Attention People of Earth!

Awesome New Republic's Rational Geographic Volume 2 is now available for download at their site, or you can pick up a physical copy at Miami's only independent record store Sweat Records . I've praised this pair before, but now that legit music mediators are also singing along and singing ANR's praises I can go all out and share, what most of you already know is that I am crazy in love with ANR's music. MJ's voice soothes my soul in a way even I don't understand, but what ultimately ties it together are the incredible & astonishing yet oh so subtle skills of B Rob pm keyboards. The addition of Jorge Rubiera (of the delightful & twangy Down Home Southernaires & THE best drummer in town) fuses the abilities of all these talented gentleman in a glorious and symbiotic fashion. I absolutely love & respect what these guys are able to do musically. While their tunes are sometimes reminiscent of other dance giants (Prince & Hot Chip,) their music is always undeniably original, fun, poignant, profound & most importantly very,very danceable.

There's sooooooooo much more I could add, but I'll save that for when Rational Geographic Volume 3 comes out in October. Til then I'll just keep on telling everyone and anyone I encounter to check them out.

The best damn band in town...

by far is Awesome New Republic, and I'm not the only person who thinks so. I've been utterly in love with their music since the I randomly caught them at The University of Miami's mini music festival Canefest in 2005. They've moved out of town and returned, changed their lineup and & played almost every venue of note in this town, but their sound has remained the same, and undeniable amazing, so check out & enjoy their video for "Digital World."




quite possibly one of the best bands in the country they just don't have

morgan freeman in rainbows box set

I've been holding off on posting this for a while, but I think all this Valentine's nonsense finally has me in the mood.

how i spent (part of) my birthday

Since my family was out of town on business and i was forced to have a pseudo "16 Candles"-esque birthday, i decided to buy myself some presents or at least look for one at Bal Harbour...

though my main reason to head up there was to spend some time with the man/artist i love the most right now, Mr. Marc Jacobs

I then found myself worshipping at the feet of the dearly departed Mr. Yves Saint Laurent

these pictures don't do these glasses justice

later i ended up at the Honor Roll Studios for some art opening

Alexi was a fan of the art, i was a fan of the "Vodka substitute"

and the night ended at The White Room with a DJ set by The Glimmers and condoms by Scion...ye i didn't get it either

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Honor Roll Music Opening Party

so here are a bunch of pics from the Honor Roll Music Studio Opening last weekend.

Nick Kruge graces us with his presence for the Grand Opening

Matt's all up in arm.

I'm glad Jipsy didn't know I was taking a picture of her.

why hello Nick. (i love that Paddy's eyes are closed)

The Down Home Southernaires

Rocking out to a new Van* Gloria track

Even Barack was there!

Flash [flash]...lights [lights]

ANR sets up.

Scapa was in the middle of a beautiful and rousing speech about how Read built "this place on his own..."

and then the power went out!

MJ being MJ

by this time i was drunk and people kept moving...

so the pictures were a little fuzzy...

Scapa and Ethan Schwartz

Nick Scapa & Wes "i secretly love neon" Samuel

and then Antonio showed up when the party was just about over...he missed a good one.

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