June: Top 20 (Part 2)

Welcome to part 2 of this month's Top 20! Read on to find out which song made my number one spot...
10. Katy Perry - Wide Awake

This song kind of caught me off guard and I fell for it instantly. The video is just so perfect for the song and symbolises brilliantly the feelings in the song and Perry's feelings post-Brand. I especially love the punching the prince charming in the face! Ultimately this is a beautiful, addictive song and deserves to climb high in the charts!
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June: Top 20 (Part 1)

Welcome to June 2012's Top 20 where I run down my top 20 songs from the past month. I can't believe we're half way through the year already and its shaping up to be an excellent year for music! Today we're looking at 20-11, so remember to check back again tomorrow to find out what made the number one spot! So let's begin...
20. Park Bench Society - Room No. 66

One morning I turned on the radio as I was waking as I often do and this beautiful song began playing. It seeped into my subconscious and stayed there for the rest of the day...
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Lana Del Rey - National Anthem

TUNE OF THE DAY #65

Today's tune of the day was my number one from this week's Music Monday and after the release of the video (finally!) on wednesday this song has become so much more of a favourite that it deserves a post all on its own! 
Also I'm posting this today due to a lack of internet meaning I can't post this months Top 20 like I originally planned - but keep an eye out for it tomorrow if all goes well! 
It's definitely been a musical month; blasting the tunes during revision and exams and attending the Hackney weekend last weekend. There's a fantastic abundance of great new music at the moment and it's an exciting time! 
And Lana Del Rey is still surprising me with National Anthem as it is the perfect summer song, with a more upbeat tone and it's a great belter for car rides!
And the video is absolutely beautiful too... (skip to 1.42 if you just want to listen to the song!)

Cracks

UK Release: 4th December 2009

Watched on LoveFilm Instant: Sunday 10th June 2012

Rating: 15

Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Runtime: 1hr 44mins

Tagline: Innocence isn't lost. It's taken

Valentine's Day

UK Release: 12th February 2010

Watched on LoveFilm Instant: Thursday 7th June 2012

Rating: 12A

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Runtime: 2hrs 5mins

Tagline: From the director of Pretty Woman comes a day in the life of love.

Music Monday #37

Welcome to Music Monday on a tuesday this week as I was travelling all day back home from London. I had an absolutely incredible time at the Hackney Weekend - my highlights being Chase & Status, Tinie Tempah and Plan B! It has to have been one of the best days of my life and one I will never forget! I urge you to check out the highlights here as there are some very special performances there!
I actually can't believe that last week's Music Monday was the day before my last A Level exam! Time has certainly gone quick! 
Anyway, it certainly has been a musical week for me and here the top 5 songs that I've been loving (some of which may have been influenced by the Hackney Weekend!)...
(remember: cover=video)
5. Rihanna - Where Have You Been?

I'm at Radio 1's Hackney Weekend!

This is a note to let you know that I'm in London right now attending Radio 1's Hackney Weekend!

Go check out the event on the Radio 1 page! Also coverage will be on Radio 1 all day and on BBC 3 from 7pm this weekend. I'm super excited and particularly looking forward to seeing Rihanna, Chase & Status, Lana Del Rey, Plan B and Tinie Tempah among others! 
There's also a great article about the event from the Evening Standard.
This video has really got me pumped...

Normal service will resume on Tuesday 26th June - see you then!

I Could Never Be Your Woman

UK DVD Premiere: 14th July 2008

Watched on LoveFilm Instant: Monday 4th June 2012

Rating: 12A

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Runtime: 1hr 37mins

The Cake Eaters

USA Release: 13th March 2009

Watched on LoveFilm Instant: Monday 4th June 2012

Rating: 15

Genre: Drama, Romance

Runtime: 1hr 26mins

Tagline: For everything we lose... there's someone we find

Deja Vu

UK Release: 15th December 2006

Watched on Recorded TV: Saturday 2nd June 2012

Rating: 12A

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Runtime: 2hrs 6mins

Tagline: If you thought it was just a trick of the mind, prepare yourself for the truth.