Stuck-in-my-Head Saturday

My song for this week is by a band called Umbrellas, they're actually from Norman, Oklahoma! Right by me. Well, not now since I'm living in Texas, but when I was still in Oklahoma. lol. Anyway! I love their sound, I've actually been able to see them live once, but mannn. They're good. haha. Anyway, this is their song that's been stuck in my head all day! Enjoy!

"Stuck-in-my-Head Saturday"

I don't know how many of you have done this; woken up and instantly had a song stuck in your head? Douglas told me I was weird. haha. But this happens to me all the time. The other morning it was "I Try" by Macy Gray. Luckily I had something a little different pop in there this morning. Say Anything is a pretty well-known band, I think. They are one of my absolute favorites. I can't help it. I think Max Bemis writes miracles. hah. This song is off of their newest self-titled, and I think it's just beautiful, and haunting, and sweet all at the same time. Give it a listen. :]
What songs have been stuck in your head lately? I love learning about and discovering new bands and songs. I always have something stuck in there, so it helps to be able to switch it up now and then. Have a great weekend!!!

Halloween and Updates!

October was a ridiculously busy month for me. I have this good friend named Doug, and he decided to make a mission to see 31 bands in 31 days. And I was his sidekick to go to all the shows with. It was a lot of fun, but very exhausting physically, and monetarily. hahah. But it was such a good experience, and you would think that if I was a good blogger that I would've been updating this whole time and taking photos of all the outfits I wore to the shows and everything. But I decided to be lazy, and take a break, and just enjoy my time for awhile. I would like to give a quick rundown and make some honorable mentions for some of my favorite bands, though.

Spooky Folk- Exactly like the name says. They have this wonderfully spooky sound to them that just draws you in. And an amazing lady with a violin which sounds so beautiful and gives their band a really rich sound.

Ernie Halter- Singer Songwriter with a gorgeous voice, a very soul-filled, folk-y sound. Yes I made up my own words to describe him. hah. He put on a really good show, and had some local kids come up on stage to jam out with him during some songs. Very cool.

Peelander Z!- Absolutely AMAZING. We had no idea what to expect (with any of the shows, really), but reading their bio it was saying stuff about how they claim to be from the Z area of planet Peelander, and they are made up of different colors, and they do human bowling, limbo, dress up in costumes... it goes on and on. And they really do all those things! It was one of the best, and most fun experiences of this whole month. In fact, they'll be here again on the 5th, and we plan on going back to see them! They describe their band as being a Japanese Comic Punk Band. As Douglas put it.. "Imagine you're stuck in a crazy Japanese game show, and you're having the best time of your life." Yeah, that's pretty much it. haha. GO SEE THIS BAND.

The Appeal- A really good local band. They have a funk indie, pop sound to them. And they have a lot of fun on stage. Plus they were ridiculously nice and hung out with us for quite awhile after the show. I always like when bands are actually interested in the people who are there to see them.

The Forgeries- I have to do a special mention of this band. They are really good friends to me and Doug. Their girlfriends are all really good friends to me, and their whole group of friends have been amazing to be around. They are RIDICULOUSLY good live. The Forgeries have just a really good rock sound to them. With kind of a pop vibe. You want to dance, you want to sing, you want to clap your hands and just have a great time when you see them. They'll be going into the studio soon, and the rock opera will be released on Valentine's Day. You bet I'll be doing a special post dedicated to them when that happens. :)


OKAY. I think I'm done talkin bands for now. Here's some Halloween pictures!

 Kat Von D and a Castle. :]

 We both had "Interactive Costumes". I let people give me tattoos, 

and Doug let people draw a battle on him. haha

 Jacob didn't dress up because he came straight from work, but I was thinking of Hocus Pocus when she tells the bullies that Max's costume is a "Little Leaguer". And Jacob plays baseball, so it could work. 

This was literally their costume. I didn't know until the end of the night that her baby bump was fake. lol

 The Forgeries!!!! The party was at their house, and a band called Peru played first (Which was Doug's 31st band for the month.yay!) and then the Forgeries played, and it was awesome. 

A few shots of the random tattoos I had been given. I actually ended up with some really cool stuff. :) 

That purple people eater to the left is Leslie. She is great. and is dating Mr. Satan there behind the mike. :) They are a beautiful couple, and have been really awesome friends.

And this is me with Mary!! I love her. and if you couldn't tell by her bar maiden outfit, she is dating the bass player in the lederhosen up there. :]


Anyway, it was a great night. Lots of fun costumes, lots of good people. I hope you all had a great Halloween!
I'm thinking seriously about joining in on Kendi Everyday's 30 for 30 challenge this month. It will get my creative juices flowing again, and force me to make more updates finally. I am planning on having an outfit post up later this evening, though. :) Happy Monday, everyone.

Megan Loves.. Music Mondays!

I'm switching up my Monday routine, I think. I did an all music post once before, and I just really really love music, and I think incorporating it into my blog more will bring me a special dose of happiness, especially on Mondays, when happiness is hard to find. hah.

So, I'm thinking that each Monday I will post about new bands I've heard about or news from old bands we already love. (Or that I love, and hopefully you do too.) So without further adieu:

Megan Loves.. Music Mondays!

