Apparently I'm Alternative

The Temper Trap - Soldier On

Everyone probably knows about The Temper Trap by now from their songs “Sweet Disposition” and “Science of Fear” but it this little song that I love most. A rather soft one which I think is beautiful. It is that lovely guitar that pulls me in.

Yellow Streetlight - A Breath Held

This guy is a Triple J Unearthed musician. I heard this song played on the radio and I have to say I love it! It’s a tad dark and moody but I really enjoy it.

Take a gander at his myspace while you’re at it and listen to a few of his songs at Triple J unearthed.

http://www.myspace.com/yellowstreetlight2

http://www.triplejunearthed.com/Artists/View.aspx?artistid=21416

Kings Of Convenience - Gold In The Air Of Summer

The first Kings of Convenience song I heard was “I’d Rather Dance With You”, a cute little ditty. I once read that these two could be described as a Norwegian Simon and Garfunkel and in some ways, I have to agree. I listened to their songs when studying for my exams last year and they just relaxed me completely.

I absolutely recommend Kings of Convenience and this one song especially. Beautiful and calming :)

Angus and Julia Stone - Silver Coin

I love many of Angus and Julia Stones’ songs and this is on that list. I love the calming effect of their music… it’s just so relaxing.

Check out “Mango Tree” and “Paper Aeroplane” to name two. Beautiful :)

Karnivool - Set Fire To The Hive

I’ve only recently heard about these guys (Thanks to Triple J’s Hottest 100) and really enjoy this song of theirs. I also recommend “All I Know”… awesome :D

The Middle East - The Darkest Side

It’s just a lovely song - Pure and simple.

Civil Twilight - Letters From The Sky

I find Steven McKellars voice so calming. This is brilliant if you just want to chillax and veg out to.

Skillet - Hero

I decided to wash the car today and whilst doing so had some drunk-o come up and take some of my cleaning instruments and dirty up my fine work!!! And to top it off, he wouldn’t leave (Why oh why do I attract the clingy, creepy drunks?). Anywho, during this I thought of this Skillet song for some reason which made me giggle haha.

Beastie Boys - Sabotage

I know it’s been on peoples music lists for years and years and years but I’m drawing Zoe Saldana from Star Trek (Yes I draw people :P) and I remembered this song at the start of the film!

I highly recommend this song when flooring it whilst driving on a freeway!

The Maccabees - No Kind Words

This is the first Maccabees song I heard and I couldn’t help but love Orlando Weeks voice. This song gets me everytime. I suggest you also listen to “Can You Give It” - another amazing song by The Maccabees.