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

BANG!

Ok. It's Friday and I'm feeling silly. Not to mention I'm still recovering from a 4 day bender in Vegas.....yeesh!

Thank you Marc for all your fashion genius. But seriously... why this? Did someone say mid-life Crisis? BANG!

Photo Credit: Huffington Post

Read an excellent reaction here!

TGIF folks!

Everyday in Seattle

Holy Cow Batman! There's a deal! BAM! Excitement! If you're anything like me, you like to spend money and have fun. Well then, you, my friend need to check this out.

Daily Deals in Seattle: They are worth knowing about. I promise. Dudes & Dudettes. Yoga for $16 at three locations in Seattle today. Are you cereal?

Photo Credit: Daily Candy

What I like about it:

• Daily deals. You can pick! Perhaps not everyone appeals to you, but there are different ones for everyone but they're all relevant to you our community.
• Good deals. These are usually really cool and you can seriously find someone to share the joy with.
• Great user interface. The website is nice. Its easy to use and has all the info you need.

Scope it out for yourself here. Know someone in another city who might enjoy? Share this.

TGIG

Friday Funday

Whew! You've made it to Friday. Congratulations on your week. I, for one, am a little pooped and with a busy weekend ahead I have to maximize my Friday.

How you ask?

Well, let me tell you a little story. HAPPY HOUR. 'nuff said right? A little snack and little cocktail and a lot of blowing off the work week. Being that I'm a downtown Seattle by day lady, my new fave spot for HH is Urbane.

Photo Credit: Urbane.com

Why I love this place:

• Holy shnikes - its convenient. Right downtown at 8th & Olive


• Big beers (including microbrews) for $3


• DELISH menu for super cheap. My favorites are the herb fries, Wagyu sliders and mac n' cheese


• Sexy interior decor. It feels classy

Here's one of the best happy hour menu's in the city. Cheap, chic and delicious!

Have a grrrrreat weekend!

TGIG

I get it... But How? Why?

Do you ever find yourself asking, " yes, but why?" What about, "How does Witchcraft work?" "How do Tourette's work?"

Well, I'm the most curious person I know and I seriously dig the Stuff You Should Know Podcast.
These two smart funny guys (Chuck & Josh) do some research along with the website How Stuff Works and then do twenty to forty minute entertaining and educational podcasts about a broad spectrum of topics. I love it. Castles, McDonalds, Earthquakes.






Fun Fact: Chuck and Josh bonded over Hunter S. Thompson, Fight or Flight response and dive bars.

They're great to listen to in transit, while doing mindless work or just for a break. I often find myself cracking up but stoked I'm learning at the same time. Here's their blog. It's full of juicy great info.

You can find them on Itunes as well. Both the website (uber informative) and the podcast (learning is funny) are awesome. Check it out! You'll be able to spew new convo topics, sound really smart on that blind date and continue your education for FREE!


Love it.

TGIG

New National

Just listened to a track from The National's new album. Dudettes. Dudes. Loved it.

Bloodbuzz Ohio is the name of the track. Album is called High Violet.... release date is April 10th. Here it is.

Whew. Good stuff. Happy Monday.