What makes you think you're the one

I don't do a lot of watercolor illustrations because they are time consuming but I do enjoy it.  It's already February.  I'm excited that Spring is near.

Song of the day:  Fleetwood Mac - What Makes You Think You're The One

Do you understand

So I drew this today!  Last year was so crazy that I didn't have time or inspiration to sit down and draw.  There would be times when I really missed the feeling of blasting music in my ears while just sketching away.  I don't remember the last time I did an illustration but it must be over 7 months at least.  Well, it's been freezing cold (literally) in L.A., so I didn't go out at all today.  And I was pretty bored so I made myself sit down and do this.  Anyways, by the looks of things, this winter is going to be pretty cold.  So there's nothing wrong with staying at home, sitting around, and listening to good music.

Solely out of boredom

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.

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

Tumblr announcement!

I like to use YoungestIndie.com strictly to showcase my projects in film, photography, and art. I like keeping things focused. However, I found this limited me in being able to share other wonderful things with you, such as music and other things I love, or am currently totally digging. Finally, I get to do that with my brand new tumblr! Please visit my tumblr for awesome music and visuals that is too good to fawn over by myself. There is also now a tumblr link at the top menu bar. You can also go directly to http://youngestindie.tumblr.com

I can't think of anything to dream about

Do you look into the mirror to remind yourself you're there

Summer sun says get out more I need you I want you

Happy Summer! I love spring and summer. I don't do well in cold weather. I get cold very easily. I blame Global Warming for last year's not so hot summer. It was really weird. It felt like we didn't have a summer. I didn't know what season it was. Then, it was fall. This year has been warmer overall. On the first day of summer, we all went to a local place to have some burgers. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful sunset. I love it that it's light outside til past 8pm. I love it that you can leave the house in the morning without a sweater or a jacket on. I love the smell of summer nights' air. Sigh... I always try to make the most out of it. So far, so good.

Coachella Countdown Five Songs

And if it takes forever, forever it'll be

The last month and a half were just crazy, stressful, exciting, and exhausting. Work got insanely busy. I haven't seen some of my friends in the longest time. I've been plain busy. Anyways, it's fall already! I know it's going to be really hot in LA for a few days, but hot weather in the fall is different from hot weather in the summer. I want my summers hot. A sure sign of climate change. This is real, everyone. Do something. Oh, and illustration here was based on a perfect photo I saw on a blog. I love crisp fall weather and the men look so dashing when they wear their jackets and coats. Lots of new posts coming soon.

But I wish it was me you chose

I heard this song a few years ago and then forgot about it. I rediscovered it the other day. You should give it a listen.
"Elvis Ain't Dead" by Scouting for Girls

Five Songs Show - Summer 2010

I'm so happy it's summer. I always get mad if I feel that I'm not taking full advantage of this beautiful hot weather.

1. Up All Night - The Young Knives - because it just sounds all fun and summer-y. Doesn't it make you want to go out dancing? We are staying up all night.

2. Awkward Kisser - Telekinesis - because shazaam doesn't know every song on this planet, it let me down when I heard this song last year at the Echo. (like the DJ was playing it, not the band). I coincidentally stumbled upon this video on youtube recently like magic. I knew and liked Telekinesis' other songs, just didn't know this song.

3. Love You So - King Khan & BBQ - because it sounds like a summer bbq. Really.

4. Bed Space - Darwin Deez - because this song sounds like a cool breeze on a warm summer night as you're driving on the freeway.

5. Bang! - The Raveonettes - because this song sounds like a hot summer day and you're eating ice cream with your shades on.

Love's only in your mind and not your heart

So how is everyone's summer going? I have all these things I want to post and cover on my blog, but I never really get to do it. But I'm sure I'll get to it when I'm really ready and in the mood. So I hope you enjoyed my coverage of Hot Hot Heat in LA from the past month. I know I've been kind of m.i.a before that. I've just been really busy meeting friends, catching up, shopping, movies. Also, I learned how to play Band of Horses' "No One's Gonna Love You" and Weezer's "Across the Sea" on acoustic guitar. You know, easy chords. But I learned them now and I love playing it and singing. I haven't written any new original songs. Learning more "covers" lately. Oh, and I have to take this opportunity to tell you I'm absolutely loving MGMT's new album!! I first heard "Time to Pretend" and instantly liked them. But when "Kids" got all that crazy mainstream play and MGMT started to involuntarily become a mainstream band, I got worried and even got sick of hearing that song everywhere. It IS a great song and actually it was a hit summer song. It reminds me of laying by the pool couple summers ago. Anyways, I'm sure the band themselves were stressing about their next album. Actually, I was worried how their next album would be. What direction would they go? But one day, I was listening to internet radio and they played "Flash Delirium" I was in love! Their new album is everything I love and everything that the mainstream would never get. That's what I love about it. I'm so happy that they went this direction. Personally, I love the whole retro sound having grown up listening to lots of 60s music. So this was right up my alley. I got the album and I am so excited about it. Please check it out! My favorites are "Congratulations", "Flash Delirium", "It's Working", and "Brian Eno". Good job, guys. Good job. Besides that, I've been discovering so much great music. I hope to do a summer mix "five songs show" soon. There's always so much to do. Expect more new posts this week, good pictures coming...

I looked you straight in the eyes and nothing really mattered

Monday was the first day of Summer! Sorry for the lack of posts. I've been uninspired and whatever ever since late last year, but now the sun is shining. The weather's gorgeous. The breeze and air smell amazing and sweet. I've discovered lots of great new music. I hope to share them with you guys soon. Enjoy your summer!

Free like whatever we dream about

Since it's finally Spring, I picked songs that feel refreshing and bright. These songs feel like the cool wind on your face as you drive on a sunny day with the windows all the way down. And the illustrations show some folks in music festival styles. Enjoy.

What became of the likely lads

What became of the dreams we had
What became of forever

Last night I saw you in my dream

There's nothing like walking down Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica on a clear winter day listening to the guitarist playing "Sleepwalk". It made me feel blue but so good at the same time. I was there for work. The lone musician, an old man, playing his guitar on the sidewalk. How much music meant to me, how much this song meant to me, and how little it mattered to a lot of the people around. I felt what he felt as he played that song. Almost brought tears to my eyes. Loved this song as a very little kid and is one of my all time favorites. It's winter and the blues have surely caught up with me.

Five Songs Show #3

"Valentine's Day is a holiday invented by greeting card companies to make people feel like crap."
-Joel from "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"

The Valentine's Day mix was inevitable for the month of February. But don't expect any mushy songs you love listening to when you feel smitten. However, please note that much thought went into the song selection. After all, it's exactly what love and relationships are all about.

Are you watching me? Am I different or am I the same?

It seems like forever since I've done an illustration. There is a reason for this. And it's not that I don't want to. I probably feel happiest when I am working on an illustration. Anyways, I managed to do one this week. Pretty simple because I did it real fast. The weather in LA seems to be cooling down a bit. Feels like summer is slipping away while I go into one of my funky moods and kinda let it slip away. Do I make sense at all? No, but feeling is everything.