I’m on vacation this week. This has involved a good amount of hiking, reading murder mysteries, reading nonfiction (), good meals, and most importantly a lot of great time with my wife.

I haven’t posted about music in awhile, so see below for some music that I really like, and you might like too.

Angues and Julia Stone Chateau

Currently in the lead for my song personal song of the summer. Young love, wonderlust, and alternating male / female vocals – what more do you want for a summertime jam?

 

Loyal Light Up For You 

Wonderful summertime beats and a gentle refrain.

 

Arizona –  Cross My Mind

If you’re noticing a theme here you’re correct: I think I’ve somehow gotten into what the kids call “tropical house” or something like that. Who would have thought that at age 38  my tastes would take a turn toward low key, electric, pop music?

 

Valerie June – Astral Plane

Like the best of Dylan, Valerie June’s most amazing songs inspire complex emotions through seemingly “simple” music.

 

Tom Odell – Another Love

Great piano, great voice, and good melodrama. I’d also recommend this . If you like that I’d also check out this version of .

 

Mondo Cozmo – Thunder 

Sometimes songs just keep on walking up to the line of being too cheesy but then keep stepping back from the line in time to be saved – this is one of those songs.

 

Transviolet – Girls Your Age

Coming of age song of sorts – haunting voice and beat.

 

Alex the Astronaut – Not Worth Hiding

Young Australian singer writes about coming out. I found it moving.

 

Mt. Joy – Silver Lining

This is the kind of music I loved in my mid-20s. Still have much love for it!

 

LP – Lost on You

A little rock and roll with alternating meanings of the song title woven throughout the song? Yes!

 

Ella Vos – White Noise

This version is good but might be slow for some, so check out the too.