Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Song of the Day


Fresh off their 7th studio album El Camino, this is "Dead and Gone" by one of my favorite bands, (and actually American, wow) The Black Keys. With DJ Danger Mouse (of Gnarls Barkley, The Grey Album, Beck, Broken Bells, The Gorillaz) producing the album, and the duo continuing their garage rock n' roll sound, need I say more?

Seriously, if there is ONE thing you do this week, go buy El Camino. Hell, all 7 of em! 

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Hmmm.....

The other day, I was watching TV when I saw a tourism commercial promoting visiting the Gulf. Considering I am a Floridian, the advertisement caught my attention.

Initially, I thought, "Awwww, how nice!" Typically you see individual states being selfish promoting tourism within their own borders, so I was pleasantly surprised to see a commercial for an entire region, instead of the average state commercials. Including Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, the commercial represents the entire Gulf, as they encourage visitors to "Come on Down" during the cold winter months.
Yet, it allllllll made sense when I saw the end of the commercial-- "Brought to you by BP." Ah HA! 

Naturally all of my prior sentimental thoughts immediately dispersed, and I quickly saw the commercial in a sinister light. After all, was it absolutely necessary for them to say, "Brought to you by BP" at the end of the commercial? The public would find out that they funded the ads eventually, whether by a convenient media leak, a press conference, or a secret informant months down the road! But bottom line, we all would have eventually discovered the good-hearted intentions of whoever created the Gulf commercials. BP, have you forgotten that you released 200 millions gallons of oil into our precious Gulf, killing 11 workers, destroying our beautiful gulf and its wildlife, and putting thousands of restaurants and fishermen out of jobs, during a recession?! It doesn't matter that you've created a 500 million dollar trust for scientific research at the Gulf, or that you are paying chefs like Emeril to promote the seafood, encouraging visitors to return to the gulf, or that you've sent fish taco trucks down for the Bowl games. Because here's the catch: If you are going to pretend you are having good intentions, make sure you are telling the truth. The commercial boasts that "everything's open," though fishermen in the Gulf complain that half of the fishing spots are still closed due to oil contamination, and the shrimp count is waaaay down. Plus, the Gulf did not have their best tourism season ever, as hotels in the Gulf have reported the same revenues for the 2010 and 2011 season, despite the commercial's report. So in essence, while we applaud your mediocre efforts BP, creating propaganda and a false ad campaign certainly does not help your image. Like I said, the public eventually catches word of a company's campaigns or intentions, so to be ostentatious is not necessary. In this case, subtly would work best, because promoting the gulf without recognition, says a hell of a lot more than destroying it (and then wanting recognition to fix it.)

Watch the commercial I saw below. What are your thoughts?

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Song of the Day


Gin Wigmore is a New Zealand-based singer/songwriter, who gained recognition in Aussie land after winning a songwriting competition. While the public knows virtually little about her, who cares, because when you hear her sound, you will forget about her mysterious past. While she released an album called Holy Smoke in 2009, it's the newest single off her upcoming album Gravel & Wine, that I'm interested in. Titled "Black Sheep," Gin Wigmore will definitely join the ranks of my favorites like Lissie, Ellie Goulding, Amy Winehouse, etc., and when you watch the video above, you will definitely hear how she fits in with that crowd. Think an Australian Duffy mixed with some major sass.

BTW, yes I FINALLY will get better about blogging. Not that it matters, considering I have 1 or maybe 2? followers. Yet, when I recall that I made keeping up with my blog as a new years resolution (more of an outlet for my benefit than yours, trust me), I realize that I've failed miserably at keeping my resolution. And then I remember, that I never keep my resolutions. oy vey....

Monday, November 14, 2011

Song of the Day



This is my new absolute favorite jam. Fresh off their latest album "Mylo Xyloto" Coldplay has done it again-released really cool songs, and reinvented their sound. I'm obsessed with every song on the album. Even featuring a track with Rihanna, you really can't go wrong. Check out this song, "Paradise," and try and not dance around. I dare you.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Rules That Guys Wish Girls Knew

I recently stumbled upon this list and when reading, I experienced a roller coaster of emotions--I laughed out loud, declared, "Oh my god that's true!", scratched my head in confusion, and even had several eye rolls. But regardless, I guarantee this list will help every girl who reads it, and really shed some light on the male mind. This is the kind of list that makes men do fist pumps and want to bring back chain mail. 


