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"A little bit of this. A little bit of that. A pot, a pan, a broom, a hat. . ."—Anatevka, "Fiddler on the Roof." This is a blog about everything and nothing. A little parenting, a little humor, some poetry, news, essays, a lot of music. I don't want to waste your time, just send positive vibes into the blogosphere. Oh, yeah, my name is Sarah Torribio. Enough about me, how are you?
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Song of the Day: "Keep Your Head Up" by Kelissa
A friend has just turned me onto reggae singer Kelissa. She has a beautiful voice. Here's here song "Keep My Head Up."
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Song of the Day: "Dean's Room" by Allison Crutchfield
What great energy—and jangly '80s guitars (very The Cure) and acrobatic keyboarding—there is to be found in the Allison Crutchfield song "Dean's Room." I cannot get over how much fun and fine music is coming out nowadays.
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Song of the Day: "Dead Alive" by The Shins
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Song of the Day: "Love You Girl" by Iba Mahr
I am delving into the world of reggae. My new favorite is a singer named Iba Mahr, who has a cool wavering singing style. This one's called "Love You Girl."
Who doesn't like a love song?
Who doesn't like a love song?
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Monday, October 24, 2016
Song of the Day: "One Day Like This" by Elbow
The charm factor of Elbow and their song "One Day Like This"—you had me at symphonic strings and cockney-accented vocals ("it moost be love")—is off the charts.
Etsy shopping find of the day. . .
I'm a more than a little charmed today by this Whimsical Seafoam Ring on the ToPolishOrNot shop on Etsy.com. I love the way the flecks on the ring, made from 18k gold flakes, look like little landmasses on the map of another world.
The ring, made of antique brass and laquers, is $8.
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Song of the Day: "Love Love Love" by Of Monsters and Men
Here's a pretty, hushed little sea chantey by "Of Monsters and Men," called "Love Love Love."
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Song of the Day: "Flipside" by Lana del Rey
One more Lana Del Rey song, "Flipside." I like the quiet introspection scarred by guitar feedback. And her ethereal voice has almost a Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star plus Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins plus Margo Timmins of the Cowboy Junkies vibe.
Lovely.
Lovely.
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Song of the Day: "Kinda Outta Luck" by Lana Del Rey
I love the dark-tinged retro of Lana Del Rey, here singing "Kinda Outta Luck."
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Friday, October 21, 2016
Song of the Day: "Mistaken for Strangers" by The National
My updates on my blog today are exclusively musical in nature. It's just that kind of Friday.
I'm enjoying "Mistaken for Strangers" by The National. If you like Interpol, you have a really good chance of liking The National. It's some pretty darkwave.
I'm enjoying "Mistaken for Strangers" by The National. If you like Interpol, you have a really good chance of liking The National. It's some pretty darkwave.
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Song of the Day: "I Won't Share You" by The Smiths
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"I won't share you is such a sweet, quiet, lesser-known gem by The Smiths. If I'm not mistaken, that's autoharp we're hearing. It's off their final studio album, "Strangeways, Here We Come."
--Sarah Torribio
Song of the Day: "High Pressure Days" by The Units
Song of the Day: "Dancing Anymore" by Is Tropical
I was just frolicking through my favorite music site, LetsLoop, and happened upon this cool song. It's called "Dancing Anymore" by Is Tropical.
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Song of the Day: "Circling Girl" by Cocteau Twins
The swirling wonder of the Cocteau Twins—heard here performing the 1995 song "Circling Girl"—always makes me feel like I'm dancing in a crystal ball with David Bowie as Jareth, the goblin king, in "Labryinth."
But that's just me.
But that's just me.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Song of the Day: "Tiny Cities" by Flume, featuring beck
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Monday, October 17, 2016
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Song of the Day: "Steal His Heart" by Emily and the Woods
Friday, October 14, 2016
Original gif of the Day. . .
Today, on this lazy Friday I feel compelled to fill with computer busywork, aka play, I have created an animated gif I call "Rubber Room."
That's because this collection of vintage rubber squeak toys is sure to calm your troubled mind, replacing worries with poise and joys. You're welcome!
That's because this collection of vintage rubber squeak toys is sure to calm your troubled mind, replacing worries with poise and joys. You're welcome!
Song of the Day: "Lost in the Mystery" by Shock Machine
I never get tired of recommending the music site LetsLoop. I can't have a session on that site without discovering a song I love or at the very least find charming. Here's my latest charmer, "Lost in the Mystery" by Shock Machine.
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I made one more gif!
All of you who are into cats and dogs dressed up as people, just marinate on this extravaganza of vintage pix!
My first gif. . .
I like to try something new from time to time. I haven't really done much by way of gif-making so I decided to try it this morning with some cute patterns. None of these belong to me, I lay no claim. It's just a symphony of prints. I used ezgif.com.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Song of the Day: "Saved" by Shelley Segal
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My song of the day is the Reggae-drenched "Saved" by Australian singer/songwriter Shelley Segal.
—Sarah Torribio
Song of the Day: "All to Myself" by Amber Coffman
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Girl group past meets indie-pop present in this smooth new singalong joint "All to Myself" by Amber Coffman.
—Sarah Torribio
Song of the Day: "Modern Act" by Cloud Nothings
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I'm liking "Modern Act" by Cloud Nothings. It's kind of The Replacements meet Jimmy Eat World, if that makes sense.
