Monthly Archives: September 2014

The Olllam

Posted on September 30, 2014 by katieburke4

Before the month closes, I must discuss the Olllam (yes, triple L) who I saw at the Blind Pig a few weeks ago. I’m a lover of Celtic music (a result of going to Irish festivals intermittently throughout my youth) … Continue reading →

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David Mead

Posted on September 27, 2014 by katieburke4

“World of a King” provided the music for the end credits of The Search for John Gissing. If you like good music, stupid dancing, and Alan Rickman, then watch. Aside from loving the credits as a whole, I enjoyed the song. There’s … Continue reading →

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alt-J

Posted on September 26, 2014 by katieburke4

I was looking through the Conan’s past musical guests a little while ago and I saw alt-J. I had distantly heard of alt-J but had never listened to them until today. Wow. They’re blooming fantastic. The first song I listened … Continue reading →

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“A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton

Posted on September 25, 2014 by katieburke4

This song took “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles),” said “pshhh, that’s nothing,” and doubled it. “A Thousand Miles” was an unavoidable song for those growing up in the early 2000s. I remember the first time my mom heard it, she … Continue reading →

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Angles – The Strokes

Posted on September 24, 2014 by katieburke4

Freshman year me listened to “Machu Picchu,” “Under Cover of Darkness,” and “Gratisfaction” way too much. Actually, it wasn’t too much because all three are fantastic songs and I’m still not tired of them. They’re the tremendous trio of Strokes … Continue reading →

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“For Your Love” by My Dear Disco

Posted on September 21, 2014 by katieburke4

Doing homework and listening to music go hand in hand. It is during these times that I try to abide by the “no skipping” rule because when I have to skip I stop concentrating on my work. Something that calls … Continue reading →

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Weezer

Posted on September 20, 2014 by katieburke4

I’m at Espresso Royale and their playlist just hit its Weezer stretch. I’m gonna set myself a challenge and write about each song as it comes on. We’ll see how long this stride lasts. First off, the song that started … Continue reading →

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“Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison

Posted on September 17, 2014 by katieburke4

This song was the first song I sung while simultaneously playing guitar. It was a milestone. It’s actually really hard to play and sing at the same time. When I was 11, I wanted to play it for my mom … Continue reading →

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Side 2 EP – Caleb Hawley

Posted on September 14, 2014 by katieburke4

My love of Caleb Hawley was reinvigorated when I saw him last Sunday at The Blind Pig. I bought the Side 2 EP at the show and have listened to it at least once a day since. First of all, let’s review the … Continue reading →

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Ed Sheeran

Posted on September 13, 2014 by katieburke4

Early on in high school I used to frequent mugglenet.com. Now that you’ve stopped laughing I’ll tell you how this relates to Ed Sheeran. Well, being a Harry Potter fan site, Muggle Net reports on anything related to Harry Potter and … Continue reading →

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The Beach Boys

Posted on September 10, 2014 by katieburke4

Unlike a lot of kids, I didn’t grow up listening to the Beatles. I grew up listening to the Beach Boys. This is the result of three things: 1) Growing up in Southern California 2) My dad giving me his scratched Sounds of … Continue reading →

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Prologue – The Milk Carton Kids

Posted on September 8, 2014 by katieburke4

I discovered The Milk Carton Kids when I was browsing The Ark’s calendar. Of course they were playing 5 days after I was set to leave Michigan, that’s just my luck. After hearing a few songs I instantly fell for their folkiness, … Continue reading →

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Locksley

Posted on September 7, 2014 by katieburke4

Their Facebook page categorizes their music as “Doo-Wop Punk,” and I’d have to agree. Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, Locksley is a great band full of hooks and harmonies. Their most popular song is “The Whip,” replete with call and response “O-o-o’s.” … Continue reading →

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Back to “Campus” by Vampire Weekend

Posted on September 6, 2014 by katieburke4

See what I did there with the title? Alas, college has started once again which means a decreased frequency of posts and an increased frequency of listening to music and going to concerts. I guess more time living life means less … Continue reading →

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