I've said it before...

... and, to be completely honest, there's the chance that I'll say it again at some point. But, I'm sorry. Sorry for basically being non-existing on here, sorry for not posting anything interesting, sorry for taking a while to update the layout, sorrysorrysorry. Now I'm back and I'll do my best. I'm serious this time. My plan was that I'd start up again when I got back from New York because then I'd have some interesting posts for you guys, but jet lag kept me from doing that for the first couple of days and then a sudden and devastating loss in the family happened and my priorities changed a bit. It's not all sunshine and unicorn farts again but it's slowly getting better. Not that this post should be about death and loss but sadly they're both part of life and sometimes that's quite shocking. 

My NY posts will be up later on. I've got some pictures I'd like to share and I did a bit of shopping as well, and I want to show y'all some of the stuff I got. So yeah, time for another new start. 

I hope you're all well and ready for this blog again.

xx Sisse 

A Festival Round-Up

For me the festival season is now over. Last week I went to Roskilde Festival here in Denmark and had a great time. I thought I'd do a short post on the concerts I went to and share my experience with y'all. Prepare for grainy photos and a couple of weird faces towards the end!

The festival officially started on Sunday but sadly I got sick the thursday ahead of it, so I didn't manage to drag myself down to the festival-site until Tuesday evening. But, lucky for me, the music started on Thursday. Outkast opened the main stage, Orange Stage, and it was quite fun experiencing a couple of guys who I've never really listened to but where most people still knew their hits. The show itself was okay but could have been better for an opening act. 

Later on Thursday the Orange Stage laid ground to one of the biggest bands ever. The Rolling Stones. Now this show, let me tell ya. It was fantastic. Just seeing such a legendary band was an amazing experience on its own, but they were really impressive. A bunch of old dudes who all had more energy than me. It was fun, crazy and I'm in a serious envy of Mick Jagger's wardrobe. Alot of glitter, color and feathers - what more could you ask for? 

Haim played Friday evening and after being at their show earlier this year, I was very excited to see the three girls again. And they didn't disappoint. With their strong hits and a cool cover of Beyoncé's XO they owned the audience. Even my dad, who is a firm believer in Pink Floyd being the only proper band to ever exist, enjoyed their set. The post-concert depression after seeing these girls always hits harder, because I get a very strong urge to start my own band. Now, if only I knew how to sing or play an instrument...

Saturday evening Arctic Monkeys overtook the main stage. Together with my friends I had braved the line to the pit (the area right up front the stage) and we managed to get pretty close to the miracle that is Alex Turner and co. Their set was epic and they played all their songs with the superiority I've come to associate them with, ever since their speech at the Brit Awards. It seemed a bit too polished and not all that rock'n'roll as it could have been. Still, they did not disappoint.

Later on Saturday (or actually on Sunday, seeing as it was a 1 in the night) Major Lazer started the party. Never in my life have I danced and jumped around as much as I did during the two hours they played. The whole of the audience seemed to have fun and mixed with a bit of UV paint, it's the closest I've ever been to a rave party. Just, you know, without the drugs. 

The music ended Sunday and the last act I caught was Stevie Wonder. Another legend. This one just didn't really live up to his reputation. Don't get me wrong, when he sang and played he was everything I expected him to be. He just spent a lot of time telling anecdotes and getting the audience involved in singing his songs. I'm all for an involved audience but it just got to be a bit too much to be honest. Nonetheless, it was great seeing him live. 

All in all the festival was fun and the music was better than ever. But that's just my opinion.

Have you been to any festivals this year?

I will leave you with this photo of me and Kat in our tent after the Major Lazer show - we look more awake than we actually were at this point.

    

   

Back For You!

I don't even have the guts to check the date for when I last posted on this blog. Instead of coming up with lame excuses as to why I've been so inactive, I'll just get right to the post. (But the lame excuse would be that I've been writing finals some of the time and then doing absolutely nothing for the last three weeks... Sorry)

A week ago today I went to the One Direction concert here in Copenhagen. Actually, I went to two. Yes my friends, I payed good money to see these guys for the first time ever, and then the second time. I very much felt like a 13-year-old girl prior to the concerts and then I went, and while I was there I just felt ancient, seeing as most of the audience was actually 13-year-olds. Some of them was vicious and some of them were cool enough. But now for the show!

