Cheer up!

I’m having a great day today. It’s the kind of day where I’m finally hearing back from employers and scheduling interviews and finding apartments after weeks and weeks of telling myself none of this was ever going to happen. All of this life-changing growing up stuff with which I’ve been dealing makes me want to kick back and listen to music, so I thought I would celebrate my good day by sharing some happy ear candy with y’all. 

The first is the kind of song you listen to when driving and really really want to turn up but are scared because you don’t want the people stopped around you to judge you. But there’s no way you can listen to Noah and the Whale and not crack a smile, even if you only listen to it once. The band reminds me the most of Belle and Sebastian, and is made up of mostly dudes and some contributing female singers. I’m not sure how I feel about the video. It feels a bit adrift at times, but the song, itself, makes me want to go slide down a rainbow and land in a pot of gold.

Find the actual video here.

While my awesome mood is still in full force, remember this? If Noah and the Whale doesn’t make you jump for joy on your bed, then I’m sure Len will do the trick. Circa 1999. Enjoy yet another correct choice.

Find “Steal My Sunshine” here.

Love.