News Snooze

I have lost all creative spark

For some reason, the idea of sitting down and writing a post was the last thing in the world I wanted to do

Which is strange, because I am bored out of my mind, and do absolutely nothing all day

This home is a creative vibe killer

a mind flow murderer 

a sparkle mood squasher

Truthfully, I have dozens of things I could write about

Honestly, I don't really want to write about even one of them

I do have a lot of music news that I wouldn't mind sharing

1. Over Memorial Day weekend I attended Sasquatch Music Festival

It was fucking amazing

I can't even begin to describe to you the feelings I had while listening to my favorite bands, one after the other, under the blistering sun

Live, Raw, cheering crowds, flashy lights, pure music

It was amazing

Not only was I able to see the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, School of Seven Bells, Passion Pit and Fleet Foxes -- but I got to dance to beautiful M83.

Thinking back on this 3-day camping, crazy, sweaty weekend, I cant believe I didn't have a heart attack right there in The Gorge due to pure happiness

2. I just sat around for over 2 hours listening to a non-profit radio station, streamed over my computer... after hearing the news my one and only love, UHH, would be making an appearance

It was painful

The music played was... abstract, and not in a good way

I stared at a small in-studio webcam in hopes of a screenshot of the lovely ladies

But, It was totally worth it

Not only was I able to see their beautiful faces come out of their studio hibernation, but they played a DEMO!! 

Yes, that is right. They played for us one of their DEMO songs, fresh from the studio, pulled straight from their car

and it was absolutely amazing, AMAZING

It was called Human Nature--- and even the rough cut was mesmerizing

I can't wait for the new album

AH! I love Uh Huh Her.

3. After some random researching on wikipedia etc.

I learned that one of my other favorite bands (before they were crazy famous I might add) 

MGMT- Actually released an album way before Oracle Speculation

It was under their original name The Management---

and guess what... I found it!

At least I believe I found a few of their songs on Imeem

Its definitely a different sound, check it:

Hot Love Drama - MGMT

There are a bunch more... 

I had a hard time just picking one.. 

If you are curious at what their original sound was like, you should check the others out

4. One more lovely thing that came out of Sasquatch was my new appreciation for St. Vincent

I heard a few tunes before,

Since she is on UHH's top 4 on myspace, 

But I never appreciated it until the festival

She was incredible live

so now I like her

And I just found out that she played a show at the El Rey.. and they attended

Just my luck

The list of things I have missed since deciding to come home for summer is endless

which is why I wont list it here

But I got a puppy?!

That should make up for things right?

And I feel my creative spark coming back

Oh wait, I think thats just a muscle spasm from my workout today

Yeah, false alarm

xoxo

-K

Anaphylaxis

I went to the allergy doctor on monday

In hopes of getting a prescription for an EpiPen

I got the prescription - so now I won't die when I eat walnuts

But in the process I was tested for and came out positive for a few other shitty allergies

including: Pecans, almonds, egg whites, and corn

which means for the next 10 days I have to eliminate all of these from my diet and then slowly introduce them in....

Do you know how many things corn is in?

It's in pretty much any processed foods... including my recently purchased gluten free bread

I choose to eat gluten free but because of this new restricting diet I have had to eat gluten.. because otherwise I would literally starve

For example: My favorite pretzels that are gluten, dairy and egg free- have corn in them!

And I usually eat almond butter instead of peanut butter

My whole world has been turned upside down

I'm not complaining really, it's more of a..... whine. 

I like trying healthy food thingy's-- I would become vegetarian and then progress to vegan if I had the will power. But eliminating all red meats and pork/sausage + gluten is good enough for me right now... 

Actually I would love to be pescatarian (when you eat fish but no other meat)

I think I would like to/have started progressing to that...

and I do feel better

Its amazing how healthy you feel when you eliminate unnecessary foods from your everyday diet

There is a reason people say vegetarian's skin glow

Rice cakes have become my new friend

gluten free +nut free. yum!

Its interesting how as soon as you eliminate the addictive foods from your diet, food simply becomes a means for survival. 

Instead of eating for fun/enjoyment... food is what fuels you through the day

This fresh outlook is almost exhilarating in its own way

I just realized I used the word "its" an unnatural amount in this post

Which is why I will leave you now

Ps. Did I mention you have to jab an EpiPen into your leg to make it work?

yeah.. sounds fun

xoxo

-K

Tachycardia Tuesday

Do you know what give me tachycardia?

New music! chya! ( Is that how you spell that sound affect?)

Today was the epic release of the new Passion Pit album- Manners!

I have already listened to it way too many times.

Its amazingly good.

