Baby, it's SO COLD outside.

Are there ever days when all you really need is a nice, musical pick-me-up? Not something thrashy and loud, not something too cutesy, but a band or artist that will give you that nice, glow-y, "I just fell in love today" feeling? Something to chase away those it's-cold-as-ice-and-only-getting-colder blues? Well, today is your lucky day.

The Love Language

These North Carolina natives sure know how to tug on the heartstrings. Their vaguely lo-fi, gritty indie-folk-rock sound is such a pleasure after the truly grungy (and sometimes just downright awful) straight-up 4-track sounds of the past several years. After a good listen, you may be inspired to believe that springtime is right around the corner...even in the dead of winter. Just be sure to spread all that sunshine around; it's Christmastime, after all!

(The author would like to note that if you're REALLY feeling Christmas-cheery, she'd definitely appreciate some nice hot chocolate right about now. It's flippin' cold here.)