Dramatic Annie

Craig Ferguson + Ewan McGregor - Hilarity undoubtedly ensues...

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:43:00 +0000

There are lots of things that make me giddy. One of those things is whenever Ewan McGregor is a guest on Craig Ferguson's Late Show (which happened again on Friday which was exciting). Here's something to make you giggle on a miserable Monday :D

My favorite :)

And this one that for some reason you're going to have to go to You Tube to see it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OexuFE03hZk

All In A Week's Work 11/08/09 aka Fun songs to drum along to...

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:42:00 +0000

MuteMath at The Tabernacle in ATL on Friday followed by the Atlanta Falcons football game at the Georgia Dome today...it's like a welcome mat to Georgia. Busy weekend but SO much fun :) I went to the MuteMath show on Friday night after listening to the CD all week thinking, "Hey, this'll be good" but I was completely blown away; the drummer Darren King is my new hero...which leads me to this week's "AIAWW." Instead of the standard fare of new and random music, I've decided to do a collection of songs that have made me a) almost dislodge my steering wheel in the past and b) lose the feeling in my hands from smacking against said steering wheel (totally safe while driving)... So, here's the list. MuteMath videos from Friday's show after the jump :)

Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight
The Hush Sound - Medicine Man
Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Good Charlotte - Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous
Blue Man Group - I Feel Love
Foo Fighters - My Hero
Foo Fighters - In Your Honor
Muse - Assassin
Silverchair - Freak
Metallica - Fuel
U2 - Mofo
U2 - Where The Streets Have No Name
311 - Applied Science (Live)
The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
Tripping Daisy - Trip Along
Tool - Hooker With A Penis
Tool - Aenima

MuteMath videos - Live at The Tabernacle, ATL (11/06/09):

This was seriously insane. They were stand-alone drum pads that they'd coordinated the lights behind.

Rusko obsession continues...

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:14:00 +0000

He's playing Dec 17 2009 at New Earth in Athens, GA. If I have to drag my brother kicking and screaming so I have someone to go to this show with, I will do so.
Rusko's Mini Mix - BBC Radio 1 Broadcast
Leon Jean-Marie - Bring It On (Rusko Mix)

The Knife gives me goosebumps...

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:43:00 +0000

Today in our household Sirius' Alt-Nation has been replaced with Sirius XMU, the basis for which this blog exists. XMU plays the bands that don't get the recognition they deserve but eventually the masses will catch on...about six months down the road. So, when I came home today The Knife's "We Share Our Mothers' Health" was banging through the kitchen and it reminded me of this remix. Epic. Makes me miss my dancing days like no other where it was entirely acceptable to wear baggy pants and get all excited over glow sticks (I still do - oooo shiny!)...and that break?! OH..MY...GOD....any DJ who wants a lesson in a build-up should listen to minutes 4:32-5:55. Trentemoller's a god. OK, maybe that's a little much but I'm currently on my 8th time replaying it....
The Knife - We Share Our Mothers' Health (Trentmoller Mix)
The Knife - Heartbeats

The Bjork Song!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:53:00 +0000

This little bit of ridiculousness is for Chachel. If only, because she reminded me of it.
The Brunching Shuttlecocks - The Bjork Song

All In A Week's Work - 11/01/09

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:45:00 +0000

I went out for Halloween last night (which I haven't done in four years). No, I didn't dress up. Yes, I did get drunk, thanks for asking. Did I almost fall in the bushes outside my house after getting back from the bar? Why yes, I did - how'd you know that?! And finally, yes Dum-dums do taste nasty with Corona. See Exhibit A:OK, enough ridiculousness and onto the music. I am VERY excited to go see MuteMath this Friday at The Tabernacle in Atlanta. Me Ma's been all about this band for a while and it wasn't until two nights ago that I listened to their album. Silly Annie, should've done that a while ago! "Clipping" is this week's "WINNER WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER" for a VERY good reason...
MuteMath - Clipping
MuteMath - Burden

