Music, Mirth, and Monotony

"It's like Die Hard 3 meets Point Break meets Lethal Weapon 2 meets True Lies."

2010-11-01T16:47:00.000-05:00

Fiercer Than Lady Gaga

2010-10-21T21:47:00.000-05:00

SPECIAL GUEST

2010-10-21T20:46:00.001-05:00

Tonight on our show we have a special guest! The fanatical, impervious Leslie Halverson! (adjectives provided by Allie Thome).

Bitches be Bitches, and Haters gonn' Hate.

Aaaaannnd here is today's Feelings with Darrin:

Don't mess with Darrin today. He's got a mustache, slicked back hair, and a killer stink eye and is not afraid to use them. He also doesn't understand where they came from.

Feelings with Darrin

2010-10-20T00:46:00.000-05:00

Darrin is the very proud mother of a healthy baby boy stuffed Giraffe. Congratulations, Darrin.

Sassy Feature

2010-10-19T20:35:00.002-05:00

This belongs on my Sassy Person's blog, but I'm too lazy to update that blog at the moment. Basically, Kat Graham is fierce.

Also, you may have noticed that while I might not listen to this music, I have a slight obsession with pop culture.

Past Weeks' Playlists

2010-10-19T20:31:00.000-05:00

I can't remember which week's are which, but here are the songs I've spun over the past few shows:

He's Not a Boy - The Like
God Hates Kansas - The Motion Sick
Pigeons - The Hundred in the Hands
Here's to Everything - Oblako Lodka
Committed - Jenny and Johnny
Get Going - Headlights
Like a Prayer - Madonna
Survive - David Bowie
Make Me Stay - Gold Motel
In the End - Charlotte Gainsbourg
I Hate the 80's - The Vaselines
It's Hard to Love You - Neva Dinova
Me and Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin
Fake It - Plants and Animals
Heart to Tell - The Love Language
Little Viola Hidden in the Orchestra - Of Montreal
Kiss Kiss is Getting Old - Les Savy Fav
Mandy goes to Med School - The Dresden Dolls

Write About Love - Belle & Sebastian
Difficult [feat. SebastiAn] - Uffie
Brittany's Back - The Love Language
The Owls are not what they Seem - The Motion Sick
Sex Karma (feat. Solange Knowles) - Of Montreal
Balulalow - Revolver
Brand New Shoes - She & Him
Banned (By the Man) - Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
The Passenger - Stars
Enemy Gene (feat. Janelle Monae) - Of Montreal
Carl Sagan - Blue Sky Black Death
Your Ex-Lover is Dead - Stars
Why Baby Why - The Secret Sisters
Everything is Wrong - Blonde Redhead
How Much More - Stars
I don't Believe You - The Thermals
My God's Bigger than Your God - The Vaselines
November Fight Song - The Gay Blades
Something Stupid - The Secret Sisters
Hydra Fancies - Of Montreal

I'm going to try to start putting some of these old playlists on 8-tracks to make it easier if you guys want to hear the songs after the show.

Weekly Dose of Pop Culture

2010-10-19T17:22:00.002-05:00

This is a FLY video.

2010-10-19T08:03:00.002-05:00

So excited to see these two play next Thursday!

source: theweepies.com

Also, Allie and I have a great show in store for you this week! There will be plenty of good new music, possibly a theme(!), and definitely some more Dostoevsky.

Upcoming Campaign and stuff

2010-10-17T19:27:00.001-05:00

I found this over at grandtheftthrift and couldn't resist reposting

Also here's a sneak peek at our upcoming campaign!

And today's Feelings with Darrin:

Darrin has a lot of work to do and is very busy. Best not disturb him.

Ra Ra Riot - Can You Tell

2010-10-16T20:20:00.001-05:00

Love this song.

So I've decided that all of my feelings can be expressed through Bewitched screen captures...

2010-10-15T18:08:00.000-05:00

This is how Darrin feels after staying up all night working.

2010-10-14T21:09:00.002-05:00

In A Rut

2010-10-08T18:39:00.001-05:00

Lately I feel like I've been stuck in a rut, lifewise. But feelings have no place on this blog. Instead I'll post a video.

