ryan bingham in south end

Saw Ryan Bingham in concert a few weeks ago. (This is a little photo I took with my phone, so not the best quality.) It was at a place near my apartment, a nice dive-y place with plenty of cold beer on tap. Perfect for concert watching. Check out his music here – Southside of Heaven is a really good standard. I also love Bluebird and Depression.

helplessness blues

Excited today for the release of the Fleet Foxes' second album, Helplessness Blues. Loved album no. one, so hoping for a follow-up that tops it. You can listen to the full album on the band's site, and also on NPR's site here.

{Images: Fleet Foxes via NPR}

let the wild rumpus begin!

Finally saw the new trailer for Where the Wild Things Are, directed and co-written by Spike Jonze. Based on Maurice Sendak's wonderful book, the movie adaptation looks beautiful. I am loving the handwriting titles and the song in the trailer, too - "Wake Up" by Arcade Fire. The film hits theaters in October. (Images: Warner Bros.)

january recs

Listen to this: Empire of the Sun's "Walking on a Dream" - new favorite song. Read more about the band over at Rolling Stone. Not on itunes yet, but it should be. I heart this song, seriously.

Read this: Apologies in advance to the people that just don't get it, but the Twilight book series is great reading with a really sweet love story. Stephenie Meyer is awesome. You MUST read them, pronto.

Watch this: 24 starts tomorrow. Welcome back, Jack Bauer.

I am working like crazy on some new designs and will post again soon. Hurray for 2009 - it is going to be fantastic!

good tunes

I worked all weekend and made myself a little playlist to keep things moving. The album covers are almost as great as the fab music inside. Check out these songs at itunes (from top): "Ordinary Day" by Emilie Mover, "Time to Pretend" by MGMT, "Can't Go Back Now" by The Weepies, "Bruises" by Chairlift, "Shake It" by Metro Station and "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance" by Vampire Weekend.