And on a completely different note...wrap me up and hide me in this beat (0:00-0:21 and 2:01-2:29 preferably) with a pair of bass-heavy super-sized headphones under a huge duvet somewhere...
The Cool Kids - Black Mags (The Widdler Remix)
The Widdler - Froggy Style

Now I don't understand the hype about Drake (aka Jimmy, the wheelchair-bound kid from Degrassi) BUT this remix is cute and I'm sure I'll only get sick of it sometime in the next hour or so...
Drake - Best I Ever Had (Matamatics Remix)

Recognize this song? That's because The Source did it a million and one years ago but it's getting a lot of play on Sirius' XMU for good reason. This girl's good.
Florence and The Machine - You've Got The Love (The XX Remix)

A little bit of nostalgia:
OK Go - A Million Ways

And finally, tried to upload this song but for some reason my FTP site wouldn't let me...to which I replied "Suck It" and found the YouTube audio instead. CAN'T get enough of this song and it's perfect to get your Monday morning kickin. Just add caffeine. And turn it the eff up if you know what's good for you :)

Lamebook Rules!

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:52:00 +0000

Lamebook.com has been taking up some of my time this afternoon and for good reason - it's HIlarious!!! Below are some of my favorites...(click on the images to maximize)

Thankyou "The Tiny" for taking over my mind.

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:18:00 +0000

So, I posted this song last Sunday and had seen the video thinking I didn't want to do "The Tiny" overload then, but it's been there in the background of everything for the past four days and I can't get it out of my head. This video is SO pretty: the perfect trajectory towards a broken heart and all those lights...ooo, shiny.

Nostalgia Wednesdays - 10/28/09

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:56:00 +0000

I am sick. Being a baby about it but still...so, in cases like this I like to listen to comfort music the way other people pick up a bucket of deep fried chicken from KFC. Esthero is a prime example, all swirly arrangements and simple beats and she makes me happy. Go pick up her "Breath From Another" album and prepare to be astounded.

Esthero - Country Livin' (The World I Know)

Flight Of The Conchords - I Heart You...

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:37:00 +0000

First, look at this picture. If you don't at least smile there's something wrong with you. Flight Of The Conchords just released their newest album, "I Told You I Was Freaky" and it's awesome in epic proportions. The thing that always amazes me with them is they make me giggle and impress me with their music at the same time. What band does that?!?! BRING IT ON SEASON 3!!!

Flight Of The Conchords - Rambling Through The Avenues Of Time
Flight Of The Conchords - Friends
Flight Of The Conchords - You Don't Have To Be A Prostitute

Rock out with your cock out...

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:24:00 +0000

After Midnight Project. Um, yes please!
After six, yes, SIX hours of uploading Ampersand pictures onto various social networking fashion sites I have been listening to a shitload of good, loud music. REALLY loud. It's the only thing that's not making me fall asleep. Here's a choice selection from tonight's proceedings...

After Midnight Project - The Criminal
Rise Against - Savior
Fall Out Boy - Our Lawyer Made Us Change The Name Of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued

Oh eff it. I love Fall Out Boy and English Best Friend will tell you that this song reminds her of me, and me of her...and driving entirely too fast through the Calitho parking lot..."why don't you show me a little bit of spine you've been saving for his mattress..."
Fall Out Boy - Dance Dance

All In A Week's Work 10/25/09

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:32:00 +0000

Welcome to another jam-packed "AIAWW" brought to you by one very sad English girl who just sent her marine off to Afghanistan. Four weeks ago I moved to Atlanta thinking I'd be bored and apparently that was a stupid notion seeing as I've just spent the past month going out all the time as well as finishing off my part of Ampersand's Winter Collection...video after the jump.

