making you cooler since early 2010


1.28.2010

My new years resolution is to be photogenic

GAGA / MGMT ala WEEZER



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BEST. REMIX. EVER.

/// THE VIRGINS /// RICH GIRLS [TWELVES REMIX]





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SONG OF THE DAY

It's early, it's snowing, the velveteen is in a good mood today. It's his first snow of the winter, so I'm showing you double the love, with two tracks. One very long, one kind of short, enjoy.



/// VAMPIRE WEEKEND ///



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/// CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL /// MARVIN GAYE COVER



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1.27.2010

HORRIBLE PHOTO. AMAZING HOT SAUCE.



Attention fellow New Yorkers - I was at The Smith last night on 3rd Ave. Went 3-way splitzies with two broads. We ordered Dijon Mussels with fries smothered in Tarragon (uh-may-seeng) We also got grilled chipotle shrimp over jalapeno cheddar grits. If you don't know what grits are, watch My Cousin Vinny for a detailed and authentic explanation. Also got the Mediterranean Salad aka a baller Greek Salad which was really good too. We basically drenched every bite of all of the above with a nondescript hot sauce that sat up against the wall on our tabletop. As usual, I call over the manager to interrogate him about this mysteriously delicious condiment. "A secret combination of fresh habanero peppers, rice vinegar, and a few other ingredients," Josh exclaimed.

Guess what, I have a whole bottle of it in my kitchen right now. Ya - get there, tell the manager you love it, and he'll personally package you a bottle, SMITH logo and all. BAM! [Just 10 bones - goes well with ANYTHING] Say ciao to your Cholula.

SONG OF THE DAY



I was in Opening Ceremony two days ago and this song was playing. Like I do no matter where I am, I asked the closest employee to go in the back and check the ipod to see what glorious song was floating through the halls.....I've been having my way with this big piece of classic rock ever since, and now it's your turn, obviously.


/// THE WHO /// HAPPY JACK



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While you're on the web, track down the whole album. It's redic.

1.26.2010

ma ma ma poker face ma ma poker face

Guys, it's my absolute pleasure to share my music with you. But you have to read the shit I post too. After all, an entree ain't as good with out something on the side.

This is day 2. So far the feedback is moderate, random, very nonchalant. In the next few days I'll be posting various reviews, top 10 lists, reactions to this week's current events. You know, the usual.

Just remember - I'm your source for music, film, food, travel, stores, streets, socks, dogs, sweets, and all other kinds of treasures. Everyone always asks the velveteen for info, so consider this a flea market with endless booths of things you could use.



Hasta manana!

I'M A SONG SLUT

yo! here are 5 more songs I want to share with you guys. OHAI, I can't help it. They all get 5 estrellas.

/// RUN TOTO RUN /// SLEEPYHEAD /// PASSION PIT COVER



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/// THE TEMPER TRAP /// DOWN RIVER /// [COACHELLA ARTIST]



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/// HOT CHIP /// FEEL BETTER /// [COACHELLA ARTIST]



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/// LYKKE LI /// WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW? /// COVER COVER COVER



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/// LADY GAGA /// VIVA LA VIDA /// COLDPLAY COVER



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SONG OF THE DAY

Since I gave Sam Sparro a shout out yesterday, and I'm into covers these days, here's Katy Perry covering his most popular track - "Black & Gold"

It's good...real good.

/// KATY PERRY ///



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1.25.2010

2nd SONG OF THE DAY

A new slew of Netflix DVDs arrived in my apartment last week. One was "The Last Days of Disco." I give it an "eh." Regardless, there were some groovy disco songs on the soundtrack. I'm giving you this gift, an 8 and a half minute track from Chic. You might love it.

/// CHIC - EVERYBODY DANCE ///



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rules shmules

photo credits: amanda robinson (who got engaged 2 days ago)

FYI

I get my Canon G11 this week, so keep your eyes peeled for a never ending photo frenzy.

song of the day

Everyday I'll post a 'song of the day' with a link to download the mp3. I have way too much shit not to be sharing it with all of you.

/// SAM SPARRO ///

Even though he cancelled two shows in Williamsburg (that I had tickets to), I still like his music. Not him so much, but his music - yes. It's a cover of Estelle's 'American Boy.'



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lala land


no clue where this came from, but it hasn't left my desktop in a long time. pretty sick.

Welcome...

the velveteen is new. he's all about moments. each moment worth sharing will appear before you. take what you will, lose yourself, and hit me up whenever you're free! Oh, and thanks to Jessica Ramirez for helping me bring what you see to life.