Author Archives: Olivia

Ellie Goulding….she makes me weep!

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I won’t ever deny that acoustic songs can sometimes turn me into a mess. A big crying mess. About 15 minutes ago, I was one- I have yet to get a grip. I haven’t learnt my lesson so I’m listening to the same song over and over- because it is that gorgeous.

I’m clearly going on about the acoustic version of The Writer by Ellie Goulding. She just amazes me every time. Her album, Lights is stunning. One of the best albums this year. And easily one of the most wonderful debut albums.

If I could get away with slapping anyone who slags her off- I gladly would. I mean, listen to Salt Skin- how the hell can you deny how great she is? But anyway, I shall leave you with the song that has reduced me to tears. You can get it from 9th August off iTunes and all that good stuff. Buy it. Because I said so- and I’d very much like you too =]

The Writer (Acoustic)

Also, I wish she’d sing The End and Fighter Plane during her gigs. Although, I’d be asked to leave due to being a crying mess…..

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Ladyhawke.

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I love Ladyhawke. I want a new album and I want a tour. I’m not the only one. She’s amazing.

Back Of The Van.

Better Than Sunday. < This reminds me of someone..most of the album does, but it’s getting a bit easier to listen to. Still a great song.

French version of Paris Is Burning.

Just don’t make the mistake I once did and buy the wrong Ladyhawke album thinking she had an EP out…remember..there’s an “E” at the end!

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Ellie Goulding-I’ll Hold My Breath.

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I did love this when it was called Swimming Pool, but the version on Lights is just as gorgeous. The words are beautiful. The song means a lot…right now.

Breathe air you’re not used to, tread floors you don’t fall through
Make waves…
You crash a symbol hard
Follow no one, always play the wrong card
Waste days, in foreign places
Shed lights, on your better side
Reassure me that you’ll wait for me, wait for me as long as it takes!

And I’ll hold my breath, I’ll hold my breath

Until you see me in your dreams
WE’ll stay awake beneath the trees
We’ll watch the buildings turn to dust
A sky of diamonds just for us
You are the risk I’ll always take
The only branch I’ll never break
Thsoe fears we’ll blow them all way

Fight fires in your best clothes, touch skin with your eyes closed
Chase thunder…
With the volume down
Pack a suitcase, wonder to the next town
Force quit, on your losing streak
Solve a riddle in a magazine, be tongue in cheek
Tell me that we’re still too young, that we’re still too young and I’ll my tongue

Until you see me in your dreams
WE’ll stay awake beneath the trees
We’ll watch the buildings turn to dust
A sky of diamonds just for us
You are the risk I’ll always take
The only branch I’ll never break
Thsoe fears we’ll blow them all way

I’m here, I’m here to save you
No fall, I will swim to save you

Until you see me in your dreams
We’ll stay awake beneath the trees
We’ll watch the buildings turn to dust A sky of diamonds just for us
You are the risk I’ll always take
The only branch I’ll never break
Those fears we’ll blow them all way, we’ll blow them all away.


Live.

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Gossip.

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I grew up in a place where you didn’t really tell people you were gay. An extremely homophobic place with a few lovely beaches- you cannot have everything, I know.  In 2006 I went to uni. I didn’t tell anyone I was gay in my first year..I was still adjusting to everything. Gradually I told people. I told my mum by text (she still winds me up about it) and the one person I should’ve told first was one of the last to know- something I wish I did differently because this person is one of the most important persons to me. Always have been, always will. Telling people felt like a massive weight had been lifted off.

I owe all of this to one band. I owe it to a band that was one of the first bands I saw whilst at uni. I travelled up and down the country to see them. Went to a signing in London just to get my records signed and to see me heroes. This band have been my life since I first heard Jason’s Basement. Then Standing In The Way Of Control came out and everybody fell in love. That song makes me proud to be who I am. This song doesn’t make me feel ashamed of a thing. It’s a middle finger to those who judge. The whole album was constantly on repeat throughout my time at university. From leaving home to a breakup. Every song has so much meaning to me. Every album means the world to me.

Beth Ditto is my idol/role model. Everything about her is beautiful. I remember buying NME when she was on the cover naked. So many people were all lie “Eww that’s nasty.” What’s so nasty about a beautiful person having the confidence to show themselves like that? If anything ,it’s empowering. It’s a wonderful quality to have. I may have the crappest self confidence at times but I look at Beth and feel I can pretty much do anything, be anything and not have to justify myself. You should never have to justify yourself for anything if it makes you happy. It’s about time a band like Gossip are appreciated for what they are. For who they are.  There’s so much that I wish I could say, but I’m pretty useless with words!

