A current goal for myself is to increase the frequency which I post on here- but without feeling like I have to do lengthy posts, as I'm a perfectionist and can't post something until I'm completely content with it. The longer the post, the less likely I am to be happy to post it.
As a solution, I've decided that every Sunday I'll write a brief 'Song of the Week' post (whether it be a current chart hit, an old favourite or a rediscovery), write a quick summary of its history and just say why it's relevant or what I like about it.
Because come on, there's always a 'song of the week' for all of us.
Naturally, it may be extremely linked to the week's mood, or current events, but either way, it should be a fun thing to write weekly. I also have some drafted blog posts I hope to finish up and post up here soon. But I digress...
I hope you like this first regular 'segment' of my blog. Let's hope I can keep it up!
Song of the Week : Mondo '77 by Looper (ft. Francis MacDonald).
Heard this on BBC Radio 6 (best station!) on Monday, shazam'd it, added it to my playlist and only just re-listened now, and I tell you- I'm in love.
It's motivational, has a driving piano line, and the brass hook at the end just fits perfectly. The constant 8-bit bassy ostinato is just brilliant- anyone who knows me would know that anything with a chiptune or 80s feel is something I'll most likely love.
This will definitely be the song to get me through the final week before the Easter holidays.
Looper themselves are Scottish and their music is predominantly Indie Rock and Electronic. The band itself was formed by Belle and Sebastian's ex-bassist, Stuart David.
Mondo '77 is their most widely recognised song, used in commercials in America for Xerox and Partnership for a Drug-Free America. It was also used in the soundtracks for Vanilla Sky and The Edukators.
Listen to it here (yes, slightly weird video.):
You can also find it here, on Spotify and Soundcloud.
Roll on next Sunday for another Song of the Week...
-Ella
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