The first show was on Monday and my friend and I got there well before we could even get in the queue but it payed off, cause we managed to get well up in the front at the show. We ended up among all the... How to say it nicely? Uhm, sort-of-crazy fans. Now, if you are one of those fans don't be offended! It was just a very intense group of people who screamed a lot and cried a lot. We were close to the main-stage and too close to the speakers so we had trouble actually hearing the songs at times. At the start of the show Liam threw a towel into the crowd near us, and all Hell broke loose. They fought over that towel the whole time we were there and it was not a pretty sight. And the guys seemed a bit off . Maybe they were just tired, but they didn't seem all that interested. Well, Niall and Liam did, and at times Harry had fun as well, but Louis and Zayn did look sort of bored. Anyhow, it was fun, I'm not denying that. And they can sing. Really well. Which is what is the most important thing after all.

The second night was better! The guys seemed to have had a lot of sleep or energy-drinks and in general they just seemed to enjoy themselves more. We were a bigger group of girls this time and once again we queued for a long time in the baking sun, but it was all good. We didn't push up to be near the main-stage this time, so the sound was much better and the guys spend most of the time on the catwalk anyway, so we actually had a better view of them as well. I filmed many videos this time and when I see them now I still get amazed at their talents. 

If you're seeing them later on the tour you can definitely look forward to it! It's good fun even though they do seem to do it as a sort of routine at points in the show. But I mean, who wouldn't if you'd played a 100+ shows? 

Have any of you been to a show or are you going to one later on? 

   

 

TUNEY TUESDAY featuring twenty | one | pilots

Earlier this year I went to see Twenty One Pilots play live at Lille Vega in Copenhagen. I had never really listened much to their albums and didn't really have high hopes for their show. Sure, I liked the songs I had heard but considering the fact that Lille Vega only have room for something like 500 people and the show wasn't even sold out I didn't really have any expectations. That was very wrong of me. I'm pretty sure the concert is one of the best I've ever been to. For some reason there was no supporting act and we waited almost two hours for the duo to go on stage. My spirits were not the highest but as soon as they started playing that changed. I can't really describe it but somehow they managed to get the people who were there to join in on every song and they treated the small crowd of maybe 400 hundred people as if it were the biggest show they had ever played. Not once did we feel like they didn't want to be there. They had so much energy and Tyler, traditionally, joined the audience when Car Radio played. If you want to know what I'm talking about all you have to do is watch the music video. 

Never before have I been so surprised and amazed. If you have the chance to see them live, do it. The concert resulted in me seeing Twenty One Pilots as one of my favorite bands and already now they're quite big in the US and I can't wait for the day they're known and loved all over Europe. I'm slowly getting all my friends to listen to their music, simply because it's something you shouldn't let yourself miss out on. Josh and Tyler may seem a bit strange with their hectic moves and colorful hair but you will come to realize that you connect with them and their music. So go on. All their songs are great (especially from the Vessel album) but you can listen to my Top Ten playlist here.    

Please let me know if you have had any experience with a band that surprised you in a positive way!

xx S  

TUNEY TUESDAY featuring Bastille

Most of us probably know about Bastille by now. Their debut album "Bad Blood" had some pretty strong songs on it and when they re-released the album with the name "All This Bad Blood" their massive talent only grew stronger. One of the things Bastille is known for is their amazing covers of different songs. Their latest single release "Of The Night" is a mash-up of the songs "The Rythm Of The Night" and "Rythm Is A Dancer". The album consists of both their own songs and cover songs which is somewhat rare, seeing as most artists rarely release official cover songs. They tend to stick to youtube videos and often cover songs are just a way to ensure stardom and once an artist break trough he or she stops creating covers and mash-ups. Luckily this was not the case with Bastille. Many of my favorite songs are either a cover or mash-up but their own songs are amazing as well. 

There really is no reason for you to not listen to them so I encourage you to go do it now. Even if you already know them - just think of your favorite of their songs and go listen to it! If you're undecided as to which one you feel like hearing you can check out my Top Ten playlist featuring a mix of their songs right here. 

xx S

Record Store Day!

As most of you probably know April 19 was the official Record Store Day. Basically, everybody join together to celebrate music and independent record stores participate. Different artists releases special/limited editions of their music, often on vinyls, and they'll only be available for this event. It's mostly spread in America and in the UK so it's not the biggest event here in Denmark. A quick search on the official page for Record Store Day shows that only five stores in Copenhagen participate. I hope it'll soon spread here but so far I've only been able to admire from afar. However, this year, one very important artist - in my opinion - chose to make their limited edition of their newest single available through their web store. Or I should say three artists. Paramore. I'll be honest with you all - Paramore is my absolute favorite band and I doubt that'll ever change. For Record Store Day Hayley designed a vinyl for their song "Ain't It Fun". It looks like a broken record. Many fans seemed to be quite confused by this. Some claimed the half that's broken off was just see-through while others claimed it couldn't play the track. Do not fear. The track is just placed in the center of the vinyl and the half that most thought was see-through is just not there at all. I love this design and almost cried when I thought I wouldn't be able to get one. Luckily the Paramore team had mercy on us European fans who had no hope of finding it in-store. They put it for sale online and I bought it as soon as I could. It'll be send out on May 5 so I see it as my birthday gift for myself seeing as my birthday is on May 19 so I hope it manages to get here by then. Just look at this beauty! 