AND

It was the release of Au Revoir Simone's new album-Still Night, Still Night

I didn't buy it... but I am really, really tempted

Instead I bought the entire Crystal Castles album, 

simply because after picking and choosing ones to purchase it ended up that I only had under half a dozen songs left and the price was too hard to pass up.

It was a great purchase.

AND

I also bought the entire Chairlift album- Does You Inspire You

Because I was unable to pick only a couple songs, and once again the "Buy Album" price was way too good.

I kind of went on a music purchasing/myspace listening adventure extravaganza

It was awesome!

That is the only reason I like top 5's- (or more of top 30 when it comes to bands)

They always have the most amazing band friends to discover

Now my "Stickies" on my compute have an incredibly long wish list of music

Someday I will be wealthy enough to go through that entire list and click "buy" on itunes for every song

But for now... I can only keep adding.... (34 and counting!)

So thats my tachycardia for the day... 

New music is the best...

Now my ipod shuffle will never be switched to off

xoxo

-K

"Gnar"

My toes curl when I play the bass

I have no idea what that has to do with anything

but it's kind of weird right?

I have successfully learned shit about the bass

but it sure is pretty to look at?!

Ok, thats a lie... I know how to read music 

and I know how to read tab

and I know how to strum

and I know a few Uh Huh Her songs

yeah, I know... and yes, my love of UHH runs that deep

So I have a few songs for you

Only because my r.......wow... have you seen the new suave commercial? hot!

I knew blogging and "watching" tv at the same time was no a good idea

Ok, here are the songs..

the first one I fell upon by accident, and I thought that I didn't like it

and then I found myself singing it yesterday and couldn't get it out of my head

so I guess I like it, or at least my subconscious does

Good With You - L.P.

And this is just a cool remix that is nice to drive around to

They (Cut Chemist Mix) - Jem

I bought a Fleetwood Mac record for $1

Its the best purchase I have made.... in a long time

I am still searching for another David Bowie-Ziggy Stardust

Although mine plays, the warped sounds are driving me crazy

and thats just not ok with my favorite album.

I have mastered Maps-by Yeah Yeah Yeahs on the hard level while playing Rockband

My dog is snoring hardcore right now... and I mean hard-core

I still wonder what the hell I'm doing at home

Worst choice I could have made

I'm Malibu-sick... I miss my friends like crazy

and it doesn't help that they keep calling/messaging me saying that I made a huge mistake and that I have to come back... they even have an appt. that has a view of the hollywood sign, how sweet is that!?

oh jeez

I used the word "Gnar" the other day... as in a shortened version of gnarly...

it was really embarassing

especially because I said it in the checkout line at Whole Foods to describe the "Gnar" fresh produce I bought...

ugh

THE NEW PASSION PIT ALBUM IS RELEASED TOMORROW!

like OMG, this is like going to be like the best day like ever!!

Ok, back to green tea sipping and bass guitar "rocking" haha

if thats what you can even call it

xoxo

-K

Dandruff

I found a couple of new bands today

Im not sure if I love them... but they are kind of a breath of fresh air

The first one I stumbled upon is called Dance Yourself to Death

Its a 4 piece band, 3 girls + one very gay guy

Its neat because the energy coming out of the band is super positive

They made fans like Elton John before their EP was even released!

Now thats a sweet story

Their guitar player Carmen Elle has two other side projects she is working on

including a solo album soon be released-proving she has much more musical talent than was is showcased in DYTD (like a crazy cool voice!)

I haven't become hooked on any of their songs yet...

but they are definitely growing on me and will most definitely be playing from my speakers in the future

The second band I came across (Thanks to the top 5 of DYTD)

is the band Hunter Valentine

This is a three piece all girl band.. but they definitely can not be put in the category girl band

Their music has a hardcore badass edge to it that grips fans of all types

It definitely sucked me in youtube videos and all

Their lead singer not only has a sweet name, Kiyomi, but her look isn't too shabby either

Each girl adds their own spice to the band, and their own looks

making this band a lesbian buffet for fans, their is something for everyone

Between the two bands I think I may enjoy DYTD's music a little more....

or maybe...?

Actually they both are pretty unique so its hard

I will have to listen to them a little more before I can call myself a fan...

I haven't had that heart grab that I normally get with my repeat albums

Thought I would write an extremely boring post for you and.....

