Hello my lovelies!

Just a quick post today on my latest music favourites! Yes it's fairly mainstream this month but with the release of Taylor Swift's new music videos at the VMAs last night I had to include it! Even though I didn't watch the VMAs it seems several interesting events occurred, what with Nicki Minaj seeming to make up with Taylor by inviting her on stage to perform (which I loved) and then throwing 'shade' at Miley during her acceptance speech so it seems it's all still catfights over in the music industry.



1) Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift

I am absolutely in love with Taylor's new music video, her outfits in it are flawless! Scott Eastwood isn't too bad either.

2) Mike Dignam - Keep Up Lady

This one is a bit of an oldy. I first saw Mike when he supported Lawson on tour a few years back and I recently found the album again; this is my favourite song off of it!
3) We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off by Ella Eyre

So I discovered this on a video on Facebook of two people dancing to this song and I loved it so much I had to find it and now it's been on repeat for the last few weeks!

4) Come and Get it by John Newman

Another one on repeat!
5) Heartbeats by José González

This song came up on a TV show or a film (I can't remember what) but I shazamed it which I have discovered is so helpful! And now it has been added to my all important chill playlist on my phone!
What are your favourite songs this month?

Music Monday #6

Hi there!
So it's the time of year again when I have to start revising for exams and I definitely need good music to get me through it!
It's strange to think that this will be the last set of exams I'll ever have to take as I'm taking a gap year and then my course at Uni doesn't have any exams!

1) Sinner by Jeremy Loops

This man I found through Ben Brown on YouTube but I am so in awe with his music, it's so unique with all the harmonica!

Music Monday #5

Today I am heading off to London with my boyfriend for a couple of days so I thought I'd do a Music Monday for the songs that will definitely be on my playlist for the coach journey!
1) From Eden by Hozier

This is what I call proper music! Stemming from my love of Take Me To Church I was so excited to see this new music video, I like the little stories they contain which aren't totally obvious at the same time.

Music Monday #4

Hi there!

Since having such an amazing time at Reading Festival, I have really been getting into my music again. There have been a few new artists added to my playlists and then there are my hold favourites!

1) Rude by Magic!

This has been on repeat for at least the last month! I just love it...yes the lyrics make no sense but it's so catchy!!

Reading Festival 2014

I may have lied a few posts back...
Reading Festival is the highlight of my summer!
This was my first proper festival so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I already want to go back; It was such an amazing weekend with some amazing people watching some amazing bands!

The Best Of Eurovision 2014

Hi guys!

It's that time of year again where Europe comes together for one epic singing competition: Eurovision!

I always quite enjoy watching as you get a range of acts from strange to amazing. So, as I was watching it I decided to pick my favourite fashions and songs from the event!

The Netherlands

         

I just adore these two!! And I am in love with Ilse DeLange's textured dress, it's not too over the top as many of the other acts' were (talk about too many sequins!!) and compliments her figure beautifully!

Greece

A classic monochrome look for the men out there! I personally love the long, crisp white shirt paired with the clean cut of the leather jacket and I especially like the metal diamond accent at the collar of the shirt. Nikolaos Raptakis really knows his style!

Their song was also spectacular and was one of the only ones that actually made me dance in my seat!

Germany

When I first heard Germany's song I was a bit dubious as one of it's main instruments was an accordion and I hate accordions!! But then I saw Elaiza's gorgeous jacket. I love the contrast between the femininity of the floral and the rebelliousness of the leather shoulders, I just think they create the perfect juxtaposition.

Armenia

This song didn't immediately grab my attention, there wasn't anything exactly special about it but then...then...it exploded into this glorious kind of dubstep style song which makes you feel good to listen too!

I also quite liked his styling...again with the accented leather edging to his jacket and of course his gorgeous Armenian flag broach which actually looks quite exquisite.

Winner of the Act Who Most Reminded Me Of Bruno Mars: Denmark

Oh My God this song literally screams Bruno! I just loved it! And the dancer with the blonde hair was really getting into it which made it even more fun to watch!

Winner of Strangest Act Which I Still Loved:  France

All I really got out of this song was that it was about a moustache but it was fun and quirky just not quite right for the competition I suppose...

Winner of Favourite Act: United Kingdom

I am definitely not showing favouritism okay! I genuinely loved our song this year!! My other favourites include Iceland, The Netherlands, Armenia and Denmark.

I also loved Molly's dress, designed by Lucy Kenney. It's dead on tread with the gold metallic embellished by faux fur and feathers. I'm pretty sure she could also single handily bring back gladiator sandles! 

Winner of My Favourite Act of All Time (so far!): Norway

This was Alexander Rybak's performance from 2009 and I just remember it so well from when I was younger!

Did you watch the contest? Who was your favourite?

- Amy Caitlin xo

P.S Sorry that this is such a long post I obviously love Eurovision too much!

Music Monday #3

Hello!

I felt like it was time to update you guys with my current music favourites!

What with finally buying my Reading Festival ticket I felt like I should check out some of the acts I'd never heard of! And then there's the ones that I already love!

1) Boston Square by Deaf Havana 

My friend first introduced them to me sometime in October and since then I have been obsessed by their album which is also on my birthday wishlist!

2) Do I Wanna Know? by Artic Monkeys

Just Artic Monkeys.

3) My Love by Route 94

This song was stuck in my head for my entire eight hour work shift last Wednesday, shout out to the guy on the till opposite who put it there in the first place!

4) Sex by The 1975

I got this vinyl for Christmas and I have to say - it's sounds so good! I also love Matty Healy's hair.

5) She Looks So Perfect by 5 Seconds of Summer

Okay, so this really isn't Reading Festival music but this is such a catchy tune and I just can't help but sing along when I hear it! 

Sorry for posting this so late! It's barely Monday still but I got distracted by Made In Chelsea. Let me know your current favourites in the comments!

- Amy Caitlin xo

Music Monday #1

Hi there!

For me, music is always involved in my life. I listen to it a lot and I love to find new artists who aren't that well known. I have seen this sort of post on several other blogs and have decided to start my own - after all, everyone has different music tastes.

I don't actually know what to really call my taste as I listen to quite a wide range so I shall let you, the reader, decide!

These won't be weekly posts but I thought I'd share my five favourite songs every now and again...

1) Pieces by Lewis Mokler

I love the guitar in this song! and the video is so cute! Lewis' other music is awesome too!

2) Sinners by Lauren Aquilina

Lauren is one of my favourite artists that I have ever found through YouTube and I am so in love with her music! She also did an amazing cover of Young and Beautiful by Lana Del Ray which you can check out here.

3) Forget Your Past by Son of a Lumberjack

This guy actually followed me on twitter so I checked out his music and well I thought it was great!

4) Teenage Icon by The Vaccines

I've only just started to really love The Vaccines' music and I remember hearing this song when it first came out. It's so catchy and perfect to put me in a good mood. Also, Freddie Cowan. Enough said.

5) Wake Me Up by Avicii

Yes, we have entered the chart music...but this new one by Avicii has been in my head for days! Especially the chorus, which was probably how it was designed! I also think the girls in this video are so pretty!

So that is my five favourites of right now! If you have any favourite songs I would love to see it in the comments!

- Amy Caitlin xo

P.S I have just realised that I have used way to many exclamation points in this post - oh well!