So I decided i'm pretty into bands with names that have no vowels, such as...
M83 Nsync RJD2 TLC TQ 112 B52
and last but not least...MGMT!!!! Woop woop. I'm pretty sure i started listening to them purely based on the fact that I was intrigued by their name. Are you supposed to call them Management? or M-G-M-T? Well after weeks (more like minutes) of self-deliberation, i decided that "calling them M-G-M-T is the way to go.
"Electric Feel" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtUI5MC9tVM) is currently my favorite song of theirs. Couldn't embed the music video, sorry, so check out the link to see it. "Kids", "Destrokk" and "Time to Pretend" are also pretty bad ass.
For all you Portlandites who are reading this, listen to the song and imagine yourself at the Fez, clad in a neon, spandex outfit, drinking gin and tonics and dancing in a group circle. Awesome huh :)
The Academy of Country Music Awards were on CBS this past Sunday night and people are still talking about one spectacular performance by none other than country's lil diva, Taylor Swift. It was so bad ass. She's so bad ass!
For all you kids that hate country music, ya'll might change your mind after watching her performance of "Should've Said No" off of her album "Taylor Swift".
She starts out sitting on a stool, guitar in hand, wearing a hoodie and jeans and then she kicks her performance into high gear as she tosses her guitar off stage, tears off her hoodie and jeans to unveil her black dress. And oh no no no no no, it does not stop there my friends.
Just as the song seems to die down, she walks to the back of the stage and stands underneath a waterfall and ends the performance soaking wet, on her knees, just like an effin rockstar!
I'm pretty sure i'm obsessed with this song now, purely cuz of her performance. I hope its on the radio over and over again. You might think I'm crazy, but i'm tellin ya, just watch the video and then you'll understand.
Oh yeah! She also won Top New Female Vocalist of the Year. hoooty hoooo. I'm such a Taylor Swift groupie now, haha.
Helloooo! (PS: i just said that in a Jerry Seinfeld voice) Its been awhile since I've posted something. Sorry! Between work and being the incredibly "popular" individual that I am, I've had limited time for myself. And I've decided to spend that time eating copious amounts of food and... yeah i guess that's about it. Anyway, I digress...
Yesterday, I was doing some research for work and came across this really bad ass music blog Confessions of a Would-be Hipster. Confessions of a Palindrome... becomes obsessed with ...Confessions of a Would-be Hipster?! haha, that's funny, don't you think?! I hope so, otherwise why you readin my blog fool? WOW.. did i really just say that? ok, I'm embarrassed, back to the blog, my bad....
This blog does a great job of not only spotlighting a variety of indie artists that only the cool kids aka hipsters know of (jk), but also providing free song downloads with each new post! oh holler! You should definitely check it out if you're into cool and hip music ;).
So i spent a fair amount of time reading through the blog and found my newest song obsession, Voxtrot's "The Start of Something".
Voxtrot's "The Start of Something"
The sun is finally deciding to make an appearance in Portland, which means I'll be rocking out to this song all the time. I can just see it now... running on the waterfront, with my ipod, this song on repeat. Ah what a life!
Last week I went to one of the most original concerts I've ever been to, The Hotel Cafe Tour. Ingrid Michaelson headlined the tour but she didn't act like a big wig at all. Cary Brothers, Meiko, Jessica Hope, Jim Bianco and William Fitzsimmons were also part of the tour and the show seemed more like a bunch of friends that got together to have a jam session, but a professional jam session (not one of those where the same riff gets repeated for a good 20 minutes) instead of a formal concert. They each took turns playing three songs each with a mini story about each song before they played so you could get a taste of each artist. It was awesome. The only way I would've enjoyed this concert more was if I was sitting at a table with a cup of coffee.
I initially bought a ticket to the concert because I wanted to see Ingrid, but I left the concert really pleased with the performances of the other artists as well, especially Cary Brothers and Meiko, so pleased actually that I went out and bought Cary Brothers' newest cd: Who You Are. I knew his songs "Blue Eyes" from the Garden State soundtrack and "Ride" from the Last Kiss soundtrack but i was never a CB fan til now. I always thought Cary Brothers was a band, not just one guy named Cary Brothers. I think a lot of people think that.
At the show, he played "The Glass Parade" and I just fell in love with it. The Youtube video isn't great, so just listen to the lyrics and his voice. oh my goodness his voice is just one of the softest, sweetest sounds I've heard in a long time. It's the kind of voice where you just want to believe everything he says. The lyrics are amazing too.
I'm not really into guys with long shaggy hair, its actually a deal breaker for me, but for him it works. i could be into him...
The Glass Parade- Cary Brothers Just a voice inside your head Whispering all the hope is dead All the time you had to prove That no one really loves you
I found you in a reflection You didn't want me to see I will give you all i have Just look up, break down and believe
This is a glass parade A fragile state And i am not trying to break And the stars are shining The moon is right And i would kill to be with you tonight
Wish you told me all the truth So afraid to face an absolute All the fights you had to lose All the fear was put upon you
I found you when you were broken Too many cracks of deceit I will give you all i have Just look up, break down and believe
This is the feeling, falling So much i want to say Show me the same emotion Show me what's at stake How much can you take When you realise your fate?
