rebekah higgs: happy

when days are feeling long, take with you this song

feel the beat progress as you alleviate your stress

leave behind the tears as you forget your fears

feel yourself smile, and hold onto it for a while

the cat empire: hello

tastes of trumpet tones and xylophones

scents of quick lyrics and sunny spirits

pairs best with hot vacations and sensual insinuations

st. vincent: now. now.

tastes of haunted houses and linen blouses

scents of curried meats and syncopated beats

pairs best with moccasins and drinks of gin

the mountain goats: elijah

tastes of days at sea just feeling free

scents of oatmeal treats and comfortable seats

pairs best with couch sessions and guitar lessons

lali puna: everywhere

tastes of island shanties and ruffled panties

scents of basil leaves and a softer breeze

pairs best with hipster dances and lady-like advances

what made milwaukee famous: sweet lady

tastes of great danes and candy canes

scents of red balloons and spring cocoons

pairs best with snapping fingers and a kiss that lingers

princeton: the waves

tastes of falling icicles and red tricycles

scents of cassette tapes and long capes

pairs best with whistling men and trying again

robert francis: alice

tastes of pirouettes and silver jets

scents of somber tears and inner fears

pairs best with street lights and lace tights

a brief smile: this machine

tastes of poppy flowers and medieval towers

scents of curried chicken and foreign vixens

pairs best with zebra stripes and flying kites

cloud cult: chemicals collide

tastes of city skies and blueberry pies

scents of hippie shops and rain drops

pairs best with window seats and bare feet

blue king brown: keep it true

tastes of summer feelings and simple reasons

scents of grilled fruits and wooden flutes

pairs best with calming shores and sandy floors

she & him: black hole

tastes of banjo strings and delicate things

scents of orange peels and hidden tears

pairs best with old fashioned bikes and morning hikes

bajofondo: el anden

tastes of spanish tangos and ripened mangos

scents of foreign voices and risque choices

pairs best with red wine, cilantro and lime

... this is for katelyn.

amy millan: skinny boy

tastes of golden owls and warm hand towels

scents of kettle corn and lightening storms

pairs best with small dogs and morning fog

the apples in stereo: energy

tastes of snow fights and bright lights

scents of chicken soup and hula hoops

pairs best with warm apple cider and stolen lighters

zox: goodnight

tastes of howling winds and soaring wings

scents of mornings dews and evening news

pairs best with chamomile teas and blissful dreams

the veils: calliope!

tastes of charcoal pencils and gothic stencils

scents of rosemary and dill washed down with a pill

pairs best with sore throats and dark pea coats

unicycle loves you: hawaii

tastes of trumpet sounds and melodic rounds

scents of seas of blue and hawaiian grooves

pairs best with coconut milk and skirts of silk

david mead: girl on the roof

tastes of vanilla wafers and green alligators

scents of yellow curries and accepting juries

pairs best with wooden shingles and harmonious jingles

shiny toy guns: rocketship

tastes of creamy dishes and colorful fishes
scents of copper drums and shiny toy guns
pairs best with rice crispie treats and trippin' beats

sun kil moon: trucker's atlas

tastes of new places filled with familiar faces

scents of scenic routes with skies of floating clouds

pairs best with trips alone for time to just zone

the waifs: lighthouse

tastes of late night boat rides under starry skies

scents of skipping rocks along the docks

pairs best with hot air balloons that float just below the moons

sneaker pimps: under the gun

tastes of sultry models and bubbling bottles

scents of creamy dishes and tropical fishes

pairs best with bedazzled dresses and quick assesses

marco mahler: orange chinese car

tastes of chinese beer and salty tears

scents of blue waves and dreamy dazes

pairs best with blissful kisses and reminisces

the american analog set: born on the cusp

tastes of whispering plants and modern dance

scents of long vacations and slight alterations

pairs best with cloudy skies and tempting bribes

califone: wingbone

tastes of rustic tones and things unknows

scents of cumin seeds and memories

pairs best with lonely times and wandering minds

mice parade: galileo

tastes of intricate tempos and olive pimentos

scents of lighting showers and blossoming flowers

pairs best with saffron rice and sips of spice

m. craft: dragonfly

tastes of sultry lyrics and kindred spirits

scents of rosemary spices and personal vices

pairs best with whisky sour at an early hour

buddy: sometimes

tastes of brick streets and misting beats

tastes of cotton tees and a quiet breeze

pairs best with warm gloves and flying doves

highwater rising: stepping stone

tastes of indiana roads and green groves

scents of falling feathers and smells of leather

pairs best with fermenting wines amongst tangled vines

kelpie: fruitful

i dedicate this song to my awesome brother tyler...

