I know we're getting older every night and each day

This, and work, pretty much sums up my youth.

My birthday outfit.  3.1 Phillip Lim jacket, Madewell sweater, Betsey Johnson necklace, Noir rings, Karen Walker sunglasses

You're on my mind

This is the first illustration I made when I was working on the Simple Song video but it didn't fit at all with the mood.  It landed on the cutting room floor.  So I revamped their outfits and turned it into a February Valentine's illustration to post here.  Cue Mona song.

Dark sunglasses

Don't wrestle with the night

I've been waiting for Dry The River to come play a show in LA and I was excited when they finally did.  Even with high expectations, they didn't disappoint at all.  It felt so good to see a great live act again.  Some time last year when I first heard "New Ceremony", it gave me chills.  It was a heavy and hopeful song that was so beautiful, and the vocals had a Jeff Buckley magical quality to it.  "No Rest" is pretty awesome, too.  I believe they only have an EP out and I couldn't find a U.S. release date for their album, but I will definitely be picking up a copy as soon as it's out.

"A Simple Song"

Music: "A Simple Song" by Heat Transfer Machines 

Illustrations & Video: Youngest Indie

Looking back at 2011

Best Albums of 2011

I was very happy that there were some really good solid records that came out this year to keep me excited about new music.  No ranking, and in no particular order, here are my favorite albums of 2011!    

What Did You Expect from The Vaccines? 

by The Vaccines

Thank You Happy Birthday 

by Cage The Elephant

Mona 

by Mona

Portamento 

by The Drums

Skying 

by The Horrors

Yuck 

by Yuck

It drains my soul

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Oh I wish I had a sun tan