Hold me now as the car lights fade And we are dancing in the glass parade
It's just a voice inside your head
Side note: Meiko sang this song called "You and Onions Make Me Cry." AWESOME! The song pretty much was all about hot dogs and crying because of onions and boys. I am a fan of any song that incorporates food into the lyrics.
So I'm not a depressed individual by any means but if you didn’t know me and looked at my project playlists and cd mixes you might think otherwise. This song adds to that misperception.
I don’t know much about this group, The National. Actually I don’t know anything about them, other than that they’re from Brooklyn. I haven’t even heard any of their other songs, but I really like this one "Santa Clara."
It s the kind of song you want to listen to when you’re down in the dumps. With the lights off, door closed, laying on your bed, and this song, just blaring from your stereo, on repeat… haha, ok, so once again, I’m not a sad person, but I do have my moments when I am sad and when I am, I want to listen to this song, along with "The Funeral" by Band of Horses, "Where have you been" by Manchester Orchestra, and even "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol.
Not too sure what this song is about but my prediction is that its about loved ones that have passed on and how you don't have to worry about them cuz you know they're finally at peace.
As much as I try and hate Diddy and all his stupid attempts to form the ultimate girl and boy bands... I just can't. I think all his shows and business antics are brilliant. Well I guess you can hate him, but you can't deny the fact that he's a genius businessman. Same with 50 Cent and his Vitamin Water.
After watching the 2nd Season of Making the Band 4, i became a huge fan of Danity Kane and Day26 but as of right now, I cannot stop listening to "Damaged." You can probably find me at work, chair dancing along to this song non-stop for the next few weeks. It makes me want to get up and dance or take an aerobics class.... in silver spandex of course ;) Aundrea, the brunette, is my fav. i love how she has one, just one dimple.
M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes"
" This is MIA. A third world democracy. I got more records than the KGB"
MIA, real name Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam is one of the most bad ass female artists ever. She just has this edgy, "if you f*ck with me i'll kill you with my ferocious lyrics and ghetto fabulous style" vibe about her. Watch the video and you'll understand.
I heard her for the first time this past weekend when I was down in Eugene for Easter. Daniel had her album on his laptop and so i burned it from him but i'm going to go buy the album with my next paycheck. She's going to be in Portland in May. Can't wait!
I love all the anticipation that goes into the tournament. I love filling out my bracket and comparing it with my friends. I love CBS.com and I love its Live Game Feed.
So far i'm 6 for 7 and if you wanna know, I have North Carolina winning it all. Yeah Tarheels! The NCAA tournament is so exciting i think. More exciting than any other sporting event, even more so than the SuperBowl.
I also love that the UO Ducks AND the PSU Vikings both made it into the tournament this year. First of all, not only did the Ducks make it to the tournament, but they were ranked 9th! Wow, I can't believe it. I have them beating Mississippi St but not Memphis...
I'm not sure what the next few weeks of bball mania holds for me and my bracket, but i'm excited for each and every game.
Go UNC. oh man i wish i knew their fight song right now...
Every morning, I turn on the tv and get ready by either watching ESPN Sports Center or music videos on MTV, VH1 or CMT. This morning i chose to watch VH1 and found myself totally engrossed with this song: "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis. Apparently Leona is a big deal in the UK. She wrote her first song when she was 12 and in 2006, she entered the show "The X Factor" and ended up winning the whole thing, along with a recording contract.
She's also one of VH1's "You Oughta Know" stars on the rise, along with: Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Barielles, Feist and more. She could be the next Alicia Keys? What do you think?
If I could compare her to any animated character it would have to be Nala from the Lion King. Right? Blah, ok now i'm just babbling. Enjoy!
TGIF! Here are some videos that I am currently obsessed with. I watched them continuously for a good hour or two last night, especially the "Whateva" baby.
"Whateva" Baby
The way the little girl rolls her eyes and sticks her hand up in the air is priceless. My favorite part starts at -0:20 seconds. One day my future baby will be just as cute, actually cuter if that's even possible.
Shaq, Lebron and Dwight Howard All-Star Dance off
Shaq definitely took the show. He can "pop his booty just like he should." Thanks Kelis. I would've died if I saw this in person. May have even fallen out of my chair.
Morning Edition,March 5, 2008 · Wherever President Bush may travel next, it's reasonable to assume that it may not be Brattleboro, Vt. Brattleboro voters approved a measure that would instruct police to arrest the president and vice president — for violating the Constitution of the United States — should they drop by.
hahahahahahahaha. Thanks for sending that over Julie!
So I decided i'm pretty into bands with names that have no vowels, such as...