It's been a weird month to be honest. Settling in to a new place, trying to find my way around Atlanta and slowly falling in love with this city. There's something EXTREMELY cool about driving through downtown and seeing the Olympic Torch statue and the tall skyscrapers and knowing that this will become MY city, leaving behind San Francisco, the city I could get around with my eyes closed (which I'm sure would create some car crashes...been known to almost happen as well as you can see here)
behind. And because I'm feeling a little bit melancholy, this week represents my mood. Perfect music that'll slightly break your heart for a cold Monday morning (for those of you with jobs. Interview this week for a pretty big one so I'm hoping I join the masses soon...)...Enjoy!
OK, so while crawling around Audio Muffin, I came across this great video which pretty much set the tone for this week. Apparently there's a whole series of these where bands walk around France playing their stuff. Excellent, because you know I like to inject a little bit of culture into these proceedings:

Bon Iver - For Emma, For Ever Ago - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago

Fanfarlo - I'm A Pilot
The Cinematic Orchestra - To Find A Home
The Middle East - The Darkest Side
Tegan and Sara - Hell

And just because this song constantly plays on Sirius' Alt-Nation and it's damn good:
Manchester Orchestra - I've Got Friends

In other weird music news I stumbled across this random Swedish band called The Tiny. It's REALLY weird - I'm just putting it out there but as a fan of The Knife and Bjork I like it. Suck it, it's my blog. The thing that got me was when the strings kicked in on "Last Weekend" - just have a listen and see if it does anything to your cold insides:
The Tiny - Last Weekend

The Tiny - Closer

Black Carl, a fabulous new find, is a Phoenix-based band who's "Borrowed" album reflects me perfectly. A whole hell of a lot of soul in one small package...
Black Carl - Dirty Wine
Black Carl - Can't Give In
Black Carl - The Sheep

Aaaaaaaaaaand finally, welcome to Ampersand Designs preview of our Winter Collection available in-store November 1st, 2009.

Mid-week slacker mix

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:01:00 +0000

I am a slacker when it comes to this blog in the past week. I've been letting boys distract me and working on the new Winter collection for Ampersand Designs that debuts on November 1st. So, to make up the fact that I was in Alabama (again) last weekend, here's a little delayed "AIAWW" for you guys...

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!
Phantogram's "Eyelid Movies" album was just released on Amazon as an import (which is RETARDED seeing as they're an American band) but it may just be worth it. Listen to this song and prove me wrong...
Phantogram - When I'm Small

And another...
Phantogram - Turn It Off

More Phantogram here!

Another album released this week was Clare & The Reasons' "Arrow" which is set to be as good as "The Movie." Ideal Man, why can't you live over here? They're playing with Vic Chestnutt in Atlanta in a couple of weeks and I have no one to go with :(
Clare & The Reasons - Ooh You Hurt Me So

This song has been all over Sirius' Alt-Nation this week and I seriously can't get enough of it! "Raditude" out November 3rd...
Weezer - I Want You To

Land Of Talk - It's Okay

Land Of Talk - May You Never

Bibio - Jealous Of Roses

All In A Week's Work 10/11/09

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:44:00 +0000

Me and Kie. IHOP, 4 a.m.

This ATL thing is nuts. I went out for a quiet drink last night with Leah and some of her military buddies and it turned into a messy dance sandwich on the dance floor at "The Hole In The Wall" bar (with Kie, my marine from last week showing up), a late night IHOP extravaganza with the table next to us inviting Leah to their kidnapper van, and me finally getting in at 5:30 a.m. Sleeeeeeepy. But I found some EXCELLENT music this week which seems to be icing on the cake...

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER
This song has been playing on Alt Nation ALL week and it's definitely grown on me (I'm not a huge fan of Karen O but I'm trying...). This remix though beats the pants off of the original :)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (Dan Oh Remix)

And just for good measure:
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (James Iha Remix)
(Does the James Iha remix remind you of Jamiroquai? Because it sure as hell does for me...)

