hello

I don't know if there are any pampoenspook readers left out there, but I am back. Kind of. The past week was horrible, to say the least, but I figured that blogging might help distract me from my broken heart.

So, with Christmas approaching, I am on the lookout for a fun, festive album to play around the clock to lift my spirits. A Very She & Him Christmas sounds like it could be perfect.

Image: Amazon

good song guys

I've never really liked local band The Dirty Skirts, but I saw this video on TV the other day (after watching my friend Janine, who is editor of Seventeen magazine, being interviewed) and it's been in my head ever since.

new rhcp

how come you never go there

One of my favourite musicians, Feist, is releasing her new album, Metals, in October. Here's the first single.

set fire to the rain

Like just about everyone else in the world I am loving Adele's new album. Play this one at top volume.

i dig these gig posters

I think I am going to fill an entire wall with these gig posters (framed of course - don't want the flat to look like a college dorm room).

Images: eBay

patriot

So I was watching the Sama's (South African Music Awards) last night and one of my favourite musicians, Vusi Mahlasela, performed one of my favourite songs, Say Africa. Do yourself a favour and watch this video.

growing the brand (part 2)

I really am quite serious about this opening my own shop thing. I just need to find a space and win the lottery. I know I said I wanted it to look like Der Kleine Salon, but now I think I want it to look like Mohawk General Store. I know, they couldn't look more different. But I promise I don't have multiple personalities.

Images: Mohawk General Store 

life goes by on a talihina sky

Oh my. I am so looking forward to seeing Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon. Also can't wait to finally watch the band. Live. In SA. In October. Sigh.

bye-bye summer

So, (and I hope I'm not speaking to soon) it seems autumn has finally arrived in this horribly humid city I live in. Which means winter is on its way! While I do love summer, I did not grow up in a tropical climate, so this weather has been driving me crazy. Hence me welcoming the drop in temperature with open arms and a wide smile on my face. Anyhoo, in my excitement I have put together a winter wish list:

Cool tunes from The Head and the Heart to listen to while working.

Tomato soup and grilled cheese for a chilly evening

A thick book to dig into. Like Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother or Blood, Bones and Butter.

A bright and beautiful photo collection from Little Brown Pen to stare at on gloomy days.

An awesome cropped peacoat from Country Road that I won't get bored of wearing.

well done boys and girl

Do do do, a song by one of my favourite local bands Fire Through The Window from Durban is the song playing in the background in the latest Almay ad starring Kate Hudson. How cool is that? Yup, very. Here's the video:

Video: YouTube