This week: Christina Perri, the 24-year-old cafe manager whose break-up anthem “Jar of Hearts” became a download sensation last summer and led to a recording contract. Her debut album, lovestrong, drops May 10 on Atlantic Records — and her summer tour kicks off in Las Vegas, July 16.
Избранное SONG:
“Flightless Bird, American Mouth” by Iron and Wine. This song has been my Избранное for over two years now. The lyrics don’t make much sense, so it just makes Ты swim in the melody and feel the song. It’s what all songs should do… It melts me into a puddle every time I hear it.
Избранное ALBUM:
Counting Crows’ August and Everything After. This was the very first cassette tape I ever owned and it’s still my Избранное front to back album. It makes me feel every feeling I want. It makes me think. It makes everything okay.
Избранное NEW ARTIST:
The Civil Wars. Joy Williams and John Paul White are my new Избранное duo. Their presence, melodies, lyrics, harmonies, songs and voices are unbelievable. I find myself listening to еще women than ever, and I think that Joy is one of the ladies pushing great artistry forward. I’m so happy they’re blowing up!
Избранное CELEBRITY:
Paul McCartney. I have “john paul ringo george” tattooed on my wrist and hope that when I’m old and grey I’ll be a The Beatles historian. My earliest memories as a child are listening to Beatles records, and they are a big part of how I’ve learned to write pop songs. If I met him, I’m pretty sure I’d pass out.
Избранное RESTAURANT:
The 101 Cafe in L.A. I lived around the corner in a studio apartment up until my big break, when I was broke and trying to make music. I’d go stir crazy in my single room and had to get out after a while. This became my living room, where I’d think about lyrics and life. I always get the tuna nicoise салат + sweet potato fries.
Избранное BOOK:
The Perks of Beinga Wallflower. I read this book in one день when I was a freshman in high school, and I’ve read it at least once a год since. I even drove to Pittsburgh in the middle of the night in college just to pass through the Fort Pitt tunnel and feel “infinite.”
Избранное MOVIE:
The Godfather. I took time off from school and traveled to Italy when I was 19, living with my extended family members. I must have slept in 30 different houses those months, taken in by people who’d never even met me. Watching this movie reminds me of what the real Italy is like.
Избранное STORE:
Wasteland in L.A.. It’s a vintage Магазин filled with designer clothes. It has the best stuff for the best prices and is so fun to Магазин in with your friends. Ты never know what you’re gonna find!
Избранное PET:
Lexi Perri. My parents have a pug who is 16 years old and so overweight she looks like a walrus. She’s the звезда of my family.
Избранное PIECE OF MUSICAL GEAR:
My black acoustic Taylor guitar. This is my Избранное instrument and has been with me through everything. When I’m holding her, I feel better and ready to write a song или play a show.
Избранное GADGET:
My blender. I’m a total protein shake junkie nerd. I get creative every morning — Ты never know what you’re gonna get in my shake… fruit? арахис butter? Ice-cream?
Избранное PLACE ON EARTH:
San Pietro Apostolo in the south of Italy. It’s the town where my father and his family were born, and it’s еще beautiful then any movie you’ve ever seen. It instantly warms my сердце and makes me feel at home.
Избранное QUOTE:
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to Любовь and be loved in return” — from Moulin Rouge
Избранное SONG:
“Flightless Bird, American Mouth” by Iron and Wine. This song has been my Избранное for over two years now. The lyrics don’t make much sense, so it just makes Ты swim in the melody and feel the song. It’s what all songs should do… It melts me into a puddle every time I hear it.
Избранное ALBUM:
Counting Crows’ August and Everything After. This was the very first cassette tape I ever owned and it’s still my Избранное front to back album. It makes me feel every feeling I want. It makes me think. It makes everything okay.
Избранное NEW ARTIST:
The Civil Wars. Joy Williams and John Paul White are my new Избранное duo. Their presence, melodies, lyrics, harmonies, songs and voices are unbelievable. I find myself listening to еще women than ever, and I think that Joy is one of the ladies pushing great artistry forward. I’m so happy they’re blowing up!
Избранное CELEBRITY:
Paul McCartney. I have “john paul ringo george” tattooed on my wrist and hope that when I’m old and grey I’ll be a The Beatles historian. My earliest memories as a child are listening to Beatles records, and they are a big part of how I’ve learned to write pop songs. If I met him, I’m pretty sure I’d pass out.
Избранное RESTAURANT:
The 101 Cafe in L.A. I lived around the corner in a studio apartment up until my big break, when I was broke and trying to make music. I’d go stir crazy in my single room and had to get out after a while. This became my living room, where I’d think about lyrics and life. I always get the tuna nicoise салат + sweet potato fries.
Избранное BOOK:
The Perks of Beinga Wallflower. I read this book in one день when I was a freshman in high school, and I’ve read it at least once a год since. I even drove to Pittsburgh in the middle of the night in college just to pass through the Fort Pitt tunnel and feel “infinite.”
Избранное MOVIE:
The Godfather. I took time off from school and traveled to Italy when I was 19, living with my extended family members. I must have slept in 30 different houses those months, taken in by people who’d never even met me. Watching this movie reminds me of what the real Italy is like.
Избранное STORE:
Wasteland in L.A.. It’s a vintage Магазин filled with designer clothes. It has the best stuff for the best prices and is so fun to Магазин in with your friends. Ты never know what you’re gonna find!
Избранное PET:
Lexi Perri. My parents have a pug who is 16 years old and so overweight she looks like a walrus. She’s the звезда of my family.
Избранное PIECE OF MUSICAL GEAR:
My black acoustic Taylor guitar. This is my Избранное instrument and has been with me through everything. When I’m holding her, I feel better and ready to write a song или play a show.
Избранное GADGET:
My blender. I’m a total protein shake junkie nerd. I get creative every morning — Ты never know what you’re gonna get in my shake… fruit? арахис butter? Ice-cream?
Избранное PLACE ON EARTH:
San Pietro Apostolo in the south of Italy. It’s the town where my father and his family were born, and it’s еще beautiful then any movie you’ve ever seen. It instantly warms my сердце and makes me feel at home.
Избранное QUOTE:
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to Любовь and be loved in return” — from Moulin Rouge
