If you like your sound plastic (and I don’t mean one-hit wonders from the 80s) then a Lego Boombox or a Lego MP3 player may be the perfect way to enjoy your music collection.
We were watching Rage yesterday morning with the kids and two songs really grabbed their attention. The first was ‘Ready, Able’ by psychedelic folk band Grizzly Bear. The amazing claymation video was directed by Allison Schulnik and is totally mesmerising.
For something new that really rocks, get your kids listening to The Not-Its. This indie/new-wave/alt-rock band fresh from Seattle will win kids over with their ultra-catchy tunes (I certainly feel like a cool mum reviewing new indie bands from Seattle).
Pack the world into your picnic basket with an album of child friendly songs about food from around the globe. Picnic Playground by Putumayo Kids celebrates the joys of healthy eating, food and cooking with a fantastic collection of catchy tunes.
The Sippy Cups list The Velvet Underground, early Pink Floyd, T Rex, The Ramones and their own children among their influences. When I first heard a collection of their songs, I immediately thought of the quirkiness of Voice of the Beehive combined with the seamless vocals of The Beautiful South. It’s two parts pop and … [Read more.]
When I think Deborah Harry I immediately start humming the opening riff from Call Me however a new generation of Harry fans will get to know her for her patience — in particular, her Patience Bossa. Patience Bossa is just one of twenty tracks on the star-studded A World of Happiness album.
When I first heard Bunny Clogs, I had flashbacks to my days at university when I’d check out independent bands in smoky little pubs.
The debut album, More! More! More!, is quite unlike any children’s music I’ve heard before. This is hardly surprising when Bunny Clogs’s front-man Adam Levy lists his influences as: Beatrix Potter, Dylan, … [Read more.]
“And she’s watching him with those eyes,
And she’s lovin’ him with that body,
I just know it
Yeah ‘n’ he’s holding her in his arms
late, late at night
You know, I wish that I had Jessie’s girl,
I wish that I had Jessie’s girl
Where can I find a woman like that….”
Now that I’ve mentioned Rick Springfield’s … [Read more.]
We live close to our neighbours, so booming drums and electric guitars need to be put off for as long as possible. Luckily, with a four-year-old and 20-month-old, these things can wait a little longer. Until then, I’ve found colourful soft toys in the place of real instruments for them to rock out with.
Meet the … [Read more.]
Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against men dancing around in coloured skivvies, particularly when they are joined by seventies rock legends who make me feel like dancing…..but whether my car trip is two minutes or two hours, there is only so much hot potato I can take.
I started seeking some alternatives to mainstream … [Read more.]
I can tell you we sure do love the Mozart CD given to my first son by his Grandmother when he was a baby.
It’s on every single night in our second son’s room these days and I love to watch his eyes droop to the relaxing strains of the
orchestra. The thing is, that it sure … [Read more.]
Don’t you
love an inspirational quote? I often find
a choice sentence can justify most actions – such as purchasing an
extraordinarily expensive child’s toy while being reassured that I am indulging
in my little one’s educational and developmental needs.
The website for Swiss
manufacture Naef Toys – the master craftsmen behind the stunning hand-crafted Gloggomobil
musical instrument – has a … [Read more.]
