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Paris, 2am

April 29, 2014 by snapshotsandneedledrops

2am, Rue du Bac, 7e arrondissement de Paris I chose this photo because today’s song reminds me of some sort of chase scene through Europe– like it belongs on Jason Bourne’s running mix. This is undoubtably because it reminds me of “Running Away” by G. Love (embedded below) a great piece used in the movie Cellular. I’ve been running flat out for the last two weeks, so these tracks are fitting. I can finally see the light at the end […]

Categories: DJ, Electronic, Electropop, Indie, indietronica, Pop, Soundtrack • Tags: electric, Electric Guest, G. Love, indie, music, new music, night photography, Paris, photography, pop, Rock, Rue du Bac, running, Soundtracks

Treasure Hunting

March 17, 2014 by snapshotsandneedledrops

The Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island, South Australia A few weeks ago, I wrote briefly about a trip my friend Matt and I took to Kangaroo Island. Matt and I make the perfect travel companions. We’re relaxed, adventurous, spontaneous, and we like climb all over shit. One big hangup we had about visiting Kangaroo Island is that most people do it in a day or two. A DAY OR TWO??! We had a full week there and felt like we had […]

Categories: Alternative, Dance, Dreamwave, Electronic, Experimental, House, Indie, Instrumental, New Wave, Unreleased, Unsigned • Tags: adventure, Australia, dance, dreamwave, electric, experiemental, indie, Kangaroo Island, music, photography, Remarkable Rocks, South Australia, travel, unsigned

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Sparkling water silhouette Muskoka shadow dog

That Expectedly, Unexpected Sound

April 15, 2013 by snapshotsandneedledrops

The stunning ST a ‘Sparkling Hour‘ in Muskoka Dulling the pain created by the release of Osheaga’s 2013 line-up and the acceptance that I won’t be attending this year is the anticipation of going to the Australian music festival called ‘Groovin the Moo” in two weeks! Groovin’ the Moo has stacked the deck with awesome bands from Australia. And Australia, if you haven’t noticed, has recently been flooding the market with killer new acts. Today’s feature is a band that […]

Categories: Alternative, Australian, Dreamwave, Electronic, Electropop, Experimental, Indie, New Wave, Pop, Post-Punk, Synthpop • Tags: Alpine, alternative, Australian, Canada, cottage, dog, dreamwave, electric, electropop, entertainment, experimental, Groovin the Moo, indie, lake, music, music festival, Muskoka, new wave, photo, photography, pics, pop, post-punk, summer, Synthpop

Photo taken out plane window of tropical turquoise waters, sea, ocean

Snapshots Has Moved!

January 8, 2013 by snapshotsandneedledrops

I have exciting news! Both Snapshots and I have packed up and moved locations. Snapshots and Needle Drops can now be found at snapshotsandneedledrops.com! (You will be redirected from the .wordpress.com domain.) While I can be found enjoying life down in Australia!! It was a bit of a last minute decision, but I did it and I am thrilled. It will just be a quick post this week as I am spending all my time getting set up here, but I thought that […]

Categories: British, Dance, Electronic, Electropop, Glam Rock, New Wave, Rock, Synthpop • Tags: Australia, aviation, British, dance, electric, electropop, glam rock, Goldfrapp, moving, music, nature, new, new wave, outdoors, photography, Rock, Synthpop, transportation, travel, website

Dancing Concert Girl sitting on shoulders, The Black Keys

Best of the Fest: Osheaga 2012

August 17, 2012 by snapshotsandneedledrops

Alright so Osheaga was almost two weeks ago now…… buuuut how timely was I with that closing ceremony post!? eh?…. ehhh? In a city renown for its music, the crowning jewel of Montreal’s indie-scene is the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival. Launched in 2006 with 25,000 concert-goers this month’s edition hosted more than 120,000 fans. This was even a big jump from last year’s 80,000. I believe the most integral part of any live show is its audience. Joy is contagious, […]

Categories: Concert Pics, Electronic, Electropop, Indie, Pop, Rock, Synthpop • Tags: 2012, Canada, colbert report, concert, concert photography, electric, electropop, entertainment, festival, Montreal, music, Osheaga, osheaga music festival, Passion Pit, photography, pop, Rock, Synthpop, travel

Pink balls street decor of Montreal gay village

Summer Anthem

July 16, 2012 by snapshotsandneedledrops

Return of the short posts! Icona Pop’s “I Love It” has turned into my summer anthem for 2012. I listen to it when I run, drive, let loose… pretty much all the time. Now, usually when “I Love It” gets played, someone interjects with “I prefer this one” and links through “Manners” by the same group. “Manners” is awesome- but it ain’t my summer anthem. However, because I’m feeling generous, I’ll link it through as well. Like many good bands, this duo […]

Categories: Alternative, Dance, Electronic, Indie, Pop • Tags: Canada, dance, electric, entertainment, Icona Pop, Montreal, music, photography, pop, ste catherine, summer, summer anthem, summer songs, Swedish, travel, vacation

It’s a Force Field

March 4, 2012 by snapshotsandneedledrops

This song is slowly creeping its way into my favour. Anyone else unable to get it out of their heads? Tomorrow it will move to first place on my running playlist. This photo, taken from Granville Island after a seafood dinner with some of the greatest company one could ever ask for, is of light worms invading Vancouver. Watch out. “Feel So Close” by Calvin Harris

Categories: Dance, Electronic, House, Pop • Tags: dance, electric, house, music, photo, photography, pop, travel, Vancouver

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Beast

February 24, 2012 by snapshotsandneedledrops

Last November I finally made it down into the Paris catacombs! They’re one of the only ‘must-see’ sights that had been missing from my list of Parisan adventures. My good friend Kin and I ventured down the 130 steps of their spiral staircase to arrive, dizzy, under the cobblestones and cafés of La Ville-Lumière. We walked through the tunnel system, which was initially created for mining limestone. We walked along the passageways mentioned in Les Misérables, by chambers where 19th century Monachists had […]

Categories: Canadian, Choral, Electronic, French, Indie, Rock • Tags: electric, indie, Montreal, music, Paris, paris catacombs, photography, Rock, travel

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Bordeaux & Paris

November 18, 2011 by snapshotsandneedledrops

Paris is the only city in the world I feel I could walk out into the street in broad daylight wearing this shade, Bordeaux, of lipstick. It’s strangely empowering, I was struttin’ all day. As a thank you to my gracious Parisienne host, GB, I’m embedding one of her favourite songs. Enjoy. “Elle me dit” par Mika

Categories: Dance, Electronic, French, Pop • Tags: blonde, dance, electric, France, french, lipstick, Mika, music, Paris, photography, pop

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Paris, 2am

Treasure Hunting

That Expectedly, Unexpected Sound

Snapshots Has Moved!

Best of the Fest: Osheaga 2012

Summer Anthem

It’s a Force Field

Beast

Bordeaux & Paris