Track on Repeat Craze #7: Diana Vickers - Jumping Into Rivers / Songs From a Tainted Cherry Tree album.
All right. I must say that I was sort of disappointed to hear that Cheryl Cole was kicked off The X Factor (USA version) after just a short stint. I totally stopped channel surfing over to the show. And… yeah, I’ll admit that after I heard her accent, I totally YouTubed some lessons to try and mimic it - I’ll tell you straight out, I ain’t got it. Was her Geordie accent really the reason Cheryl Cole got canned? That would just be utterly lame.
Well, anyway… from the days that Cheryl judged on the original X Factor, Diana Vickers emerged as a semi-finalist. I. Love. Her. Voice. She has this unique… whisper, almost, that’s so soothing and comforting yet works in up-beat poppy mixes just perfectly.
Since she hasn’t really conquered the US market, I couldn’t find the MP3s for the widget. However, check out my (current) favorite track from her debut album - thanks to the DianaVickersSings YouTube channel.
And here is another favorite that will be on her upcoming album (sometime this year… hopefully sooner rather than later):
Head over to Diana Vickers’ SoundCloud for more great tracks. Forewarning - she posts all sorts of social media bits. Translation: there’s more than just song tracks on her SoundCloud. But it’s cool. Why not, yeah?
Spinning in the 6-disc player (and somewhat in the Amazon MP3 widget):
1. Diana Vickers - Songs From a Tainted Cherry Tree
2. Meiko - composite CD of Meiko and I’m in Love EP
3. Sandi Thom - The Pink and the Lily
4. Missy Higgins - The Sound of White
5. The Band Perry - The Band Perry
6. Uh Huh Her - Nocturnes
A couple of weeks ago, I traded Matt food for knowledge. After a cram session at Salt Lake Roasting Company, we walked over to Everest Tibetan Restaurant for a late dinner. It was good. Don’t get me wrong. But the cheap frugal person that I am, I balked at the $10.99 price for seven pan-fried momos. Momos = just like Chinese bao or a variation of the Japanese nikuman.
And plus, c’mon! Chinese food should not be that expensive (and hey, you can get delicious nikuman at a Japanese 7-Eleven for ~100 yen).
So, just the tiniest bit enraged (and very, very full from the still delicious dinner), I decided to make my own bao-tzi/bao-zi over the weekend.
Check out my latest guest blog over at Pioneer Theatre’s blog. It’s for the world premiere of FIND AND SIGN!
Track on Repeat Craze #6: Meiko - I’m In Love / I’m In Love EP.
Okay, so I’m not really sure where you can buy Meiko’s new EP, I’m In Love. It just came out! I received mine through her pledgemusic.com campaign. And her album, The Bright Side, does not seem to be set for release until Spring 2012. So, enjoy the video below! WAIT!!
Beware - it is catchy.
Okay, you’ve been warned. Continue to hit play the link (sorry, embedding is not working).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_6FJek19NA
Lalalalalalalalalalala… lalalalala.. lalala.
And while you try and get the lalas out of your head, here’s a bit of assistance. Maybe. Perhaps?
Spinning in the 6-disc player (and in the Amazon MP3 widget):
1. Lenka - Two
2. Meiko - composite CD of Meiko and I’m in Love EP
3. Sandi Thom - The Pink and the Lily
4. Missy Higgins - The Sound of White
5. Gloriana - Gloriana
6. Uh Huh Her - Nocturnes
Lalalalalalalalalalala… lalalalala.. lalala.
Still have it stuck in your head like I do? And apparently other fans? Well, here’s another suggestion… straight from Meiko herself.
Another thing that rocks about Meiko? She has a hilarious blog. It’s like a floating bubble that all of a sudden pops with hilarity - but in a blog post. Check it out if you ever need a giggle! http://www.meikomusic.com
Lalalalalalalalalalala… lalalalala.. lalala.
RENT! The musical! Playing at Pioneer Theatre Company now! Go check it out before it closes this weekend!
Okay, so… I am totally a fan of Rachel Moulton. She’s so fucking hilarious! First, in Black Comedy. Now, in Rent.
Her performance in Rent was the perfect angle for the opening night party blog. Get a sneak peak of her performance in Rent plus a few other “behind-the-scenes”-like bonuses at my guest blog for PTC: Moo for Me - Rent Opening Night Party.
Help support The Strange Familiar in their next musical venture! They are an awesome band from Ohio that’s been featured in ABC’s primetime drama, “Brothers and Sisters,” as well as other ABC Family shows. Listen on their site for a taste of their stuff: The Strange Familiar.
Check out these favorites in particular:
*I Just Want to Love You
*Courage Is…
*Angel
*Secret Life (You and Me)
Well, okay, okay, I like them all. Be sure to download their latest album, THIS IS GRAVITY, to hear more.
Try new things. I try and stick by that motto for it brings experience into life. Right?
Well, I can tell you for a fact that this was definitely a new thing - monster truck rallies. My friend Chi-Chi wanted us to attend the Monster Jam before my birthday bash a couple of Saturdays ago. Why the hell not.
Fifteen dollars lighter, dressed up in my best monster truck rally apparel (agreed upon Chi-Chi and myself, but apparently not the two other friends who went with *ahem* Johnny and Jessica!), we parked at the Gateway Mall and walked across the street to the Energy Solutions Arena — ready to scream out hearts out for our favorite Monster Truck.
BURY THEM IN DUST, EL TORO LOCO!!!! I choose El Toro Loco because he is the coolest looking truck with horns and all, IMO.
Occasionally (although it may be weird), I like to go through my favorite food blogs when I eat. I came upon Seasaltwithfood’s blog about spiral potatoes during lunch one day and was inspired for dinner. I had fond memories when I first experienced them in Taipei.
Friday, the (unsaid) sanctioned day for plans… I’m proud to announce, my friend Heather and I had some good ones. Staying green, Heather grabbed me from work for some thrifty home-cooked eatin’. Seeing the blog earlier that day, I suggested we make the potatoes. Brilliant (if I do say so myself).
Video of home-made retractable Wolverine / X-23 Claws shooting out. Learn how to make these claws in the previous post: How to Make Retractable Wolverine / X-23 Claws.
It’s been well over a year (or so it feels) since Bran Nue Dae came to Sundance. Now, it’s finally getting released in the United States! September 10th, baby!! Erm, I hope that means Utah, too… sometimes I feel like Utah is excluded. *sniff*
What the crap is Bran Nue Dae and why the hell am I so PSYCHED, you ask!? Check it out for yourself at their official site: Bran Nue Dae.
In short, it’s a musical about a young man running away. No, not boring! On top of its incredibleness, the film has top notch musicians to its credit… Jessica Mauboy and Missy Higgins. Both huge ARIA winners and chart-toppers…
Okay, okay, they are definitely more famous in Australia than here in the States. But, I’m telling you… They. Are. AWESOME! It’s also has actor Geoffrey Rush’s name to boast.
Here’s a short clip with Jessica Mauboy to get your excitement pumping!
