Thursday, December 19, 2013

New Friends=New Music

Something I might like better than Harry Potter, only by a minor margin, is receiving awesome new music from my friends.  These songs are really knocking my socks off.  You know when your life gets too busy to find new music?  Well that's what my boggart would look like.... an out of date overplayed playlist.  RIDICULOUS I say to that!!!!

Tiff by POLICA

This song has a really interesting funky vibe to it.  Then the vocals chime in----haunting yet beautiful.  She may be a Death Eater or just a DE in training from Slytherin.

Constant Conversations (St. Lucia Remix) by Passion Pit

Passion Pit has done it again.  This is one of those tracks that you can NOT stop listening to.  It's like a love potion for the ears.

Overture by Patrick Wolf

Patrick Wolf is a jazzy bloke in this tune.  The instrumentals remind me of Bastille with the voice of Franz Ferdinand.  I say acio dance floor to this one....  Breakfast Club hit fa sho...

Long Journey by Allah-Las

Retro Alert!  Love this Allah-Las.....   I'm feeling a jitter bug comin on.

A Little Piece by The Jezabels

Ellie Goulding is that you?  I don't even care who it is.  Keep on keepin on Jezebels.  If she was an animagous, she's probably be a pretty little furry feline.  MEEEEE-OOOOW to this song.

Hands by Alpine

All I have to say to this one is "YAIIIIII".

Ritual Union by Little Dragon

I'm dancing in my chair right now.  Falsetto electro mmmm I likey.

It's Goin' Down by Zion & The Grouch

I have been a fan of Zion I & The Grouch since 2006.  When will the world see that The Grouch is a more original hybrid of Macklemore and Andre Nickitina?!?!?!  When people?  When will you see?!  Such a lyrical poet.

Remember to click on the song titles to listen on YouTube.

-DJ Miss 307

Monday, December 16, 2013

Denver Shmembers

One of my favorite things about music is how it has the uncanny ability to trigger your memories.  All of these songs have a flare about them that reminds me of my super ACCA AWESOME friends in the 303 (720) I don't know I still consider myself new here haha.  So here goes nothing.  PS all names have been left out or otherwise remained anonymous....just in case one of these fancy peeps wants to run for Minister of Magic one day....


Hurricane by MS MR

This song goes out to my fiery Schmoopy.  You are my lady diamond in the sky.  Met you at Bon Jovi and you have been my "bad medicine" ever since.  =) The song is sassy, fiery and hot just like my BFF and Cho Chang----well if you are Harry Potter, that is....   MS MR really steps out of the box with this trancy elctro ballad.  Vodka soda please!  :)  <3

Lady diamond in the sky
Wild light
Glowing bright
To guide me

Team by Lorde


This one is for my one and only Red Sheep.  Because I will eternally be on your team girl.  Just like Hermoine used the Confundus charm on Cormac McLaggen during quidditch try outs so Ron could secure the keeper spot on Gryfindor.  I got you girl.   ACCA SCUSE me......

Living in ruins of the palace within my dreams
And you know, we're on each other's team

Supreme(Niva Remix)  by Postiljonen

This next shout out is semi hilarious BECAUSE what had happen was......  My awesome co worker and I went on a business trip and went out to din din at the Holiday Inn(really nice winery in the ATL actually).  AND everyone thought we were....get this....a COUPLE!   SOOOOO anyways we rolled with it and now we read each others minds...kind of like when Snape tries to condition Harry to block Voldemort from reading his thoughts.  Yea.  Exactly like that.  "Get out of my head!"  Yea girl.... One Love. HP

When all we had was found
In the only place we know
That's when I took you under my wing

Thanks for bringing me under your wing ;) haha

Chinatown by Starcadian 

WOW!  This band is UNREAL!  They have a Daft Punk, Pheonix vibe about them with a hint of Star Trek(STAR-cadian).  Get it?   I HAVE to dedicate this one to my EDM partner in crime.  My favorite only non red head in the fam, duck suit wearing, riding dirty in the 'Sclade-- friend.  If he had a patronus, his charm would be Chuck Norris because he's that cool.

