“time hard” … “airborne” … ” too much pressure” … notice a theme?

in the face of this bizarre time, finding humor in the little things is helping me stay positive.

i’ve found solace in listening to upbeat songs about stressful situations.

i’ve also found these songs are perfect to listen to while you’re doing the dishes, reorganizing your closet, being the ultimate couch potato and/or dancing around the house.

The Pioneers - “Time Hard” from Trojan Records, released 1972.

e v e r y d a y things are getting worse… enough said.

Cut Copy - “Airborne” from the album Haiku from Zero, released 2017.

i was introduced to cut copy shortly after i graduated college, while visiting a friend in australia. i was hooked. australia puts out great music. i still remember listening to their first album, in ghost colours, every time i’d go for a run around albert park in melbourne.

so here i am, back on the cut copy, and they’ve been my go-to while painting ~ or dancing around the house. every album is amazing, but i’ve found i’ve been loving this album the most :)

The Selecter - “Too Much Pressure” from their first album, released 1980.

i began listening to ska in college - and the selecter became one of my favorite bands of all time. not just because pauline black is a badass, but because they truly capture the spirit of ska.

if you enjoyed this song, i also recommend “missing words”, “on my radio”, “out on the streets”, “danger” or “the whisper” - just to name a few.

stay safe, be considerate & don’t forget to…