Gem and Jo's Top Tunes

So we are some serious music lovers and we decided to share with you guys what songs we have been loving for the past little while. 

Gem's Favs:

 

G.R.L. - Ugly Heart

Taylor Swift - Shake It Off

(I love that she doesn't take herself seriously!)

Milky Chance - Stolen Dance

Maroon 5 - Maps

(It doesn't hurt that Adam Levine is H.O.T.)

Misterwives - Vagabond

(For those of you in the dark, this is the theme song for the tv show Finding Carter!)

Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj - Bang Bang 

Jo's Favs: 

Black Keys - Howling for you

Rediscovered this song this month after re-watching the first season of once upon a time and now can't stop listening to it

The Districts- Long Distance

A rainy Sunday morning kind of song

The Kooks - Forgive and Forget

The Madden Brothers - We Are Done

Young the Giant - Apartment 

 Not the newest of songs but still great!

So there you have it, the songs we have been enjoying for the past while. Thanks for reading and let us know what you think in the comments! 

Until next time,

Gem and Jo take on Spraoi

If you saw our 'Gem and Jo take Waterford' post you'll know that we had such a great time frolicking around the county. So when we had the chance to head back down for their annual Spraoi festival it was a no brainer. Spraoi is Waterford's annual street arts festival which takes place over the august bank holiday, and we couldn't wait to soak up the atmosphere with all the free street acts and live music.

We headed down to Waterford on Saturday, however the weather wasn't really on our side. If you live in Ireland you'll know that we had torrential downpours on Saturday which wasn't the best weather for an ourdoor festival (unless you're a duck..... which we aren't).  Luckily, the rain cleared up by evening, which meant that we were still able to check out some of the street acts before we headed in for the night. 

On Sunday the weather took a complete turn around and it was a scorcher. This meant that we were able to hang around the town all day and check out some awesome acts including the drum band Torann, The Correspondents, Gypsi Swing  and Propeller Palms. Even got to see the Hot sprockets in Geoffs cafe bar. 

Gypsi Swing 

Torann

The festival finishes every year with a parade and fireworks. This year the theme was 'to the waters and to the wild' and it definitely did not disappoint. The floats were amazing and the performers in the parade were incredible and had loads of energy

After the parade, the fireworks were the icing on top of the already amazing cake. Jo has been to going to Spraoi for many years now and she thought that it was one of the best fireworks displays they've ever had. 

It was incredible and the whole crowd was wowed. 

The whole festival was brilliant. The atmosphere was unbelievable and we had an absolute blast. If you ever get the chance to go to Spraoi definitely do. You won't regret it. Check out their website here.

Thanks for reading!

Until next time, 

XO Gem and Jo 

Gem and Jo's Summer Tunes.

Hey guys!! So today we've decided to show you all our summer playlists!

We both have quite different tastes in music so there should be something for everyone, although neither of us are really into that boppy, disco stuff. 

Gemma's List:

1. Someone New - Hozier 

These guys are so good, even live! 

2. Salute - Little Mix 

3. It's my Birthday - Will.i.am and Cody Wise

4. Problem - Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea

5. Sedated - Hozier 

6. Don't - Ed Sheeran 

7. Magic - Coldplay 

8. Into the Blue - Kylie Minogue 

9. Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene - Hozier

10. Ghost - Ella Henderson 

Jo's List:

1. Heaven - The Walkmen

     Some people may recognize this song from the finale of How I Met Your Mother!

2. Fever - The Black Keys 

3. All Works Out - The Riptide Movement

    This song is being used by the discover Ireland campaign at the moment. 

4.  Shuffle - Bombay Bicycle Club

5. Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema Club

    One of my favourite bands. These guys are amazing live!

6. Second Chance - Peter, Bjorn and John 

7. 1901 - Phoenix 

8. Temple - Kings of Leon 

9.  You Make My Dreams come True - Hall and Oates 

    An oldie but a goodie!

10. Jump in the Pool - Friendly Fires 

We usually have a different playlist for when we workout, jog or cycle, more upbeat and happy songs but maybe we'll share that another time! 

Let us know what your favourite summer songs are, we'd love to hear from you and you never know they may end up on next months list! 

Take part in our brand new poll!

Until next time!