picture from Paramore's store

This vinyl was the only one I managed to get on the real Record Store Day. However, I recently pre-ordered the "X" vinyl from Ed Sheeran and thought it was worth mentioning in this post as well. His "Multiply" album has been in the works for a long time by now - three years I think. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait though. Ed said in an interview with Jack Harries (yes, the youtuber) that it would be a mix of music. There'll be parts that resembles the old album and then there'll be all new stuff, like his single "Sing". I ordered the green vinyl because it's pretty damn cool. I can't wait to learn all his new songs so I'll be in shape to sing/scream along to his concert later this year. There's some different packages for this album on his official site and you can preorder all of them. If you're in doubt have a look!

picture from the official store

Another vinyl I've pre-ordered and wanted to mention to you is the "All The Ways You Let Me Down" record from Candy Hearts. They've made some limited editions on vinyl in different colors so be quick if you want one! Originally I wanted the one with blue splatters but it managed to sell out before I got around to buying it. Instead I bought it in yellow and seeing as it's one of my favorite colors it's not a problem at all. Besides the yellow one there's a baby pink one available as well. If you don't really know who Candy Hearts are you should immediately go listen to their single "I Miss You". The three members really know how to make catchy pop-punk songs and Mariel's sweet voice combined with the punk-ish sound of the guitars and basses results in perfect songs for any teenagers. If statements from the members themselves and their merch proves to be right their new songs will be about pizza, coffee, bad ideas, friends and much more. So all the important stuff will be covered. Check them out and be prepared to be impressed! By the way if you want the pink vinyl you might want to hurry seeing as it's only been printed in 350 copies. 

picture from official store

Did you get any records for Record Store Day? 

xx S

  

Liebster Award

As the title suggest I was nominated for a Liebster Award awhile back by Elizabeth from Little Beauty Blog. It was so nice of her to nominate me and I'm sorry I'm only getting around to do this post now. 

You should go check her out, her blog is amazing! 

1. What's one beauty product you can't live without?
Probably my L'Oréal Paris Super Liner Perfect Slim Eyeliner! 

2. If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
I would really like to be able to copy others' superpowers so I could have a lot of different ones. But if I was the only one with a superpower it should be telekinesis. 

3. What is your favourite brand of makeup?
It's a tough choice but I think I'll go with Maybelline. 


4. If you could visit any time period, what would it be and why?
I would LOVE to be a teenager in the 90's because of the music and culture.


5. What is your biggest addiction?
Music. Whether it's downloaded, CDs or Vinyls. I never grow tired of finding new music. 


6. What is your favourite TV show?
Supernatural and Gilmore Girls are my ultimate favorites but I really like My Mad Fat Diary, Teen Wolf and American Horror Story as well. 


7. What is your most embarrassing moment?
I can't think of a specific episode right now... But whenever I stumble over my own feet in public and barely manage to save myself from landing face-first on the ground I get a bit embarrassed. 

8. If you could change your name, what would you change it to?
Fun fact, when I was 15 I had this really strong urge to change my name to Isabella and actually managed to convince my parents to let me do it. I changed my mind before I actually managed to change my name though. 


9. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I would almost be 30 in 10 years and that's actually really difficult to wrap my head around. But I guess I would like to see myself doing something I was happy with. Preferably married to a band member.  


10. Would you rather be famous or be the best friend of someone famous?
The best friend of someone famous. 


11. What is your earliest memory?
My earliest memory is a nightmare I had when I was 5 years old, as weird as that is. 

Now for my questions;

1. What is your number one favorite thing to blog about? 
2. What/who is your favorite band/solo artist?
3. What is currently your favorite song?
4. What is your favorite breakfast? 
5. What is the one piece of clothing you absolutely have to have in your wardrobe?
6. Who did you see at your first concert? 
7. What do you look forward to the most during the year?
8. What is your favorite make-up product?
9. What are your dreams for the future?
10. Do you have any bad habits?
11. If you should make a playlist for your life with 5 songs, what songs would be on it? 

You can nominate yourself if you feel like it, just let me know in a comment I'd love to check it  out! But I'll nominate Lene, Katarina and Rikki just to get it all started! 

xx Sisse