Creative Genius

Thomas Edison.    Alexander Graham Bell.     The Wright Bros.    Eli Whitney.      Henry Ford.

Steve Jobs.

New Music | Bellx1

These Irish guys sound so familiar and sooooo nice. This one's getting a fair amount of radio play - and it's still good. Enjoy the humor and the song.



Bell X1 - Velcro from Bellx1 on Vimeo.

Franklin Park Zoo + Widow Grass

It's all about what you wear on your head. 

And I really wanted to see some dancing....but like most Boston audiences, they're a little too-cool-for-school.  Enjoy.  and Happy Thursday!




Grass Widow "Milo Minute" from what rabbit on Vimeo.
Grass Widow plays for gorillas Gigi, Kiki, Kira, Kimani, Kambiri and Kit, at the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, Massachusetts.



Directed by Aubree Bernier-Clarke

Produced by Laurel Braitman

Production Assistant: Mikey Stoltz



Our utmost thanks to the hardworking staff of the Franklin Park Zoo and the gorillas.



wizardmountain.org/grasswidow

animalmadness.com/music-for-animals

last night with the dodos

(from SXSW 2011)




They didn't play in a church-like venue (Paradise) and the crowd of Bostonians were mostly stoic (jiggly but stoic) but they were still fantastic.

Foster the People

I know, I know, this song is getting lots of radio play but I still love it. I particularly love this song on a very d r e a r y   m o n d a y........ and they're performing in Boston, 6.16, House of Blues.




Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks from Foster The People on Vimeo.
Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks from their self titled EP.

New Music - Grimes

Grimes - Vanessa from Arbutus Records on Vimeo.


maybe you've seen?  or heard?

a little synchronized.  a little Kabuki.  totally female.

New Music | Washed Out

(love this, the intro in full from Portlandia)

I ♥ Beth Orton (circa '02)

Have a terrific weekend, my peeps.

Happy Weekend, My Chickens.

Easy to get your groove on with this classic. In fact, anything from Inspiration Information is a great Friday night soundtrack.  And I love the fact that wendyful04 took the time to put this sweet tribute together. From Shuggie:

I Do Not Care for the Winter Sun | Beach House

free mp3 download (right click/save as) from Beach House.  

Merry Christmas via gorilla vs. bear

Kickin' it Real Style

Pat yourselves on the back!  We are just about through the 5 day week...after days of gluttony, napping, and early sunsets.  Frankly, I believe we need a little dance party to celebrate.

So, crank the volume and shake your bum.  Wrapping up this week is worth a little boogie!



MIRACLES CLUB - "CHURCH SONG" from Mexican Summer on Vimeo.

Hauntingly Brilliant

Haven't posted new tunes in a while....mostly everything I was hearing seemed so derivative. This may bug or it may not, but it's from James Blake.  Give it a listen.  and then try it again.

Another fantastic song + video

A Classic Education - "Gone To Sea" from Jamie Harley on Vimeo.
http://www.myspace.com/aclassiceducation

Get Your Autumnal On

Crazy Yellow-Lovely Road::Stowe, VT

Granny Square Shawl::Paul Smith, Fall 2010

The Real-by Hand::Cider Donuts

 Taza Vase::Crate and Barrel

Men's Denim Peacoat::Perfecto Brand by Schott NYC

Shiny and Brown::Chestnuts

 Fancy Blunnie::Fiorentina+Baker's Elia

Best Cheese Condiment::Seggiano Chestnut Honey

A Tuscan Kitchen::Castello di Vicarello

Beach Bonfire::Build Your Own





and saving the best for last, a double classic:: Superchunk+Cure

Superchunk covers The Cure

Music for your Friday. Happy Weekend!

We've recently had some astonishingly beautiful blue days. I love just staring at these trees with DeVotchKa playing in the background before heading out for the weekend.

It's still summer and we still swim,

and this is how we roll...




LIQUIFY! by Aira from Aira on Vimeo.
Audio track:

Toro Y Moi - Talamak

Get a jump on your weekend with Ra Ra Riot

and download this happy tune, for free, *here*.

Ra Ra Riot - New Music - More Music Videos

Something to help you get your weekend started....

From Brazilian musical magician, Luca Mundaca.

The Truest Faith

It's the final day of school today for my youngins'. And I'm walking around with a huge lump in my throat....but I'm finding a bit of solace with some good tunes.

Here's a little something for your second day of summer.

Korallreven - The Truest Faith from Sebastian Rozenberg on Vimeo.

Official video for Korallreven - The Truest Faith

Memory House

I know....maybe too many vid clips of late but I couldn't resist this one. With the end of school in less than a month I don't think I've felt more emotionally attached to my own kids as well as all the other kids in my life - which would probably explain why I was so moved by this very captivating but basic video, with the music from Memory House.

It's only 2 and half minutes long. Take a look....a long look....all their faces are so different and so compelling. From the very ethereal Memory House:

Memory House - Minor white from quatuorlindsay on Vimeo.

www.myspace.com/wearememoryhouse