kay kay and his weathered underground: bowie the desert pea

tastes of eclectic meshes and fancy dresses

smells of expensive drinks and oversized sinks

pairs best with mirrored walls and regal balls

honestly: nine til' midnight

tastes of rosemary pancakes and heaps of snowflakes

smells of days in the park and dates after dark

pairs best with picnic dinners and moonlight swimmers

fink: make it good

tastes of quiet places and delicate vases

smells of violin scenes and limousines

pairs best frisky dealings and whiskey feelings

papercranes: treasure

tastes of hairspray and sunny days in may

smells of rice crispy treats and linen sheets

pairs best with bits of rage and hints of sage

happy new year!: baby alright! and the sea and cake!

for all of you who attended...

the sea and cake and 

baby alright put on a stellar

performance last night at schubas!

so for all those attending tonight's show

have a blast.

and happy new year to all....

the sea and cake: afternoon speaker

i hope everyone is gearing up for 2009.

i know i am.

about to hope in my volkswagen and 

head on down to chi-town for some 

ball-dropping festivities.

i'll be pre-gaming tonight at schubas 

where the sea and cake will be rocking out 

around 10 pm, as well as tomorrow night 

for an infamous new year celebration.

so ring in the new year with some new tunes, 

get funky, get drunk, get happy, 

kiss your crush (for all of you who can)

and make some resolutions.

five times august: first time for everything

tastes of jumping jacks and cigarette packs

smells of recycled paper and scented vapor

pairs best with lacy tights and late nights

grovesnor: with every heartbeat

tastes of party favors and things to savor

smells of familiar sound and charted grounds

pairs best with dancing feet and ripened beats

the airborne toxic event: wishing well

tastes of outside games and forgotten names

smells of mysterious events and circus tents

pairs best with incessant drips and long car trips

great lake swimmers: moving pictures silent films

tastes of rainy days inside a lonely maze

smells of falling tears and wasted years

pairs best with expensive wine and longer lines

stephen speaks: 1500 miles

tastes of guitar picks and origami tricks

smells of nights on the beach with the perfect peach

pairs best with heaps of blankets and moonlit planets

club 8: love in december

smells of ballet shoes and sunday blues

tastes of window seats and victorian seats

pairs best with perfume scents and formal events

cajun dance party: colorful life (demo)

tastes of cosmic sips and skinny dips

bohemians breezes and romantic seasons

smells of tree forts and short shorts

pairs best with awkward dates and city grates

natalie walker: no one else

tastes of intricate tapestries and minor catastrophes

smells of whimsical dates and sounds that resonate

pairs best with golden latches and lacy patches

greenskeepers: vagabond

smells of green guitars and falling stars

tastes of bitter seas and buzzing bees

pairs best with colorful tights and blinking lights

adele: daydreamer

for all of those who dream throughout the day

maybe more than through the night

this one is for you

i hope you hear it and it makes you feel alright

the go find: igloo

tastes of lemon cakes and snowflakes

smells of quiet dreams and hidden seams

pairs best with somersaults and chocolate malt

sodastream: twin lakes

tastes of peach trees and soft spring breeze

smells of honeydew and enlightening news

pairs best with bouquets of roses and eloquent poses

gemma hayes: lay lady lay

tastes of old-fashioned carousels and ringing bells

smells of sweet perfume and lavish rooms

pairs best with bubble baths and cobblestone paths

charlotte martin: veins

tastes of unfamiliar voices and difficult choices

smells of falling rain running through your veins

pairs best with silk pockets and toy rockets

decoder ring: fraction

tastes of bohemian days and open shades

smells of fallen cocoons and drifting balloons

pairs best with wispy hair and pieces of flair

lykke li: little bit

if you haven't heard this song you must come along

start shaking your hips and then start licking your lips

it's a sound you can feel so keep it real

... just found out lykke li is playing in Chicago on 

FEBRUARY 7th! (thanks chris, my bad)

so everyone mark their calendars.  

i'll be there with my best biddies and you 

should be there too.  

check out her video on itunes as well.  

you won't regret it. DIG IT.

