Internet Killed the Video Star - Thursday

I love Band of Horses (so honest, beautiful and soulful sounding) and athletes (so fit, daring and talented).

And, together in a video. Magic.

The New Economy

I like fine things.
I also use the fine things I have and rarely save them for a rainy day.
So penny for pound they earn their worth.

But I am pinching my pennies. New trend? Or just my reality catching up with me.
Kitchen renos are expensive. So are trips to LA.
Where is a girl, or guy, to save her pennies?

New Economy Suggestion #1:







http://www.myspace.com/

Weekly Savings: $10
Instead of rolling the dice on buying a few iTunes several times a week;
I now listen to streaming FREE music on MySpace.

My faves right now:
CutCopy
Glass Candy
Vampire Weekend (thanks matt)
GirlTalk

I figure if you like it after several listens. You can buy it.

Salt and Pepper my Mango

She is so cool.
She is one of Kanye's FreshKids and one of Marc Jacob's muses.

She is an articulate outspoken, politically savvy artist and certainly a thought leader.

M.I.A., born Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, makes great music and is now designing a clothing line and record label called NEET. Besides spelling TEEN backwards, it stands for Not In Education, Employment or Training. Essentially, if a Teen drops out, she'll sign 'em up....like her new prodigy Rye Rye. I am still a bit confused about it...but I'll go with it.

She has a style and brand all unto herself, just like this pretty crazy video that showcases her wares. Its out there, but so are most fantastic artists.

Also check out her interview on the Hour for more about her story.

photo: marc jacobs collection