Jan. 22nd: Throwback Thursday Edition & Upcoming Shows

Hey Music Lovers,

 I’m not one for themes (hardy har har), but I have two good reasons to celebrate artists of the (not so distance) past this week. Also wanted to give y’all a heads up about two great shows I’m going to in early February.
Throwback Thursday:
 1. Prince: BATDANCE (aka the artist formerly known as Raspberry Beret)
My Prince-themed frisbee team won our bracket @ Lei Out this weekend(!) proving that anything is possible and that only Prince could pull off a JOKER and BATMAN combo outfit. #amazeballs
 
I’m currently writing an article on Beirut, and this song has become a morning mainstay of mine all week. Its beautiful and sad and hopeful and harmonic. Enjoy as you laze into the weekend folks…
 
Upcoming Shows: 
Sassy Electro Pop duo that you’ve definitely bopped your head to at Trick Dog or Urban Outfitters lately.
Tantalizing Icelandic Musician who played a sultry and scrumptious set @ Treasure Island this year. 
Preview: King & Cross

Jan. 13th: Half Birthday Celebration!

Today is my half birthday. Yes, January 13th is halfway to July folks! So for everyone who did not grow up as an attention-seeking Only Child who made up holidays in order to bring cupcakes to class during their “school year birthday” – You’ve been warned, we’re halfway to the real deal bitches!

But before you berate me for this needless holiday lets remember what this date is all about – Celebration for the sake of celebration! And celebrate we shall, for this is the inaugural edition of Music on My Mind.

As if you needed a REASON to boogie and shake to this compilation of my six favorite tunes in January (to celebrate the past six glorious months)…but here you go. You’re welcome.

Ibeyi – River

Knockout lyrics where indie chic vocals meet a Lauren Hill-worthy beat

What So Not – High You Are (Branchez Remix)

Beats droppin’ like woah. Just try not to dance to thiz…. JUST TRY

Snakehips – Days Without You

Electronic dance jam perfect for rollerblading down the beach boardwalk with the wind blowing through your hair

Panda Bear – Boys Latin

One of the most innovative artists mixing music right now. Light up a spliff and take it all in…

Borns – Electric Love

Passion Pit vibe mixed with Electric Guest and a tinge of Vampire Weekend

Big Data (featuring Joy Wave) – Dangerous

Phoenix-esque vocals with coarser pop rock edge