News spread over the weekend that Jane Birkin has passed away at the age of 76. Few people have had more of an enduring impact on my sensitivities than Birkin, and her daughters–Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou Doillon–are a constant source of kindred inspiration to me. I won’t even get into how she reminds me of my mother, which is a long way of saying…this one hits home.
Tag: Nostos Algos
Daily Dose: Florence + The Machine, “…Mermaids”
In a century that feels increasingly godless, a post-religion era, we each choose our own saints. I choose Florence in my search for cheerful oblivion. And dancing like I’ve never danced before.
Daily Dose: John Coltrane ft. Eric Dolphy, “Impressions”
Saturday sounds.
Daily Dose: Anais Mitchell, “1984”
An invitation to party like it’s 1984.
Daily Dose: Ailbhe Reddy, “Walk Away”
Is that all you gotta say?
Daily Dose: Bear’s Den, “Helen of Hammersmith Bridge”
On constant rotation while walking.
Daily Dose: Yusef / Cat Stevens, “How Good It Feels”
I know what it’s like.
Daily Dose: Paris Paloma, “notre dame”
I’m in the rafters looking down.
Daily Dose: Blitzen Trapper, “Lady On the Water”
Lady on the water lead me from the wilderness.
Daily Dose: Angelo De Augustine, “Toil and Trouble”
All kinds of Elliott Smith vibes.
Nostos Algos 