5 Songs I'm Loving

1. Synesthesia - Andrew McMahon

First off, the meaning behind this song title is an amazing word. Synesthesia, if you didn't know, can involve any of the senses but is most commonly used in reference to seeing certain colors in response to certain sounds. Pretty amazing, right? It's also the first single from Andrew McMahon's new EP, The Pop Underground. Since I think Mr. McMahon is a total genius, of course I'm in love with this song. The EP was certainly different than I had expected, but I'm playing it on repeat just the same. This song is incredibly catchy, upbeat, and really optimistic - a combination that I adore. Because he's brilliant, check it out!

2. The 1975 - Sex

Gah, I do adore this band as of late. Hailing from Britain, this alternative rock group is totally unique and intriguing. It was love at first listen, and I've been caught in The 1975 web ever since. One of my favorites from them is Sex (hehe!). And honestly, we Americans have a soft spot for Brits, don't we? Their style is kind of hard to describe, and I think the best thing to do is devote a few minutes of your time to this song.

3. Fall Out Boy - My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)

I can't say I've ever been a fan of Fall Out Boy, though I have enjoyed songs by them every now and then. However, I've never quite loved a song like I've loved this one. And honestly, this is surprising. Despite hearing this song repeatedly over the last couple weeks as it plays on commercials for the Pittsburgh Penguins, I still get a burst of excitement every time I hear it. As someone who really really starts to get irritated with songs that play all the time/are on commercials constantly/are just around too much, I'd like to point out how wild this is. Anyways, you've probably heard it, but here's a link to take another listen anyways. *insert me singing terribly* "Light em up up up. Light em up up up. Light em up up up. I'm on fiiiiiireeeee!"

4. Get Lucky - Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams

I have to thank my roomie/bestie for this one. And man, I'm thankful. She raved and raved about the new Daft Punk song, and now I truly understand how catchy it is. It actually kind of reminds me of the Bee Gees for whatever reason, and that's totally a good thing. Literally so addicting - you know you wanna take a listen and become just as obsessed as me.

5. Capital Cities - Safe and Sound

Apparently I'm all about catchy, upbeat, snazzy songs lately...so here's another one. This song is by Capital Cities, an indie rock duo from LA that I'm planning on creeping on a bit more thoroughly as soon as I finish typing up this post. I know I've heard this song somewhere before - either in a commercial or in a tv show or something of that nature. But, since I can't place where the initial auditory experience began, I'm simply playing it on repeat and having a nice little dance session by myself. Care to join me?

The Night Circus - Go Read it Now!

During the school year, I find that I don't reach for reading as a leisurely activity...I'm guessing because school implies so much reading to begin with. This always makes me sad since reading has always been one of my very favorite things to do. Thankfully, I'm done with school and have been keeping myself occupied with a selection of books. One of my favorites thus far is a book that I've read once before: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.

This book is simply AMAZING. Obviously so good that I've willingly read it twice and will probably read it again before the summer is through. In short, the book is a magical fantasy revolving around Le Cirque des Rêves, or the Circus of Dreams. Basically, this circus appears on a whim without any notice and is only open at night. Inside, there are absolutely spectacular sights to see that Morgenstern describes with amazing vision. At the circus, two magicians, Celia and Marco, have unknowingly been thrust into a competition to essentially out perform the other. And along the way, an adorable love story blossoms.

Like I said, this book is good enough to read multiple times, and I would recommend it to everyone! I must say, however, that I'm apparently a sucker for loads of lovely imagery and the whole appeal and atmosphere of a plot like this one. So, if that's not your cup of tea, this book might not be for you. Even if you're not gung ho about fantasy type novels, this one is so perfectly magical and dream-like that I think you'd still enjoy it. Erin Morgenstern has such a beautiful way with words that really makes you feel as though you are at the circus experiencing it all for yourself - and isn't that the best kind of book?

“The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.” 

Happy reading,

Liz :)