This Is The Last Britney Post, I Promise

2010-10-02T13:33:00.001-05:00

So after posting last night, I proceeded to watch a few of Britney Spears' music videos out of curiosity.
It explained a lot of things in the Brittany/Britney Glee episode that I missed/didn't get. I think Glee did a good job of playing tribute to her music/music videos (actually I think they might have done better than the originals in this case).

So, let's take a look at a few:

So we get that this is where the red leather jumpsuit comes in. Also it's kind of different from some of the other Britney Spears music videos - giving off a "cute" vibe rather than trying to be sexy. I have no idea what's going on in this video. Man lands on Mars and weird Mars Girl chains him up and sings and then they have a confusing dialogue at the end. Ok. It may be one of the strangest things I have ever seen. It's kind of great. I'm really into the groovin' scientists. On a side note, I was kind of disappointed that Glee didn't perform that song - I feel like it's kind of a Britney Spears' staple.

Seeing the Glee version of this song, I initially thought it was one of the worst they selected and was dissappointed in Lea Michelle's (Rachel's) performance of this song. I mean, what was going on with the big forlorn puppy eyes and thirteen-year-old attitude? And then I saw the video. Oh. That's what. I now think that Glee did a pretty good job on that song, and that this music video is just... special. I think the pink fuzzy things in Britney's hair are hilarious. I hope kids actually wore those and thought they were cool. Also in both this version of the song and the Glee version some of the back up dancers have intense abs. Seriously, look. It's insane.

I like when Britney overacts, but mostly I was not into this video at all.

The Glee version of this song was probably my favorite of the episode. I like Britney's dancing in this one, but Madonna was kind of "meh".

That's all! And if you've actually made it to the end of this post, congrats.

Britney vs. Gaga

2010-10-01T22:53:00.000-05:00

Two screen shots I took (I am totally writing my essay right now... not).

"I petted a snake" "Rock on"

2010-10-01T21:33:00.002-05:00

Yeah, Yeah, Too Many Posts Tonight, Too Much Pop Culture, BLAH BLAH BLAH
Deal with it?

So Brittany has always been my favorite character on Glee for her awkward/hilarious one-liners, and intense dance moves and have been wanting to see a Brittany-focused episode for quite some time. So when I found out over the summer that they would be making a Brittany/Britney Episode, I was thrilled. And it did not dissapoint (Britney Spears! John Stamos! It's just like the '90s are happening all over again).

Yeah, the episode was more than a little contrived and definitely disregarded plot to focus on the music, but I am OK with that! Especially since the music was so good in this episode. AND OH MY GOD THE DANCING. So great.

Keep in mind, I did not listen to Britney Spears in the '90s so I'm not as familiar with her music as I feel that I should be given my generation, but I was still able to watch this episode with fondness. It was great.

So basically I can't stop watching the episode. Thank you Hulu.com for addictions (and for posting the complete Bewitched series, that's pretty cool of you). (All sources Hulu.com)

(I love Mr. Schu's little leap in the last video! But the audience is super annoying in that one *sigh)

Sara

Please Say No.

2010-10-01T20:50:00.000-05:00

I'm feeling really hipster right now and it's really getting me down. Someone make it stop!

And this website is not helping. But it is hilarious.

Sara

Обернись

2010-10-01T20:03:00.013-05:00

source: youtube

It's very interesting to me to learn about popular music in other countries, specifically in Russia (*cough* Russian major *cough*) and I was recently introduced to this Russian music video. I think that the song and the video are very beautiful. It's performed by two Russian groups, Basta (Баста) - the rapper - and Gorod 312 (Город 312) - the vocalist. It's not very often that I get to hear what people are listening to in other countries. It was also interesting to compare this song to some popular American songs and see the differences in themes and imagery! I love how they use the sand artist and transform his images into backgrounds for the video. The song also provokes emotion - something that many pop songs don't do (or if they do, they often pull and twist the strings of cliche emotional themes and fail to actually evoke feelings within the listener - in my opinion). I loved this song/video, even though it is not in a format I might stereotypically like or be drawn to. I found power in the film and passion in the music and I can't wait to be introduced to more popular Russian songs.

