Discovered a new band recently. Usually when I'm listening to Pandora it plays many bands that I've never heard of. Well I've been hearing the song "Islands" by The XX and after hearing it a few times, it got me interested to discover more of what they have to offer. While at the library today browsing through the CD's, I saw their CD was there so I borrowed it and they're pretty good. More of a laid back-chill but still upbeat type of vibe.
Here's Islands...The video choreography is pretty interesting as well. Take a gander and experience them :)
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Criminal - Britney
I'm behind obviously since the video's been out, but if you haven't seen it check it out! She's never done a video like this before and I'm so excited the route she's taking her videos. She's becoming more real and funny and I dunno. I feel like she's leaving some of her crazy 20's behind her and growing up. I love it!
It's not full of choreography which she was known for, but it feels like it has more depth to it now and feels real, not just some pop filler. What do you think?
It's not full of choreography which she was known for, but it feels like it has more depth to it now and feels real, not just some pop filler. What do you think?
Elan
Every week or so I venture onto AOL's music page that plays full upcoming cd's (like MTV used to do with The Leak...lame that they stopped it! Get it together MTV). I just came across a guy named Elan. I looked for some videos on youtube, but there's nothing current so I'll just describe his sound.
He's almost a mix of Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz with a hint of Bob Sinclair tossed in too.
Here's the link to AOL's music site to stream full CD's. Add it to your favorites and check it weekly to find new music you may enjoy :)
New full CD releases on AOL Music
Here's a video of his from 3 years ago...it's live but still sounds pretty much like he sounds now but less refined I guess.
He's almost a mix of Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz with a hint of Bob Sinclair tossed in too.
Here's the link to AOL's music site to stream full CD's. Add it to your favorites and check it weekly to find new music you may enjoy :)
New full CD releases on AOL Music
Here's a video of his from 3 years ago...it's live but still sounds pretty much like he sounds now but less refined I guess.
American Horror Story pt 2
Last nights episode was out of control good and next week's episode looks even more amazing! Zachary Quinto is finally going to be in it! I've been hearing rumors that he'd be on it for a bit but was wondering when that'd be happening. Well, next week it's here!
Here's the Halloween clip - which means that it'll probably not be showing for at least a week...sad day lol
Here's the Halloween clip - which means that it'll probably not be showing for at least a week...sad day lol
Broadway Across America
There are two shows coming up here in Austin this winter that I am very excited to see: Beauty and the Beast (playing December 14-18) and Wicked (January 25-February 18). A couple of years ago I went and saw Legally Blonde, Rent and Mamma Mia and they were all fantastic! (Rent was a little long, but I wasn't a huge fan of the movie either lol) If you ever get a chance to see Legally Blonde or Mamma Mia live, do it! Both are hysterical.
Now, if you've been living under a rock, Wicked is the story of The Wizard of Oz told from the Wicked Witch of the West's point of view. I've never seen it live but I've read the book the musical was written about and it was pretty interesting to see how much a story can change from the other parties point of view. I've heard nothing but great things about it so I'm really excited to see it!
I've also never seen Beauty and the Beast live (besides at MGM in Disney...well...whatever it's called now, not MGM). It was only a 20 or so minute show but just the emotions the actors are able to bring out and the passion they put into those 20 minutes of acting are amazing. I can only imagine how great the full show will be. I may have shed a tear or two at the one in D.World...hopefully I can keep it together for the 3 hour show here lol.
I only found decent videos for Wicked. Beauty and the Beast's videos were all too old looking to look interesting.
Wicked:
Now, if you've been living under a rock, Wicked is the story of The Wizard of Oz told from the Wicked Witch of the West's point of view. I've never seen it live but I've read the book the musical was written about and it was pretty interesting to see how much a story can change from the other parties point of view. I've heard nothing but great things about it so I'm really excited to see it!
I've also never seen Beauty and the Beast live (besides at MGM in Disney...well...whatever it's called now, not MGM). It was only a 20 or so minute show but just the emotions the actors are able to bring out and the passion they put into those 20 minutes of acting are amazing. I can only imagine how great the full show will be. I may have shed a tear or two at the one in D.World...hopefully I can keep it together for the 3 hour show here lol.
I only found decent videos for Wicked. Beauty and the Beast's videos were all too old looking to look interesting.
Wicked:
Friday, October 14, 2011
American Horror Story
My other favorite show of the season is American Horror Story on FX. If you are a fan of horror movies, you need to check it out. There are all sorts of twists and turns and it's only been on 2 episodes.
A family moves from the big city to try to escape their past. The house they move into, we come to find out, has had some terrible events taken place in the past and they don't stay there. The new owners start to experience some crazy ass shit and it's fantastic! There's some nudity (what TV can offer us...thanks parents out there!), a good amount of blood and mayhem and a very interesting story. If you loved Nip/Tuck, it's by the same creators and it's on FX, meaning they can push the boundaries a bit.
Check it out :
A family moves from the big city to try to escape their past. The house they move into, we come to find out, has had some terrible events taken place in the past and they don't stay there. The new owners start to experience some crazy ass shit and it's fantastic! There's some nudity (what TV can offer us...thanks parents out there!), a good amount of blood and mayhem and a very interesting story. If you loved Nip/Tuck, it's by the same creators and it's on FX, meaning they can push the boundaries a bit.
Check it out :
Reven8e
If you haven't been watching Revenge on ABC, you need to step up your game. It is one of my favorite new shows of the year and I just read that it was picked up for a full season. There is some crazy drama going on.
Basically the story is of a 20-something woman whose father was set up and thrown in jail when she was a kid and was never able to see him again. Years later, he passes away, leaves her with plenty of money to wreck havoc and letters describing all the wrongdoings people did to him.
Now she is pissed off and is ready to take revenge on all of these South Hampton rich snobs. Each episode she ruins someone elses life. It's pretty fantastic!
If you haven't seen it, you're only a few episodes behind. Here's the preview!
Basically the story is of a 20-something woman whose father was set up and thrown in jail when she was a kid and was never able to see him again. Years later, he passes away, leaves her with plenty of money to wreck havoc and letters describing all the wrongdoings people did to him.
Now she is pissed off and is ready to take revenge on all of these South Hampton rich snobs. Each episode she ruins someone elses life. It's pretty fantastic!
If you haven't seen it, you're only a few episodes behind. Here's the preview!
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