after the show to tell me that she appreciated that I knew all of the words and that it was fun to watch me get into it. She was a little toasted but I'll take a compliment when they come along.

The next couple of months will bring some more concerts that I'm super excited about: VV Brown (opening for Little Dragon), Florence + The Machine and She & Him. I'm also considering Goldfrapp and really want to see Mumford & Sons but I'm not sure that I can convince anyone to go with me to that show.

Enough of the recap...

I started compiling a new playlist. I tend to start one every couple of months and throw whatever I'm listening to at the moment on there. Obviously spring points more toward pop and upbeat as I search for the perfect summer song/album. I just wanted to share:

Goldfrapp - Alive
The Bird and the Bee - Heard It On The Radio
Ellie Goulding - Starry Eyed
Paloma Faith - Smoke & Mirrors
Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood
Marina & The Diamonds - Oh No!
Erik Hassle - Hurtful
Penguin Prison - The Worse It Gets
VV Brown - Everybody
She & Him - Thieves
Laura Marling - Goodbye England (Covered In Snow)
Broken Bells - The Ghost Inside
Owl City - Vanilla Twilight
HURTS - Wonderful Life
Alphabeat - The Spell
Groove Armada feat French Soler & SaintSaviour - Paper Romance
Alex Gardner - I'm Not Mad

As always, new suggestions are welcome. :)