To apply the knowledge I've gained thus far in Intermediate Russian: Это видео взял меня на сердце.
(Applying Russian idioms for the win?)

The lyrics of the song translate (awkwardly because I used an online translation and Russian doesn't always translate into English very fluidly - but seriously thanks, google translate!) to:
Slowly drift cars

Or stranded tube for miles

Mobile lazily skips calls

According to the desired number, alas - long beeps

The proximity reveals the secrets of strangers souls

Who knows mine - please answer

Suppresses the city noise - I'm suffocating

Flying weakness, wrapping the sail

They do not know me - I learned how to conceal

Themselves from the eyes of openness opens notebook

Muse is tired of congestion

Issued instead of bright patterns yuzanny trash

When there are no forces to be persistent

When all that has been building rubble, debris

When the spit that out there for windows

And you want to run away from everything - but nothing happens

Anyone who can help - out of reach

I am in the center of the city, both on the brink

And you want to scream around in spite of

Save me - I did not get up without your hands!

Turn around, I did not get up without your hands

Not hear the heartbeat

Turn around, I did not get up without your hands

The cold wind does not get warm

Turn around ...

Among the millions of people all alone

Night flow into days, changing calendars

Instead of help to those who got involved

We pass by hiding themselves under the make-up

Labyrinth drives people to a standstill

Urban anguish in the compartments of the pyramids of concrete slabs

All this is well mounted clip

Final obvious, but nothing changed

Posting online avatars and funny nickname

Simulated parallel illusory world

He did not blunt the evening went on the air

She removed the flaring up yourself by clicking delete

All of this canvas by Salvador Dali

Looking for answers outside, but the answers inside

There is nobody to blame - a mad trip

Wait, that someone would call and ask:

Well, how old are you?

Past people, past shop windows in the dust

Past someone as lonely as you

Be able to hear the strangled cry:

Turn around, I did not get up without your hands ...

Turn around, I did not get up without your hands

Not hear the heartbeat

Turn around, I did not get up without your hands

The cold wind does not get warm

Noisy street, close city

The sky turned black, will disappear into nowhere

Noisy street, while at a great price

The sky turned black, squeeze whiskey stronger

Turn around ...

Turn around, I did not get up without your hands

Not hear the heartbeat

Turn around, I did not get up without your hands

The cold wind does not get warm

Turn around ...

Russian Lyrics can be found here!

This Is Pretty Great

2010-10-01T18:32:00.002-05:00

source: latenightwithjimmyfallon.com

Also, it's Friday. What?

Also I see this as an upcoming project!

It's a Britney Spears Sex Riot

2010-10-01T11:55:00.001-05:00

source

Hey All

2010-09-30T17:36:00.000-05:00

I just wanted to apologize in advance for missing half of the show tonight - mandatory meeting.

Anyway, Allie will keep it real for the first hour and I'll come play for the second.

Hope everyone's made it through the week alright!

Sara

Also, this Incredulous Kristy meme basically sums up my week:

And this one!

Thank you, Kim, from whatclaudiawore. Incredulous Kristy makes bad feelings good.

Mistakes are the portals of discovery.

2010-09-23T19:08:00.007-05:00

~ James Joyce

OH HI THERE!

2010-09-23T16:31:00.001-05:00

HI THERE!!!!

I apologize profusely for not utilizing this blog before now, but I'd like any possible readers of this post to know that that's all in the past. Today marks the first day of a new era in my life. To celebrate this new era, let's take a look at a fun video! Is it in any way related to music, you ask? No. No it is not. I only post it here because I believe that you will benefit greatly from watching it.

Seriously. Watch it. It's only 38 seconds long. I'm only stealing 38 seconds of your precious time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO9Y790H3pA

Also remember to listen to the show tonight from 8-10! Fantastic times will be had by all!

