BOY, OH BOY

If you're a fan of female wonders like Feist, A Fine Frenzy, Missy Higgins then you will love this Swiss-German female duo called, BOY.  {Why are they called BOY?  Full disclosure: I have no idea.} They just released their debut album, Mutual Friends, this past February to the US and BOY, oh boy are we lucky.  They have only three US tour dates left {two of which are sold out} so anyone reading this in the New York area on March 29th, best get yourself down to the Bowery Ballroom.

This "folk-pop" group with such a random name gives you a little bit of everything: from a lullaby-esque song with "Waltz for Pony" to "Little Numbers," a song that makes you want to dance with heavy piano like in Feist's "My Moon My Man." For those looking for a bit more depth/mellowness, check out "Drive Darling" {awesome guitar part kicks in at 2:53} and "Railways" - both about moving on {and transportation} but so sweet too.  I love the entire album which is rare these days.  So, as their website says ListenToBoy.com. Do it.

Calli

Now Playing
Mutual Friends
by BOY

Young Oceans {Advent}

When I was getting ready for my recent trip to Serbia, I was perusing the awesome free {and completely legal} music site, Noisetrade.com, looking for some new tunes. I downloaded an album from a band I had never heard of but the album title, "Advent," was very intriguing.  The band, Young Oceans, is a "worship project" that came from the Trinity Grace Church community in New York City.  Their hymn-like songs are very beautiful with a sound I would compare to that of Future of Forestry.  {Thinking both bands should hook up for a tour?  Just a thought...}  The lyrics are thought-provoking and inspire you to take a look inside yourself.

To be honest, I do not know much about advent but I understand that the idea behind it is to prepare yourself in order to celebrate the birth of our Savior.  Christmas had already passed at that time; however, I was heading to a place that celebrates Christmas on January 7 so, I had an added opportunity to prepare for the celebration.

Each trip I've taken to Serbia has been unique and life-changing...causing me to reexamine myself and alter the way I see a lot of things.  What God showed me this last trip can be summed up in one of the songs from Young Oceans'  Advent: "My All In Thee."

The plea used consistently throughout the song is "let me find my all in thee."  Essentially, it says though "I am blind...weak..." I want my identity and everything I desire to be found in You.  This song has become the cry of my heart during this time in my life that has been six years in the making.  How the Lord can be so patient, I have no idea.  He has shown himself faithful to me in ways I do not deserve.

Take a listen to "My All In Thee" below or visit their website to hear songs from each of their recordings.  This album a great supplemental resource for preparing your heart...no matter what the occasion or circumstance.  

Calli

Listening to
Advent
by Young Oceans