I recently got an iPad and downloaded spotify, but I still don't have an account. I didn't like the fact that I got to associate it to facebook in order to use it. Somebody told me you can create a user account without doing that, but I still haven't found out why and that's why I haven't used spotify yet. In any case, I have an amazon cloud and I've been listening to music from there. Hey, unrelated: you should check this guy's youtube profile, if you haven't already: http://www.youtube.com/user/VanJmusicVideo/videos?view=0&flow=grid He uploaded many videos of the Akino Arai Paris concerts. They were amazing!

Akino is performing in Paris in March next year! *faints*

Spring is (almost) here. It's sunny and people in Geneva are slowly stepping out of their caves to enjoy the weather. Me, I'd like winter to go on until the end of the year, since I have to be in the library up to August due to my thesis :-( Have a good weekend.

Oh, yes! His full album is very good! I'm glad he's getting his big break with this record, because I was a fan since his last one. Have you seen on YouTube the covers of "STIUTK" by Ingrid Michaelson and by Walk Off The Earth? Nothing new to report from here: Just more work on the thesis ahead of me, unfortunately. Hope you're well, sir.

Thanks for the link! I liked the song. I'm sure Akino Arai's concert DVDs are available on her official website, but since I don't read Japanese I cannot go through the purchasing process :-P Many clips are available on YouTube. Sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GqRcT_fUpM The person who uploaded that clip also uploaded many more. Take a look. x

In other/amazing news: Akino Arai is releasing 2 (two!) albums in April 2012!! *shaking and crying* A single compilation with a couple of new songs, and an all new album! The compilation will have her latest singles for anime, so expect Mitsu no Yoake, Kimi e Mukau Hikari, etc. and their b-sides. As if these were not already amazing news, she has a new project with other musician friends called RuRu Chapeau (?!) and they just released their debut album :-D Can't wait to get my hands on that as well. Hope you're well!

Can you believe that I still don't have Ed Sheeran's full album. The fact that "The A-Tema" and "Lego House" are hits on radio in Europe must've prevented me from downloading it. It's like I don't have to make any efforts to listen to his voice :-P Some months ago I saw the first episode of Eden of the East and I found it great on a technical level, but then I didn't keep on watching for some reason (must've been related to being busy with my thesis or something of the sort). Anyway... I've heard of school food punishment (brilliant name for a band, by the way) and I'm sure I have something scrobbled from them, since I'm sure I have at least one of their albums... Still, this was ages ago and don't quite remember what kind of music they do. Send the link to me. Their music could be a good excuse to resume watching Eden of the East! :-)

Ok keep me updated on your song.... Wouldn't mind listening to it. I've been listening to the new Nevels Sisters cd, Kenny Bobien (gospel house music), First Apostolic Church Sanctuary Choir, and Derrick Wright. I need to check out Nakitta Clegg Fox new cd.

hey im great man... do you have a cd out? i see scrobbles with your name on it lol

I'm proud of you even if you were going through a strict Lady Gaga-Katy Perry-KeSha phase* :-P Let's see... Among my favorites this year are the new albums of Maria Taylor, Ane Brun, Brett Anderson and Amy Stroup. A friend introduced me to Jennie Abrahamson and I'm in love. KOKIA's latest album (a compilation of some of her recent songs done for video and anime) is great as well because it has most of her recent work with Hikaru Nanase (Itou Masumi). I could listen to "EXEC_REBIRTHIA=PROTOCOL/" on a loop for days... *=Not really... =_=

Hey, Marcellus! How am I? Same ole', same ole'... don't ask until March next year, when I hope to be done with the thesis :-S Thanks for the recommendation, I'll look into it. Hope you're well and that you like Oklahoma.

Yes, I had heard of Sondre Lerche before, but I am only now giving a chance to his music, with his latest album. I'm liking what I'm hearing so far (I still have to scrobble the full album). Do listen to Dylan Mondegreen. I love his music and voice. I recently bought his two CDs out from his online store and he sent them to me himself, signed, and with a promo single for free, to apologize for the delay. VERY COOL. His music is indie pop with a touch of jangle pop. I think you should preview some of his tracks from youtube before trying a full album, just to be sure that you'll like his stuff. Hugs. x

Looking forward to hearing one of your own tunes! Take care. x

hey man.....i'm not really interested in kirk's new album for some reason...lol. do you like it?

Hey, M.! All's fine here, but the thesis of course... :-S So, same ole, same ole! I'm glad Adele is selling so well on both sides of the Atlantic. She outdid herself and it is refreshing to have actual talent on the top of the charts. How are you? x

i am listening to Betty Griffin Keller's debut album from the 90s. She sang with James Cleveland nem....love her voice! Also, Sunny Hawkins (Tramaine's daughter in law), Patrick Lundy's new one, and Preashea Hilliard. How about you?

