BRB, Transitions!

I swear I'm not neglecting this blog! I'm in the process of switching homes and switching careers. I'll be back next week and posting sporadically over the next couple of weeks until I'm all settled.

In the meantime if you have any suggestions about things you'd like to see me write about email me and keep me updated! I'll try my best to post requests while I'm getting myself situated.

Hope everyone is doing well and rockin out.

Bridgette


P.S. this is probably my favorite song right now ..



I can't stop singing it!

The Eight Sexiest Sirens of Indie Rock

I found this list compilation from OMG Lists! and have to say I found it refreshing and agreed with majority of the list. Every one knows Beyonce is hot, Rihanna is hot, Gwen, Jessica Simpson, ect. But, I think it is about time to acknowledge new pretty faces of the less mainstream scene.

8- Joanna Newsom

When most people think of musical instruments, they tend to envision things like guitars, drums and pianos. But not a lot of people will think of the harp. Pay some attention to the beautiful Joanna Newsom, however, and the harp will suddenly look a whole lot more enticing. The lovely Ms. Newsom owns a fragile sounding voice that still somehow manages to convey a sense of strength; she's ridiculously easy on the eyes as well.



7- Kori Gardner

The only thing that could potentially keep Kori Gardner, one half of the awesome Mates of State, of our list is the fact that she's happily married to her bandmate, drummer Jason Hammel. And while it's wrong to ogle another man's wife, especially considering how obviously in love they are-go see them live and you'll see what we mean-there's no denying that Kori still qualifies as for our list. She's not only hot but she also packs enough energy to bring the house down. Who the hell knew that the organ could be such a rocking instrument?



6- Karen O

We're not big fans of the helmet shaped haircut that Karen O normally wears on stage and her outfits, while funktastic, are have just a little too much personality for our tastes. But there's still no denying that the energetic leader of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs deserves a place on our list. While she tends to hide her face away, there are moments when her vibrant smile and attractive features come into view. But her true strength lies in her unique voice and boundless energy. We're willing to bet that dating Karen O is like riding a rollercoaster: you strap yourself in and go on the ride of your life.



5- Jenny Lewis

While we love her for her music, our infatuation with the lead singer of indie darlings Rilo Kiley began when in our adolescence, when we first saw her starring opposite Fred "Kevin Arnold" Savage in the awesomely bad movie "The Wizard." But rather than take the low road, as most child actors tend to do, Jenny Lewis is riding high on the success of her music. And while she's matured into a certified hottie, our inner 12-year olds will always think of her as the spunky and cute Haley.



4- Feist

If we had to describe the haunting beauty of Feist and her music with a single word, we would have a tough time choosing between 'sophisticated' and 'vulnerable.' So we'll just mash to the together and call her 'sophistinerable.' Or would 'vulneristicated' be better? Either way, Feist lands on our list of sexy sirens because she's, well, hot and she can sing. What else do we have to say?



3- Regina Spektor

Judging from the photos that we could find, Regina Spektor isn't very tall. We're guessing she stands no taller than 5 feet. We could be wrong and really, it doesn't matter, because her diminutive frame packs a voice strong enough to reach the highest rafters. Her quirky songs and quirkier demeanor make her shine and easily earns her a spot high up on our list.



2- Neko Case

Whether she's singing alone or as part of indie rock group, The New Pornographers, Neko Case is as red hot as her hair color would suggest. Armed with a powerful voice and a sophisticated charm, Neko Case is the kind of girl that your mother will love and that your friends will drool over.



1- Cat Power

The enigmatic Cat Power catapults to the top of our list thanks to a sultry voice, a beautiful face and an undeniable stage presence. There is no doubt that Chan "Cat Power" Marshall has both the voice and the beauty to easily win the top slot in our little countdown. Just watch her video for "Lived In Bars," and you'll have all the proof you need. Now, if she'd just say yes to our marriage proposal...


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Who would YOU add to this list?

I would have to add

Regine Chassagne

Of Arcade Fire Regine is beautiful and talented. I love the fact that she plays the accordion and the xylophone because, like Joanna, it just seems so random. Those are not instruments one typically goes into band class aspiring to play but they work well for band and I give her props for thinking outside of the musical box. I also appreciate her unique vocal style. She sound comes off as so fragile, yet so strong when need be.




Marie Digby

The Queen of Covers! Marie has a knack for taking modern pop hits and turning them into seemingly meaningful acoustic ballads as well as creating her own originals. This gal has definitely got the look with her Japanese-Irish gene pool: soft, delicate facial features, beautiful eyes and hair I would kill for!

Best of 2007

Everybody's doing it, right? My (very condensed) year-end wrap up!

Favorite Albums of 2007
1. Underworld - Oblivion with Bells
2. Stereophonics - Pull the Pin
3. Gorillaz - D-Sides
4. Daft Punk - Alive 2007
5. Iron and Wine - Shepherd's Dog
6. New Pornographers - Challengers
7. Les Savy Fav - Let's Stay Friends
8. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible
9. Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
10. Jose Gonzalez - In Our Nature

Favorite Songs of 2007
1. Britney Spears - Gimme More
2. Iron and Wine - Boy with a Coin
3. I'm From Barcelona - Britney
4. Kanye West - Stronger
5. Amy Winehouse - Rehab
6. Travis Barker - Crank That (Soulja Boy) (Remix)
7. Wilco - Impossible Germany
8. Wu-Tang Clan - The Heart Gently Weeps
9. Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs - Down Boy
10. Foo Fighters - Pretender

New Artist of the Year: Marie Digby

Favorite Live Performance: TOOL

Tired of Hearing About: Soulja Boy, Radiohead

Artist With No Expiration Date: Led Zeppelin

Carried Over Favorites:
1. Placebo - Pure Morning
2. Elliott Smith - Miss Misery
3. Echo and the Bunnymen - It's Alright
4. Underworld - Born Slippy
5. Massive Attack feat Mos Def - I Against I
6. Faithless - Insomnia
7. Dust Brothers - What is Fight Club?
8. Portishead - Humming
9. Tricky - Strugglin'
10. Walt - Wanna Fuck

Most Anticipated of 2008: Massive Attack