And it begins...

So the break is over and we have actually started writing new songs. Well actually we wrote 1 song, but it's a start. the twins and I got together on Sunday to try and get inspired. We started by tanning. After realizing that might not help us birth a song we moved in and got started. And it took awhile. When you haven't done been writing for a long time it's hard. We talked about the worry that maybe we couldn't do it anymore, and what if we can what should it sound like. But then Claire started playing a bass line she had been playing with and I had some lyrics and a little bit of melody that I'd been working on and we melted them together. And a brand new baby song was born.

Yesterday we brought the song to the boys and started looking at tempos and structures a bit more. At this point I can say that the song is about 75% finished. We love the chorus and bridge but we feel like the verses need some maturing. The song is gonna be called pretty dress and has a bluesy, rocky feel to it. i think you'll like it.

At this point we have 4 new songs, and we need about 10 more which means we need to work our asses off for the next 7 weeks. But we perform the best under pressure.

I'm about to start a brand new job and head off to next week Lollapalooze. It will be my first time at a massive music festival and my first time in Chicago. I can't freakin wait. My hopes are that I'm going to come back and we bursting with musical inspiration and ideas. I also start the new job the day after I get back so this week is all about organization and laundry.

This weekend is my annual family camping trip which I love. This year my crazy aunt and uncle are coming and they always make a party. So it should be a great lead up to the Lolla.

Hope your all doing well.

Meg