Guest post | Tips for 2016 Playlist

Guest post | Tips for 2016 Playlist

Hey, it’s Shannon again! I’ve got another playlist to share with you, and this times it’s ten new bands and artists that I’m tipping to have a very successful year ahead. I usually blog about rock and indie bands over at: rock2therhythm.blogspot.co.uk  but I’ve tried to switch it up a bit too so there’s more variety in the playlist – I’ve even included some pc music offspring! Hope you enjoy it!

Pretty Vicious – Are You Ready For Me?

Pretty Vicious are four teenagers from Methyr Tydfil in Wales, who have already had a crazy 2015. In the past year they got signed, they headlined the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury and they have played countless lives shows. Their sound is fierce and frenzied and it’s something which will no doubt be soundtracking my summer, as there’s an album due out around the middle of 2016. 

Also listen to: It’s Always There & National Plastics

Vitamin – To Believe

These four lovely Leeds lads, known collectively as Vitamin, have already supported two of my other tips in this playlist (RAT BOY and Sundara Karma) on tour. Their upbeat indie pop is youthful and fun and in particular their track Miss You would be the perfect soundtrack to the climax of modern day John Hughes teen movie. 

Also listen to: Miss You & Giving It Up

The Big Moon – Nothing Without You

I don’t use the term awesome foursome lightly, but these girls really are just that. From breakthrough track Eureka Moment, to this latest offering, these gals are just so cool and make me want to make music much more than Miley ever could. The band also chuck in a grunged-up cover of Madonna’s Beautiful Stranger in their live set, which definitely is a must-see! 

Also listen to: Sucker & The Road

High Tyde – Do What You Want 

Brighton-based High Tyde have been grafting away for years, honing their indie pop sound. They’ve just released their second EP Glow, featuring the track Do What You Want which appeared on Made In Chelsea. I interviewed the band at the end of 2015 and they promised 2016 is going to be a very big year for them indeed, with more shows and more music in the pipeline. 

Also listen to: Feel It & Glow

Guest Post | Alternative Christmas Playlist

Guest Post | Alternative Christmas Playlist

Hey, I’m Shannon! When I’m not pestering Abbie on Facebook Messenger with details of the abundance of weird things that happen in my life or perfecting a university deadline right up until the last minute, I write my own blog about new music over at: rock2therhythm.blogspot.co.uk. If you like indie and rock music then it might be your kind of thing, so feel free to check it out!

For now though I’ve curated an alternative Christmas playlist to get you in a festive mood but also offer a break from some of those Christmas classics which have been played maybe a little bit too much already…

I hope you enjoy it!

The xx – Last Christmas (Wham! Cover) 

For those wanting to have a chilled Christmas, this cover by The xx may be the perfect soundtrack. The atmospheric synths and soothing have become a trademark aspect of the trio when it comes to their own material, however this cover proves when applied to a Christmas classic, it still works. 

Julian Casablancas – I Wish It Was Christmas Today 

Mr Casablancas is the lead singer of indie rock outfit The Strokes. The New York band have influenced so many of today’s new rock bands, but back in 2009 the frontman decided to go it alone and record this Christmas cracker. 

Guest Post | Drugstore No Makeup Makeup Look

Guest Post | Drugstore No Makeup Makeup Look

Hello everyone! 

You may know me from my blog, A Sprinkle of Emily, and if you don’t then go and check out my blog at the end of this post! Today I am going to be sharing with you a natural makeup look that is perfect for the back to school season. I have made sure that this look is affordable, so all of the items mentioned are from the drugstore. :) 

Rimmel Stay Matte primer (£5.99)

I like to prime my face before I apply makeup, as it helps your makeup stay on all day. If you are wearing makeup for school it is especially important to prime your face as you may not have time to reapply your makeup throughout the day. I love the Rimmel Stay Matte primer as it really does keep your makeup on longer, and it acts almost like a glue for your foundation. 

Guest Post | Exploring Vienna in One Day

Guest Post | Exploring Vienna in One Day

About the guest author

Hello, my name is Fiona and I had the honor of writing this guest post on Abbie’s blog.

I also have my own blog, called RecapWizard. This blog is like a map into a small part of my brain. My favourite thing ever is Netflix, so I write recaps and reviews about my favourite (or not so favourite) TV shows, films and books. And now to the actual post:

Vienna - a small city in the heart of Europe; in other words the capital city of Austria. A small, yet very beautiful place filled with things to do and explore. Maybe some of you have heard about Austria through famous names relevant to music, like Mozart, Haydn or Schubert. You also may know Austria because of people like Gustav Klimt, Maria Theresia, Falco or Arnold Schwarzenegger. It doesn’t really matter if you do or don’t know this little piece of paradise – you will get to explore some parts by reading this post. Have fun on this short “virtual tour” of Vienna, where I’m going to show you some of my favorite (and maybe not so touristy) places!

First stop: “Hundertwasserhaus”

Guest Post | About Princesses and Rebels

Guest Post | About Princesses and Rebels

Hello to all the beautiful people out there! I am Sally, nice to meet you. 

Before I start telling you all the details that no one wants to know - long story short: I have to do an internship in England: 6 weeks, 4 days a week, 10 hours a day. Sounds fun, right? Originally, I wanted to do it in a publishing house but that didn't work out because they wanted me to work there for either 2 weeks or 6 months and as you can see: that is nowhere near 6 weeks. I checked my professor's list of possible work experience places again and saw that social work is acceptable as well. Thanks to Google I found a Holiday Club for children, emailed them and they were happy to have me. I wish I would have been as excited as they were but I an not a patient person, so working with children has never been my dream. I was just glad that I finally found a place where I could work and therefore finish my university course. 

Guest Post | My Favourite Summer Trends

Guest Post | My Favourite Summer Trends

Trends, tendencies… During every season there are some pieces that stand from all the others. Those pieces that we find almost everywhere, on the streets, the stores, the internet…

Today I’m here to talk about my favorite trends of this summer. I have to say that during summer I love to wear bohemian outfits, the ones that reminds us of festivals and days on the beach.

This is probably my favourite trend of this summer. You can see it everywhere! Tops, jackets, skirts, shoes.. And also in different colours. Nude, camel, black, white, grey.. Seriously, I love this trend and mostly in bohemian outfits. It looks amaziiiiinggg!

Guest Post | Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day

Guest Post | Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day

Hi, I'm Mike, and Abbie has kindly agreed to let me guest post on her blog today.

What I'm going to blog about is today.  If you're not aware, it's Friday, names after Frigg, the wife of Odin in Norse mythology.  Apparently 1,554 years ago the Roman Emperor Majorian was beheaded (I now feel bad, because until I searched for "August 7" on Wikipedia I didn't even know that there was a Roman Emperor called Majorian, and I'm sure if you said to the chap about 1,556 years ago "You know that you're currently ruling the Roman Empire?  In the future lots of people won't even know that you ever existed" it would have definitely dented his ego)