A Bit Jones

Forget Dr. Dre, Jimmy told me I’m hot and fresh out the...

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:59:17 -0700

Forget Dr. Dre, Jimmy told me I’m hot and fresh out the kitchen #USCgrad #soulacoaster #rkelly (at Graduation)

This disastrous graduation temporary tattoo really represents my...

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:50:29 -0700

This disastrous graduation temporary tattoo really represents my impending, disastrous post grad life… Ya feel me @laurenbajo (at Yard House)

slaughterhouse90210: “I suppose you could call it a retro...

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:46:00 -0700

slaughterhouse90210:

“I suppose you could call it a retro diner, but what diner isn’t? They’re all designed to make you think fried food won’t kill you because it’s the 1950s and nobody knows any better, and besides, there’s a chance you haven’t been born yet.”
—Sam Lipsyte, The Fun Parts

The Kings of Summer Just got added to my summer movie list

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:52:33 -0700

The Kings of Summer

Just got added to my summer movie list

andrewpresents: Justin Timberlake x Daft Punk | ‘Lucky Suit...

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:30:16 -0700

andrewpresents:

Justin Timberlake x Daft Punk | ‘Lucky Suit & Tie’ (MASHUP)

it’s never too soon for a JT/Daft Punk mashup

I am the keeper of my future

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:43:41 -0700

But I can’t seem to understand why after all my effort, things just aren’t happening for me…

Stay ~ Figures Ch-ch-check out my boo/roommate/bestie doing his...

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:05:04 -0700

Stay ~ Figures

Ch-ch-check out my boo/roommate/bestie doing his thang and making me proud

John Krasinski is perfect

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:48:22 -0700

John Krasinski is perfect

Get Lucky covered by George Barnett Originally by Daft Punk,...

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:24:00 -0700

Get Lucky covered by George Barnett

Originally by Daft Punk, Pharrell & Nile Rodgers

The original is magical

The cover is magical

This song is just…magical

With Your Suit & Tie On (Marvin Gaye vs Justin...

Sun, 05 May 2013 11:53:34 -0700

With Your Suit & Tie On (Marvin Gaye vs Justin Timberlake)

The world would be a better place if everyone just grooved a little more

8 ADPi invites later, here we are. How did I get so lucky?

Sat, 04 May 2013 19:46:00 -0700

8 ADPi invites later, here we are. How did I get so lucky?

"For college seniors there should be a week of being allowed to cry. Just break down and cry because..."

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:36:04 -0700

“For college seniors there should be a week of being allowed to cry. Just break down and cry because you are scared and don’t know what’s next.”

- Bill Cosby

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:40:50 -0700

Once in a while there’s a book that comes along and has the power to completely change your life. For me, that was The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Once in a while there’s a movie that comes along and has the power to completely change your life. For me, that was The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Rarely does a movie that’s based on a novel perfectly, and so beautifully, convey the sentiment and meaning behind the original work. The soundtrack was flawless. The casting and acting was amazing. All in all, a must see (and I can’t believe it took me so long to see).

Stephen Chbosky, you are a god. Thanks for welcoming me into the island of misfit toys (twice). We are infinite.

copycats: Ignition (1901 Remix) by The Hood Internetoriginally...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:28:27 -0700

copycats:

Ignition (1901 Remix) by The Hood Internet
originally Ignition by R. Kelly + 1901 by Phoenix

BOUNCE BOUNCE: We don’t usually repeat tracks, but when R. Kelly and Phoenix did a live mashup at Coachella we pretty much didn’t have a choice but to recreate it. Hopefully this means R. Kelly is at the stage of his career where he just shows up and sings “Ignition (Remix)” over other people’s songs all the time.

The Mixtape Volume Seven drops April 30th.

Photo

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:32:22 -0700

Cayucas: “High School Lover”

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:08:00 -0700

Cayucas: “High School Lover”

Top 3 Thoughts of the Day

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:17:12 -0700

To the two of you who read this (hi mom): thought I’d start writing these thoughts of the day posts again!

1. For my music and TV class, I’m writing a paper on SNL’s musical sketches. This means watching Lazy Sunday on repeat because it’s good research, ok

2. Public Service Announcement: R. Kelly’s “I’m a Flirt” is on sale for $0.69 on iTunes, so get on that.

3. I’ve heard these rumors about a Friends reunion season and I don’t like it. Yes, I am still considering them rumors even though NBC has allegedly confirmed it because no major industry news outlet has reported on it yet. Elite Daily and Starmedia.us seem a little iffy…

Disclaimer: Friends is the one show that I consider my favorite. I know every line. I’ve seen every episode many times over. I know most of the episode titles. In my life, Friends is an institution, something that has most definitely shaped who I am today (including teaching me things that I probably shouldn’t have known at the age of 10 — the perks of being a kid without cable).

And for those reasons, I am not in favor of a Friends reunion. In the later seasons, it was not nearly as witty and creative and amazing as it had been, and time would not improve that. The actors are no longer these characters, they have moved on for better or for worse. Reunion shows (and movies, I see you Growing Pains) are NEVER as good as the first time around. I challenge you to prove me wrong.

Top 3 Thoughts of the Day: Coachella Edition

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:47:00 -0700

1. My mind told me no, but my body told me yes - R. Kelly playing with Phoenix was the most fantastic moment of Coachella (slash my life, the man did write a memoir entitled Soula Coaster). Not only because I believe “Ignition (Remix)” should indeed be our new national anthem (because, it’s still hot and fresh out the kitchen), but also because it encapsulated the remix culture that we are currently living in. Think about it: R. Kelly, the King of R&B, played with Phoenix, a French indie rock band (not that they are indie, but that’s the way I would categorize their sound). Doesn’t that blow your mind?! They took control of their songs and mashed the two drastically different styles up themselves. This is what live music is about: giving the audience a brand new (hopefully incredible) experience.

2. Some bands that I thought delivered something special and unique:

Allen Stone (and his fantastic soul/rock outfit)
The Lumineers (they’re so adorable!)

3. In the words of R. Kelly (always eloquent) “it doesn’t matter where you are, good music is good music.” I spoke to a man this weekend who describes himself as half indie and half raver. He berated kids these days for being too selective when it comes to music and not keeping an open mind. While it may seem cool to be selective, good music is good music - you don’t have to make dividing lines.

Look ma, I’m art! @ Coachella

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:29:36 -0700

Look ma, I’m art! @ Coachella

Bellagio #obsessed #latergram #takemeback

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:05:16 -0700

Bellagio #obsessed #latergram #takemeback