Flyleaf's new album "Memento Mori" will be out on November 10th. Listen below and find out why they're awesome...
Flyleaf Vs. The Legion Of Doom - I'm So Sick (T-Virus Remix)

Uh. Ne na ne na.
The Virgins - Rich Girls (Hemingway Remix)

What good R&B/Hip-Hop should be. This chick's gonna be big...
Ms. Brown - Wonderland

My love for Fox's "Glee" is no secret. Every week I get bummed when it ends. I tried to find video of this because the performance is impressive as hell but you'll have to make do with the mp3 (or just go check it out on Hulu - Episode 1):
Glee Cast - Rehab

Aaaaaaaaand finally, Donnis' mixtape is currently circulating around the blogosphere as we await his debut EP on Fool's Gold Records. I've had a listen, like it so far and you can download the whole thing by going here: Download Donnis' mixtape, "Diary of An ATL Brave" here
My favorites so far? These:
Donnis - Country Cool
Donnis - Underdog

VIDEOS
Yet another fabulous song off of "The Renaissance" and an excellent video to match:

More Reggie Watts:

Welcome to Scouse Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:25:00 +0000

Thanks to my cousin, Paul, these videos came to my attention last night. You want to know where I'm from and what my real accent would be if I hadn't moved to the states? Watch these.....LIVERPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!

They wanna touch me big fuckin eye don't they?

Put the fuckin radio on lad!

If you don't love me now, then you'll never love me again...

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:49:00 +0000

On a late night approximately two weeks ago, I was driving through Tennessee with my dad and this song came on and I forgot just how rad Fleetwood Mac were. John McVie's bassline throughout this whole thing is just ridiculously GOOD and Mick Fleetwood makes me want to learn how to play the drums. Just...that...simple. The coolest thing is that Formula 1 racing in England used the kick-in at 3:03 as its theme tune so I can't help thinking of "nyaaaaaaaaaaaaaw" engine sounds pummelling through our house at 7:00 a.m. every Saturday morning when we were kids. And now I'm going off to download "Rumours...."
Fleetwood Mac - The Chain

Kie, darlin, you have a music education in your near future ;)

Nostalgia Wednesdays - 10/07/09

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:02:00 +0000

Nothing's more nostalgic than going to see Blink 182 on their reunion tour. Last time I saw them I was a fresh-faced 20 year old at Pier 32 in San Francisco and my hearing was still crystal clear (should've worn those earplugs!). Best part of the night? When they played "Josie." I'll forever love it (because I know that everything, everything's gonna be fine :) )

And just for good measure...supersoak that hooooooooooooooooooooo!

You want bangin? I'll give you bangin...

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:14:00 +0000

Get those tootsies movin...

WINNER WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER
Amerie Ft. Lil Wayne - Heard Em All (Remix)

Jay-Z - On To The Next One
Toddla T - Boom DJ From The Steel City
Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl (Rusko Dubstep Remix)
Kid Sister - Pro Nails (Rusko Remix)

Apparently I love me some Rusko...

And finally a recommendation from my boy, Gabe (tracklist after the jump):
Guardian - Dubstep Essentials Mix
TRACKLIST
A Setting Sun – En el Mes de Agosto (Moodgadget)
The Others – Hear Dis Style (Boka)
James Blake – Air & Lack Thereof (Hemlock)
Ramadanman – Blimey (Hessle Audio)
Ike Release – Jenova (Infrasonics)
Spatial – 90121 (Infrasonics)
Millie & Andrea – Black Hammer (Daphne)
Cyrus – Bounty (Tectonic)
Loefah – It’s Yours (White Label)
Pinch – Gangstaz (Tectonic)
Headhunter – Prototypes (Tempa)
Skream – Chest Boxing (Tempa)
The Bug - Jah War (Loefah Remix) (Ninja Tune)
The Bug – Jah War (Ninja Tune)
Pressure – Money Honey (Hyperdub)
MRK1 – Revolution 909 (Earwax)
Guardian – Charm Dub (unreleased)
Joker – Untitled_rsn (Tectonic)
Martyn – Vancouver (2562 Puur Natuur Dub) (3024)
TRG – Harajuku (Tempa)
Ramadanman – Humber (Apple Pips)
Spatial – 81012 (Infrasonics)
Sully – Duke St Dub (Mata-Syn)
Ramadanman – Carla (Soul Jazz)
Martyn – Everything About You (Tempa)
Pinch – Motion Sickness (Tempa)
Martyn – Velvet (~scape)
Untold – I Can’t Stop This Feeling (Hessle Audio)
Ramadanman – Revenue (2nd Drop)
Ramadanman – Revenue (Untold Remix) (2nd Drop)
2562 – Love In Outer Space (Tectonic)
MRK1 – Borderline (Contagious)
DJ Mujava – Township Funk (Skream Remix) (White Label)
Pinch – Punisher (Skream Remix) (Planet Mu)
Pinch – Punisher (Planet Mu)
Pinch – Punisher (V.I.P.) (Planet Mu)
Shigeto – Beat It Up (forthcoming Moodgadget)

