Feisty Feist

Feist probably doesn't need an introduction as she became a superstar off of the incredibly whimsical song, 1234. However, for those who have been living under a rock, Feist is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has a gorgeous, haunting voice that will leave you with goose-bumps. Seriously. We were both fortunate enough to see her perform back in 2007, and once again in 2009 with her surprise appearance at a Grizzly Bear concert. Both performances were amazing, and the picture above is one we took with our very own camera. Here is one of her other toe-tapping songs with a wonderfully choreographed, artful video, and also a song in collaboration with Grizzly Bear off the album Dark Was the Night. Enjoy...

Feist and Grizzly Bear - Service Bell .mp3

My Take On Woodstock

With the upcoming release of Ang Lee's Taking Woodstock, marking the 40th anniversary of the legendary music and arts festival, I decided to compile a  brief selection of songs that I feel represent the late sixties. 

Do enjoy... 

The Grass Roots - Let's Live For Today .mp3

Jefferson Airplane - Plastic Fantastic Lover .mp3

Canned Heat - Going up to the Country .mp3

The Doors - Peace Frog .mp3

The Band - The Weight .mp3

The Beatles - A Day In The Life .mp3

The Coolest Laptops In Town

That artist we mentioned earlier, Deanne Cheuk, designs amazing laptops for Dell, along with many other fabulous artists including Mike Ming, Tristan Eaton, etc. Seriously, these are some of  the most beautiful functional art pieces I've ever seen. Unfortunately, some of the best designs aren't available in Canada yet (hopefully), but they are still worth a look...  Click Here

I wish I had a mango tree in my backyard

There's something special about sibling duos, especially extremely attractive ones who make beautiful music, like Angus & Julia Stone. Mango Tree is off their debut album A Book Like This, released in 2007. Please enjoy this gentle, calming, lovable little song... 

Angus & Julia Stone - Mango Tree .mp3

Fresh Fruit

On Tuesday August 4th the Fruit Bats released "The Ruminant Band," their latest album.  I've always thought of the Fruit Bats as sort of like the Shins' younger siblings, however their new album, which feels like a total seventies throw-back, sets them apart, think Dr. Dog.

Have a listen...

Download their title track: 'The Ruminant Band' (MP3)

An Elephant Painting, Painted by an Elephant

This will blow your mind. Just watch - the elephant has some serious skills.