April Playlist

Just under the wire! I've perfected my April playlist. Trimmed from 4 hours, down to a perfect 1.3.
Here it is!:

1) Lily Allen - Mr. Blue Sky
2) Missy Higgins - Peachy
3) Ohm - Spoon Me
4) Girl in a Coma - Road To Home
5) Ladyhawke - My Delirium
6) Santogold - You'll Find a Way
7) Client - Drive
8) The Sounds - No One Sleeps When I'm Awake
9) Big Star - September Gurls
10) The Organ - Memorize the City
11) Ida Marie - I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked
12) Margaret Berger - Get Physical
13) Stereolab - Valley Hi!
14) Girl in a Coma - Their Cell
15) Metric - Help, I'm Alive
16) The Asteroids Galaxy - Around the Bend
17) The Pipettes - Pull Shapes
18) Santogold - I'm A Lady
19) Nazz - Open My Eyes
20) Longwave - Sirens In the Deep Sea
21) Rachael Yamagata - What If I Leave
22) The Killers - Human

So! Starts out with a Lily Allen cover of ELO. I'm really picky about the covers I like, especially when the original band is one I really like, such as ELO, but this cover is so super-happy and sunny that I can't resist it. Next, while I generally find Missy Higgins to be too acoustic-y, folksy for me, there are a number of her songs that I do really like. Then, not sure where I picked up "Spoon Me," but it sure is cute. Reminds me of my friend, Chantal. :)

And ahhh, yes. Girl in a Coma. If I could sing like anyone, let alone sing at all, I would want to sing like Nina Diaz. Her voice just tingles deep down in my belly-- I don't know how else to explain it!! Doesn't hurt one bit that the band was picked up by Joan Jett herself to be on her Blackhearts label. Lucky lucky girls!! I'll be seeing them in concert in June and I can't wait.
Next is more Ladyhawke and Santogold, just like my last playlist. LOVE these girls. Will hopefully be seeing Santogold in concert in May, too. Client... Not sure where I picked up this band. Maybe from The L Word. I like the singer's voice, and the peppy techno feel. And not too surprisingly, "Drive" is a great song to listen to on the road.

NEW track from The Sounds next!! The album will be released in June, but I'll be seeing them in concert May 8th. Next is the first throw-back song, from Big Star. I think I caught this song on the radio and on TV recently and got to sort of re-discover it. Fabulous song.
Then, The Organ... Another melodic tune from those ladies. This song makes me think of roaming Minneapolis with my camera on a sunny day. Mmmm... can't wait to do that again!
And then, a more upbeat song that makes me crack up every time I hear it! The Current, a local radio station, has been playing the crap out of this song, but I'm not sick of it yet. Although, it totally gets stuck in my head... It's so frickin' funny! Her singing reminds me of Joan Jett when she growls and goes "Yeah!" "Alright!" And it's just true! Some people you just like a lot better when they're naked. ;)

Next is Margaret Berger, and I think I found her because of The L Word. The beeping in this song annoys my girlfriend, but I like the song a lot anyway. Her voice reminds me of Robyn, sort of. ....And also Olivia Newton-John, when she says "physical." Ha ha!! "Let's Get Physical" anyone?

Then an adorable French ditty from Stereolab. And Metric... They're pretty new to me, although I plan to see them when they play here in June. This song is so catchy and easy to sing to. Another great song to listen to while driving! Same for "Around the Bend," just a swingy, bouncy, moving song. And then The Pipettes! I DARE you to not get this song stuck in your head. Once you know the words, it's just about impossible. Then, more Santogold. And in this song, again, she reminds me SO much of Dale Bozzio from Missing Persons. :)
And then the other throw-back, this one much older-- Nazz released this song in 1968. Psychadelic yumminess!

Next is one from Longwave, who I found on Veronica Mars. The melody reminds me a bit of Muse, and I love the lyrics. Plus, I think I'm a sucker for any song about or with a title containing "Sirens". Then a sweet sweet sad song from Rachael Yamagata, who I just saw again last month. The title alone is just a great line. Very thought-provoking, for any situation.
And lastly, I decided to not end the playlist on such a gloomy note, so I added The Killers. A bouncy, dancy song that reminds me Erasure and Scissor Sisters, which poses the all-important question: "Are we human, or are we dancers?"
xoxo

"New Face of Family" Project

Thanks to Arlan of Your Daily Lesbian Moment for this news!
http://yourdailylesbianmoment.blogspot.com/2009/04/giving-good-face.html

A photographer named Katie Hawkins has started a wonderful art/political project to give faces to the thousands of GLBT families, taking traditional family portraits and displaying them along with the families' stories. Using art installations, a book format, and a documentary, Katie is working to put faces in the minds of people who are against same-sex marriage and legal rights.

Visit Katie's site: http://www.newfaceoffamily.org/#3763

I love this idea, and I know it will have an impact! It's easier to deny things to people you don't know, can't picture. I've found this to be true in my own personal experience.

Rinat Greenberg's statement in the project contained a great line: "I dare you to look at my gorgeous family and tell me I'm single." Yes!!!!

Also, I spent a few minutes looking at Rinat's wife, and she looked SO familiar to me... Just like an actress that I remember watching...

Familiar Face....

So, wow! It's Tori from Saved By the Bell. Not that I remember that character in particular, but I've always remembered her face. Actually, her name is Leanna Creel and she's been an actress, a producer, and a photographer. I've recognized her in every commercial I've seen her in since, like the Progressive insurance ones that are currently airing. And I always recognized her voice, the way her "R's" sound. Weird, I know, but my ears catch these things.

And I remember her and her sisters (she's a triplet) being in "Parent Trap" sequels. :)

She's currently a photographer in California, and she has been a producer on a few films that I know--"Desert Blue," "But I'm a Cheerleader," "The Cell."

Is it silly of me to be really happy that she plays for our team? *Yay!*
And really, I'm just so happy to see that she has a beautiful family and is doing well.

Record-Sleeve Notebook featured in a blog!

One of the record-sleeve notebooks that I have for sale on etsy.com was recently featured on a fellow Blogger blog! http://www.artsyrubbish.com/

Diamonds in the Rough featured this notebook in their ECO Spring Break article.
The blog features items that are recycled and stylish-- items for the selective and conscientious shopper! I'm thrilled to have been selected for inclusion in this article. Tess, the blogger, was friendly and welcoming in all her correspondence.

She also runs an etsy store: yellowdogvintage

Check it out! And of course, please check out my store: LafemmeDIY
Or: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=80726