Go. Get. The. New. Adele. Album 0_0 I am finding it even better than her debut. Enough said. :-D I love Mitsu no Yoake, but I hope you also got the B-side to that single, the song "Ekleipsis". To me, it's much better. Just amazing. If you don't have it, send to me your email address via private message and I'll send it to you. Take care!

Man, if I ever finish this PhD I have promised to myself to make a big trip and one of the chosen destinations is indeed New Zealand. Not only for the amazing female singer/songwriters releasing amazing music over there, but because I have a music disciple over there who is now a great friend that I need to pay a visit to. He introduced me to both Anika and Brooke, so credit to him. Once you're done with them, check Amy Stroup too. Not Kiwi, but still very good. x

lol...was there some drama or something? why you going somewhere else for next years? lol. mine was aight...watch service then sleepy time lol. I'm always in church on new years eve lol

hey man....same to you! did yall have a banging watch night service?

Hey, mate! Everything's fine. I'm going tomorrow to Paris to spend Xmas over there, and then to Rome for NYE... I can't complain! :-) I'm looking forward to that. Do grab a copy of anything Brooke Fraser has released, and while it check the music of Annika Moa and Bic Runga, two other immensely talented ladies from New Zealand. Happy holidays to you too and all the best in 2011. x

For the music, Stockholm! For the cafés, Paris! :-)

*You* proud of *me*?! I'm proud of YOU, sir! :-) What you're going to do in Haiti is simply amazing, and wish you a safe trip there. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful experience. My plans for the summer are much more mundane: just working for a month and a half full time starting today, then do a trip across Europe for 3 weeks to compensate! :-P Take care.

Hey, Marcellus! Everything's OK. I'm more focused with my PhD and that's always great news. Summer has arrived to Geneva, by far my favourite season here, though I won't get to enjoy it properly until mid-July when I take some weeks off work! What's new with you? I see you've been enjoying Janelle Monae :-) Talented brat!

hey...i do have the janelle..but i haven't listened to it all yet...i keep hearing alot of positive reviews about it....i will listen to it eventually lol....tightrope is hottt!

yeah ingrid is dope...i love her song "the way i am"...i don't think ledisi is turning into a full-fledged gospel singer...but she may have some inspirational joints on her cd.

lol...u like Ingrid Michaelson too huh?

haha...fantasia went for blood with that praise

wow tunesha showed out on melvin's cd "for me"

hmm....KIM BURRELL!!! oh wait u said gospel project....lol...not sure who else is bringing new music this year

lol....i sure didn't know

U kno i neva knew jonathan nelson first recorded "manifest"....i thought that was td jakes song lol

Happy New Year, Marcellus! All the best in 2010 :-)

same to u sir!

happy new years, bruh!

The closest I can think of is alternative/indie/electrofolk :-S She really challenges categories!

I love Haleakala. That last minute with all the vocal layers just elevate me to the top of the volcan itself! :-P My favourite has to be Inshou. I would've said "At Eden", which is in my top 2 songs of Akino of all time (the other one, of course, is Kanaete), but I think I still prefer the VH version of that one. So yeah, Inshou. I don't want you to hate me or anything, 'cause it's Xmas :-P, but I saw Akino live last April, in Paris! :-DDD She was amazing, in a small venue, with just her piano, a violinist, a guitarist and her electro backtrack. That was the first time I heard the Sora no Sphere songs and was blown away from the first note of Inshou... x

I feel ya on that

Really? I definitely didn't know that...Melvin needs to be on a major label

Are you on Sony's Fantasy Festival yet? http://fantasyfestival.last.fm/invite/?key=0256d1261db2143a62f3d4d6b77ee0a4&r=journalkeeper

yess... whiter than snow is the bizness. Man i love tunesha...she needs to drop some new material....u know her husband has a record out.. melvin crispell

You start listening to Christmas music yet? lol....I'm tryna get the the Christmas spirit with this James Hall xmas cd...

Are you kidding? Have YOU heard of, say, Jill Scott?! :-P I practically discovered them! :-D Yes, seriously, love them to death and have their full discography so far. I also love Inara George's solo material. She has an unbelievable voice!

Oh wow that's cool. I haven't heard of any of them singers lol....That William Murphy is pretty nice. I like his most recent one...he really goes into worship...i think my fav is Lord You're Awesome

That's correct. Still have to see that movie (and the second one... I think it's already out as well, at least in Japan...).

Yeah, Hitomi can be a bit whiny, I agree but don't let that discourage you from checking the TV series and movie. Just like Evangelion, It has a nice story and great production values (the music is out of this world...), and it hasn't aged much (can't believe it's already been 13 years since it premiered!).

Man, it's been ages! I'm fine, how are you? I am glad you got to hear the Ah-mah-zing Macross Plus soundtrack :-D Yoko Kanno's discography is one to have in full. My favourite is still Escaflowne (TV series AND movie) ^_^

hey..i'm well sir...i finally bought a new pc...God is good! Any new music you feeling?

wassup bruh

Hey, how come you never put me on to Adrianne Archie? I LOVE her first album! Anyway, how you been?