/// STEAL THIS :: MAC DEMARCO

FACEBOOK | BANDCAMP

/// STEAL THIS :: FOR DIANNA

Due to extreme laziness, it has taken me a proper week to post this for Ms. Dianna of Soft Gold Studio. We had an in-depth discussion of 90s music last week on Twitter (I hope you all witnessed it) & then she had a birthday last weekend.

Lady, I dedicate this to you. Happy birthday, lovely! Xo.

A VERY 90s BIRTHDAY

/// STEAL THIS :: HOTTER THAN HELL (SONGS FOR JULY)

JULY

/// STEAL THIS :: IAMAMIWHOAMI

I may have promised a new mix, but it will have to wait because a.) this is amazing; b.) I'm behind at life. Again.

But damn, the Swedes. They're amazing at what they do. I assume it's making really awesome music + furniture. Here is yet another case of the former. (I even just posted about another Swedish band last week.) Iamamiwhoami is finally releasing an album + a series a videos to accompany it, all of which can be found on their YouTube channel.

I am a woman obsessed.



OFFICIAL | YOUTUBE

/// STEAL THIS :: MATTHEW DEAR

One time, I loved Matthew Dear more than anything. Two years later and I am still playing Black City non-stop. Lucky for me, he has a new album coming out in August. Lucky for me,  he released a new song from said album. I was worried it wouldn't live up to my expectations -- but it does, and then some. (Also, I saw him on the Black City Tour & he was phenomenal. Beyond words.)


FACEBOOK | OFFICIAL

/// STEAL THIS :: HOLOGRAMS

More proof that Sweden churns out some real cool people. Like some dudes who work in a factory together and then make some music.

FACEBOOK | OFFICIAL

/// STEAL THIS :: DIG! BJM + TDW

Hard to believe, but I did it -- and completely by accident. (I found out about the one show two days before it took place.) I managed to see two bands that I've been enamored with for ages within three weeks of each other. They also happen to be friends, sometimes rivals, and the subjects of Ondi Timoner's 2004 documentary, Dig! That's right; I saw the Brian Jonestown Massacre AND the Dandy Warhols. I'm not going to compare their performances; I'll just say they were both perfect in their own right. And neither band was shy about busting out all their best hits. Pure magic.





Mission: Teen Girl Fantasy complete.

/// STEAL THIS :: MAY MIX

MAY MIX

/// STEAL THIS :: BEASTIE BOYS

This one hurts. So long, MCA.

/// STEAL THIS :: DEATH GRIPS

On repeat. This song especially has me going to get through finals. Amen.


FACEBOOK | OFFICIAL

/// STEAL THIS :: SONGS FOR APRIL

APRIL

/// STEAL THIS :: THE MOUNTAIN GOATS

   The Mountain Goats remind me of the beginning of summer, Brooklyn Summer Pale Ale, and my friend, Dave. It feels like summer here, but I'm missing everything else.


FACEBOOK | LAST.FM

/// STEAL THIS :: AIR FRANCE

Just as we're entering the season where all I want to do is listen to Air France, they announce they're breaking up today. Color me heartbroken. I sincerely hope they come back with new projects. A girl can dream. . .

/// STEAL THIS :: MARCH MADNESS MIX

Tell me, people. How is March already more than halfway over? Geez Louise. I'm on SPRING BREAK this week (Break? What break?) and I will now try to be more attentive to my internet realm; I've missed it so! On the flip side, I'm working a million hours, scrambling to prepare for the end of the semester, and fighting off a cold/allergies/the Black Death. So let's see how this goes, shall we?

Here's a mix! Sadly, this is the first of the new year. (There were January and February mixes that were started and, well, never fully realized.) This one here is half-electro/half-garage -- basically what is going on in my head right now. (Ahem, split personality.) It launches in Spotify so get on that shit.

MARCH MIX

Sidenote: I don't know shit about basketball, nor do I care. I'm descending into my own madness for March. Besides, it's almost time for hockey play-offs. Go Pens.

/// STEAL THIS :: THE TWELVES

It's been super warm here in Phoenix, making me feel like it's summertime in the northeast. I've busted out the sundresses and the summer jams, albeit a wee bit early.

Someone pour me a lemonade.

/// STEAL THIS :: DIZZEE RASCAL

I forgot to do this yesterday because. . . I was lazy. And it works out because this song is for some bro I know who is having a birthday today. Go bonkers.


FACEBOOK | LAST.FM

/// STEAL THIS :: LOOM

A good pal of mine contributed to a My Bloody Valentine "Loveless" tribute album. Yesssss. So good.


FACEBOOK

/// STEAL THIS :: PHEDRE

Yes, I've already posted about Phèdre, but I'm going to do it again. So deal. Their album is out today on Daps Records (more good stuff over there!) and you'd be a fool not to pick it up. It's the first album of 2012 that I'm excited about. Shit, it's the first album I've been pumped about in what seems like forever.

Happy VD, boneheads.


BUY DAT SHIT HERE

/// STEAL THIS :: SHABAZZ PALACES X BATTLES

Two of my favorites (who put out two of my favorite albums last year) have collided. Shabazz Palaces remixed Battles' "White Electric" for the one Gloss Drop remix album, Drop Gloss 2. HELL YES.

/// STEAL THIS :: M.I.A.

#1 theme song. So happy it has a video now.