Monthly Archives: May 2011

Press Play Friday: The Head and the Heart

Lost in My Mind

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Hello, my friends! It’s time, once again, for another Press Play Friday. Have you been missing your weekly music fix? Yeah, I know you have. This week, I bring you the musical styling’s of The Head and the Heart. A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to come across this up & coming band and I immediately fell in love with their heartfelt harmonies and homespun lyrics. The Seattle-based group brings a breath of fresh air to the tired and reverb-centric music industry with a down-home and rustic feeling to their folk/indie pop crafted songs. Their recently released self-titled debut album is full of foot tapping, hand clapping melodies and infectious harmonies that will have you singing into the long early morning hours.

Lost in My Mind, the first single off the album, is reminiscent of the wonderful integral harmonies and upbeat foot-stomping that Mumford & Sons bring to every song, but Lost in My Mind is a softer, folk inspired parallel. The Head and the Heart create a song with familiarity. They create a song that feels as if you are just sitting around a fire singing and playing with friends.

More Music After The Cut!

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TV Rewind: The Vampire Diaries – “As I Lay Dying”

Stefan’s Been A Bad Boy: Part 1

Source: The Vampire Diaries Blood Falls

Holy super awesome Season 2 finale, Batman! Wow. I can’t believe it’s over. What a season, eh? What an episode! While it may not have been action packed, chair throwing material (*cough* Except for one moment *cough*), it put us right where we wanted to be. In Damon’s bed. It was a night to put away the last remaining season 2 mysteries (Will Stefan find a cure? What happened to Klaus? Are they ever going to have another Mystic Falls town-wide event?), and bring out & introduce the season 3 plot lines. Hello. How are you? Too bad we’re going to have to wait until September to meet again. Last nights epic season finale of The Vampire Diaries was a night of shock, desperate measures, and one short, albeit sweet moment (Delena lives!). It did not disappoint. But you’ve already watched it, right? So I don’t need to tell you. I know! You just want the super fun, super snarky recap. Well, let me help you with that. Please, sit back and enjoy. For the two of you who have yet to watch, SPOILER ALERT!

It’s big sister/cousin Elena. How ya doing? Can I make you some tea? It’s nice of you to be looking out for Jeremy. He needs you. He – but mostly the viewing audience – also need you to make up with Damon and forgive him. You know, so we can finally get to the good stuff between you two. Of course, you need time to think. I understand that, but look at him! Listen to his words! “I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness . . .” (Husky voiced Damon is speaking now) “But, I need it.” See, Elena? We’ve only got so much time, but you reject his apology once again. I bet you wouldn’t feel the same way when you find out what’s behind that tight black shirt sleeve of his.

More After The Commercial Break!

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TV Rewind: The Vampire Diaries – “The Sun Also Rises”

Oh. My. God.

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Hello, my wonderful fellow TVD fans! I hope you’re all in good health this morning, considering last nights nail-biting, pillow throwing, sit on the edge of your seat all new episode of The Vampire Diaries. If you need a moment to fully recover, by all means, feel free to catch your breath before we recap this awesome episode. In the meantime, I think we can all agree on one saying that can accurately describe our reaction to “The Sun Also Rises” . . . Holy Crap! What happened last night? Everyone was sacrificing themselves, people were dying left and right, and we were misled by one we thought we could trust (I hate to say, I told you so). Plus, there was that gigantic confusing loophole that was definitely good news for Elena. Yes. Holy crap, indeed. In an episode more fitting for a season end, this weeks Vampire Diaries left us in stunned silence and made us reaffirm our love for this amazing show. Now, you know the drill. The unlucky few who didn’t see yesterdays latest chapter, look away, this is a SPOILER ALERT!

Be careful, Matt and Caroline! Tyler – in his super ferocious wolf form – is trying to kill the pair, but Matt makes sure that doesn’t happen. He shoots the wolf, yet manages to only injure him. Good friend that she is, Caroline tries to calm the wounded wolf down, under Matt’s protest. Eventually, the duo safely make their way out of the Lockwood’s cellar.

Across town, and injured Damon (You remember that nasty wolf bite) is showing his newly acquired wound to Katherine. He asks the vampire bitch if she knows of a cure. She doesn’t (Typical). Damon knows his case is hopeless. So where does this leave the former lovers? Katherine demands a goodbye, but Damon refuses. Ending on good terms is not something our favorite vampire cares to participate in. Katherine willingly led Aunt Jenna to her vampire death. He wants nothing to do with her.

More of My Recap After The Cut!

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NerdTube: STARSHIP

Bug Out

Do you want to go on a journey? A journey into . . . space? The answer is yes. Yes, you do. Once again, the lovely and talented people of Team Starkid (The brains behind A Very Potter Musical) have proven just how awesome they are with their newest hit, Starship. Here’s the story: All Bug (Joey Richter) wants to be is a Starship Ranger, but he has one problem. He’s not human. Can this one bug make his dreams come true and save the universe in the process? With music and lyrics by Darren Criss, Starship is one musical and hilarious adventure into space.

Continue your journey with Starship HERE

For more Team Starkid visit their Official Website & don’t forget to purchase the Starship soundtrack HERE

Did you watch Starship? What did you think? What was your favorite song? Favorite line? How much do you love Team Starkid? Tell me in the comments!

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