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Hey man, can I make a request? As Boston says "goodbye" to a great alternative rock station, 101.7 WFNX, the airwaves seem distinctively clear (channel). While I'm so very glad that you can get your daily dose of Rihanna, Coldplay, and Nickleback...what about the rest of us who crave real, meaningful music? New sounds and artists? The vibes of our local scene? I can truthfully say that I have been educated in the school of rock by some of the hardest working outlets around, independent radio stations.

KSJS San Jose State University via Spinning Indie

Rock Out With Your Cocktail Out Vol. II

As a die-hard Pinot Noir junkie, I know it's tough being a red wine drinker in the summer. Somehow, your go-to full bodied vino just isn't as refreshing as you need it to be.

White wine makes you sick / black out / angry (just me? okay), Pink Moscato tastes like Kool-Aid, there are too many insults for Zinfandel, and yes, Sangria is amaz-balls, but even that can get repetitive. Blasphemy I know, but it's true. I was at a loss until a shiny label caught my eye. Sweet Red Wine? Don't mind if I do. Sweet Red Wine with a tremendously awesome August Spotify playlist? My summer is complete.

New England Food Truck Festival

How I almost became a Food Truck Groupie.

Last Saturday we ate our weight in food truck food at the New England Food Truck Fest on the Charles River. It truly was a fat kid moment. And I kind of wish we could do it again...every day.

Karma Jewelry

If former WFNX DJ Julie Kramer has taught me anything, it's that coffee is a very necessary part of your day, always recycle, and forever recognize the power of good karma.

Despite the universe totally dumping on me the last few weeks, I keep thinking my good karma-ways will eventually turn things around. But sometimes a girl needs a little support...and a pretty new accessory. Here are some of my favorite harmonious pieces that will certainly add to your style book, if not your cosmic providence.

Julie Kramer's Karma from Jason Steeves on Vimeo.

Rock Out with Your Cocktail Out

To be truthful, the 4th of July is not my favorite holiday. Partly due to the fact that cramming onto a beach to watch fireworks isn't my style. So instead of sporting that Old Navy flag t-shirt and waving around flammable objects, I'm going to hang out on my porch, drink color coordinated cocktails, and listen to good music.

Cheers!