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I'm currently obsessed with a lot of music, but these five bands have really got my goat.  What does that even mean? I've never owned a goat. So I'm not necessarily sure what the expression means. I've always wanted one of those fainting goats, though. So I'm going with it.  The 1975 This group of four young gentlemen from Manchester has an album full of the most adorable songs. If you know me at all, you've heard me fawning over them for about six months now. Ever since they dropped a song called 'Chocolate' I was hooked.  Though their music is alternative in nature, there are clear funky, soulful influences. Their debut album, The 1975 came out this week and ranges beautifully from playful ('Sex,' 'The City') to moody ('Me'). There is just enough late 80s - mid-90s style pop to keep things catchy. And their accents are just so effin cute! The album is available everywhere music is sold and on +Spotify  . Chec...

Back in July I had the fantastic idea to stop eating unnatural sugar for an entire month.  I say fantastic. I mean idiotic.  It all started when I told Jersey Mike - with massive excitement - that July was National Ice Cream Month. He asked how one would celebrate something like that. He thought it was pretty ridiculous that someone might eat ice cream everyday for a month.  I, on the other hand, thought that was a glorious way to live.  At that point I realized I might have a problem.  So I vowed not to eat any unnatural sugar for the month of August. My only cheats would be alcohol, but I would refrain from my usual chocolate martinis and opt for less sugary drinks like...cherry vodka sours. (That's only sort of a joke.) I started with a juice cleanse from my friends at The Real Juice to help rid my body of as much sugar as possible so that I wouldn't crave it so bad. The cleanse was easy. The aftermath was horrible. Let me clue you in to...

It's Earsnack time!!  I know. It's my favorite time, too. So let's get to it.  White Denim - ALL OF THE SONGS!!! Seriously.  What's Mario's favorite fabric? denim-denim-denim What's my new favorite band? White Denim! Have you heard of these guys? If you have, you're in BIG trouble for not telling me about them because they oh-so-rock. Their sound is eclectic and psychedelic with a little bit of soul. mmm, magnific!  I highly suggest checking all of their stuff out on  +Spotify . Their new album drops October 29, so you'll want to be prepared. There will be a quiz.  My faves: 'I'd Have It Just The Way We Were'  - Heavy, dizzying percussion plus R&B-esque melody makes for a song I'll play on repeat.  'At The Farm' - This song is basically a jam session. No vocals, just instruments. Who doesn't love that?! 'Street Joy' - Smooth, etherial, classic. This is the quintessential late summer song....

...and now the tale of how  +Kings of Leon  came along and kicked me straight out of my hip-hop phase.  Seriously, I have been a hip-hop/R&B head all summer. It really is the ultimate summer genre, and my playlists were full of summer jams. But then KoL came strummin' and drummin' back into my life and I have nearly forgotten about rap (save Drake).  The new album, 'Mechanical Bull,' is due in late September and I hope a tour is close behind. Or - dare I say - a summer tour in 2014?? Yes, please! Only time will tell. For now, enjoy these two lovely earsnacks from the boys (partially) from Oklahoma.  These tunes have opened my ears to the world of rock again, so stay tuned for more delightful alternative earsnacks.  *

Guess what, boys and girls?  It's Friday! The earsnack forecast for today is very Drizzy with a chance of Robin Thicke. Oh yeah. Get those umbrellas ready! Jodeci Freestyle - Drake feat J. Cole Probably the most perfect bridge between J. Cole's knock out Born Sinner  release and Drake's upcoming album is this "freestyle". We all know Drake couldn't freestyle his way out of a sound booth (sorry, Drizzy) but J. Cole is pretty dang good at it. Drake's verses seem just as polished as anything else he does, while Cole takes his time and pulls in some classic freestyle rhymes and methods.  Versace Remix - Migos feat Drake This is my guilty pleasure song. Drake is cocky as usual. There are constant denials of Illuminati fellowship. The true reason why I think this song is awesome because I now get to walk around and ask people "Versace?" like it's an actual question. I also respond to questions with "Versa...

It has been waaaaaaaay too long. An entire MONTH?!? How did that happen? I apologize, truly. I've done a few really exciting things between my last post and this one. Lucky for you I remember most of them. I'll kick off this post with the royal family. No, I'm not talking about #Kate and the #babywatch (congrats, Princess). I mean the REAL royal family: The Carters.  Queen B At Staples +Chris Aragon 's perks struck again - for the last time, wah! - and he scored tickets to see #Beyoncé at the  +STAPLES Center . EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Major excitement. We unfortunately missed the opener,  +Melanie Fiona  because a few people were super CP timin'. Apparently I'm the only one who's even heard of her (what?!) so I was the only one sad about it. My mood improved exponentially when the Queen took the stage.  Oh yes... "Heeeeeey, Ms. Caaaaarteeer!" Up in the suite (swank) there was so much room to dance. And Lor...

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