Songs for Being Gone
Breaking from the norm to share something a little different.
One year ago today I arrived in Los Angeles for the first time ever. Before that road trip, the farthest west I’d ever been in my life was Ohio. Never in my life have I lived so far from the home and family (born & chosen) I built back in Maryland and DC, making this the strangest year of my life. I thought I’d take this day to share a few songs that resonated with me during this big transition.
90s Green Screen - Jean Dawson
Very much a song I associate with my move, as I first heard it day 2 or 3 in LA while I was building some IKEA furniture.
Berlin Got Blurry - Parquet Courts
Falling back into old habits and feelings when you are in a new place and surrounded by strangers…yea this one hit.
Dirty AF1s - Alexander 23
Everyone here knows someone who knows someone, which is cool and annoying at the same time. Its because of this that about a week into my new life I inadvertently ended up at a kickback with Alexander 23 and his housemates. I don’t think I talked to him that night (or even realized he was the same person who sings this song), but this was the first of many small scale “you’re not in Kansas anymore” moments I went through last fall.
Hello Moon - Field Medic
I like walking around at night here, it’s almost always nice weather for a night walk. This is a great night walking song
I Was Sad Last Night Im Ok Now
Having an off night then shaking it off to get to the studio in time for the 7am opening shift >>>>
Just To Forget - Claud
Oh god I started making this list thinking it would be fun, but so far it’s just a bunch of sad songs, I promise I do actually like it here!!!
Nico’s Red Truck - Dijon
When Dijon said “I’m afraid I might forget, what if the good memories start to fade out” I said…yes 😌
An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York) - Courtney Barnett
The song title makes its inclusion here seem so much more depressing than it actually is LOL I don’t think this song is that sad
You In Weird Cities - Jeff Rosenstock
Speaks to the power that music has to take you back to certain memories. Specifically this song talks about listening to your friend’s music and being transported to times you spent making music with them. Like putting on music I worked on with friends and feeling like we’re back in the studio.
Bodys - Car Seat Headrest
Trying not to overthink things cause our bodys could fall apart at any second
I Am Not My Thoughts Or Yours - Zach Villere
Don’t get stuck in your own head!