Music Video Show and Tell

Metronomy - Radio Ladio

Vampire Weekend - A-Punk

Sia-Breathe Me

To My Boy - "I am X Ray"

Justice - D.A.N.C.E

Yelle - "ACDG" (I love the Eurotrash boys Dancing).

Bat for Lashes - What's a Girl to Do

Flyleaf - All Around Me

AND SURPRISE! A music video my friend Bryce and I made for 23jinx.

Weekend Plans: I always like to brag about the cool and artsy friends I get to hang around. Some of these guys I know, Chris, Matt, and Tim are in a local band called Burgundy. They have some of their sweet songs up online and hopefully, in the near future, an interview with all four members of the band will be available here on Caffeine for your reading pleasure. If you're in the Sacramento area this Friday night you can check them out at the VOX café on the corner of 19th and X at 7 PM. If you've wondered where to find all the Christian, hardcore/metal bands in Sacramento - this is the place! Burgundy will be playing with The Shotgun Effect, The Fall of Autumn, Hello, Sailor, and The Color Amnesty. Tickets are only $5. Come support the local music scene, people!

Lots of love and hxc,
Caitlin

Frankly, my dear...

I feel a little bit bad for Scarlett Johansson. Her new album titled Anywhere I Lay My Head has this actor-turned-singer covering Tom Waits' songs (nothing new in Hollywood these days, of course) . I was a little excited at first. I mean, pretty people always look like they should have pretty voices. And Scarlett is gorgeous, so that should exponentially increase the awesomeness of her voice, right? Wrong. Her new album, as a "project" of sorts, is a disappointment. The problem seems to be that her songs are overproduced - her whispery voice is drowned by backup vocals and instrumentals. It's not the "alternative" or "indie" sound that I was hoping for - instead we get to hear interesting ambiance instrumentals hide a seemingly average voice. Also, she sings completely without feeling. There is no soul in her songs - a trait that makes Tom Waits' songs worthwhile in the first place. Poor Scarlett. I would say stick to acting, but if you remember her singing "Summertime" from the album Unexpected Dreams: Songs from the Stars the difference in her voice is like night and day. She has a smoky sound that sounds perfect with jazzy, simple tunes like that. Never mind the irony in Scarlett singing about a black woman picking cotton. Fiddle-dee-dee! But why listen to little old me? Listen for yourself.

"Falling Down"


"Summertime"


And just for fun...here's how Tom Waits does "Falling Down."






Song of the Day: M79 by Vampire Weekend is a jaunty, funky song from the debut album. A mix of Western classical music and African popular music makes a genre that the band describes as "Upper West Side Soweto". Vampire Weekend toured with the Shins last year and had the #67 spot on the Billboard Top 100 for their song "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa". Enjoy!


Weekend Plans: Rick's Dessert Diner! Okay, you guys, you guys. Let me just take this opportunity to divulge a not-so-secret secret. I would eat dessert as a replacement for every meal...or at least eat dessert first. So...Rick's Dessert Diner in downtown Sacramento is pretty much my Mecca. Located at 2322 K Street in downtown Sacramento just a short walk from the Crest Theatre, this place is the perfect stop for those with a late night sweet tooth. It's open late - Friday and Saturday til 1, Tuesday-Thursday til 12 and Sunday and Monday til 11. With over 285 treats to choose from and all in a cute, retro diner atmosphere you can't really go wrong.

Coming Soon to Caffeine: Alternatives to the Summer Blockbuster. Yeah, we all love Indy and Batman - but there's gotta be something more!

Lots of Love and Chocolate Cake,
Caitlin