Frank + Derol

There's something to be said for an understated elegance in pop music and Frank + Derol hits the nail right on the head. The group is comprised of Brandi Cyrus [yes, of THAT Cyrus fame] and Codi Caraco, young, talented females who met while on tour with other artists and started making music together. I love when groups happen organically in that way and aren't at all contrived.

From what I gather from Twitter, the band, or at least Brandi, is currently based out of Nashville and we are more than happy to claim them. This EP does a good job of fitting nearly any mood I am in and I can't get enough of it. I am anxiously awaiting a live performance [may I humbly suggest the High Watt?] and a full length album. Here's hoping they both come soon!

Sexy Isn't Just for Saturdays

Do you need some new sexy music? Have you listened to Bruno Mars' "Guerilla" until you're blue in the balls face?

Here's some new sexy music for you by a 22 year Angelino named Nylo [I hope that isn't her Biblical name]. Take it into your weekend. Do fun things. Use protection.

You Oughtta Know

Cayucas has quickly become one of my favorite bands of 2013 and their 2013 release Bigfoot has had me feeling beachy vibes all summer long. Check out the album in its entirety below and let me know what you think in the comments!

College Crushes

Hey Belmont Grads.

Remember how, back in college, no matter what age, race, gender or religion you were, we were all pretty much obsessed with Matt Wertz [and his bestie Dave Barnes]. Well turns out, he's still got it. He put out a hilarious new video recently for a song that is an appropriately awesome throwback to a more Richard Marx era- I ain't mad at it. That video led me to a home grown vid for a song called "Someone Like You" that took me back to my college days, so I just had to share it.

I think I'll congratulate him the next time I see him at the Green Hills YMCA.

I Choose You

I'm pretty sure I've made this confession before, but let me make it again- I have a sever girl crush on Sara Bareilles. I want to be her friend and I want to get into her mind for at least a day and get a fraction of an inkling of how to express myself as poetically as she does.

I have been listening to this song from her new album The Blessed Unrest on repeat for about a week straight [only after listening to "1000 Times" on repeat since release day]. I am currently obsessed. I cannot wait to see her at the historic Ryman Auditorium this coming Saturday and if she is coming to a city near you I HIGHLY recommend you go.

Check out "I Choose You" below. Do it. Love it.





And check out the full album here

Bringing the Blog Back with Saints of Valory

So, it's only been a few short.......months (!!) since my last post. Oopsies. Let's pretend I was on a magical vacation in a far away land [I wasn't] and didn't have access to Internet service [ I did].

Forgive me.

Today I bring the blog back for a couple of reasons. There is this hot new artist on the scene out of New Zealand that I'm kind of obsessed with. Her name is Lorde, and we will talk more about her in another post. There is another hot new band out of Austin called Saints of Valory and they have covered a song from hot new artist Lorde- it's enough to make your mind combust.

Check out the Saints of Valory cover of "Royals" below and stay tuned for more info on both acts!

It feels good to be back :)

The Civil Wars Make a Comeback

Well, The Civil Wars finally have put out a new song and it is GOOD. However, I kind of feel like I am reading their diary and its making me a little bit uncomfortable. Can't wait to see what else they have in store!

A Short Post

WHAT THE HECK IS HAPPENING WITH HER HAND????

MUSIC MONDAY!

Today is a busy one since I am working at my "real" job, working on some personal stuff, and helping a friend on a project that I'm really excited about. Music will be presented today without comment. :)

Family Feud Clip of the Day: A Weenie Beanie