Finally got some of my LOMO film developed – it’s all in random order because I didn’t label the spools or anything. Here’s a favourite of mine so far (from Centennial Park, Nashville), taken on the spur of the moment as well – they’re always the best ones. Let me know what you think of my photaes! Music you say? OK well there’s this guy that calls himself Four Te….. ah but you knew that already – well then you should also know he’s not put a foot wrong lately so you know this xx remix will be good.

For fun I’ve thrown in this disco song by Van McCoy that I heard everywhere we went in the States for some reason. DO THE HUSTLE! Lastly, this great track by a band called Dawes I heard played at the end of an episode of Hung. It went well.

The xx – VCR (Four Tet remix) by Four Tet ←♥♥♥
Listen ♫: Van McCoy – The Hustle ←♥♥♥
Listen ♫: Dawes – When My Time Comes ←♥♥♥

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I’ve been back more than a week from my 3-week drive from Dallas → New York and my jets are still lagging! Had an amazing time and visited some astonishing cities, some less great than others. We drove from Dallas to Hot Springs to Memphis to Nashville to Newport to Roanoke to Washington D.C. to Philadelphia to New York City. When I get my film developed (oh that’s right, I took 3 cameras and about 20 rolls of film!) I’m sure there’ll be a few corkers I can put up on the blog. In the meantime, here’s 3 shots of my travel buds taken on Rob’s digital SLR. Oh, and I was gonna do a post about the new Deerhunter album (which has a few stunners on it) but I’ll leave that for another day. First off then, great new track  from Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs which was played by Annie Mac on her Friday show.

Centennial Park, Nashville, Tennessee (Rob)

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Household Goods (Radio Rip) by Scottish Friction

Next, a gorgeous track that kicks off Sufjan Stevens‘ new album ‘The Age of Adz’ (pronounced ‘odds’ apparently).

Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, Texas (Eva)

Sufjan Stevens – Futile Devices by Scottish Friction

Finally, a track that was played to us when we went on the Sun Studios tour in Memphis. By the Prisonaires, the track ‘Just Walkin’ In The Rain’ was written by inmates of the Tennessee State Penitentiary and this song was eventually released on Sun Records. The record became so successful that they were allowed day-passes out to tour! Ah the power of music…

City Hall Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York (Chris)

Listen ♫: The Prisonaires – Just Walkin’ In The Rain ←♥♥♥

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So as the curtain falls on another blinder of an Edinburgh Festival, I head out tonight for my final show – Late ‘N’ Live if you must know. Lost my Silent Disco virginity last night and would highly recommend it to anyone. Also bumped into Jimmy Carr and Bo Burnham on the street and got a photo with them… we were more excited about Bo Burnham to be honest! What a talent.

I think I might only do one more post before I leave for a 3-week long road trip across the USA, but I’ll leave you tonight with 3 songs I can’t stop playing. Oh, and Best Coast‘s ‘Crazy For You’ is a contender for album-of-the-year for me.

Listen ♫: Badly Drawn Boy – Thinking Of You ←♥♥♥♥
Listen ♫: Best Coast – Goodbye ←♥♥♥♥♥
Listen ♫: Cocteau Twins – Sugar Hiccup ←♥♥♥♥♥

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Let’s go out with a BANG!

Late Of The Pier – Best In Class (Soulwax Remix) by Scottish Friction ←♥♥♥♥♥
Tiga – Mind Dimension 2 (Soulwax Remix) by Scottish Friction ←♥♥♥♥♥

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Sorry that the Evil Nine track is just a clip – but I had to do a post on it! Looks like the 90s is back.

Stay Up (clip) by Evil Nine ←♥♥♥♥
Marathon by erikwikstrom ←♥♥♥
Azari & III – Reckless For Your Love (Tensnake Remix) ←♥♥♥

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Another glorious day spent lying in the sun – I should really get back to writing my 1st year report :S

With Joyful Lips – Melatonin by With Joyful Lips ←♥♥♥
Listen ♫: Ken Boothe – Down By The River (Neil Young Cover) ←♥♥
Listen ♫: Derrick Morgan – Stand By Me (Ben E. King Cover) ←♥♥

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Just had a great day sitting in the sunshine in the Spiegel Garden. Bliss.

Listen ♫: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Soulful Shack ←♥♥♥♥♥
Listen ♫: KC & The Sunshine Band – Queen Of Clubs ←♥♥♥♥
Listen ♫: Jackie Wilson – To Be Loved ←♥♥♥

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THE most tyrannosaurus drops I’ve heard for months…

TAI – Paradise Poltergeist (Feat. Steve Aoki)(LA Riots Remix) by Scottish Friction ←♥♥♥♥♥♥

Listen ♫: The Ting Tings – Be The One (Japanese Popstars Remix) ←♥♥♥♥
Listen ♫: The Only – Top Of The Jam (Autoerotique Remix) ←♥♥♥♥

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a.k.a. Cockenzie Power Station if this picture is to be believed.

I’m actually feeling really rough today; was out last night for the opening night of the festival and I got very merry. Took the Holga too – so hopefully after I get the photos processed they’ll be good enough for the blog. Lots of famous comedians were spotted – Jack Whitehall, Jim Jeffries, Noel Fielding and…Caroline Rhea a.k.a. Aunt Hilda from Sabrina The Teenage Witch who we all proceeded to call Aunt Zelda until she corrected us hahahaha. Watch this space for that photo.

Listen ♫: Washed Out – Space Around The Feel Station (Violens Remix) ←♥♥♥
Listen ♫: Map Of Africa – Bone ←♥♥♥
Listen ♫: Robyn – Hang With Me ←♥♥♥

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“I’m a rebel, soul rebel.
I’m a capturer, soul adventurer.”

Listen ♫: The Wailers – Soul Rebel ←♥♥♥♥
Listen ♫: Peter Tosh – Arise Black Man ←♥♥♥
Listen ♫: Jefferson Airplane – White Rabbit ←♥♥♥

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