I See Fire by Ed Sheeran

And last but DEFINITELY not least, my sexy man.  So this is super nerdy.  Just watched the Hobbit, and this song played during the credit reel.  It is a lovely tune that talks about nobly going into battle.  I dedicate this one to my sweets because he is...simply put---my knight in shining armor.  LOVE LOVE LOVE this Ed Sheeran tune.  I picture Ed singing this by a hand made fire or "300-style" in front of an army of Warby Parker, Chuck Taylor clad army of hipsters. My sexy little ballad for my amazing man.....

Couch Potato by Shortstraw

This last song is not for anybody specific.  It is dedicated to the lazy person that lives inside of each and every one of us.  The ironic fact about this song is it is SUPER jazzy.  It made my shoulders want to really "jiggy with it" in the car.  I hope you had the same reaction or else I should probably go see Madam Pomfrey at the infirmary.

I apologize for the crazy-pants Harry Potter references, but the music was worth it right?!?!?!?!

Enjoy my friends.

-DJ Miss 307

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Snowy Day Music

It's snowing...and cold...winter time is almost here.  That can also mean an early dose of SAD.  Seasonal Affective Disorder.  The Mayo Clinic defines this mood killer as: "a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year. If you're like most people with seasonal affective disorder, your symptoms start in the fall and may continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody."
Well I say funk that...litterally...musical prozac if you will.  This remedy should be taken daily.  Side effects include toe tapping, chair dancing, with a chance of karaoke.  Mixing this with alcohol will only exagerate the effects of this radical playlist. (Click on the song title to listen on Youtube.)

Operate by ASTR
The bass in the song goes pretty hard.  Adjust the bass and treble in your car accordingly......or don't because this song is worth blowing your speakers. "Call me the doctor...."
Cadence by Fractures
Just the right amount of whining about this girl drving him crazy mixed with a trancy melody makes this song a two thumbs up from me.
The Good Life by Elizabeth Rose
Elizabeth starts this song out by encouraging us to multiply, divide, add and subtract.  "Do the math".  Arithmetic never sounded so good....
Overjoyed by Bastille
"Oh I feel overjoyed, when you listen to my words.."  My theory is Bastille has had some pretty irrate conversations with SIRI.
You're the One for Me by Great Good Fine OK
A falsetto on top of a indie pop beat...Get. Out. Of. Town. 
Oblivion by Bastille
When a band can incorporate the cello into their song, I get really excited about it.  This song is beautiful. Enough said.
Pompeii by Bastille
Sounds like it belongs in the Lion King soundtrack.  Simba approved!
Simple Song by The Shins
"Don't go thinkin you gotta be tough.."  Yea!  What they said.  The Shins aren't tough guys.  They wear pink sometimes.  They watch the Notebook and shed a single tear.
Jump into the Fog by The Wombats

The UK has produced some pretty fantastic people.  Jk Rowling, Alfred Hitchcock, Elton John, Isaac Newton just to name a few.  The Wombats live up to their country's illustrious track record.  "I've made some bad decisions, I'll admit that freely, It's just that life tastes sweeter when it's wrapped in debauchery."  Looks like somebody's been hanging out with Russell Brand a little too much lately.


Enjoy responsibly and DON'T let SAD happen to you.

Fine print: 1 in 100 people do not see the prescribed results listed above, but these people do not have great taste in music.  In extreme doses this playlist has been known to cause overwhelming bliss.

:)

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Summer Love

It's summertime...  My fondest memories go back to trips to the lake.  Packing your Jeep with friends... the stereo max volume, playing all day in the sun.   But the trip back home was always the same.  Tired.  Satisfied. Nostalgic.  Thinking you will NEVER forget what it feels like to be in THIS moment.  Well guess what....that was years ago and yet you STILL remember.  Something about the windows down, warm breeze in your hair, the feeling of HOPE,  the thought "I have the ENTIRE world in front of me."  Nervous-excited-young-free.  Don't ever forget that feeling....  

This playlist brings back those memories.  Live life to the fullest.  Never forget these times and love Every. Single. Minute.





The Quiet Earth by Trophy Wife


Bourgeois by Pheonix


Rad Pitt by Egyptian Hip Hop


The Myth of Youth by Geographer


-DJ Miss 307

Monday, July 15, 2013

I'm back...well...for now.