All In A Week's Work 10/04/09

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:32:00 +0000

Debauchery in Columbus, GA. That was how I spent my Saturday night and I hadn't even been here a week yet. Leah fell down outside the bar, we picked up some young military men, drinks were imbibed (or chugged. Whichever way you want to look at it) and I'm still suffering today. Let me just say that 100 mile drive back was a little hellish but it was definitely worth it and we'll probably be repeating it in two weeks. So, as I sit here feeling like hell and watching SNL on Hulu (the Deep House Dish sketch was phenomenal!) and the new digital short had me giggling:

In other news, I finally found Wicker's "People Going Crazy" (the beat that was playing while Jason from After Midnight Project was dancing in the gas station in the last post) and have it for your listening pleasure:
Wicker - People Going Crazy

I saw "Whip It" on Saturday afternoon and due to Drew Barrymore's fabulous sense of music, I'm sure that she had a hand in the movie's soundtrack selection (her first movie as director). An excellent choice was used for one of the roller derby competitions that I haven't heard in ages as it reminds me of an ex but Cut Chemist kills it every time:
Cut Chemist - Lesson 6

Epic. Things have finally slowed down a bit here and chances are I'll finally get round to posting more stuff on here this week (I have album reviews of Muse, Frankmusik, and After Midnight Project coming your way) as well as a little deal I have going with Planet LA Records right now and some of their roster. Keep checking...I'm getting better at this again...

The return of Nostalgia Wednesdays - Introducing After Midnight Project

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:52:00 +0000

As things settle down over here with the move to Atlanta, I'm finally to the point where I can see over the boxes and actually enjoy the fact that Sirius' Alt Nation is blasting throughout this house (my mum is the coolest!). Without diving into the infinite rabbit hole of blogs (and not having the time right now), I'm discovering all of this new music and the new find: After Midnight Project. This isn't even a discovery I can take as my own - that belongs to my mum but I'm damn proud of her for it. These guys are from L.A., not nearly as big as they need to be (yet) and are a force of nature with band members that look like they're as much fun as a carnival ride. The anthem that I love at the moment has found my mum and I screaming out the chorus to this song; the one that will forever remind me of giving a much needed jump start to my life (and hence the nostalgia bit):

TURN THIS ONE UP LOUD AS YOUR SPEAKERS WILL LET YOU
After Midnight Project - Take Me Home

See what I mean about fun?

(The music playing in the background? Wicker (lead singer Jason writes beats and produces for this band). They're fabulous and unknown and I want them to come play over here. Now!)

And just to show how effing talented these guys are?

And a bonus song :)
After Midnight Project - Come On Come On

Too many tears...

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:01:00 +0000

For you.

Kelly Clarkson - Already Gone

Late Night Musings...

