See and Hear.

Today the first trailer of "Life of Pi" was released. I have been a little hesitant about the best-seller being made into a movie because of its intense imagination-driven-adventure-ness. I also hate when animals look fake on screen. BUT because Ang Lee directed it and the first trailer looks absolutely beautiful, I am started to restore a lot of faith. Check it out below.

While we are on the topic of high school loves: a band I fell in love with in high school was Black Moth Super Rainbow. Every time I hear "Born On A Day The Sun Didn't Rise" or "Sun Lips" I think of high school and some good memories with an old group of friends. Today, BMSR released a new track called, "Windshield Smasher." It will be on their upcoming album Cobra Juicy, which was funded by fans through KickStarter. Pretty cool. And so is the artwork.





Also, check out The Gaslight Anthem's Handwritten. I absolutely love this band. They are kind of a guilty pleasure for me because they aren't my typical music choice, but I cannot find anything bad to say about them. Brian Fallon sounds like Springsteens cool younger brother and they are from New Jersey, so they have to be good.

Last night Beach House was at SummerStage in Central Park and there was lightning.

"That was about as much friction as you’re going to get at a Beach House show. The gentle-hearted young creatives that make up the dream-rock band's audience didn't seem much surprised (the skies had opened up earlier that afternoon) or disappointed by the rain, and they weren’t about to let it get in the way. The downpour even enhanced things, making Beach House’s murmurs seem all the more romantic. Couples prepared to snuggle in the twilight now had even more reason to get closer. And luckily, despite the spectacular lightning, the rain stayed manageable even for the many who hadn't brought umbrellas." - from here


Check them out on Fallon tonight. 


photos from brooklyn vegan 

Movin' Around.

Moving into a new place can be a very stressful adjustment. I, myself, feel like I am never in one spot for too long and this definitely comes with the territory of being a college student. Each year you move in and out of dorms then to your new apartment then you study abroad then move back to your new off-campus house. It always becomes quite hectic and I start to lose my sense of "home" and just starting settling for living where ever I may be. A major downfall to this is I tend to disregard the idea of organization  thus causing stress and all the bad things. But no more! I am making a vow to make my next room and house the cutest spot to be in Ithaca. (Get excited roommates!) And here is a lovely little list I found to keep me in line.

How do you keep your surroundings neat and pretty?

And if all of this fails I will sell my belongings and live in this tent.

HBO in the Park.

What is better than sitting outside and watching a movie? Hardly anything. If you haven't been to the NYC summertime tradition that is HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival, you better get going. The festival is filled with all your favorite classic films, starting with Psycho and ending with Raiders of the Lost Ark. You can also park your bike for free and get a refreshing sandwich thanks to 'wichcraft (which also provides picnic pick-ups!!). What movie will you be seeing on The Lawn?

P.S. What a great date idea! 

Future of What.

Tonight, I have found the new crush of my life. The band is Future of What and they are from Brooklyn. The lead singer of the band and drummer have a pretty impressive list of shows they opened for: Neon Indian, Say Hi, Mirah and more. While all the members of the band have been musicians for a long time, Future of What was only created in February of this year. Not too shabby of a start.

Ladies, lay in your bed and think of you-know-who as you listen to "Back To The City" below.
Then download their EP, Moonstruck.

Bat for Lashes.

We waited long enough and, finally, Bat for Lashes is back. "Laura" is the first single off of the upcoming The Haunted Man album. The song is simple and elegant and really shows off the beautiful echo of Natasha Kahn's voice.  Check out the divine video for the song below.

Happy Sunday

As you probably know by now I am a huge fan of Sundays. I think they are the perfect day in each and every way -- nobody has anything to do but sit around, drink coffee, laugh with friends and get things in order for the week. Something is just so pleasant about that. Anyways, today I played lazy and drank endless amount of coffee and watched the documentary, "Big Easy Express." It is the documentary that filmed the Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes, and Old Crow Medicine Show on their tour together in which they traveled via train. Obviously, the music in the film is amazing, but it is also such a beautiful film. The director really did an amazing job showing the relationship between the band and how the environment of being on a train influenced it. I would definitely check it out.

How was your Sunday?

(photo from stylemint)

OH! Remember The Page? Well she just described my perfect man to a T, just because. She is wonderful.

• "you will find a boy
• who makes ice cream out of a dandelion fluff.
• and takes you to concerts
  • and wants you by his side so badly when 10 mile stereo blares
  • that he insists on paying for you."

    
    

    
    

    
    

    A girl can dream.