Thanks for reading,
Allie

PROPAGANDA

2010-09-23T00:14:00.000-05:00

So. We haven't done that much advertising this week*, but our second show is still tomorrow night 8-10 (central) at wlfm.net. The website has not been updated in two years, but no worries - it should be all shiny and new and updated and reformatted in about a month. So, for the time being, ignore all the info from 2009 and enjoy the show!

We will have propaganda sometime in the near future. Allie and I have joined Print-Making Club and we will be making many a print.

Also, I'm rethinking the name Death & Taxes for the show. It doesn't seem very accessible. Even though Allie and I get to be DJs Death (Allie) and Taxes (Me) if we do use that name. That would be kind of cool. Anyway. Undecided. Suggestions?

And, as you can see, I'm working a bit on reformatting the blog.

Keep being awesome. We love you listeners!

*We haven't done any advertising this week...

And for your viewing and listening pleasure, a video that my friend just sent me:
source: youtube and Leslie

You've All Already Seen This Video

2010-09-21T12:46:00.001-05:00

I'm posting it anyway.

I was underwhelmed. But then again, I'm underwhelmed by Sleigh Bells.

Sleigh Bells "Infinity Guitars" from Phil Pinto on Vimeo.
source: spin

Their songs are catchy, but I really don't understand the hype.

All of my music is gone.

2010-09-21T03:07:00.000-05:00

Dumb, dumb, dumb computer with it's dumb dumb absent amount of disc space left.

Ugh. Technology. I can't deal with it.

WHERE DID IT ALL GO???

I must now begin a quest to discover the location of 82 Gigs of music. So not the drama*.

Oh, Music... where did you go?*

*I should not post at 3 a.m., it makes me reference disney shows that probably are no longer airing.
*My music is actually probably located on my hard drive 5 feet away, but I'm too lazy and tired and watching British sit coms to get up and find out.

NEXT SHOW(s)!

2010-09-20T20:47:00.000-05:00

Annnnnd we officially have a show time!

Listen to Death & Taxes (what I think we've decided to call the show?) Thursdays 8-10 pm (central time).

It's gonna be great.

Sink/Let it Sway

2010-09-19T14:33:00.001-05:00

Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin

source: youtube

Might be one of my favorite songs this week. I have to say, this song has definitely grown on me - I did not like it the first time I heard it.

Sara

Worst Song of the Week - Pt. 1

2010-09-18T08:40:00.000-05:00

Let's not forget our special feature "Worst Song of the Week"! I'd first like to state that our "Worst Songs of the Week" are picked lovingly. We are not singling them out just to make fun of them, but to appreciate their... attitude? effort?

Or, in this case wonder how they ever came to be.

This week's song features Countess LuAnn de Lesseps (from The Real Housewives of New York). In the show I don't particualarly like Countess LuAnn - I'm more of a Bethenny fan, myself. But I'm *ok* with The Countess - just for making this ridiculous song. How bizarre is it that just anyone can release a single. My main questions for this song are: What was she thinking? Does she think this video actually makes her classy? I know she's all about teaching "class", but I feel like writing books should remain the proper venue for that, in Countess LuAnn's case. Why, Why, would she ever agree to do this? I'm also guessing this song was made post-divorce, because I don't think The Count would approve of it.

Here is the music video, for your viewing pleasure - I'm sure many a question of your own will arise after watching it...

source: justjared

Now, go enjoy the weekend!
Sara

Last Night's Playlist - Sara's Half

2010-09-17T12:10:00.002-05:00

Here is my half of the playlist from last night, for those interested.

Marrakesh Express - Crosby, Stills & Nash
Maxine the Teenage Eskimo - Happy Birthday
Big Wave - Jenny & Johnny
Hey Boy - The Magic Kids
Let's Get Out of Here - Les Savy Fav
Another Sunny Day - Belle & Sebastian
Gigantic Tom Tom - The Hundred in the Hands
The Red Telephone - Love
Am I Real? - Nite Jewel
Full House Theme Song
Underwear is for Wearing, Not for Showing Off - Jellybean!
My Baby Loves Lovin' - White Plains
Oh Blah Wee - Via Audio
Undertow (Edit) - Warpaint
Rich Girl - Hall & Oates
Folding Chair - Regina Spektor
I'm Gonna Make It Better - She & Him

I really need a mocha.