super duper fruitful yo! to ma bro. get off your bum 

and start doing all those things you are awesome at doing.

pinback: chaos engine

tastes of sounds that amaze on those mundane days

scents of brewing coffee and hazelnut biscotti

pairs best with goblets of bordeaux and a mysterious shadow

treaty of paris: elvis lives

tastes of blue feathers and inclement weather

scents of clapping hands and castles of sand

pairs best with strumming sounds and uncharted grounds

asobi seksu: sooner

tastes of ornate boxes and lady foxes

scents of beaded lamp shades and sunday parades

pairs best with antique clocks and footless socks

the bird & the bee: birthday

tastes of digital sounds dancing on hipster ground

scents of angelic voices and spontaneous choices

pairs best with picnic meals in vast green fields

state radio: camilo

tastes of desert scenes and modest queens

scents of lavender petals and whistling kettles

pairs best with empty bars and old-fashioned cars

tanner walle: but then

tastes of acoustic rhythms and fresh beginning

tastes of eskimo kisses and brightly colored fishes

pairs best with warm embraces and loving faces

eric matthews: fanfare

tastes of whistling horns and beauty reborn

scents of paprika spices and rolling dices

pairs best with green armchairs and time to spare

luce: good day

tastes of peppermint patties and plaid covered caddies

scents of sunshine and smiles and just skipping for a while

pairs best with shady spots and tailgating in parking lots

department of eagles: winter coat

tastes of sunflower fields and golden shields

scents of bedazzled belts and beds of felt

pairs best with keyboard sounds and walks around

everyone in chicago put on your winter coats

and get to schubas tonight! 

great job to all who played last night.

tomorrow never knows: schubas tonight!

everyone in the chicago area should fight

the freeze and get out to hear some tunage

tonight at schubas!

lost in the trees

bear hands

the republic tigers

and the soft packs 

will all be playing tonight and tickets are

only $15!

... i had the pleasure of meeting the guys in

bear hands in kentucky monday night 

when they opened for the pomegranates.

great guys and great show so lend your support

and have a good time tonight...

animal collective: grass

tastes of meteor showers and mystifying flowers

scents of urban screams and balance beams

pairs best electric guitars and falling stars

... get their new album, merriweather post pavillion

cd will be released january 20th...

m. ward: requiem

tastes of apple trees and days at see

tastes of bungalows and ballet shows

pairs best with paris streets and lonesome beats

pre-release of new coconut records album!

to all of you checking out coconut records i just 

learned that jason schwartzman just released the 

new coconut records album, davy, 

early on Amie Street!

... so get the sneak peak people.

check it. dig it. 

@http://amiestreet.com/music/coconut-records

radio 4: dance to the underground

tastes of speeding cars and crowded bars

scents of breakups and new hair cuts

pairs best with lemonade and classic shades

le concorde: parallel lives

tastes of large umbrellas and handsome fellas

scents of blueberry pie and starry skies

pairs best with sandy toes and forgotten woes

field music: if only the moon were up

tastes of late meals and early deals

scents of high grass and time to pass

pairs best with picnic lunches and banana bunches

low: breaker

tastes of pomegranates and starlit planets

scents of rustic beats and cozy seats

pairs best with jumping rope and keeping hope

smoosh: free to stay

tastes of jumping keys and a strong breeze

scents of brick promenades and lonely blondes

pairs best with simple stresses and floral dresses

tristan prettyman: smoke

tastes of cranberries and personalized stationary

scents of fallen snow and circling crows

pairs best with bus stops and golden crops

eric hutchinson: alright with me

tastes of tap shoes and risky moves

scents of whiskey sour and man power

pairs best with top hats and rustic flats

april march: coral bracelet

tastes of magnifying glasses and yoga classes

scents of green tea and turbulent seas

pairs best with small spectacles and expensive collectables.