I think about the perfect summery mix. Possilby something to rollerskate to near a beach or something equally picturesque? Or maybe to loaf in a field of ladybug filled flowers? Or skipping through a cemetary, for all of you dour types perhaps? I'm thinkin' such a mix might look a little like this: Beach Fossils - Plastic Flowers A wake cover. Those jangly guitars & girl & boy vocals -- oh man, it just kills me every time. And here's another track I'm enjoying, which is a bit newer: [...]
You may not know this about me, but beneath this tuff exterior lies a sappy, mushy interior. Ah yes, I am a secret romantic. I hide it well, I try to anyway. Nothing makes me swoon more than a chanteuse/chanson bluurbling about whatever it is they are singing about (sadly I don't speak French -- Quelle tragédie!) It goes without saying that I loved the movie "Midnight in Paris" & "Amelie." Mon Dieu, I am a cliche. Here French songs that I am particularly enjoying right now: Pink Martini -- Je N'est Veux pas [...]
First off, what you are witnessing is the resurrection of SUGARTOWN. Yes, this is happening! After about two years of inactivity, I am back. Let's hope I don't become bored with myself too soon. Encouraging messages welcome. It seems fitting that the first thing I should get to gush about is the HOLY SHIT AM I DREAMING EVENT happening in April: Chickfactor is having a 20th Birthday Party! They're putting on two sets of shows. One will be at The Bell House in Brooklyn on April 10, 11 & 12 & the other will [...]

I'm obsessed with Sophie Blackall's gorgeous illustrations of Missed Connections . They're so whimsical & beautiful I sort of can't stand it. On her blog, she describes the missed connections she depicts as: "Messages in bottles, smoke signals, letters written in the sand; the modern equivalents are the funny, sad, beautiful, hopeful, hopeless, poetic posts on Missed Connections websites. Every day hundreds of strangers reach out to other strangers on the strength of a glance, a smile or a blue hat. Their messages have the lifespan of a butterfly. [...]

I'm going to be spinning at the Madewell store in SoHo (on Broadway at Broome) again on Wednesday, 12/23 from 4 to 8 pm. Come by, get those last minute presents & say hi! ********* Okay now that I've covered the bidness du jour, today's post will be focusing on those fine fine ladies of the eighties. Kate Bush -- Running Up That Hill Back in the day if [...]

Oh man, remember these jams?? Pure dance floor butter. I've thrown in some straight up bangers as well as guaranteed "panty peelers" as my friend Midge calls 'em. Whut-whut (inthebutt). Blackstreet feat Dr. Dre -- No Diggity -- Seriously, could this song be more awesome? I will answer that for you: NO. Play on, playa & pick up some sweet fashion tips for wearing those overalls, whydontcha. [...]

So if you're in NYC tonight, you should stop into HUGS (on N.7th between Berry & Wythe) ! It's a night called SHAKE IT UP! from 10 pm - 2 am. I'll be spinning the ridiculously obvious to the hopelessly obscure. Bring some friends & let's turn this into a dance party! If you're to the challenge, I am too... ::: TONIGHT 11/19 -- SHAKE IT UP! @ HUGS ::: [...]

If you're looking for something to do tonight... || CHARM SCHOOL || I'm spinning tonight at Huckleberry Bar (588 Grand Street -- at Lorimer)from 10 pm to 2 am -- come by! I'll be spinning new wave, classic soul, indie, twee, pop & whatever else seems fitting. [...]

Aww shizz...Could it be? Another post -- so soon, so quick?! It is like a beautiful dream come true. So I've been doing a bit of apartment cleaning & de-cluttering, digging through my bins 'n bins of music. I've believe I've come up with a few lil ditties that you might find to your liking. Yo La Tengo --Griselda From the album Fakebook -- their collection of cover songs released way back in 1990. ::Sigh:: Now this song is just adorable, isn't [...]

