Sick Muse...

You just don't need much to make a great video. Sunglasses...check. Sequin...check. Harsh lighting...check. Sparklers...CHECK!

The Presets...

So despite being at work late Maren and I busted it to see The Presets last saturday. After a stressful traffic experience we made it to the front of the stage during the third song into their set thanks to Jory and Jo saving some dance space. I was so excited when I heard they were coming back because it was one of the best live shows I saw last year. Despite their sound being too much for any small scale Salt Lake venue to handle (the sound blew twice) they were nothing short of amazing. You are so gross and then you just keep dancing because you are powerless. Here is the new video to "If I Know You." Strange and intriguing. Despite my hate of heat, if Diet Coke and Beef Jerky were involved, I would totally be down for a summer night bonfire dance party. Enjoy.

Chills on the Dancefloor...

The really great thing about knowing someone with great music taste who gets jury duty is that they start to post a lot of stuff to your facebook page. Apparently the selection process is very boring but I was the recipient of some visual gems. 2 minutes and 48 seconds into this video I bust. So simple and beautiful. Also, her shoes are too good.

The band Keith is genius. This video kills me. But as I watched it something occured to me. It had a unique pace and angle that seemed familiar and then I read that it was directed by China Moo-Young. Did a little research off of a hunch and she had directed a short I saw at Sundance that has stuck with me for years. Just a quick but emotional story about a rather cool single dad who is struggling with his daughter getting older. Here is the preview for Juvenile. I really hope she is working on a full length feature because I want more!

Truly Wild...

Well San Francisco was everything i was expecting and more. Fashion, shopping, dancing and above all LAUGHING. There are still one liners that have me laughing as I fall asleep. Thanks for putting me up and showing me a good time H&A.







How many animals died to make this gem of an outfit?



"Alix, is this your jam?" "Probably..."

R.I.P. Cherry Darling...

Sad News. Recently my fish Cherry Darling gave up the ghost. She's dead man. Yes, she was named after this...

But I just wanted to take a minute and tell her what a great fish she was. Super chic and kind of flirty and no I didn't tell her my peoblems like on Diff'rent Strokes but she would have listened if I needed her to. In other news, Panic Attack (my other fish) is doing just fine. Still panicking every minute of the day. Look at those eyes...sheer terror.


But there is a new fish in town. Meet El Greco!!!


Yes, he is named after him...


El Greco does like to party late though and has a tiny drug problem. He says he's got everything under control. This is what it looks like when he leaves the club late at night with a new supermodel. The camera flashes go wild.

Roller Nite

So last night became a night of amazing rollerskating film magic. A group of us watched this gem which I just discovered whilst perusing Netflix. If you have any love for bad 70's movies, ridiculous dialogue, or disco music then you should check Roller Boogie out. Also, there is more hypnotically interesting fashion than you can shake a stick at. Um, Linda Blair? Really? From The Exorcist to this?



The viewing of this of course turned into highlights of Xanadu for a lucky virgin to the film. Her eyes had not yet been opened to the hot magic that is Xanadu. If you are reading this and saying to yourself, "I've never seen Xanadu" then you should call in sick or cancel your plans or do whatever you need to to get to watching ASAP.


Tempting photo, no?

This ting is my favorite new dance move.

So I am back from Philadelphia and Santogold! was great. I am now leaving again for a quick trip but have another video surprise for you. Peter said to me, "I recorded a video for you that I thought you might freak out over." And I did. Here is the video for Great DJ by The Ting Tings. Who knows what else is in store for this hip duo but what I hear I like and this is the best dance move since the "punch through the hole" move in the Yelle remix video. Oh and broken doll poses always earn points with me.

Stupid!! Columbia Records is making it difficult. So go here to watch the video.

I guess I will post the Yelle video remix since I jipped you. Watch for the sweet "round the head then over and punch the arm through the hole" move. Kills me everytime.