Listening To, Written by Isabel Grover

Hey everyone, I just saw 12 Years a Slave and once you factor in the $9 movie ticket to the therapy I will need, I am probably $159 poorer. That was heavy. But also so good and I recommend all of you go see it. Don’t waste money on overpriced candy because you will not be hungry. Promise.

Without further adieu, here are some new tunes.

You are probably too lazy to research the talented Johan Örjansson, so I’ll tell you all you need to know. He has released three albums and collaborated with American singer-songwriter Israel Nash Gripka Johan’s from the West Coast of Sweden and according to his website he is really only well known in his hometown. So, if anyone ever calls you a philistine, just name-drop our pal Johan. They’ll have no idea who you’re talking about and you’ll win. Works every time.

Astrid Engberg is a baller. We all know I have a love affair with Scandinavia, so it should come as no surprise to you that she is Danish. Her music is a concoction of jazzy vocals sprinkled with electronic backgrounds. As far as the video goes, did the Coen brothers direct it? Speaking of, who’s excited for (my review of) Inside Llewyn Davis?

Hope you had a good weekend Netflix-fest. 

Listening To, Written by Isabel Grover

I’m baaaack. This week we will be discussing music (again) because I’m broke and can’t afford a $13 movie ticket. Snaps for YouTube for being free. Without further adieu:

Saint-Laurent

Coeur de Pirate

This song is old(ish), but it’s beautiful, so it deserves recognition from an under qualified reviewer such as myself. Coeur de Pirate is from Quebec and all of her songs are in French, which makes them 10 times better. Duh. If you are ever searching for inspiration this song, a pack of 27’s, and a mason jar full of merlot should do the trick.

Matt Corby ft. Bree Tranter

Big Eyes (Live)

If you haven’t heard of either of these artists, do yourself a favor and download all of their music immediately. Anything I say will not do this song justice, so drop whatever you’e doing and listen. Now.

WARNING: It might put you to sleep.

Terraplane Sun

Get Me Golden

These guys are cool beans. First off, they spell TERRAPL ∆NE like so, which I dig. Their sound is slightly reminiscent to that of The Black Keys, with more blues-y vibes. They’re still establishing themselves so their concert tickets are $10. Seriously, I just googled it. That’s amazing and music (literally) to my Jew ears.  If you can ignore the fact that the guitarist, Johnny Zambetti, quite possibly wears eyeliner, I think we’ve got ourselves a pretty solid listen.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have better things to do. Enjoy, fools. 

Listening To, written by Isabel Grover

Welcome to The Gibson Girl’s newest section, Listening To.

Some weeks it will be 'Listening To', other weeks it will be 'Watch This'. Occasionally there will be nothing because I am lazy and have things to do and waffles to eat. Anyways. First things first.


Courtney Barnett- Avant Gardener

Is this a music video or a Wes Anderson film?

Courtney Barnett is 25 and from Australia. Chic. Also this song alludes to Uma
Thurman circa Pulp Fiction. Again, chic. 'Avant Gardener' mixes mellow vocals with an
edgier background, giving it the perfect amount of digestibility. Download it (legally
or illegally, I won’t tell), and pop it in while walking to work or school or wherever it
is that you disappear to. Guarantee you’ll feel superior to everyone else. I do.



Tove Lo-Habits

Preface: I discovered the wonderful Tove Lo in April. So when she blows up, you’re
welcome. Tove is from Sweden (most decent artists are not from America, see
 The Beatles) but her lyrics are in English. Score. 'Habits' is versatile in that it is great
on a party playlist, while simultaneously the break up anthem of our generation. Or
at least a break up anthem of a generation.



Lana Del Rey- On Our Way

Ever since Lana’s 'Young and Beautiful' became the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s
disaster film, she has become quite mainstream. Lucky for us, she has hundreds
of unreleased songs that are not only brilliant but also underground. Chic. 'On Our
Way' captivates the tortured artist that is Lana Del Rey, prep school graduate and
Fordham University alumnus.


If iPhones existed when Columbus was alive, all of these songs would be on his 'Voyage' playlist.  Enjoy.