Souvenirs from my hiatas

Ok. I have been MIA for way too long but here's the deal. I'M BAA-AAACK!

I come back with gifts. NEW music! Yes! From who? My favorite... Arcade Fire! Ok. Serious face. Really. Good. Music (period).

Listen to this leak of the new amazing album - Suburbs - here. Scroll down the linked page to the player.

Photo Credit: arcadefire.com

Check out the track titles and a really nifty hologram here.

It's really good isn't it. All the way through. OMG. I'm obsessed.

Love a good fest

Hey ya'll. I will jetsetting to eastern Washington this weekend (whooo!) but I found something worth checking out this weekend.

I know you've heard of Georgetown. Some may have even been there, but for us cool kids its a must.

Starting at 6 pm tomorrow June 25th is the Georgetown Music Fest. The festival carries on into Saturday with bands on 3 stages, fun, food and of course a beer garden. Guess what, it's FREE!

Photo Credit: Georgetownmusicfest.com

Hopefully Seattle will continue to be graced with some summer sunshine and warmth. Get out there and start fest'ing k?

Have a great one!

TGIG

Twi-Dork

Hey there! I know I'm slacking on the sharing. Sorry!

So I nerded out and bought the The Twilight Sage: Eclipse Soundtrack. Hardy har har!

Photo Credit: Nordstrom.com

I'm not going to say too much more but I will offer my defense. The artists on this teen fantasy fest soundtrack are awesome!

My faves so far (1st listen) are Metric, Florence, The Black Keys, Cee Lo.

You can listen on Amazon but you can also buy it at Nordstrom.

Be silly. It's Friday!

TGIG

Busted!

The NFL is really like college football colliding with WWF. It's got game, fans, production value and there's always a dash of drama.

I love the Seahawks. It's my team in more ways the one so obviously when there is big news I hear about it.

It is my priviledge to share with you the funniest NFL player news I've ever heard.

The Seahawks' hyped rookie wide receiver Golden Tate from Notre Dame had a run in with the law last weekend. Tate was issued a trespassing warning for busting into the Top Pot Donuts in Bellevue at 3 amafter it had closed. This donut facility happens to be in his apartment building and he with his friend had a case of the drunken munchies. Who can resist the maple bars!

Photo Credit: TMZ

While Top Pot could press further charges such as pulling a Homer Simpson, they didn't. As far what his new NFL coach thinks, this is what he had to say:

He's remorseful and all that. I do understand the lure of the maple bars.
- Pete Carroll

Happy Humpday!

TGIG

The World's Game

It's that time. Every 4 years something magical happens around the world. It's a time where 32 country teams come together to rage in the same language. I'm referring to the World Cup!

Photo Credit: FIFA.com

This is the world's game (Soccer, Futbol, etc.) where all the best players play for their country. This is not the Olympics. This is FIFA. 208 member associations and 32 make it to the World Cup. Check out their website for everything you need to know about Team USA, Ronaldo (HOT!), schedules, etc.

Here's a visual of the teams that qualified for World Cup 2010 South Africa

Photo Credit: FIFA.com

Team USA plays England June 12! That, my friends, is a Saturday mornng. Rock n Roll! This means we don't have to watch our first game at 3 am in the dark on Wed. Instead, we can day drink with our friends and send all of our good juju to South Africa.

Live in Seattle proper? Find a sportsbar!

If you're in Fremont, George & the Dragon will surely be crackin. Spitfire is also a good stop downtown. All Nations Sports Bar will be a good spot up North.

Have fun! Cheer loud (yes, they can hear you)!

Stay tuned for more local and World news after this message from Cristiano Ronaldo.

Photo Credit: Zimbio.com

TGIG

Pump up tha Jam!

Pump it up! While you're feet are stompin'! (Love that track)

Duuuuude. It's about to be a huge weekend (Sasquatch, Folklife, 3 day weekend!) and I am finding myself in such desperate need of new great music. The greatest thing is I'm open. Play on player.... Try me.

So what are you going to be listening to on your loooooong Memorial Day weekend? Not sure? Check out some new albums, bands and tracks....

Numero Uno - Sleigh Bells. They are the rock you're socks off kind of band. I dig that. My fave track "Tell 'em".

Dos - Broken Social Scene. Track: World Sick.

Tres - Dead Weather. Why? Jack White. Duh.

I have so much more to tell you but try that on for size. If you get bored, check out New New Pornagraphers, Band of Horses, LCD soundsystem....all have new albums.

Don't worry... that's not it.... I've saved the best for last. The Black Keys. Solid as they get. Check out Tighten Up.

Photo Credit: The Black Keys

Whew.... that should keep you busy for a minute.



Have a great long weekend!



TGIG

A Perfect Union

Me and my fiance! Yes but no. He's rad but I'm referring to is The Boxer Rebellion's newest album. Union. I love it.

The first track I heard was Flashing Red Light Means Go. I listened to it several times in a row, thanks to Harm's What's Next show. This song worked for me so I checked out the album and I'm seriously diggin it.

Listen to some of the tracks or check out Flashing Red Light Means Go track on Hype Machine (one of my fave music areas on the web. check out the popular list to hear what's hot right now!)

Photo Credit: Itunes

Let me know what you think. I really don't think I'm alone here....

TGIG