Tonight, Tonight, Tonight

2010-09-16T11:14:00.001-05:00

So. Thursday. It's here. Our show will be on from 10 to midnight (central) on wlfm.net

We've got tons of great brand new music, and some 80's jams. It'll be great! Now, if only we could order a pizza to be delivered to the station...

Also, we can g-chat during the show (username: gloriousbagels@gmail.com) or you can email us at the same address. We will learn how to use the phone at the show, but now the best way to send requests is through g-chat.

Real Life Has No Appeal

2010-09-11T10:24:00.003-05:00

What better way to avoid reality than by watching episodes of The Guild?
It's been quite a weekend.

source: The Guild

source: The Guild

source: The Guild

You can find all the episodes HERE

FIRST SHOW

2010-09-11T10:11:00.001-05:00

The first episode of our radio show, Death & Taxes, will take place on Thursday, September 16th from 10 pm - Midnight (central time) on WLFM.net

(Don't forget to click "Listen Online" at the top of the page - it should open up a stream to iTunes)

We've got a great playlist in the works, and it's going to be an awesome show so be sure to tune in!

If you aren't able to catch the show this week, don't worry - a recording of the show will be uploaded to this blog as will a list of songs played. We might make a pre-episode 8tracks too, I haven't decided yet.

Listen in and tell your friends!

Marina and the Diamonds

2010-09-05T13:18:00.004-05:00

source: marinaandthediamonds.com / youtube

source: marinaandthediamonds.com / youtube

source: marinaandthediamonds.com / youtube

This Welsh/Greek beauty has been talked about and photographed quite a bit over the last year or so, and I've been planning this post for quite a while because I am so transfixed by her videos. Here are a few of my favorites - watch a few, and see what I mean!

Karen Elson - The Truth is in the Dirt

2010-08-27T10:19:00.001-05:00

So last night Karen Elson released a video on Vanity Fair (dot) com for her song "The Truth is in the Dirt" and if you haven't seen it yet, I highly suggest you go over and take a look. The video fits the song perfectly. It's haunting, ethereal, with costumes reminiscent of the 20's and 30's with just the right amount of rock and roll. It has artistic features of a silent film but taking a distinctly different path than M. Ward and Zooey took in "Thieves" (youtube).

It's truly a lovely video. I still don't have the Karen Elson album yet, but now I want it even more!

2010-08-24T09:58:00.027-05:00

Obsessive-Compulsive-Frequency Vol.2 Best Coast "Far Away" from eskuché - Obsessive Compulsive on Vimeo.
source: Nylon

Best Coast

2010-08-17T09:51:00.002-05:00

Best Coast is coming to play at our university. I'm excited.

Sewing and Some Music Videos

2010-08-08T17:23:00.064-05:00

Some useful tips:

Hand-Sewn Button Holes and Vintage Hand-Sewn Button Hole Patterns

And now some music videos:

1.

source: pitchfork

You know something is amiss when your mishapen pet just won't eat his Fruity Pebbles!

2.

source: youtube and zeus (myspace)

Hiking boots have a way of doing that...

3.

source: youtube and weloveramona

psst! you can also find an acoustic version of that song here for the burberry campaign

4.

source: under the radar

I have no words for how great this video is. There is a sushi fight.

2010-08-02T12:20:00.007-05:00

(Pavement - Pitchfork, 2010)

Curse you, little tiny work cookies, for sitting there and tempting me!

2010-08-01T00:59:00.005-05:00

Dear Sleep,

I'd like to thank your for existing.

Sincerely, Sara

P.S. What is in the foreground of this picture??

2010-07-30T08:13:00.000-05:00

Our rented movies

Never seem to make it back

To the store on time.

(Beach House - Pitchfork, 2010)

2010-07-29T11:22:00.001-05:00

This office needs more coffee.

(Girls - Pitchfork, 2010)

LOVE

2010-07-26T23:58:00.001-05:00

2010-06-28T20:13:00.002-05:00

We have a radio show.