Amanda Palmer

theme song for tonight:

Amanda Palmer, "Idioteque"

The powers of the Ukulele and Amanda Palmer never cease to amaze, who knew Radiohead sounded so good sung by a lady with a uke?  And you too can buy this whole album for $0.84.  Go.  Do it.  Now.  It's good for middle of the night musings while your sleepy boyfriend hogs the whole bed after a lovely dinner date.

Gorillaz

theme song for tonight:

Gorillaz, "Rhinestone Eyes"

Chocolatey boozy beverage.  Purple nightgown.  Gorillaz.

Relaaaaaaaaax.

Amanda Palmer

theme song of the afternoon:

Amanda Palmer, "Runs In the Family"

So I downloaded this song last week on a whim, probably at some iTunes/amazon suggestion.  I enjoyed the initial breathless silliness in the lyrics, and then promptly forgot I downloaded it because I was becoming obsessed with this (which requires a whole new post).  Amanda Palmer of Dresden Dolls fame (and also doing a short cameo in this follow up ground breaking video at minute 5:10.  Out of the loop?  Check out the original here.)  is remarkably talented and has crazy eyebrows. 

"Amanda, are your eyebrows tattoos?"
No, I was born this way. I am a specially bred member of the Illuminati and they function sort of like alien bar codes. Every time I travel to the center of the earth I have to press my face up against a large glass cog with laser beams scanning my face to gain admittance. For those of you who want the look, though, I suggest a Mach 3 and Maybelline Liquid Eyeliner in Black or Dark Gray.
--FAQ from The Dresden Doll's Official Site

I think I'm developing a girl crush.

The Smashing Pumpkins

theme song of the moment:

The Smashing Pumpkins, "Mayonaise"

blarg.