Rasputina- The Olde HeadBoard

They are sultry, live, in their corsets and with their cellos. Yes, children, vampires have been popular for quite some time. You are not the first dark spawn.

Funny Papa Smith- Seven Sisters Blues Part 2

I discovered this phenomenal musician by chance... in the library. To be honest, it is some of the most soothing music I have ever heard. It is true blues. It sings to my soul. It is a shame he is/was not documented more thoroughly. My 8 year old asked what the crackling was in the background. I explained how much recording methods had changed. She said he sounded like he was singing by a fire. Exactly as I imagine he would like it. May blessings find his kin.
Last FM has links HERE
"Next to nothing concrete is known of John T. Smith's life; assumed to have been born in East Texas during the latter half of the 1880s, he was a minstrel who wandered about the panhandle region...Smith settled down long enough to record some 22 songs between 1930 and 1931, among them his trademark number "Howling Wolf Blues, Parts One and Two"; indeed, he claimed the alternate nickname "Howling Wolf" some two decades before it was appropriated by his more famous successor, Chester Burnett. ...His career came to an abrupt end during the mid-'30s, when he was arrested for murdering a man over a gambling dispute; Smith was found guilty and imprisoned, and is believed to have died in his cell circa 1940."— Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

Jonathan Richman- Tahitian Hop/Abdul & Cleopatra

Love The Modern Lovers
Jonathan Richman is humorous and true. I want one of him for myself. Abdul & Cleopatra is hands down superb.

Hey Ocean!- A song About California

Apparently, they formed on the beaches of Costa Rica. A perfect place to start...

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour- The Golden Age (live)

Yes, Mette Lindberg! And you know how I feel about horns. Trumpets really do it for me. "With fire burning in a wooden heart."

Dragonette- Gone Too Far (live)

Martina Sorbara is f***ing great. And her hair looks amazing.

Gap Commercial Starring Daft Punk Juliette Lewis

... because you know I love them both ...

Kid Cudi-Make Her Say ft. Kanye West & Common

Love the Gaga sample. Hate to double up on an artist because I don't want to favorite anyone. However, Kid Cudi (Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi) just knows how and who to collaborate with. Its good.

Kid Cudi W/Ratatat & MGMT

Love this collaboration.

Bomba Estéreo - Fuego (Live on KEXP)

Ella es muy caliente. Not to mention this is one of my FAVE radio stations.

Juliette Lewis- Uh Huh

A Natural Born Killer.

La Roux- I'm Not Your Toy

Yes to the pompadour.

Imogen Heap "Hide and Seek"

Jason Darulo's song was MADE by this one. And just in time to promote her new album. And let's not forget the amazing use of this song in The O.C.

Pink Floyd - The Final Cut

This album is Roger Waters' gem.

Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson- Search Your Heart

Someone give that girl a tambourine!

I'm From Barcelona - We're from Barcelona

Take me with you, Emanuel.

Simian Mobile Disco- Hustler

go... to... the record store...

Cat Power - Nude as the news (live)

This is such a throwback for me that loving this song seems ages ago. Chan Marshall is EEEEEpic.

Fan Death - Reunited - Official Music Video

love the choreography ;)

PHOENIX

Thomas Mars and Sofia Coppola just had their first child together. She & I were @ Cal Arts at the same time. They chose wisely of eachother. May their family affairs inspire much more incredible songwriting and filmmaking. Cheers!!!

Heartless Bastards - LIVE 'The Mountain'

Erika Wennerstrom is badass. I, myself, do not have a high pitched, trilling girl voice. It is much more comfortable in the down-low range. I will actually have to admit that when I first heard this song, I thought it was a dude. But let me tell you... when I found out it was she, it made the raw edge even more scathing and wonderful. Thanks mama.

Zero 7 "Swing"

I missed them when they last came to town. SO bummed. Seriously... super humble. Strictly music. No glamour. No facade.

Puscifer: The Mission (feat. Milla Jovavich)

Watch the video HERE.

Maynard James Keenan's side project (of Tool and A Perfect Circle). Milla is such a vixen.

Dragonette - Fixin' To Thrill

Maybe I lucked out, but this was the first Dragonette song I heard or watched the video for. I was like: Hell yeah.