Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The Color and Sound – The Kids Just Want to Have Fun

I often point out that a huge downside to a band’s overall experience is the lack of energy needed to compliment their sound during a live performance. Not is the case with Boston area indie/folk/pop band, The Color and Sound. In fact, after the Sunday night O’Brien’s show, I’d say they brought enough dynamism for the next five stationary acts to hit Allston Rock City.

Area college kids might just lose their minds,
The Color and Sound bring a riot of indie/folk/pop sound to Boston.

Monday, April 29, 2013

Drinking My Way Thru OPI

Match your manicure to your drink of choice. Perhaps you are oblivious to the Crayola play-on-word names that OPI has given its products, but I have thought numerous times, "Man, it would be great to be the person who gets to name all these nail polishes." Regardless that my most recent creative claim to fame was describing a sweater as "blue blue". When faced with a wall of indistinguishable shades of pink, I chose Strawberry Margarita. Because, well. I like strawberry margaritas. Here are some more alcoholic aliases for your nail art.

Mimosas For Mr. & Mrs.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

The Hate My Day Jobs Are Outta Control

These dapper rockers look like they just left their day jobs, which they apparently hate.

Outta Control by New York garage rock band, The Hate My Day Jobs, is a distorted and adrenaline filled nine track LP featuring the right blend of Fuck Yeah by way of gritty guitars and powerhouse procession.

New York's The Hate My Day Jobs just got out of work, and want to rock out

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Rebuilder – One More Time for Watertown

“We’re really excited to be here. I’m from Watertown. It’s been a rough couple of days.” Just 24 hours after the Boston Marathon Bomber suspect was caught, Watertown residents Sal Ellington (vox/guitar), Daniel Carswell (bass) and the rest of Rebuilder hit the stage at The Sinclair in Harvard Square, Cambridge as the opener for The Dead Milkmen (Bowery Boston) on Saturday, April 20th.

Boston punk gets a new pillar of support from
seasoned musicians in one of the most energetic bands
to hit the stage since the days of Drexel. (image credit)

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Sweating to White Lung

Face.Blown.Off

Comprised of three pretty ladies and one scruffy dude, Vancouver punk band, White Lung, yelled to a packed and perspiring TT the Bear's Wednesday night in Cambridge, MA. Initial thoughts that come to mind when watching lead singer Mish perform are, unstable, disturbed, really fucking angry.

Vancouver punk band, White Lung, gets fierce during Cambridge show (image credit)

Friday, April 12, 2013

American Thread - Music For A Heavy Heart

American Thread offers middle America folk rock with
Boston area influences

Whether you've lost that one person who was able to steal a piece of your heart or just found yourself sitting at the end of a lonely bar, the songs from American Thread's 2013 album, Killing Days, define the emotional life experiences of the everyman. Like that of Bob Dylan, Billy Bragg and fellow New England singer/song writer Tristan Omand, this Boston folk rock band utilizes the story telling-style of Middle American music and brings it home by including regional landmarks. With poetic lyrics, American Thread emulates that gritty atmosphere of callous covered disparity we associate so well with blue colored communities, and depicts the heavy heart of a worn down soul and the resilience of the working class.

Notable tracks: 4. Wedding Day, 6. Fisherman's Lullabye, 8. Parade, 10. Directions to Heaven

Killing Days is available to stream and as a free download on Bandcamp. Follow American Thread on Facebook and Twitter for upcoming show dates, including Friday, April 12th  at The Tinker's Son in Norwell, MA and May 18th at All Asia Cafe, Cambridge, MA.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Office Whimsy - Color Pop and Block

Whimsy in the office. Color blocking plus contrasting teal and red equals a popping boardroom wardrobe. A dress with a bold color block hem will draw the eyes directly to your thigh area. Balance out your outfit by adding a chunky accent to the neck like this candy inspired statement necklace found on Boston-based online marketplace, Wicked Peacock.

Whimsy at the Office



Wicked Peacock The Coral Necklace / Wicked Peacock Turquoise Snakeskin Cuff Bracelet / Jack BB Dakota Nash at Urban Outfitters Striped Dress / ALDO Ina High Heels in Teal / Essie Lollipop Nail Polish / Urban Outfitters Sparkle & Fade Ponte Knit Blazer in Ivory

Friday, April 5, 2013

Fashion Advice For Your Instincts

It's not me, it's you. Letting our viscous lady sides out
to better our wardrobe.

Proud to announce this post won the 2013 20sb Speakeasy Fashion Award!

I heard one of the best pieces of fashion advice while in, of all places, a Forever 21 dressing room. "Look in the mirror and pretend some other girl is wearing this outfit. What is the first thought that comes to mind?"

"Cute."

"Well, there you go."

Huh. Using the innate judgmental and competitive nature of a female to pick out clothes? Genius.

Although lately, "pirate" has been my initial thought when trying new looks (stripes are hard man), I think this instinctual approach is most beneficial in avoiding some potential fashion faux pas.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Human Kitten Articulates Your Feelings in Self-Titled Full Length

I'm a sucker for cover art. Whenever I see an album with a kitten on it, I secretly whisper, "Please be good, please be good", despite the complete disassociation between adorable animals and good music. However, we know not all cat cover art works out. Am I right Fake Asian Rolex? Thankfully I also like Bright Eyes, acoustic guitars and brutal honesty, so naturally I gravitated towards folk punk artist, Human Kitten. 

Human Kitten's 2013 self-titled full length. Adorable and awesome.

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