On Rotation

To beat the office blues and the thought of being stuck inside when the weather outside is just so... perfect...here is a little playlist of some upbeat and cheery songs that keep me smiling.

Grizzly Bear - Two Weeks



Happy piano, beautiful harmonies. If my morning coffee doesn't wake me up, this song will do.

check it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjecYugTbIQ



Fun. - At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used to Be)















The singer from the Format and his new band - excellent, catchy, and, fun.

dig it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nemst-oB3Po

La Roux - Bulletproof



Think Ladyhawke meets the Sounds with electro attitude. My lesbians are onto something here with this chick. I see big things coming, La Roux.

listen - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQdC7h609k8

Passion Pit - The Reeling



This is a perfect afternoon pick me up song when you had too much to eat during lunch and go into a food coma. Passion pit and their synths always perk me right up.

wake up - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVstHPhaJ6M

Wilco - You Never Know



The breezy, simple guitar in this song is a perfect way to end the day. And the chorus pretty much sums up the day sometimes - 'I don't care...anymore.'

fuck it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puSQjcAxbR0

Htown's Finest

I'm not usually one for rap or hip-hop. A friend of mine in Houston has been rapping for years, and when he told me he had an album out I was a bit hesitant.

 I must say, my ears were pleasantly surprised. 

Think Lupe Fiasco meets Q-Tip with a touch of Jay-Z.

Right from the Intro, "Resilience" delivers. Good beats and catchy melodies throughout, complete with a sample of Cher's 'Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves." These boys make it work. I've been listening  to this album on repeat for a few days now.

Must Listens:

"Intro"

"Never With It"

"Be the Only One"

"Our Gospel"

"Out of Control"

music for cougars

Another reason why I love L.A.

Got home from work, changed, drove 15 minutes down the street to go check out Sugar Ray for an in-store performance. Saw my friend George (their guitar tech), heard some good tunes, met some good people. The band's new album, "Music For Cougars," was released today, and I have to say its perfect summer music. Light and breezy and happy.


Favs:

"Girls Were Made to Love"
"Boardwalk"
"Going Nowhere"

hot town summer in the city

girl from the east coast living life on the left coast...1 year in.

life must haves: music, sun, friends, coffee.

i decided to start this blog to get myself writing again, since my creative juices have stopped flowing for some reason. short and sweet posts about my adventures and mishaps in the crazy, beautiful, dysfunctional city that is L.A.

stay tuned...

current jam: franki valli - can't take my eyes off you