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:04:00 +0000

Leaving party's done, a few more people to say goodbye to and in two more days I'll be out of here for good...which has got me thinking:

Sunday morning music. Dancing around the kitchen to loud rock. Thinking of the song you’re going to leave California to. These are all the things that go through my head while thinking of music. This isn’t your typical, “Hey, I like music, it’s great in the background,” this is the stuff that rolls around in my head; the perfect song for the right moment. There’s a difference between music lovers and people who inhabit music, use it as benchmarks for life. I am the latter, thanks in part to a childhood where the stereo was always put on first over the TV, where lyrics were analyzed and drums had to be loud. Where “Clair de Lune” is played every time in an empty room upon moving out day, just to take the time to remember what happened in each of my houses, apartments, dorm rooms. And it’ll be played on Tuesday night when I’m sitting in that empty bedroom I’ve lived in for four years, just me and my headphones. But the right song to leave 11 years of my life behind is a big call. I’m leaving a life I’m comfortable in, where quite a few boys made their way in and out of, many drunken nights, many gut-busting giggles, and tons of music-filled days where I danced around the living room like a maniac (I was not alone in this last one...ok, maybe on a few occasions). So, I’m thinking, ELO’s “Mr. Blue Sky” and no, not because of its resurgence due to “Eternal Sunshine” and various commercials, but because it’s one of the earliest songs I remember as a kid, dancing on my dad’s feet, spinning around a room with Chachel, singing at the top of my lungs not worrying about anything. And that’s what Atlanta’s going to do for me: starting new, trying to take the worry out of life and being around my family again. So, without further ado, here’s the song that will begin the next chapter of my life and more smiles:

“Hey you with the pretty face/welcome to the human race.”
ELO - Mr. Blue Sky

All In A Week's Work - 09/13/09

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:59:00 +0000

OK. I know, I know, I haven't been posting that often lately but between travelling since mid-August and gearing up for this move to Atlanta I've been a little preoccupied. I've shown off California for visiting Dubai-ian friends, gone and met my new little "niece" down in Temecula, attended an epic wedding and spent as much time in San Francisco as I possibly can saying goodbye to the city that gave me my first illegal drink, my education, and possibly the loss of my dignity outside several bars. I've also been packing up my life and realized that I've accumulated a bunch of crap in the process (old Halloween cop uniform anyone?). The majority of it is all in boxes now, just in time for me to go out as much as I can this week (my calendar makes me look like a bloody socialite but that's only because I won't have a life until I make friends in Atlanta and I'm making up for it now) and end the week with my leaving party this Saturday at Sunshine Saloon, my favorite neighborhood bar. 10 p.m. Pleasanton. If you're in the area come by and say your goodbyes as that may be your last chance to do it. As I will be getting over a hangover and simultaneously going to a co-ed baby shower I doubt that I will be posting AIAWW next week but you never know, I could get my act together and my liver could love me, however briefly. In the meantime, here's your long-awaited "AIAWW." Ideal Man, you can stop making me feel guilty now that I've been absent for a while :)

WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER
This week's winner is Health's "Die Slow." Seeing as I haven't been around the internets for a few weeks I'm late with this one but those driving drums are AWESOME!!!
Health - Die Slow

Why, hello Jay-Z and your brand-spanking new album. One please.
Jay-Z Ft. Kanye West - Hate
Jay-Z Ft. Kid Cudi - Already Home

Speaking of new albums...Muse's is about to hit on Tuesday and I will be first in line at Target. Pretty much because my fabulous mother got me a $50 gift certificate and it's burning a hole in my pocket but also because, despite some reviews saying that Muse is playing it safe, the album will be still be better than most of the studio albums currently out there. Check out a new track with a killer back beat:
Muse - Undisclosed Desires

Appealing to my poppy, R&B sensibilities, I am unabashedly in love with this song. Yes, I know it's played on the radio constantly but good....lord...
Keri Hilson Ft. Ne-Yo & Kanye West - Knock You Down
Keri Hilson Ft. Rye Rye - Knock You Down (Electrolightz Offical Club Remix)

Blue Scholars - HI 808

This song makes me miss the Sega Game Gear!!!!
S-Preme - Test Your Might

The winner of Britain's Mercury Award, Speech Debelle has lots of fabulous hip-hop in her arsenal. This is fairly catchy the more you listen to it. Trust me.
Speech Debelle - Spinnin

Tune-Yards - Sunlight

Ancient Astronauts - I Came Running

And finally an oldie but a goodie:
Hot Chip - Over and Over

VIDEOS
From the guy who made the fabulous Alice and Mary Poppins remix videos that have been seen in these here parts comes other videos...who knew?!?!?! Pogo has his own Youtube channel and is highly talented. Here's another one to keep you busy for a while.

Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs, Inc.

Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc. from Chris Cairns on Vimeo.

Andy Caldwell - It's Guud. AWESOMELY funny video.

Andy Caldwell's New Hit Single "IT'S GUUD" feat. Mr. V from Andy Caldwell on Vimeo.

Finally, the Buffetlibre DJs sent me a new mix for your downloading pleasure. Enjoy!
Buffetlibre - Pour Les Enfants Du Monde Mix
TRACKLIST:
1. Sintonia Buffetlibre
2. Andreas Dorau - Girls In Love
3. Ladytron - Playgirl
4. Mirwais - Naive Song
5. Jay Jay Johanson - On The Radio
6. Ginger Ale - Happy House
7. Fangoria - Electricistas
8. Monosurroud - I Warmed You Baby
9. Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better (Buffalo Bunch Remix)
10. Barcelona - Studio Hair Gel
11. Annie - The Greatest Hit (Röyksopp Remix)
12. Radio 4 - Dance To The Undergroud
13. The Rapture - House Of Jealous Lovers
14. Console - 14 Zero Zero
15. Chucho - Magic
16. La Casa Azul - Cerca De Shibuya
17. Urban Cookie Collective - Feels Like Heaven
18. The Juan Maclean - Give Me Every Little Thing (Cajmere Remix)
19. Whitey - Leave Them All Behind
20. Saint Etienne - Shower Scene
21. John Paul Young - Love Is In The Air (Extended Mix)
22. Cassius – Feelings for you (Les Rythmes Digitales Remix)
23. Basement Jaxx - Bingo Bango
24. Etienne De Crécy - Prix Choc
25. Zoot Woman - It's Automatic
26. Le Hammond Inferno - Move Your Mp3
27. Betty Boo - Doin' The Do
28. MacNamara - Mi Correo Electronico Oh!
29. Justice vs. Simian - We Are Your Friends
30. ABBA - S.O.S.

Moving to ATL...

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:32:00 +0000

Whoo it's been a weird couple of weeks, days, whatever. It's all kind of run in together for me with the same result: I'm moving to Atlanta in three weeks time. I have a "tentative" job, my parents' house to stay rent-free, and a massive feeling of trepidation about changing my life. But it's for the best - do you know what apartment prices are out there?!?!? Doesn't matter, it's cheap!!!! So, after six months of not having a job, getting pissed off with constantly going on interviews where bosses like to change the job description the second interview in and potentially getting an ulcer from stressing about money too much, I think I'm ready for this. I'll be packing up my life for the next little while so posts may be scarce but you can guarantee that there's going to be all sorts of nostalgia playlists going up. And pictures of me drinking. If you're in town and want to say goodbye to this English/California girl (who will probably be soon adopting a weird Georgian accent on top of that), the leaving party will be hosted at Sunshine Saloon 9/19 10:00 p.m. And when I say hosted I mean we're grabbing a table and I'll probably be on the dance floor all night in between doing shots. And crying. And doing shots. Pictures from my travels will be going up in the next couple of days but the music will resume again very shortly. It'll have to be - it's the only way I can get over the slight depression that I'm living with my parents again for a little while...

On vacation

noreply@blogger.com (Dramatic Annie) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:03:00 +0000

Just wanted to let you all know that I've been on vacation for the past two weeks and will be through next week. Let's just say that I'm exhausted and a full recap will be on here in a few days. The pictures will definitely speak for themselves...my liver on the other hand hates me...