Nathan, Hannah and Beth are best friends who make music that make thousands…maybe millions of people feel comfortable with who they are. No more hiding. No more denying who you are.

Gossip- thank you for everything. For the music, the live shows, the words- everything. Aside from The Smiths no other band has owned my heart and meant this much. Life is too short to cover up who you are and live a lie. If you’re not being honest with yourself, you will never be happy. This is what Gossip (and my mother) have taught me.

Listen Up!

Keeping You Alive. < Personal favourite.

Jason’s Basement.

Yesterday’s News.

Yr Mangled Heart.

This is why I love them.

Thank you Gossip. Just thank you.

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The Importance Of Marina Diamandis.

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Well over a year and a half ago I found a singer on YouTube. I fell in love, but kept my love quiet. Gradually, I saw this wonderful creation creep up on various radio and music telly stations. I was happy. I was happy that this person was getting recognition.

Last year during a shitty time of my life I Am Not Robot was on the telly. The words grabbed me and I felt somewhat okay. I didn’t feel so shit and the like. I got hold of the demos of Marina’s songs and I was just honoured to have them. I rad her blog and was grateful that a singer with something valid to say was around. She saw the corruption within the media and music business. She had a brain and it was wonderful. Truly wonderful. Her words took hold of me and I was in awe of Marina. I’m still in awe of her.

I remember seeing her perform on Jools Holland this year and being so so proud. Then on KCRW in America. Emotional. When her album came out, I was so proud to have her CD finally in my hands.

But there is one song that means the world to me. I don’t like being too personal but some things you just have to throw out there. Guilty is my favourite Marina song. The song means so much to me. I cannot even describe why. Well, I probably can-I just can’t do it here. If I ever met Marina, I’d just thank her for it. It’s given me closure and able to move forward and accept. The whole album says things I can’t ever say- but Guilty more than the others.

For those who don’t “get” Marina, you’re missing out. She is stunning. Truly stunning. She’s amazing. She’s like…your best friend although you’ve never met. You can feel alone, but play her album and you’re fine.

I’m proud of all Marina’s achieved and I’m proud to be a Diamond.

Marina-thank you.

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Uh Huh Her-New Song.

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I’ve played this a lot since I heard this yesterday. I love it. It’s a nice happy song. Such a wank description. I know, I can do better. I’ll do it properly.

Right, Uh Huh Her are underated. Totally underated. Maybe in the gay scene they’re pretty big. But a band shouldn’t be limited to one scene at all. Everyone needs to know about how amazing Uh Huh Her are. Why? Because they will make you dance. I don’t dance. After injuring myself at Pride on Saturday-I’m resting. It’s either rest or not drink Long Island Iced Tea. I’ve got a trapped nerve. The right side of my body is useless right now. Don’t pole dance dear reader…not unless you know what you’re doing. Doing a Kelly Holmes run up followed by throwing yourself at a pole never ends well. But it sure does provide amusement. This is why I’m single, I’m a bit silly.

WHAT WAS MY POINT….Oh yes…Uh Huh Her.

Same High is brilliant. It shook me like Not A Love Song did. It’s just a brilliant electro kind of song. If the new album sounds anything like this- it’ll be stunning. The last album was a beaut too. Although, I still can’t really listen to Dreamer. It’s on a par with Cover My Eyes by La Roux. Far too sad. Heartbreaking. Maybe I’ll stop being a wuss and allow my ears to listen. Until then, I’ll stick to songs like their new one which makes my limbs want to spazz out- again. If you can make my limbs want to do that, then you’ve made a wonderful song. And what a wonderful song it is.

Anyway, enough of my going on. Have a listen!

Same High.

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Glastonbury 2010.

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Bless the BBC for showing some amazing sets over the weekend. A few songs in particular made me cry. Not even sorry or ashamed about it. So, I’ve found some of the best ones that have been put up so far :

Ellie Goulding-Starry Eyed. If Salt Skin had been put up, I’d put that on. But seeing about 7,000 people sing every word back to Ellie looked pretty damn beautiful. What’s even better is that Fin aka Starsmith is on the side watching it. Just amazing.

The xx & Florence Welch- You’ve Got The Love. Stunning. Totally stunning.

La Roux- Quicksand and Temptation. A very special guest joins the band on stage!

Florence + The Machine- Heavy In Your Arms and The Chain. Covering Fleetwood Mac’s The Chain was mindblowing. So gorgeous. I know they said they were only doing it once…but they need to do it again. Mark KILLED the bass solo. It’s the best bass solo in the history of music and he nailed it. The whole band nailed that song. It’s perfect.

Marina & The Diamonds-Guilty. My favourite Marina song off the album. I just adore it.

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