Just popping in to show you how amazingly clevah Morrissey is in case you'd forgotten. Check this out: Elvis Presley -- Marie's The Name, His Latest Flame Then check out the beginning of this live version of The Smiths "Rusholme Ruffians" (from the album Rank ): The Smiths -- Rusholme Ruffians (live) [...]

"I've thought about us for a long long time, maybe I think too much but something's wrong...maybe I shouldn't think of you as mine..." Todd Rundgren --Hello It's Me* I know I've been gone for awhile but BUT YA'ARE MINE -- YA'ARE!! (Please watch this for reference as to my delivery.) Now that we've gotten that out of the way, I've missed you & I'm sorry I disappeared for awhile but I was feeling like I had nothing cool to share with you [...]
A long long time ago, in the glimmery city of Chicagoland I had a radio show with my BFF Midge called NERDALERT! It was on Wednesday mornings from 6 to 9 am (now that's dedication!) on a now-dead radio station called WLUW. It only lasted for a few months then the station manager axed it (she sort of sucked in my opinion) but then would occasionally let us team up for fund-raisers & special shows because we became really popular!

Oof. My head hurtz. I was trying to find a funny old tyme-y ad to illustrate my headache but stumbled across this fucked up thing. <---- Please explain wtf they are talking about -- do her ladyparts stink or something?? Anyway, it has been awhile. I've been ramping up for what will be an INSANE summer for my little DJ company, popshop! djs . Apparently people continue to get hitched even in the midst of an economic meltdown -- even in New York City (thank GAWD) & we're all getting a ton of [...]

Many of you already know of my love for Blossom Dearie so you can imagine how sad I am to hear about her death on Saturday. She was 82. I was fortunate enough to get to see her perform live a few years ago at Danny's Skylight Room here in NYC when my parents came up for a visit. She was a teeny little lady, utterly adorable, with a shiny, short, white-blonde bob with bangs. She played a charming set -- her voice still [...]

Happy New Year! Boy am I glad 2008 is over cause LOOK at how much things have changed. Okay, okay all bitchiness aside, I love the promise of a new year, don't you? ************** HEY YOU -- CHECK OUT MY SISTER'S AWESOME ETSY SHOP: ::kathrynwinslow:: Are you like me? Do you LOOVE cute shit?? Well, she's got some super cute [...]

** RING IN 2009 AT UNION HALL IN PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN! ** I'll be spinning upstairs & The Mugs will be spinning downstairs! I guarantee it will be awesome -- old skool hip hop, new wave, electro, disco, funk, hair metal -- whatever makes you dance like a fool! & IT'S ONLY $15! 21+ / Doors open at 9 UNION HALL 702 Union Street @ 5th [...]

Oh, to be a REAL girl & to take a bubble bath in a pink keg! Perhaps you're like me with only a stand up shower & a toilet in yer bafroom -- my only sink is in the kitchen. Yes, you read that right, it's in the kitchen! I have to brush my teeth over my dirty cereal dishes. It's not a glamorous life but hey, it's all mine. My last post, I focused on girlie pop jams. But I have so many more & want to [...]

I can't remember if I've posted this one in years past, but darn it if it isn't an annual delight!: Pas/Cal -- Last_Christmas Those kids in Pas/Cal sure do play the pop music real nice. They also have some super cute T-shirts! Am I the only one who had a major crush on Andrew Ridgeley? Even with a ghey reindeer suit on, he's still...ok, you're right, he looks dumb as hell.

I know I don't post nearly as often as I should... I'm often shocked when I hear that anyone actually reads this thing other than me & maybe my friends -- so if you've been anxiously awaiting a new entry... well this one is worth the wait! I'm now going to lay upon you some incredibly beautiful songs -- so lovely that I do believe they might make your day...possibly even your week! You know how I love the pop & the girlie pop gems are my absolute favorites. (Blame it [...]

Today, let's be thankful for good pop music with these lil' treasures... Aluminum Group -- Sugar & Promises -- Aluminum Group's MySpace Ivy -- I Hate_December -- Ivy's MySpace Air Miami -- Airplane_Rider -- Air Miami via Wikipedia [...]