Music: The Dollyrots

New obsession.

Music: Lusine

Maybe, I'm late to the game with these guys, but this is the most gorgeous sound I've had in a good long while. It so reminded me of dawn in the mountains. Have you ever seen the sun come up while in the Rockies? You should.

Music: Nicki Minaj

I just love the look of this video. Sucker for bright color

Music: Youth Group

A leetle, leetle formulaic.. but not so much so that we miss the beauty of this song... This is still easily the most gorgeous version of "Forever Young" out there now.

Music: Kid Sister

Love this dreamy, funky, pop & fun ditty.

Music: Aesop Rock

Retro: fluid

Music: Miike Snow

Addictive. Good music to draw to for me.

Music: Bruiser Charles

photo credit Shiela Hizon

My father and I were strolling through Central Park, when we heard them playing. My father being a musician, naturally took off towards the source of the song. After we climbed a rock, here were two lads ( I never use this word, but when you see them, you'll see how it fits) strumming their guitars, singing their hearts out.

Dad requested "Michelle" by the Beatles, they enthusiastically complied and I was smitten and filled with joy. That's what they do -- radiate joy. I was joy-smitten. I hope you are joy-smitten with them too!

Please see more of them at bruisercharles.com and if you're in NYC, try to find them in Central Park! Get joy-smitten!


Click here to go to their myspace page.

Music: Le Loup

Can't stop listening to this song. Nice performance.

Check Out: Dollar Van Demos

Amazing clips, amazing talent. When I see things like this, I don't freak out so much about being in Brooklyn\...



Laughed at the "looky looky, she Walkin' Fortune Cookie"... I really liked these two! I love how the lead puts the microphone in front of her violin playing sister,and the sister sort of goes along with it. They look fabulous and her hair is wonderful.



And Joya -- okay, this young lady...she's all over! Speaking french, discussing medulla oblongatas, of course, she will beat you to Cambridge or Yale. Love her.


And the best? The reactions of the people getting on the van.

click here to go to Dollar Van Demos

Music: Ladytron

Music: St. Vincent

This is "Actor Out of Work ." Weird how she can be so simple, yet sooo intense.

Music: The Shins

Turn Me On

Fashion: Rock n Shop

If you are in NYC, I recommend this event to check out!
Rock-n-Shop is a concept, hybrid retail/live music experience designed to explore the fusion of fashion and rock-n-roll. The concept is to emphasize this Fall's biggest trend, rocker-chic fashion, via a 3-day, retail/entertainment, shopping/listening event.

Rock-n-Shop will include up to 20 apparel/jewelry/accessory brands and live performances by up to 5 NYC-based bands. They need one band to perform on opening night, October 22nd at 7:30; 2 bands to perform on October 23rd at 2:00 and 4:30; and 1-2 bands to perform on October 24th at 2:00 and 4:30.

Animation: Fleet Foxes

I am always charmed by stop motion animation.. such a rare form of animation these days. The band is called Fleet Foxed and the video is directed by Sean Pecknold. Gotta love Seattle!

Music: Passion Pit

Video for Sleepyhead. Like Snow White, acid and snowy mornings...

Music: Solid Gold

Look what Minnesota has given us!



You will like, trust me.This is "Bible Thumper."

Music: Holy Fuck

Holy fuck, indeed! This is "Lovely Allen"

Retro: Olivia Newton John

"Magic" from 1980. SHe was absolutely ADORABLE!