Julia Nunes has been a singer-songwriter since age 13. She plays guitar, ukulele, melodica, and piano, but she also uses household items, such as pillows, water bottles, tissue boxes or an old slinky, for extra percussion. Her charm is best displayed on stage or in the videos she posts on YouTube. Using video/audio layering and a unique approach to song arrangement, Julia has created over 60 music videos of originals and covers, most of which have been viewed an average of 650,000 times
The Early November / Hair
When I listen to this song, I allow myself to be as cynical and damning of the world as I can possibly get, and still have a spring in my step. I envision a Barbie version of myself making her way through the world, becoming self aware and crestfallen with a smile frozen on her face.
The Beatles / Golden Slumbers
I’m actually enamored with the entire medley at the end of Abbey Road, but if I have to single out one song, it’s the one that stirs up the most emotion in me. When Paul McCartney lets loose on the vocals, it doesn’t matter where I am, I’ll start to miss my home and tears will come to my eyes.
The Dear Hunter / Battesimo Del Fuoco
This song is the perfect introduction to The Dear Hunter. It has all of the genius complexity of the rest of their albums, but it’s been stripped down to just the voices. It sets the groundwork for the intensity to build as you make your way through their body of work.
The Cat Empire / Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
It’s a jaunty song with a profound message about life and death and acceptance, something that I’ve always battled with. The horn section and gang of singers on the chorus are enough to improve my outlook on the world any day. Not to mention the pretty impressive piano solo.
Spoon / The Underdog
In my opinion, it’s always better to scold someone in a catchy way with some hand-claps and some spoon banging. This is the song I sing at the imaginary foe in my room with some sort of microphone imitation in my right hand, and an invisible trumpet to my lips.
Band of Horses / General Specific
I listened to this song everyday for months before realizing that I didn’t understand the words one bit. Usually I’m all about deep, meaningful lyrics but clearly, if you can throw ‘pants have gotta go’ in with an amazing melody, you’ve won me over.
The Foundations / Build me up Buttercup
Not only is this the most fun song to sing along to, it is also an eloquent commentary on the mind games we play whilst courting a love interest. We’ve all encountered a Buttercup, she’s a bitch and she lead us on and we hate her… but we love her… damn, love is hard.
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