take the smoke in, let it out

I recently discovered my favorite Mikal Cronin song off of MCII, Peace of Mind, has a music video.
AND Mary Timony stars in it! Doesn't get much cooler than that.

shellshonic shagovision - ali koehler (hey, that's me)

video killed the radio star: paramore - ain't it fun

Paramore's new music video for Ain't It Fun premiered this week. I LOVE Paramore. Their music is so energetic and positive and their aesthetic is super fun. Even though she's younger than me, Hayley makes me feel the way 

Gwen Stefani did when I was 10; empowered, inspired, and maybe just a little bit googly-eyed 

(wink wink, it'll make sense once you watch the video). As expected, Hayley brings it on the fashion front. 

I put together some looks inspired by her various looks in the video.

Look 1

paramore look 1 by alexandria-koehler featuring neon socks

Um, can we also talk about how fucking fit Hayley looks now? She could prob kick my ass.

Look 2

paramore look 2 by alexandria-koehler featuring Manic Panic

Look 3

paramore look 3 by alexandria-koehler featuring skinny pants

girl crush: allison crutchfield

How did I manage to miss this video when it was posted to Rookie?

There's not much that I need to say, only that Allison is one of the
coolest, cutest, nicest, best-dressed, most talented friends I have.

See?

morning video: radiator hospital - our song

Radiator Hospital is Sam Cook-Parrott (and sometimes a full band). They released a full length album this year, recorded by the brilliant Kyle Gilbride of Swearin' (he also recorded the Upset album, so I might be biased). The album is called Something Wild, and this song is on it. The album version is incredible of course, but God DAMN this live performance is heartbreaking. Sam is fucking awesome. For the superfan geeks out there (like me) you can hear his wonderful voice alongside Katie Crutchfield on Waxahatchee - Peace and Quiet. I dare you to watch this video and not get choked up/fall in love with Sam. Oh! And Allison Crutchfield (also of Swearin') sings one of my fave tracks on the album, Are You Feelin' Me? Just a perfect album front to back. Check it out here.