Revelry

Today, I'm heading off to LaX to celebrate my brother's completion of his studies in college. He still has to student teach next semester. Next time he enters a classroom, he will be on the other side of the desk. I'm so very proud. He deserves a good night of revelry.

Last night I went ice skating with Rosy and played guitars and djembes while she called me a hippie all night. What a lovely night with a long-standing friend.

I think I owe you May's playlist:

1. Love To Get Used - Matt Pond PA

Nice guitars and harmonies.

2. Airport Death - An Horse

There's something about her nasally voice that I really like.

3. My Mistakes - Eleanor Friedberger

The Fiery Furnaces' singer strikes out on her own with this sprawling story. I love the guitar, the keyboard during the chorus, and her odd musical phrasing.

4. Numb - The Airborne Toxic Event

Another tune where I liked their debut stuff and was probably blinded by it. Looking back, this song is only ok.

5. Whirring - The Joy Formidable

This is my favorite song by this Welsh band. It's one you can just sing without a care. I've liked all their singles so far. I should get the album. This one will be in my favorite songs of the year.

6. Not Enough - Xylos

Sexual, but innocent at the same time.

7. Some Boys - Death Cab for Cutie

I like how this song rolls and the way Ben Gibbard crafts a song is a thing of beauty.

8. 'Girl U Want' - Freelance Whales

A most beautiful and sad Devo cover.

9. Damage Points - Slow Runner

A nice ballad with a sweeping end.

10. Lost In My Mind - The Head And The Heart

Love. LOVE. LOVE! I played this song ALL SUMMER.

11. The Immortals - Kings of Leon

Come Around Sundown was an underrated album. I hope their lead singer gets cleaned up so they can keep making music...

12. Sweetness - Pearl and the Beard

Clapping, stomping, cellos, and joyously in love lyrics.

13. Techno Fan - The Wombats

This song makes me laugh.

14. Boring Horror - Gobble Gobble

This one is weird, so watch out. It's one of those I can see people just dancing ridiculously to.

15. Balloon - Echo And The Empress

A nice voice and good orchestration.

16. Betelgeuse - Joywave

Token dance number

17. Driving - Stolen Jars

Claps, guitars, and cute girls.

18. You're a Winner - Wild Ones

Another lovely voice and some sweet organ.

19. I've Got This Friend - The Civil Wars

Such a cute song.

20. Oh Annie - The Morning Benders

I love this San Fran-based ensemble. I'm very much looking forward to their new album. Yes, this single is about the infamous Annie Hall.

21. Sydney (I'll Come Running) - Brett Dennen

Though his voice gets to me, I love the chorus and the revivalist feel it gives me.

22. The Key & The Rose - I Was Totally Destroying It

A great chorus and a great band name.

23. L-O-V-E - Boat

Just a quick ditty about the title.

Keep getting ready for Christmas team! Someone's got a birthday coming up!