1.Sometimes we just don’t want to talk. Don’t take it personally.
2.We notice other women because we are men and we are alive. This does not mean we’re planning to dump you and jump them.
3.Our favorite T-shirts are not “disgraceful.” They show our loyalty to our college, our favorite sports team, our favorite beer, our favorite vacation or number 23.
4.Helpless is not cute.
5.Get to the point.
6.Understand that men are single-minded and can only do one thing at a time. So don’t talk to us while we’re doing something. We will either ignore you, because we don’t hear you “honestly), or we’ll screw up what we’re doing because you’ve distracted us.
Exception to Rule 6. Interrupt us if something is on fire, if someone needs immediate medical attention, if Pamela Lee is on TV or if there is an emergency that needs a hero.
7.You can’t complain that there are no good guys around while some of us are still single.
8.If you ask us, “Do you think she’s prettier then me?” we just might say, “Yes.” Then what are you going to do?
9.Don’t expect even a great relationship with us to solve all your problems. Just because we love you, doesn’t mean your cellulite, your credit card debt or your bad mood will disappear.
10.We would not wear high heels to impress you.
11.Breathe occasionally so we can get a word in.
12.For us, driving is not just a means of going from point A to point B. It’s an opportunity to control a couple of tons of steel. We drive, therefore, we are.
13.If you want us to notice something, help us out by saying something like, “I went to the beauty shop today.”
14.If you have to have a cat, at least don’t call him “Mister” anything.
15.Hide the self help books when we come over. They make us nervous.
16.We need to vegetate.
17.We don’t go shopping. When we need something, we buy it.
18.We believe our bodily functions are perfectly normal and, at times, quite amusing.
19.We don’t believe you when you say money isn’t important to you.
20.When we see pictures of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones we feel proud and happy to be men. We don’t care if it’s not fair.
21.It’s not that we don’t want to make you happy, it’s just that sometimes, we don’t know how.
22.Learn to work the toilet seat. If it’s up, put it down.
23.If it itches, it will be scratched.
24.If you ask a question you don’t really want an answer to, expect an answer you didn’t want to hear.
25.Sometimes, we’re not thinking about you. Live with it.
26.Don’t ask us what were thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss topis such as navel lint, the shotgun formation and monster trucks.
27.Sundays equals sports. Period.
28.Beer is as exciting for us as handbags are for you.
29.When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine. Really.
30.You have enough clothes.
31.You have too many shoes.
32.Crying is blackmail.
33.Your ex-boyfriend is an idiot.
34.Ask for what you want. Let’s be clear on this one: Subtle hints don’t work. Strong hints don’t work. Really obvious hints don’t work. Just say it!
35.No, we don’t know what day it is. We never will. Mark anniversaries on a calendar you know we check.
36.We’re not mind readers and we never will be. Our lack of mind-reading ability is not proof of how little we care about you.
37.Most guys own three pairs of shoes. What makes you think we’d be any good at choosing which pair - out of 30 - would look good with your dress?
38.Yes and no are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
39.Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That’s what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
40.A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.
41.Check your oil.
42.Don’t fake it. We’d rather be ineffective than deceived.
43.It is neither in your best interest or ours to take any quiz together.
44.It doesn’t matter which quiz.
45.Anything we said six months ago is inadmissible in an argument. All comments become null and void after seven days.
46.If you won’t dress like the Victoria Secret girls, don’t expect us to act like the soap opera guys.
47.If something we said could be interpreted two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.
48.You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both.
49.Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
50.Christopher Columbus didn’t need directions, and neither do we.
51.If you wear a Wonderbra and a low-cut blouse, you lose the right to complain about having your boobs stared at.
52.Our relationship is never going to be like it was the first two months we were going out.
53.Men see a limited number of colors, like Windows default settings. Peach is a fruit, not a color.
54.Ditto melon.
55.If we ask what’s wrong and you say “nothing,” we will act like nothing is wrong.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Song of the Day


Lately my interests have been more musically centered. Not that they aren't always, but usually I like to incorporate things other than my current jam. Yet today I have little to say, and the song provides the explanation. Joe Purdy is simply amazing. Providing the same variety as Ryan Adams, his songs fulfill a wide-range of emotions. A hybrid of Ray LaMontagne, Ben Harper, & the Avett Brothers sound, you can easily see why he is one of my go-to's for a melancholy mood, or when I'm tired and lacking any pep in my step. Known for his songs like "The City," "Can't Get it Right Today," or "Wash Away," my featured song "Take My Blanket and Go" is one of my personal favorites.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Song of the Day


After a few weeks away at school, and such a busy summer, I decided it was time to head home and relax. In desperate need of some alone time and R&R, it's amazing what a three day weekend can do for your morale. Maybe I was in need of some major UV rays to perk my mood, or maybe I just needed to be around my goofy family, but regardless the break has done wonders. It's such a gorgeous day in Florida, that I won't even let the ever present humidity get me down. The breeze off the river is refreshing, the sun is warm on my face, and even the annoying mating lovebugs won't get me down. Today's song perfectly fits my mood. Maybe because I am a sassy firecracker myself, or because the song just fits my current mood so perfectly, but Ryan Adams and his band the Cardinals have a song for every occasion. Not only is he one of the most stylish musicians around, but he continues to reinvent his sound with every album--just don't call him Mr. Mandy Moore. Wouldn't you hate that?


Saturday, September 24, 2011

Song of the Day (loooong overdue)

Well helloooooo blogosphere
I've really been slacking on this blog, and its had this extended hiatus because to be honest with you, I really wanted to be lazy. I had four months of summer ahead, a couple trips planned, a brief move to Atlanta, a new job, and I really just wanted to soak it all in, and absorb my new surroundings. In retrospect, it actually would have been nice to blog and document interning at Turner Broadcasting, my explorations of Atlanta, and the odd drunken late-night blogging as I tried out new bars. But in reality, it was nice to disconnect, and now I feel rejuvenated and eager to begin rambling blogging again. Now that I am back at college, and trust me, free from anything remotely interesting or exciting, I have plenty of free time to post new songs I love, give my very brutal opinions, and discuss pop culture. But I promise to be up to date. Below is Oh Land, the awesome Danish pastry who has really mastered her own sound. The spunk of Lissie with an almost Bjork, Regina Spektor-hybrid sound, she's kickass, and I can't stop dancing around to this song.