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Bowerbirds - another amazing take away show - those French sure appreciate their indie music, and i wish someone would play music like this in my local grocery store


A new Grizzly Bear video that I have fallen in love with. I can't wait to see them at pitchfork (Bowerbirds are going to be there too). Their facial expressions really make this video beautifully creepy - never mind that their heads catch fire.


I hope I can make it to see the Yeah Yeah Yeah's here in Phoenix on June 9th (Monday show should be fun!) I'm not the biggest fan of the new album, it just isn't a raw and garage-y as the Yeah Yeah Yeah's I fell in love with, however dancing werewolves and surprisingly cheesy effects make this video a keeper.


I leave for my roommates birthday celebrations in San Diego tomorrow after the work day. It's my favorite co-workers last day. I will miss her quite a bit - she dragged me out to see Tilly and the Wall as well as Mates of State this past year - both some of the best times in my life so far. Farewell Lucy! That is all for now.

P.S. I can't figure out how to make those last two videos fit properly... my apologies.

He said he was a lawyer.

I had the chance to catch the Mates of State when they stopped in Tempe this past weekend. Yes I liked them before, but after seeing them live I am a solid fan. This husband and wife duo from SanFran are pretty amazing. Both sing vocals with her on keys, him on drums and a violin and cellist running back up. Here's a great example + fun animal masks!

I was turned on to another great band/solo artist by a guy I met at the show. I'm thinking of making good music recommendations a requirement from new guys from now on. I am more than impressed with this one! May I introduce to you fair reader City and Colour (aka Dallas Green out of the great white north) Sorry link only to this video. Thank you stranger. I enjoyed our rather fortuitous meeting. Find me when you are back in Phoenix.
I created a pandora station based on City and Colour which yielded typical staples for me like Death Cab for Cutie and Iron and Wine. It also introduced me to my future ex-husband Matt Nathanson from SanFran via Boston. Great find! Pandora - you deserve the most heartfelt love letter. Someday I will provide you with this.

In other news, swim lesson season is starting up soon, I still suck at guitar, my down dog is awesome and I read more comic books than most 12 year old boys. My final parting gift to you is this most amazing zombie video from the Handsome Furs (another husband/wife duo) How does subpop continue to get all the great bands?