santogold: creator

tastes of fiery drums and dreamy hums

smell the waves of purple haze

pairs best with metallic shoes and slinky moves

chromeo: outta sight

taste the funk and feel the spunk

smells of dancing feet and electro beats

pairs best with disco lights and sexy bites

sam sparro: pocket

smells of spinning wheels and chests of steel

tastes of stained windows and silk pillows

pairs best with dreamy looks and sexy crooks

feist: sealion

tastes of pickled beats and chocolate treats

smells of cosmos and clouded egos

pairs best with sparkled shirts and frequent flirts

kate earl: officer

tastes of ginger and lady fingers

smells of open promenades and quiet sobs

pairs best with skipping feet and skirts with pleats

birds of tokyo: broken bones

sounds that trip and stones that skip

tastes of vinegar and powdered sugar

pairs best with chandeliers and dancing reindeers

pete yorn: undercover

tastes of orange orchids and purple porpoise

surrounded by pines and rose covered vines

pairs best with lemon seeds and wooden beads

william hut: take it easy

smells of looping strings and birds that sings

tastes of hollandaise and blueberry glaze

pairs best with a quiet fire and songs to inspire

ida maria: louie

tastes of percussion and pretty girls blushing

smells of curly hair and spinning chairs

pairs best with crashing seas and boxes of leaves

morten abel: be my lover

meshing vibes and urban tribes

hints of basil the sounds enable

pairs best with tall trees and fallen memories

the dears: summer of protest

tastes of indie licks and guitar picks

smells of oregano and a strong under-toe

pairs best with painted toes and erupting volcanoes

broken social scene: superconnected

tastes of warm layers and old newspapers

smells of city sand and shaking hands

pairs best with paper planes and pumping veins

ray lamontagne: three more days

tastes of brews and leather shoes

smells of musk right before dusk

pairs best with time ponder and let the mind wander

... he also does an amazing rendition of 'crazy'. dig it.

the swimmers: heaven

tastes the day and fly away.

scents of clementines and special valentines.

pairs best with buckled shoes and funky moves.

kalai: on my mind

whistling through the avenue

creeping in on a whim

to hold you tight all through the night

donavon frankenreiter: our love

tastes of sandy toes and puppet shows.

scents of summer and outdoor suppers.

pairs best with castles of sand and a paper fan.

priscilla ahn: silent night

Merry Christmas to All!

spread the cheer

this day only comes once a year...

lenka: live like you're dying

as the year comes to an end we all start to bend

recalling the past year that flew by so fast

all that we've done, and all that we've won

we all come to see, who we've come to be

some days it's great, and other days we hate

but eventually, we come to see

the past helps us grow and we begin to know

thats what's above teaches us to love

sara bareilles & ingrid michaelson: winter song

it's almost christmas so get wit' it

wrap your presents, you won't regret it

tomorrow's the day so start to pray

santa will bring a new song to sing

eagle seagull: photograph

tastes of ginger and painted fingers.

scents of snow and broadway shows.

pairs best with frozen ponds and tall blondes.

little dragon: wink

stuttering sounds on urban grounds

fresh moves and indie grooves

take a chance and start to dance

you need to feel to keep it real

nightmares on wax: nights interlude

twinkling lights and alley fights

bohemian feel and hearts of steel

mellow vibes and indie tribes

get under the sheets and feel the beat

ernie halter: whisper

tastes of tears and lost years.

smells of regret and the first time they met.

pairs best with time to fret and hope to forget.

maps: liquid sugar

tastes of sugar and creeping cougars.

smells of sage and inner rage.

pairs best with waterfalls and pub crawls.

vienna teng: harbor

feel the keys and bend your knees

smells of flowers taking mother earth's showers

tastes of sea salt and chocolate malt

pairs best with easter hats and ballet flats.

trevor hall: other ways

tastes of love and flying doves.

open arms and good luck charms.

feel the beat. forget the heat.

remember the guy that made you cry.

remove the stains. release the pain.

step away and feel the day.

the breeze feels better than the one, 

so just dance under the sun.

bird york: what are you running after

tastes of tribal ways and early days.

pairs best with hand drums and bird hums.

charles kelley: grow old with me

smells of creeping tones and xylophones.

tastes of last year and that love we fear.

pairs best with down feathers and old love letters.