—Sarah Torribio
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Song of the Day: "Nightcrawling" by Fever Dream
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"Nightcrawling" by Fever Dream is a post-punk indie-rock wall of sound. There's a touch of The Stone Roses style Mersey-beat sound to this, but decidedly hard-edged.
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—Sarah Torribio
Sunday, October 9, 2016
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Song of the Day: "Where Are Ü Now," a Beiber/Diplo/Skrillex cover by All Tvvins
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I just found out this morning that one of my favorite new musical groups, All Tvvins, has covered the Justin Beiber/Diplo/Skrillex joint "Where Are Ü Now." When the song gets cranking, it's kind of bad-ass. And it's live, which is remarkable.
They are SO polished. I'm certain you will be hearing more about this band.
—Sarah Torribio
On the perils of adulting. . .
On this week where I simultaneously became a cub scout den mother and a puppy owner, and worked hard for a too-small paycheck, this sign rings truer than anything.
Epiphany of the day.
That moment you look down at your feet and say, "My toenails are getting all Howard Hughes."
I'ts a sign for people like me, a journalist, mum (sounds better with a British accent--more brisk), screenwriter, bloggger, musician, visionary, idea-monger to slow the frick down and engage in some real self-care.
It's as simple as taking a long bath or shower. The kind where you shave and afterwords cut your nails. Maybe put some bubble bath and something that smells good in the water, just to remind yourselves you like yourself.
Am I the only one who is running so fast on this treadmill that I sometimes almost fall off?
I'ts a sign for people like me, a journalist, mum (sounds better with a British accent--more brisk), screenwriter, bloggger, musician, visionary, idea-monger to slow the frick down and engage in some real self-care.
It's as simple as taking a long bath or shower. The kind where you shave and afterwords cut your nails. Maybe put some bubble bath and something that smells good in the water, just to remind yourselves you like yourself.
Am I the only one who is running so fast on this treadmill that I sometimes almost fall off?
Friday, October 7, 2016
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Song of the Day: "Riptide" by Vance Joy
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This Flic Flac edit of "Riptide" by Vance Joy is really splendid.
—Sarah Torribio
Etsy Shopping Find of the Day. . .
These red Mary Jane shoes with authentic Indonesian fabric, available at the IAmSigourney shop on etsy.com are so wonderful, and $90 is not beyond the pale for well-made, funky, classy custom shoes like these. Add these to my gimme list!
Etsy Shopping Find of the Day. . .
I love all of the wares at TheRedUmbrellaShop on Etsy but this sunset-tree modern pillow is especially appealing to me. It costs $30 and I want it.
Song of the Day: "Pursuit of Happiness" by Kid Cudi featuring MGMT
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We really are all the same. I would like to say I have an encyclopedic knowledge of music but it's an encyclopedia with pages torn out, especially in the area of hip-hop. So I just listened to Kid Cudi's "Pursuit of Happiness" featuring MGMT. I love the way genres are being blurred by all of these collaborations.
Good luck in your pursuit of happiness, my celebrity friend.
—Sarah Torribio
Song of the Day: "Dirty Little Secret" by All American Rejects (acoustic)
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I don't usually like "unplugged" versions of songs but for some reason I prefer the acoustic rendition of "Dirty Little Secret" by All American Rejects. My emo heart is singing.
—Sarah Torribio
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Song of the Day: "Memories" by Missing Words
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I know! My DJ-ness is becoming obnoxious. But ever since I joined LetsLoop.com, I am constantly coming across lovely alt and indie rock songs like "Memories" by Missing Words. Totally worth a listen. And it's real brand-new, so you'll be hearing more of this.
—Sarah Torribio
Song of the Day: "Darkest Ocean" by All Tvvins
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Here is another great discovery by All Tvvins, a song called "Darkest Ocean." There's kind of a Bloc Party vibe in this song.
Spoiler alert. This song has an F-bomb in a prominent place, so don't blast it at work unless it's that kind of party there.
—Sarah Torribio
Song of the Day: "Thank You" by All Tvvins
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I am really liking "Thank You" by All Tvvins, an alt indie pop band edged with some appealing darkness. I present this as my song of the day with enthusiasm!
—Sarah Torribio
Etsy Shopping Find of the Day. . .
I love funky rings and I also like to include items at all kinds of different price points for my shopping find recommendations. Hence, I give you this handmade Lotus Flower Ring from the danslairdutemps shop on Etsy. It costs $7.94 and is adorable as well as full of yogic good vibes.
Song of the Day: "Get a yes" by Sad13
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I so love sugar-coated girl rockers. And there's so much Liz Phair and That Dog to this Ms. Dupuis, which is a good thing.
—Sarah Torribio
Song of the Day: "Trust Nobody" by Cashmere Cat ft. Selena Gomez
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—Sarah Torribio
My latest electronic composition. .
It's called "That's Alright," and I, burgeoning ambient artist Sarah Torribio, created the song on a combination of GarageBand and Beatlab. The song is free to listen and for download—just type in zero under amount.
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Monday, October 3, 2016
Song of the Day: "Young" by Vallis Alps
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—Sarah Torribio
Song of the Day: "Daisy Eyes" by I Know Leopard
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My compelling music discovery of the day so far, found—as is becoming my habit—on LetsLoop.com, is "Daisy Eyes" by I Know Leopard. There's a touch of Arctic Monkeys meets Coldplay to this song. I may well need to delve deeper into this group's catalog.
—Sarah Torribio
Sunday, October 2, 2016
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