don't know if it's your cup of tea

but these are the songs I've been listening to on repeat as of late:

• Cat Power - The Greatest
  
• Jackson Waters - Center of Attention
• Gary Go - Walking on a Dream
  (cover of Empire of the Sun's song, but the original is...very 80s)
• Meese - Next in Line
  
• (and of course) Eyeshine - Let It Out
  

reasons why ctober is epic part one

two weeks ago, the very first weekend of october, was lovevolution (formerly known as lovefest). deadmau5 headlined. it was epic. you may recall me posting some of his tracks if you scroll down 2-3 entries. i will continue.

yesterday was treasure island music festival (timf). the three biggest acts were: MSTRKRFT, Girl Talk, and MGMT. and i got to see all three. i have pictures and videos, on fbook, for you to check out if you're so inclined. all were pretty amazing to see live, and i feel as though i can die happy now! :D

anyway, i'll cut my entry short with a couple new recs:
1. kid cudi ft ratatat and MGMT - pursuit of happiness
2. kid cudi ft ratatat - alive

enjoy!

iTunes?

hello peoples,

don't know if you check iTunes for its single of the week, but you (and by you, i mean esp Puja) might like this week's by La Roux (hope the link works).

and now for a rather significant digression...

1 | i finally gave in. and got an iPod.

2 | idk if you guys are into A Fine Frenzy or not, but she just released a new album. i am still slightly unimpressed w/ this new one, esp given how good the first one is, but "Blow Away" definitely grew on me after i watched the super cute video. i'm a sucker, what can i say.

3 | i have Mochi the Bear! whose turn is it to have him now?

between us and them

so i first heard this song in a MAC store (the make up, not apple) in new york. it was playing at what i like to call, "the opportune moment." it fit the mood, made the ambiance, and perfectly described my mental state at the moment.

obviously i had to ask the employees what it was called and who it was by.
moving units - between us and them.
enjoy.

oh literature

Yesterday in my history section, my TA referenced Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron." I don't know if you guys remember (or ever read) that story, but it's quite good. Also, the in-class reference made me happy :) People still read!

momentary reflection

some songs are just better when they're played really loud.

really loud.

my new fav song

the black ghosts - anyway you choose to give it.
man i love it when itunes plays AWESOME songs.
listen to it here.

also, i'm really liking stuff off of the ratatat album, LP3. and the new the fray album. oh and i reaaaaaally love the new franz ferdinand album hehe :D

going for a record

most posts in one night - 2
reigning champion - me

anyway, i can't believe i haven't posted about these lovely ladies yet.
with all the rain that's been happening here in the great city of the stars, the weather has been perfect for loving Priscilla Ahn ("Rain," "Wallflower," "Red Cape").

also, Meiko has a similar style, but this is definitely one of the best songs i've heard in a while. it's all about the lyrics.

Joshua Radin

So I am a big fan of the style of music Joshua Radin happens to fall under. Call it whatever you want. Anyway, his song "They Bring Me to You" is a current fav. So sweet :) Hey guys, have some mercy. Sometimes it's time to be sappy.

mix cd's

so i'm back in socal, and i decided it was time for a new mix cd:

1. calvin harris - "the girls"
2. daedelus ft. paperboy and erika rose - "my beau"
3. hercules and love affair - "blind"
4. katy perry - "hot n' cold"
5. kevin rudolf & lil wayne - "let it rock"
6. MGMT - "kids"
7. MSTRKRFT - "chromeo - tenderoni"
8. MSTRKRFT - "annie - heartbeat"
9. paramore - "decode"
10. paramore - "i caught myself"
11. kid cudi vs crooks - "day and night" (this one's totally for you, GG<3)
12. pussycat dolls - "i hate this part"
13. ratatat - "shempi"
14. silversun pickups - "lazy eye (jason bentley remix)
15. the veronica's - "untouched"
16. white apple tree - "snowflakes"
17. 3OH!3 - "don't trust me"

yeah. i like it.

hoo. rah.

I love talking about books!

Also, I know it's an old one, but I'm definitely rereading Celia Reese's Pirates!

Has anyone read Scott Westerfield's series (Uglies, Pretties, etc.)?

albums i like [nearly] every song to:

read the title.

anberlin - never take friendship personal
cartel - chroma
coheed and cambria - in keeping secrets of silent earth: 3
daft punk - discovery
the fray - how to save a life
girl talk - night ripper
jimmy eat world - chase this light
matchbook romance - stories and alibis
mika - life in cartoon motion
paramore - riot!
shiny toy guns - we are pilots
snow patrol - eyes open
thursday - war all the time
underoath - they're only chasing safety

and of course, the twilight soundtrack (lol).
agree? disagree? what are yours?

ratatat

ratatat must be a wintertime thing for me. you may recall last winter break headbanging in the car to "seventeen years". well, i've been listening to their latest album, LP3, and the song, "shempi" is what's keeping me awake in the library all day. that's right. i hear this song, and i start bounce-dancing in my chair (i'm sure i get a lot of weird stares for this), it's that good.

a few christmas songs i like:
jimmy eat world - "last christmas"
hellogoodbye - "winter wonderland" (i love forrestt, he is so cute<3)
mariah carey - "all i want for christmas is you"

and the traditionals:
"rockin' around the christmas tree", "jingle bell rock", "deck the halls"
what are your favorites?

more music

oh good song i forgot to mention before:

rock kills kid - i turn my camera on

speaking of the fray...

if you haven't heard the single for their upcoming cd (to be released feb 2009), i would recommend doing so, immediately. yummyyyy.

i listened to it here, on amazon. scroll down a little bit and press "play" on the video. listen to the intro talking stuff and then the song will play and i think it's pretty good anyway. the single is called, "you found me." (: yeah. i found you ;)

i have been waiting, for this moment

silversun pickups - "lazy eye" jason bentley remix. for the MGMT fan in all of us.
listen here.

more soundtracks

downloaded the twilight soundtrack, so if you want any of the tracks, just ask. i loooove "bella's lullaby". which one of you piano cm scholars is going to learn to play it for me first? i'm also downloading the painted veil soundtrack, per your recommendation, jess. unfortunately it's going very slowly ):

ETA: k. i am really loving the rest of the soundtrack as well. it almost makes up for how bad the movie was. almost.