• I will let you in on this little secret right off the bat, I get most of my music news from Absolutepunk.net these days. So, it is no surprise that it is that very website that brought me to the genius that is Jeremy Messersmith. That name is a mouthful, but I plan to be saying it a lot and singing his praises. He hails from Minneapolis, MN and makes music that I cannot stop listening to. If I had a soundtrack, it would be his newest album; The Reluctant Graveyard. Although I hate to make comparisons between artists, because I'm sure the artists themselves don't always appreciate it, on AbsolutePunk there is a mention of a Sufjan Stevens comparison, and I have to agree. So definitely, if you like Sufjan, you need to check this guy out!
• I love to dance! And We Became Actors has some fun indie/pop music that I can definitely wiggle around like a crazy person to. This band is another new find for me this week, and I'm so excited! They have some great synth sounds, hands clapping, and groovy beats. This band also is from Minneapolis (Lucky city!), and their new album This Is Where We Stand will definitely be on rotation when I'm drivin around with the windows down.
• Next is A Rocket to the Moon, which is a band you might have heard of. They're on Fueled by Ramen with some other greats, and they're super amazing! Although as far as I know they only have an EP, and now their first full length- On Your Side. I just gave a few songs a listen today, and I have to say, I'm pretty impressed. The song "Like We Used To" made me nearly cry because it's just so emotive. And oh dear do I love emotional music. haha. Not only do they have a great sound, but they're going on tour this fall with HANSON! And in case you don't pay attention to me, that is my favorite band. My tattoo is even a reference to them. Which brings me to my next bulletin:
• HANSON!!! haha. In case you are a person who thinks they broke up after Mmmbop stopped being played on the radio, you are wrong. They have grown up, and brought their musical talent with them. Shout it Out is their 5th studio album, and oh my goodness, it's amazing. Fun, catchy, dancey ( I don't care if that's not a word. hah), and full of talent. Not only do I respect Hanson's music, I respect them as people. To me they represent what life should be about. They're living their dreams, having fun, but they are married, with children. And they use their name and spare time to give back. Their previous album, The Walk, was dedicated to helping AIDS victims in Africa, and they continue to do and give lots to the people who have been affected. So far their fall tour doesn't have any dates here in Texas, but I'm praying they add some in!

I'm going to leave you with their first video from Shout it Out for the song "Thinking 'Bout Somethin'". I promise it will bring a smile to your face. I dare you to NOT want to learn this dance. :]

Thinking 'Bout Somethin'

HANSON | MySpace Music Videos

Who Loves What?

My best friend and I are still the only people who read this, and that's okay. But I'd like to get into the habit of making regular posts, and having a set schedule, so back by my own popular demand, hah.

Megan Loves... (April 12-18)

• New phones! Jonathan bought a new Blackberry, and gave me his old one! :] Yes, it's an older Blackberry, but it's still a way more advanced phone than I've ever had before. lol.
• Online Shopping. Okay, so I spent some money on Forever 21's website on random jewelry. I had a super busy weekend at work, and I decided to treat myself to something I never spend money on. And I really feel like adding some more personalized accessories will really give my outfits the kick they need. I can't wait for it all to arrive and to show you! Ah!
• Muse. I've always liked this band, but I'm entering obsessed mode almost. I'm currently listening to youtube videos of their Coachella performance. Oh to have been there! You girls that got to go are soo lucky.
• Rain. NOT! It's freakin cold now because it rained aalllll weekend. But I think tomorrow will be sunny and warm again. So, that's what I really love.. looking forward to better weather.
• The new Hanson music video. The song is called Thinkin 'Bout Somethin' and it is seriously amazing. The song is great, and the video makes me smile throughout the whole thing. I'm not kidding when I say they are my favorite band of all time. Ahhh.
• The returns of Gossip Girl and Glee!! Ahhh! I have something to look forward to during the week, since apparently Weeds doesn't come back until August. :(

Well, there you have it. The things that I love as of late. Now, to check the weather for tomorrow, and plan some clothes accordingly. Have a great night!

Rainy Days and Mondays...

Don't always get me down, but sometimes they're just too much!
Especially this crazy weekend. I won't go into detail, but if you are a praying or hoping or wishing type of person, we could use some of that focused towards us. blah.

However, I really try to not ever focus on the negative and Mondays are my Megan Loves... day. So what do I love this week? I thought I'd do a music centered post. Music has always been a HUGE part of my life, so why would I leave it out of my blog? Since I've been so down, I think it's fitting to tell you the songs I love to listen to that put me in a good mood!

Megan Loves... (March 1-7)

• "Pork and Beans" by Weezer. It's all about doing what you want and being who you are, despite what others think, or what might be "cool" at the moment. Always be true to yourself! Plus it's super catchy, like all of their songs. hah.
  

• "Australia" and "When I Goosestep" by The Shins. They're both just sweet little ditties that make me smile every time I listen to them. The second song is from the Wicker Park soundtrack which is AMAZING, and if you haven't listened to it, or seen the movie even, I recommend doing both, immediately.

• "DARE" by The Higher. Top 5 favorite band right here. This is the kind of song you listen to while you're cruising around with your windows down singing along with your best friend. :] And that goes for their whole "On Fire" album, really.
  

• "Bite to Break Skin" by Senses Fail. Come on.. you remember when they were cool. Admit it. Yes, I still listen to them, and yes this song is completely different from the others. I call this my angry song, because it feels good to scream along at the top of your lungs to just get out all of that frustration that's been building up inside of you. Try it. I promise.

• "MmmBop" by Hanson. You know I had to. Hanson is definitely another top 5 band. Will be until the day I die. And what makes your heart feel happier than hearing a song that takes you back to the good ol' days before you had any real responsibilities? Also, on a serious note, if you thought they had drifted off into obscurity, you're wrong. They're still making music, and it's still amazing! Just much more grown up, and it's definitely in the indie rock category now. So maybe you should listen to a few of their newer songs, you might be shocked!

Alright, well, there's a few of my "makes me feel better about life" songs. If I don't force myself to stop, we could be here all night. I really really love music.

I also love making a Twizzler straw to drink my Dr. Pepper with. :D

Alright, time to deal with the real world now. Boo!
If anybody at all reads this, then thank you! and if you have a happy song that's your favorite, why don't you share it with me?
Have a great night!