I dunno, guess you could check them out if you are a fan of queer music

or even if you aren't.. they claim to have plenty of indie kids and rocker fans too

For some reason this picture of city lights I took reminds me of Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll
and for some other strange reason I thought it would be fitting for this post
so there you go

Ok... 

bye

xoxo

-K

One Week

Ragged Wood - Fleet Foxes

Lately I have been on this hardcore Fleet Foxes listening session...
The mixture of rambling melodies, soothing vocals and twangy instruments fits perfectly into my life right now
It describes musically what I am feeling emotionally
And I think it has to do with the fact that I feel like I am once again living in the boonies

Today I was watching The Hills (don't make fun, it was literally the only thing on tv unless I wanted to watch A Baby Story on TLC-birthing sequence-no thanks!)
Anyways... The Hills always has flashes of pictures and video of Los angeles and Hollywood across the screen between every dramatic scene
I began watching the tv only in anticipation of those glimpses of what I left behind
Who cares about pissed off LC or crying Audrina... I just wanted to see the sunshine, rolling hills and beautiful backed up traffic on the 5

What am I doing home?
I think I have asked myself this question way too many times for only being home... one week.
one week!? sh*t. That just threw me off...

Its ok.
I will just... hike a lot.
yeah, hiking makes everything ok.
Oh jeez... 3 months.

Right now I wish there was a way I could type with my keyboard the very emotion/face that would be perfect right now.
A toothy sideways grin strained at the eyes with little squints..... Can you picture it?

Lets just enjoy some more Fleet Foxes

Blue Ridge Mountains - Fleet Foxes
yumm

xoxo
-K

Mothers

Happy Mother's Day

I had a hard time deciding which word to start my sentence

Thats never happened to me before

At least not that extreme of a case

I guess I am having a hard time even understanding what all these feelings are swirling around my head..

I can't even imagine trying to find words to describe them

The first thing that pops up on your screen in a chat window is usually a good example of what you are truly feeling (depending on who you are talking to of course)

But.. since its such an instant-kind of interaction.. you don't have time to really think about what you are typing.. and it just pops out.

Today while talking to one of my really good friends, the first thing that popped up on my screen worth mentioning was the phase:

I feel unwelcome in my own home

And it is true

I think

I feel so... alone

Its weird

I usually thrive on this feeling down in LA.. its my independent LA lifestyle feeling

But why am I feeling it here?

I have a few ideas why... but I don't want to jump to conclusions... especially because every time I do my mom jumps at the opportunity to say that I am too sensitive and need to find some self confidence...

I might have more self confidence if I didn't know that my mom doesn't approve or understand or even accept my lifestyle.. who I am.

And I have no idea when she is thinking about that topic

And I have no idea who she has talked to about it

And then I think... or at least I should think to myself...

Who cares?

I should be me

Whoever that is

Who I believe I am

(Because this was the year I found myself, right?)

So I will be that person I finally found

And screw all those who don't like this me...

because this me.. is the true me

Oh yeah, Happy Mother's day mom

Street Art

"I been doing some transparent stencil work with junk I find in the streets, I got the idea when looking into my reflection in a canal jammed full of garbage, it was quite beautiful to see myself through all the various plastic colors and products that come through me and my use, it may be high time we did some practical looking at what kind of beauty we represent and how it reflects on ourselves, true monuments are out floating somewhere in ambiguity, urban definitions are easy to use and throw away. The street reflects inevitably the land and those who can't get over its use and responsibility, man that canal stinks!!"... Ryan Spring Dooley

Once again I found another street artist that inspires me. 

This guy is crazy good.

I only wish the photos would be zoomed out just a little so I could see where the art was placed... that always makes more of an impact.

It actually is pretty funny how much I love this stuff.

I really have no idea why it makes me feel the way it does.

Maybe I should drop out of college and become a street artist?

Oh wait, I have absolutely no talent when it comes to that...

hmm... maybe not.

Sike.

Yes, I just brought back sike.

Sick.

xoxo

-K

You're Fit

Jump In The Pool (Thin White Duke Remix) - Friendly Fires

I am in a really awkward mood today.
And I have no idea why.
This song describes what I feel like.
For some strange reason.
It just fits.

xoxo
-K

Warm-up

So I have epically failed at being a full time blogger.

It's been exactly one week since my last post.

Thats just sad.

I was striving to have at least something posted everyday.

FAIL.

I do have a pretty good excuse though.

Thurs.-Sunday I didn't have internet access.

I was technically homeless, living in a friend's aunt's guesthouse for the weekend.

I then I had a 13 hour drive.

Not fun.

I know its not a true excuse. 

There are always ways to get around hang-ups.

And I know if I was a true blogger I would have found a way to steal some internet time.

But I didn't really feel very creative sitting in a public restroom trying to find internet access.... for some strange reason I felt the need to be as fast as possible, and sitting on a closed toilet lid didn't really spark the writer in me.

So here I am...

finally able to sit down and write a post,

and it sucks.

Apparently I have become a little rusty in my technique.

We will just call this post "warm-up"

Because I obviously need to get back into the groove before anything profound is typed by these hands.

Here is a song...

because I am awfully sorry

Wolf Cub - Burial & Four Tet

xoxo
-K