New Single: Bloc Party

The moment I heard "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk, I declared it the song of the summer.  Then I heard "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke and Pharrell had to also declare it the song of the summer.  While both of those songs are going to blaring at every summer bbq in 2013, eventually we will get sick of them and seek out respite.  This is where "Rachet" for Bloc Party fits in nicely.  It's an awesome song, but it's not going to be overplayed on the KIIS-FM's or the Power 106's, and it's definitely not on Pauly D's playlist.  It's a song that makes you dance, makes you happy and is perfect for celebrating the fact that you can wear flip flops without getting frostbite.

Summer songs are ones that soundtrack the fun-filled memories, while watching fireworks or making out with that random guy you met at the beach.  Which reminds me, I might need to head down to Hermosa tonight to see what's crackin'!

Look for Bloc Party's upcoming EP, The Nextwave Sessions, out on August 13, 2013.

New Single: Glass Candy

In trying to make sense of what happened last night on Game of Thrones, I am searching for something to make me feel like all is well in the world and that everything will be ok if Robb Stark does not exist.  I realize that it's a made up world, with characters who do not exist.  But, CRIKEY, what was that George RR Martin?!  My throat may as well have been slit as I saw it coming and couldn't stop it.  I suppose I could've read the books and had a heads up, but I don't think that the hole in my heart would be any less large.

That's where Glass Candy comes in with their fittingly titled "Warm in the Winter."  This song makes me happy.  It makes me want to dance.  It makes me want to twirl in circles.  It makes me want to love.  It makes me want to live.  It makes me want to forget that last night's episode ever existed. 

So, EFF YOU, Game of Thrones.  I will not let your Red Wedding of torturous endeavor get me down.  I'm going to continue on in my own happy land, and maybe go read a Sweet Valley High novel to soothe my soul.  Eat an Oreo.  Dip it in milk.  Chocolate milk.  And, then, and only then, will I make a note in my calendar to never EVER EVER accept a party invitation from a Frey.