I have to apologize for disappearing off the face of the earth for MONTHS!  WHOA I'm back.  My bad.  As a way of saying I'm sorry........here are a bunch of songs that I have been stockpiling.  Really great stuff....

The reason I have been so nonexistent is WORK.  I celebrate my free time by spending it OFF of the computer since I stare at this thing all day errrrry day, but I do have a chance to let my mind wander into the magical delicious world of music so here goes nothing...





I Am Legion [Noisia x Foreign Beggars] - Make Those Move


This song goes really hard.  Ground shaking, wanna go bench-press sort of music.  Something about rapping with a british accent makes you next-level cool.  Sorry Tinie Tempah, there's a fine line between commercial radio hip-hop and indy pop, and it's called selling out... 


What are they even singing about in this song?!?!?!  Idontevencare!  Funky Bromosapiens.

If I wanted a modern take on an 80's montage, I would definately use this song.  Trancey, clubby, with a hint of shoulder pads.  Digging this song right now.  It really makes me want to put my leg warmers on.  I think my ponytail is sneaking over to the side as we speak.


Dig the electro-pop love ballad.   Can see this being played in a break up scene of a Rom Com aka Romantic Comedy.  


Literally just started dancing in my seat IN PUBLIC. Sorry fellow humans, this song is an instant party.  Go car dance your ass off.


Get out of town!!!!!  Jay-Z all trappy and dirty.  You stop it J!   For real this song...is sick.   Takes you back to prom....if only you were so musically savvy back then.  Oh well Avril Levigne seemed cool at the time too.....

-DJ Miss 307

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Plane to See

Attention all passengers: you are free to dance about the cabin.  It's safe to say, if your music makes you want to groove...while plugged into headphones...on an airplane...surrounded by hundreds of strangers---you, sir or ma'am (gotta be PC), are doing something right.  I am having a one-person fiesta here on United flight 1730 service to party town.  Granted I may have spiked my Low-Carb Monster, but--HEY--there's no party police on this flight. 

Fasten your seat belt this is going to be a funky ride...

Miracle Mile by Cold War Kids **Don't judge this song till you hear it.  I know, I know you're thinking: really, Kaitie, Cold War Kids? Pipe down and listen  (=**
Bones by Josh Record
Lullaby by Lord Huron
Manhattan by Cat Power  **Watch the music vid.  Cat is the BEE'S KNEES or the CAT'S MEOW... I haven't figured out which.  Also her pink duct tape on the vintage leather jacket screams "I shopped at thrift shops WAY before you, Macklemore."
Berlin Lovers by Still Corners


Want to go to the restroom and not rest...  <---Bridesmaids Reference


PS: If United had to wear the sorting hat it would be placed in Slytherin...I might go as far to say its a distant relative to Voldemort... Avada Kadavra United.

-DJ Miss 307

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Catch me if you can...

Fast and slow.  People from every walk of life.  Flip flops, floor length coats.  Excited and anticipating.  Dreading and loathing.  The feelings are tangible.    What other venue can you think of that facilitates this overflow of emotion?  Maybe it's the mimosa talking, but I am hooked.  This place is breathing.  It is a living, changing organism filled with people arriving and departing.  Who knew being in a room filled with strangers would make you feel so alive…



-DJ MISS 307

Monday, April 8, 2013

Cuz it feels so good...

Sometimes life just clicks.  You know what I mean.  You crush at work, actually WANT to go to the gym. And I mean meeting new people and getting outside of your comfort zone is really challenging but reaps some great rewards.  I'm not trying to gloat, but I'm happy.  It feels so right.  SOOOOO it wasn't always this great.  There were some pretty rocky roads to get here.  The only thing that has consistently perked up my mood is MUSIC!  These songs are really jazzy.  Cherub has a way making you feel like you are watching an 80's Jazzercise video(hint the first song) but yet they have a modern hip spin on electronica.  Hopefully these songs enhance your good mood or turn that frown upside down.  This life is pretty awesome, you just have to soundtrack it....

Jazzercise '95


Promise

Do I(Where We Are)

Hold Me

Xoxo

Where We Should Be


PS: I recommended this band to one of my favorite music sites.  Here's a link to yours truly.


