life is better with…laura mvula
May 16, 2013 § Leave a Comment
Discovered Laura Mvula after hearing a review of her album on All Things Considered yesterday afternoon while driving home from…MY JEOPARDY AUDITION! Immediately loved everything I heard from it, so added to my Spring 2013 playlist, which is getting pretty long by now:
We had a great time in Nashville. Such a great time that I didn’t even bother to grab my camera out of the trunk! So, no photos come next Tueday…wahhhh. We had a fabulous night out with stops at The Silly Goose, Jeni’s Splendid ice cream, and this bar.
I had a blast at the audition. They try to make it tons of fun and there were lots of very nice people to laugh and chat with. Getting to use a real Jeopardy buzzer? Definitely a dream come true….hahaha. Overall I feel pretty confident about my performance on the test, but you never know. Now it’s waiting game…I could be called to play any time within the next 18 months!
2012: a year of great full albums
November 25, 2012 § 3 Comments
Kimbra Vows Fun. Some Nights, Ellie Goulding Halcyon, Taylor Swift Red, Regina Spektor What We Saw from the Cheap Seats, Various Artists Holidays Rule, The Lumineers The Lumineers, Kishi Bashi 151A
And then there were some amazing songs:
favorite new album!
August 14, 2012 § Leave a Comment
so obsessed with this new album from Birdy. Her covers are the best and I love her selections! Go listen to it here on Spotify.
Listen to This!
July 8, 2012 § Leave a Comment
“Summer Cooking Tips from America’s Test Kitchen”
Fresh Air – July 3, 2012
“New Research on Carbs”
On Point with Tom Ashbrook – July 5, 2012
“The Lure of the Open Road”
NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour – July 6, 2012
Props to both Far and Away and Forces of Nature–two of my most favorite Turkey Trash movies ever!
And…..that’s all I have for podcast recs. Between the midweek holiday and me finally upgrading to Spotify premium, there weren’t a lot of podcasts playing ’round here.
a shower dancing playlist
May 8, 2012 § Leave a Comment
yep, that’s right. this is my shower dancing playlist.
dancing in the shower (preferably with a beverage) is essential and having an iPad has made it so much more fun — put on early 90s pop or Jackie Wilson radio on Pandora and you’re all set! Or you can queue up this playlist…hopefully your shower doesn’t last longer than 9 minutes…haha
“Call Me Maybe” — Carly Rae Jepsen
“Settle Down” — Kimbra
”Take It Out On Me” — Chairlift
Happy Friday the 13th Y’all!
April 13, 2012 § Leave a Comment
this has been a long week!
working today, yoga tomorrow.
no plans for Sunday yet, so chances are I’ll be doing a little of this:
to this:
i’m totally obsessed with this entire album.
Bring on Spring Playlist
March 3, 2012 § 1 Comment
here are a few songs I’m listening to this weekend, in celebration of it finally being March:
“Mind Your Manners” — Chiddy Bang feat. Icona Pop
“Hurt Like Mine” — The Black Keys
“Eet: Live in London” — Regina Spektor
“Somebody That I Used to Know” — Gotye feat. Kimbra
”Deconstruction” — Fanfarlo
Painting Playlist
February 19, 2012 § 4 Comments
So I haven’t painted in WAY too long…
I’m starting some new projects today. I want to give my new easel a workout and break in the amazing upstairs studio space we have in this new house.
Like I’ve said before, whenever I am painting, drawing, cutting, decoupaging, etc. there MUST be music blasting. I’ve been getting a playlist ready for today and thought you might enjoy it.
Here’s the Spotify link.
“First Train Home” – Imogen Heap
“In Your Atmosphere” – John Mayer
“The Re-Arranger” – Mates of State
“Youth Knows No Pain” – Lykke Li
“Walking on Broken Glass” – Annie Lennox
“Two” – Ryan Adams
“Lisztomania” (25 Hours A Day remix) – Phoenix
“Just Hold Me” – Maria Mena
“Human Nature” – Michael Jackson
“Tamacun Live in France” – Rodrigo y Gabriela
