in which it’s wondered if all guys really do love AC/DC

so, my twins are five today. FIVE. and this just freaks me out in a way, because time really moves way too fast when you have kids, or, according to LA times reporter sandy banks in a really insightful article, in general when you get older. (i will say it’s nice to know it’s not just me who feels this … Read More

in which daughter shows she’s an old soul

so, daughter, aka elena tonra, is a nineteen year singer-songwriter from london whose voice reminds me of snowfall: delicate, enthralling, and yet stinging at times. and whereas many nineteen year olds are fretting about hot boys, trendy clothes, or what club to go to, tonra shows her old-soul depth through thought provoking songs. she recently released a demos ep which … Read More

in which 243 = beauty

so, i totally got scooped ahead of time on this band by the husband. but! they’re worth the extra coverage, so you get two posts from our household for the price of one! today’s scottish band du jour is the last battle, an 6 member outfit from edinburgh (a place i still smart over not being able to visit during … Read More

in which static waves are bittersweetly pretty

so, i have a thing for katie herzig songs. her voice is like honey, her melodies just as sweet. the husband likes to make fun of me for it, because he says i have a stable of katies on my ipod that all sound alike. i vehemently disagree, of course, but that’s not the point of this post. the point … Read More

wordless music post #17

find/buy this print at etsy HERE.(mp3) start again (teenage fanclub cover) by death cab for cutie (via the pop cop)

in which CNBK is crazy catchy and should be listened to. now.

so, when i first heard about cocknbullkid, i wasn’t sure what to make of her, considering i’m horrible about shunning music due to band names (as documented in cringe-worthy glory HERE when i talked about big head todd and the monsters). but, then i read that 25 year old brit anita blay is a cross between santogold, morrissey and madonna, … Read More

in which an aglet makes for a stadium anthem song

so, every time the opening strains of a particular cartoon come on in my house, one of my sons shrieks, “IT’S PHINEAS AND FERRRRRBBBBB!!!” childless peeps out there probably have NO idea what that means. or who those characters are, other than victims of silly names. but those of you who have kids are probably nodding your head thinking: yes, … Read More

in which beth orton sings about a stolen car

so, i’ve been a fan of beth orton’s for a long time. she’s got this great, throaty voice that, along with insightful lyrics and non-cookie-cutter melodies, really pulls me in. i was lucky enough to see her in concert – wow, maybe 8 years ago now? – and she was fantastic. plus, she wore pink chuck taylors, and hello. pink … Read More

in which a really great song creeps up on me

so, sometimes, there are songs that creep up on me. sure, there are those that flat out hit me and become full-fledged crushes during the very first listen. sometimes those songs stick around for a long time, but sometimes they don’t. and then there are those songs that take their time, appearing every so often in my shuffle playlists. with … Read More

video for a saturday – new year’s kiss

sadly, owen ashworth has decided to disband casiotone for the painfully alone, but his awesome music will live on! woke up with fingers crossedin a boy’s bed with your pants off.after polite declines of coffee and toast,walked home itching in last night’s clothes. past the phone booth and the beauty bar,the broken windows of your neighbors’ cars.through the backdoor to … Read More

in which it’s time to say goodbye to 2010

so, it’s the end of yet another year, and i swear, i’m frustrated because 2010 is a b l u r. doesn’t it feel like every year goes faster and faster when all you want to do is make it crawl – so you can wrap yourself up, warm and snug, in each and every precious moment with those you … Read More

top 10: favorite 2010 books read

so, with the top 10 favorite songs post finished, i thought i’d trot out my list of favorite books for 2010. included within are urban fantasy, dystopian fiction, YA, and contemporary fiction (sorry, i just can’t do a lot of non-fic. for a girl who loves history, non-fic can bore me to tears). in no particular order, excepting the last … Read More

in which it’s okay to love pink.

so, i love audrey hepburn. i know that’s such a typical girl thing to admit, but it’s true. she was elegance personified, a fashion muse and icon, beautiful inside and out. her tireless work with UNICEF is still admirable and inspiring. and, of course, her movies were and still are a delight. she was also unabashedly girly-girly. two quotes of … Read More

top 10: favorite 2010 songs

so, favorite! songs! of! the! year! this is, of course, a purely subjective topic, and if you throw a rock out into the music blogosphere, you’re sure to hit at least fifty different lists. which is fabulous! i love these lists. buy this print at etsy HERE. recently, the husband and i were discussing this (again, yes. we’re nerds like … Read More

in which a free christmas cd is a happy thing

so! are you done with christmas music yet? no? good. (if you said yes *AHEMSCROOGEAHEM* then go ahead and stop reading now) how would you like a free album with plenty of nifty artists who won’t warble, shriek, or make your ears bleed? excellent. here are the deets: a bunch of indie acts got together and recorded hey, it’s christmas! … Read More

in which i chat with amy seeley

so, you may recall a recent post i did on discovering mile marker, a lovely piano-based gem by singer-songwriter amy seeley. captivated, i sought out other songs by her, and discovered that i pretty much loved them all, too. amy was kind enough to answer a few questions about her new album, plum coulee, for me: (photo credit: andrew shepherd) … Read More