-DJ MISS 307


Sunday, March 24, 2013

A Song For The Soul...


I would stay but.... I mustache.

This blog is dedicated to one song and one song only.  It is created in its entirety by the one and only Justin Meader.  His voice is incredible and the lyrics will make your heart melt.  This song has the powers of a love potion, so listen responsibly my friends.  ;)  Why he's not famous already baffles me...

With My Own Eyes by Justin Meader

Share this with your friends if you would.

-DJ Miss 307


Thursday, March 21, 2013

Sometimes you gotta dance...

OK some of these songs are older.  Needless to say, they are still fantastic tracks.

Into the Ocean by Blue October
The Mystery Zone by Spoon
My Time by Minus the Bear
Maybe I'm a Leo by Deep Purple
Drty Bwty by Bames (This song goes hard.  :)  I may have already suggested this song.  Rightfully so.)

I know it is uncharacteristic of me to suggest country OR songs that have been made popular via the radio, but this song has been stuck in my head.  Somewhere With You by Kenny Chesney.  Yes I know, we all know that song, but have you sang it in your car recently?  I didn't think so....and your welcome.  :)

Enjoy!

-DJ Miss 307

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Funky Grooves

I've been in a funk lately.  Everything is going great in my life, but it has felt like something has been missing.  Well I solved my problem....Some people do yoga, mediate, etc.  I do MUSIC.  Duh.  What was I thinking.  I have been music-less, well I have been lacking new exciting songs to soundtrack my life with.  So now I found you guys 40 songs to take your week to the next level.  Keep on rocking out!  Music really does help.....

Ok today's post is different.  Click on the link below and you can download 40 AWESOME songs from South by South West.  40 indie alternative rad awesome perfect songs from one of the best music festivals the U.S. has to offer.  You guys don't have to thank me all at once but....Your Welcome...  :)


CAUTION: ONLY CLICK THIS LINK IF YOU ARE READY FOR YOUR MIND TO BE BLOWN!


ENJOY MY FRIENDS!


-DJ MISS 307

Friday, March 1, 2013

Hide and Seek

Just when you think life can not get any better....you receive even better news.   My career begins next week.  I am beyond excited.  So to celebrate this good news, I went on an adventure to find a Del Taco.  Today is Friday and if you are a good Catholic girl, you don't eat meat.  Del Taco has my FAVORITE burrito--bean and cheese with GREEN sauce instead of red.  YUMMY.  Being new to Denver, I had no idea where to find my favorite fast-food beacon of burritos, so I went on a journey which felt like I was hunting HORCRUXES.  Voldemort was sneaky because they are ELUSIVE little buggers.  After 20 minutes of searching, I was really wishing I had Ron, Harry, and Hermoine on my side.  I bet you are wondering why I didn't just "Google it".  That is cheating..... That's why I rather have Hermoine.  She's smarter than Google.

Here's a playlist to soundtrack your next adventure:


We Are Golden by Black Light Dinner Party

Drive by The Chevin
Older Together by Black Light Dinner Party
Champion by The Chevin
Flying Mountain by Golden Bloom
Falter by Rounds
Rave Monks by Heyrocco


-DJ Miss 307

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Mustaches

I MUSTACHE YOU A QUESTION...


BUT I'M SHAVING IT FOR LATER.

Retrograde by James Blake
The Night Out by Martin Solveig
Tattered Line of String by The Postal Service
It Never Rains by Jonquil
Send Me Down by Haim
The Chain by Reignwolf 
You Know You Like It by AlunaGeorge
Float by Pacific Air
White Foxes by Susanne Sundfor



Sometimes you need a little comic relief.  


Enjoy.  I love you for reading this.. :)


XOXOXO

-DJ MISS 307

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Officially Employed

Finding work in today's job market is a difficult undertaking.  Defining a goal and working towards it takes determination and a good work ethic.  When you finally reach the pinnacle of the journey and everything starts falling into place it is the greatest most overwhelming feeling of relief. 

So to celebrate this moment, I, of course, made a playlist.  

