Scarlet Bowdit (Litteken)

I thought it would be near impossible to pick only two songs to represent 2012 so far and decided to go with my first instinct. After a quick consultation with my trusty Last.fm though, I discovered these are actually my 2 most played anyway! Not so tough after all...

Purity Ring - Fineshrine

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/45677714]

The third single from the debut album 'Shrines' was officially released last month but has been doing the blog rounds for a while now. At first listen the track is upbeat with a haunting melody but on closer inspection, the lyrics are the Purity Ring we're used to; weird and just a little gruesome!

I'm seriously looking forward to seeing these guys in November.




Daughter - Youth

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/44774110]

Yes, I know it's actually from 2011 but this little gem has seen a lot of my 2012. This track is beautiful. From it's simple beginning it builds and builds until I feel like the knot in my stomach can't take much more, then it breaks and the focus is back on the heart wrenching lyrics and the delicate, dreamy vocal.

If you haven't already, check out their EP 'The Wild Youth', you won't be disappointed.