senses working against you.

languishing in the heat and tripping out on the sunshine. digging this as the soundtrack to long evenings of flat viewings and disappointment.

just another night owl.

Don't need your number, babe, but I'll take it anyway.

I sit in the car and listen to static. She said I look fat but I look fantastic.

This track fully gives me vibes for days. Eyes closed, DGAF dance in the street with it loudly in my headphones kind of vibes.

throw a party.

You keep your friends. I'll keep my friends.

i see you.

soundtracking.
dreamy summer vibes from The Horrors.

i'll write you a love letter.

with this new track and talk of their new album, Love Letters, due for a March 2014 release. i thought now would be a good time to talk about Metronomy. and get how i feel about them off my chest in a sort of love letter of my own.

this is a huge statement but Metronomy are probably my favourite band ever. they've made consistently good records and haven't disappointed me yet. (i've bestowed the coveted you can be one of Rache's faves honour on only a few but i have of course always been let down in the end.) i'm not naive, yes it's inevitable there WILL come a time when Metronomy also fall from my grace; but hopefully it won't be just yet and on the back of the forthcoming new album. i've yet to have confirmation that the whole album is actually all good but this new track I'm Aquarius is VERY reassuring as to the standard.

also. i'm not sure but i think it sounds like the backing lyrics are 'shoop doop doop ahhh' AND WHATS NOT TO LIKE ABOUT THAT.

forgive me whilst i backtrack a little but it seems weird  has made me somewhat uncomfortable to refer to Metronomy as 'my favourite band'. in the same way its a bit weird for a gal of my age to be referring to a gal pal as her 'best friend' it all just smacks of playground bullshit. that flavour of the week mentality where 'favourite' and 'best' labels which were slapped on to anything in your eye line.

what i mean is. i don't often have 'favourite' anything's because mostly i find it hard to chose or worse i can never remember when asked to re-call something or when i'm put on the spot. you know those dull questions asked by dull persons like what's your favourite colour - they don't deserve an answer anyway to be frank.

but Metronomy. well. they have transcended this pattern. i can always remember them. in fact through out my 7 years in London they've been my listening safe place. in what have often been times of insecurity and uncertainty, Metronomy have sound tracked my good times and bad. from friendships, loves to heart ache and worries. plus i've lost count of how many times i've seen them live and how good that always is.

so i am bestowing the title of FAVOURITE on Metronomy.  can't wait for the new album. #nopressureguys

will i see you again.

weird me out.

Prize Pets - New Weirdos.

this track totally provided the inspiration for our weekly party night.
it just doesn't get old for me. 

face like a.

what a total track.

Drenge - Face Like A Skull.
totes going into the NEW WEIRDOS set list.

psych me out.

The Wytches - Digsaw.

saw these guys support Metz at Birthdays way back when this year was new. totally forgot how much i dug them at the time and thought they deserved to be revisited.

day ruiner.

the Erdem SS14 collection is perfection. i wish there was a better word than love to describe how i feel about it.  <3 <3 

these are my fave looks even though it was super hard to narrow down because i really wouldn't say no to having any of it adorning my person.
loving the dark and light. soft and hard. trad white shirting with contemporary overlays. lux lace and feathers. evening wear meets every day. this collection totally sums my girlandtheparty vibe.
images taken from style.com

also loving this new Group Rhoda track for some lo-fi chill times. you could also totes catwalk to this track too. *slink. slink.* it would soundtrack my SS14 collection anyway. #jussayin

girl gang.

Claire Barrow x Matches x Skinny Girl Diet
(Claire Barrow X Matches from LOVE on Vimeo)

i honestly cant put into words how much i love this collab and promo. 

riot grrl gets chic. high fashion meets grungey gorge girls with guitars. all shiny hair and pouty red lips. what's not to like.

THIS IS A MIX OF WHAT WE LIKE AND HAVE BEEN PLAYING THIS SUMMER ALREADY.

first attempt at playing mixing with software as we usually just freehand it with the CDJs. please excuse the questionable mixes hopefully only a couple of really rope-y ones. tracks wise it includes some old favourites plus a load of new jams. 

this mix was created especially for Leeds! Leeds! Leeds! @blip blip blip gallery you can read about the exhibition here and was curated and put together by the very talented Hayley Dixon of dweller forward.

thick syrup.

beyond belief.

i love this. so much. it just doesn't get old.

one million lovers.

i find myself doing things i would never do.

love this track. took the boy to see them for his birthday. so good.

i hate him.

such a track.

sacrilege

actually love this video. don't mind the song. think it's a grower.
overall i'm pretty disappointed with the yeah yeah yeahs latest offering but to be honest my favourite album was fever to tell and it's fair to say they've matured past that sound. i just wish i could.

new weirdos.

new poster for our party.
thursday's at the lexington. you should come.

everything is. embarrassing

i know you're trying.