"I don't know what to do with myself" Autumn mix

Today is FREEZING! I've put together a little mix of heartwarming and heartbreaking songs that fit with the slightly wintery mood of the weather at the moment. Get a coat and scarf and find a pub with an open fire!

Emiliana Torrini - To Be Free

I love the lyrics in the chorus, they're pretty spot on. From her 'Love In The Time Of Science' album which I totally fell for all those years ago...
Emiliana Torrini myspace

Merz - Postcard From A Dark Star

Sadly the video doesn't really do the song justice, but it's one of my favourite EVER songs. Follows on nicely from Emiliana, and also quite fitting as it's getting dark very early these days... rubbish.
Buy Merz' album immediately

The Softlightes - Heart Made Of Sound

Wonderful, wonderful video by Kris Moyes for a really sweet track. Their album, brilliantly titled 'Say No! To Being Cool, Say Yes! To Being Happy' is nearly as good as its title.
The Softlightes myspace

Super Furry Animals - Run Away

The Super Furries' new single sounds *almost* like a Christmas single with the sleigh bells, which I guess is fitting as it might as well be December it's so cold. Also the video is hilarious, so it'll warm the cockles.
Super Furry Animals site

Brendan Benson - Cold Hands (Warm Heart)

Some great animations in this video. Remember gloves too.
Brendan Benson myspace (check out The Raconteurs' myspace from here too - or maybe not.)

Here comes the sun

In response to London FINALLY having a day of glorious sunshine, here's a mix celebrating the season that Britain so often misses. Although the second I post this it's going to rain, isn't it? [Yes.]

Husky Rescue - Summertime Cowboy

A band that slipped under the radar with their first album. This is its highlight and a good little video (bar the woman in the clouds. Skip those few seconds...)
Husky Rescue myspace

Hot Chip - Boy From School

Chips are usually hot. But feel even hotter in the summer. But at least school is always out!
Hot Chip myspace

The Sundays - Summertime

THAT VOICE...


St. Vincent - Paris Is Burning

If you've ever been to Paris in the middle of summer, you'll probably have thought the same thing. Incredible artist performs a track from her debut album.
St. Vincent myspace

Beirut - Postcards From Italy

For those lucky enough to have had a summer holiday...Beirut myspace

Emiliana Torrini - Summerbreeze

Gorgeous track from her 'Love In The Time Of Science' album, live at Queenscliff Music Festival, 2005
Emiliana Torrini myspace