Head.Cars.Bending by The 1975
Plastic Utopia by Japan Soul
Chocolate by The 1975
You by The 1975
Drift by Qtier


AND I'd like to thank Ryan Gosling for reading my blog loyally.  :)

-DJ MISS 307

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Beats and Buns


DIY Audrey Hepburn Bun

For all the ladies reading here's a beauty tip: If you are lazy and refuse to wash your hair for 3 days, I have a sneaky tip for you.  Tease your dirty tendrils and smooth it into a high ponytail.  Add a bun sponge, it's a donut-shaped brillo pad.  Wrap your hair around the sponge and secure with hairspray.  VOILA!  Goodbye Amy Winehouse hair, Hello Audrey Hepburn.  

Down the Road by C2C
My Number by Foals
Recover(Cid Rim Remix) by CHVRCHES
Falling by Haim
Procrastinate by Brando Albers
So Fine by Telepathe
Space Traveler by Apollo ft Soulsa
Ungirthed by Purity Ring

Don't worry, I promise I am hygienic.  :)  


I'm off to go wash my hair...  Enjoy the music.


-DJ MISS 307

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Love Potion

Here's my love potion for all of you love birds via a sexy playlist.  Maybe if Harry had this on his iPod he would've gotten Cho Chang.  


True Romance by Citizens
Between Two Points by Glitch Mob ft. Swan
Tear You Apart by She Wants Revenge
Love to Get Used by Matt Pond
Automechanic by Jennie O.
Shake It Off by The Spinto Band
Prophet's Hometown by Eye & the Arrow
Monster Misdemeanors by Yellow Red Sparks


Valentine's Day Shmalentine's Day.  Rock out single or taken.  

Enjoy...


-DJ MISS 307

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Hufflepuff Tunes

Me as a cartoon!  :)
The Gods (Yongeblood Remix) by Pilotpriest
Overdose by Little Daylight
Today by Go Exploring
Chasing Rubies by Hudson Taylor
True Colors by American Authors
Two Hours by Theme Park


Here are some songs to tap your toe to.  Click on the links and have a listen on Soundcloud.  AND you guys can follow or comment if you have any feedback on my music selections.  Just sayin....


Enjoy!


-DJ MISS 307

Monday, February 11, 2013

Quidditch Practice





I had two job interviews today...YAY!  My experience as Miss Wyoming USA has really given me an edge up in these situations.  Meeting different people and being able to articulate oneself is harder than it seems.  Thank you Donald Trump for the practice!




Today's playlist is for any sort of physical activities you are passionate about.  It could be running, Spinning, elliptical-ing, Zumba-ing....whatever.  For me it's QUIDDITCH.  When I fly around on my Nimbus 2000, I like to blast these songs...it makes Oliver Wood so mad.... 





Fantasy by MS MR
Serpentine by MDK13
escape 700 by The Chemical Brothers
escape wavefold by The Chemical Brothers
Sky High by Big Gigantic
Upswing by Big Gigantic
Strobe (Club Edit) by Deadmau5
Blitz by Digitalism
Blue by Gemini
Killin' It by Krewella
Robo Booty by Opiuo
Allein by Pryda

Enjoy & Stay Tuned.

-DJ MISS 307

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Road Trip to Hogsmeade

picture credit: http://janoseagle.wordpress.com
Between cold meds and countless movies, I have found my mind swimming in the magical world of Harry Potter(SHOCKING!).  I have visited DUMBLEDORE's office and asked FAWKES to lend me a tear to heal me of my illness, but she just winks at me to let me know the Tylenol Cold & Flu will kick in soon.  When I wake up, I'm in the Room of REQUIREMENT staring deep into the Mirror of ERISED.  My future holds the key to unlocking a career in Denver.  WHOA thanks MIRROR!!!  Well now that it's the weekend, Hogwarts students are free to go to HOGSMEADE!  Just what I needed to cure my ailment...ROAD TRIP TO HOGSMEADE.  Since I have no permission slip, I think I'll use my sneaky spy skills, invisibility cloak, and Marauders Map and go it alone.  Every Harry Potter Hipster soundtracks their rebellious romps of righteousness.  


Wide Eyes by Local Natives
Breakers by Local Natives
Who Knows Who Cares by Local Natives
The Fall by Rhye
World News by Local Natives
In The City by Caveman
Cholla by The Joy Formidable
End Tapes by The Joy Formidable
Up by Black Handed Kites

Made it to The Three Broomsticks...enjoying my butterbeer...responsibly.....and guess who walks in---ASLAND!  

