Old School Cool
The number one selling movie soundtrack of the past decade? Well, that was Frozen. (You can't escape "Let it Go." But the number two soundtrack? The retro-cool Awesome Mix Vol. 1, from Guardians of the Galaxy. Nobody is happier than me to
My Summer Playlist
Does anybody else feel like their habits and tastes are seasonal? All winter long, I was ear-deep in podcasts. When I commuted to work, I'd listen to a podcast that was creative and inspirational (The Lively Show). And on the
The SweetWater Beer & Music Festival
This past weekend was a muddy one. Not, like, mentally muddy (though the Sweetwater beer we drank tried its best), but literally. So much mud. And we spent the whole weekend—three days' worth—trucking through it in our rain boots. It
Party Playlist: An Indie Rock Halloween
Say "sayonara" to the Monster Mash. The playlist for your costumed fete doesn't have to be campy to capture the spooky spirit of Halloween. Here are 16 carefully curated tracks from indie rock and alternative artists (with a few vintage
Snapshots from Chicago and Lollapalooza
Y'all, I am tired. I wanted to come back from my trip to Chicago with lots of great stories and tons of pictures. Instead, all I have is a collection of blisters, a few pairs of shorts caked with mud (I need to get on the laundry, I know) and a dozen or so snapshots from my Instagram account ( @formalfringe, follow me there and on Twitter!). Still, my trip to the Lollapalooza music festival was an absolute blast! There was great food, great sights and way too many amazing bands. My favorites were Delta Spirit, White Rabbits, FUN. and Jack White (you might know him as one half of The White Stripes). If you like live music and you ever get the chance, go. Until then, live vicariously through my terrible (sorry!) iPhone photos.
Retro New Year’s Cocktail Party Playlist
Full disclosure: I've never seen an episode of Mad Men. But what I have seen is guys and gals everywhere going crazy for a totally swingin' '60s aesthetic. We're talking tulip skirts and boatneck sweaters, cufflinks and carefully parted hair. So why