This song has been on repeat for me and just seems to embody the perfect blend of a summer and fall feel.
Soundscape: “Miracle” (Ghost Beach Cover) - Trails and Ways
Some of my road trip essentials that hopefully help in getting a list started for your road trip!
Something about summer that makes taking a road trip so alluring. Wanting to pack up the car and head out on the open road. I think back to all the road trips I’ve taken. Florida, Nashville, Colorado, New York were some of my favorite ones. Being in the car with friends, good music, lots of snacks…made for the best memories. It definitely wouldn’t have been the same flying somewhere.
Maybe you have a destination in mind for your road trip or just want to be spontaneous. Whatever the case grab your favorite road trip buddy and the essentials (definitely a road trip playlist) and start your travels! Make it a time to put e-mails and calls aside for a few days (they will still be there when you get back) and soak up the scenery along the way.
Take the path less traveled, ask locals for the best spots to check out and be creative with your plans. Instead of staying in a hotel along the way, bring camping gear and set up camp in a cool spot. Taking a road trip you get to see so many places in a completely different way and have much more time to take it all in. Also, the level to be creatively inspired on road trips is so much more than just arriving at your destination on a plane. So before you go and book that flight, change it up this time and head out on the road. You’ll be happy you did!
The mix for July definitely has a common theme with colors of the ocean, sky and trees. All sharing in the outdoor feel along with added textures you would find while at the beach or on a hike. I’m so excited for bands I haven’t heard from in awhile to re-emerge with such great tracks making me anticipate their upcoming releases. Artists such as Lord Huron, Two Door Cinema Club, Freelance Whales and the recently released “Undersea” EP from The Antlers that I can’t pull myself away from. The Antlers are our featured soundscape artist and represent the palette in the best way with not only the cover of their EP, but their beautifully, textured tracks that make you feel as if you are swimming in crystal blue waters. A playlist like this makes one want to take a cool dip in the water on a hot day. Enjoy!
Soundscape Mix - July 2012
“How Long Have You Known”-DIIV
“Sleep Alone”-Two Door Cinema Club
Love this color and food pairing from griottes.fr
“What Else Is New?”- James & Evander
COLOR INSPIRATION: James & Evander - Bummer Pop
ON THE WISHLIST: The ‘Delta’ lamp from Robert Abbey. They look like Ring Pops candy and are pretty amazing. I love the geometric shape and endless colors to choose from!
Make sure to turn it up loud while your outside today!
Soundscape - “Take A Walk” - Passion Pit
Trying to find a light, airy, summer palette for a living room. Listening to “For You” by Little Chords offered up some great inspiration!