Time for a nap

Enjoy the music 

-DJ MISS 307


Friday, February 1, 2013

Ben n' Jerry's Playlist

+castor mcqueen you're wish is my command.  Sad playlist 101:

PS check out his rockin' body shots.  Oh yea.  Better than seeing Harry Potter shirtless in the Deathly Hallows Part 1.


If you are sad and can't seem to shake it off, listen to this playlist to soundtrack your ice-cream eating, sit on the couch watching 4 seasons of Alias on NetFlix session.



Pachuca Sunrise by Minus the Bear (The Acoustic Version is Better)
Sleep It Off by The Break Mission


But remember, music can also make you happy.  See my previous posts to uplift after you've scarfed a pint of Ben and Jerry's.


-DJ Miss 307


Monday, January 28, 2013

M*A*S*H*ups!!!!

Today's theme is MASHUPS!!!!!   Who doesn't love a good mashup?  If you suffer from MUSIC A.D.H.D like myself, you will LOVE this playlist.  It's like all of these popular songs got a clue and added a "dubby" electro back beat which instantly makes the song cooler.  Just like Instagram can make you an instant hipster.  Snap mirror pic, add filter, blur out the bathroom stalls that are behind you VOILA instant edge factor.  (See Below pic taken at King Soopers.  I bet you would have never guessed hipsters hang out at grocery stores.)

These songs are all downloadable for FREE.99 on www.SoundCloud.com.  Your Welcome :)



Faxing Berlin vs. Shelter by Marko Cindric 

Big Shout Out to Chip Ivory (https://soundcloud.com/chipivory).  Every mashup is GOLD!




Don't forget to check out my other half +castor mcqueen.  He's kind of a big deal.  :)

-DJ Miss 307

Friday, January 25, 2013

Harry Potter + Music=WIZARD PLAYLIST!!!!!!!!


My Harry Potter obsession mated with my musical inclinations and had a WIZARD baby!!!!  I know some of you(the non-muggles) are thinking: if a wizard and a muggle had a baby it would be a mudblood.  Well shame on you, mudblood is a very mean name. This is a magical playlist that will make you wish you were a student at Hogwarts.  If you don't like this playlist, you are a DEATH EATER!



Whether you are riding on your broom, flying car, or simply transporting yourself via toilet into the Ministry of Magic, ENJOY!

-DJ Miss 307





Thursday, January 24, 2013

Music is My Chill Pill

Alright, I have a migraine problem that's induced by stress....YIKES... I have baggage whatever, get over it.  When I drive in traffic and have a job interview(that I was running late to) I start to stress.  Besides my amazing co-pilate Alexander McQueen(castormcqueen37.blogspot.com), I like to jam out and sing at the top of my lungs to keep calm.  I should just learn to apparate or use my floo powder.  Problem is all the new homes these days only have electric fireplaces.  (Sorry, off topic)  If you guys see me driving around Denver karaoke-ing DON'T JUDGE.  JOIN ME!!!!  Here are some good sing along songs.






PS:  If you know of anyone in the market to hire 2 young, hard working professionals in the Marketing/Sales/Business fields, LET ME KNOW.  :)

-DJ Miss 307


Dear Diary, Mood Apathetic...

To Angsty Boy!

You, sir, are so trendy.

Rude, disrespectful and never text me.
With your curly hair and flanneled shirt,
You rock out to every Dashboard Confessional concert.

Your texts make zero sense,

And your presence is a nuisance.
Why, sir, are your jeans so tight?
It's so disturbing I don't sleep at night.

If you reminded me of any band it would be The Used.

Because your style is a copy, you should be accused.
I hope this poem touches your angsty heart,
Because you need a little of that you fruit tart.

Just a silly poem I wrote about the trendy trendsters.  Not that I don't appreciate those skinny jeans and flanneled shirts....


Here's the playlist to match:





PLUS: I'd like to think SLYTHERINS listen to these kind of tunes.

This is for you CRAB, GOYLE and DRACO.


CHEERS!


-DJ MISS 307