New Music Discovery: Public Library Commute

It’s amazing the kind of recollection our brains have when it comes to music. Like smell, a familiar song can take you back to a specific place, time or even feeling, all after just a couple bars played.

My latest song recollection isn’t as poetic as that previous paragraph sounded, but led to me to putting a name to a new-to-me-artist, which is one of my intentions for this year.

A little backstory: I’m a big fan of Mojave’s weekly vlogs – she’s a NYC fashion worker who documents her adventures around the city and in her kitchen. Our aesthetic tastes are similar, and her minimalist downtown vibe is just so chic.

Her vlog also features an assortment of indie pop musicians – one of them being Public Library Commute.

This is the song that originally caught my ear:

Conrad Hsiang is the man behind the Public Library Commute moniker. His music is dreamy, floaty and uplifting, it’s the perfect indie-pop playlist for a warm summer afternoon. It’s fitting that his song “Summertime” is his most popular on Spotify, but it’s his EP 1000 Summers that landed him on some of Spotify’s biggest playlists.

Given the temps outside right now, Public Library Commute’s music is the perfect listen to transport you somewhere warm.

Listen Here:

Listen on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/public-library-commute/1399000945

February Playlist

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Oh February.

When the temps are low and the days are cozy, there really couldn't be a better month of the year for the month of love. 

From some of my favorite love songs (Beyonce, Adele) to some fresh new finds, this months list has a song for any of those you love, from bestie to bae and everyone in between. 

*candy hearts not included

January Playlist

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Whereas most music playlists for the month of January are all about getting moving, I’ve found that what I’m loving to listen to this month is something I can SING. You know, that anthem you can put on when you’re cleaning the house, sitting in traffic, or just dancing around while no one’s watching. (P.S. - I’m totally that person you see rockin’ out at the stoplight).

Here’s a mix of new and old that I’m loving this month - everything from classic U2 to the best surprise of all - new music from Ed Sheeran!

June Playlist

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Sunshine, sunroofs, and summertime.

When I think about the month of June, those three words are immediately what come to mind.

They’re also the three words of think of when choosing my soundtrack for the month, songs that work while driving with the sunroof open sporting my shades (and killer car singing voice), songs that are relatively new to symbolize summer 2016, and most importantly songs that are fun for listening to with friends on a patio or a picnic blanket.

So take a listen to my fun, carefree summer that’s ahead.

June 2016 Playlist on Spotify

The A List: 5.20.16

You guys, this week.

It’s been a week of getting back into a routine, a week of serious brain usage and most of all, a week of new surroundings. I’m a little too excited that the forecast is a bit gloomy for Saturday, I can’t wait to get my bearings again.

But with all this newness also comes a giant boatload of inspiration (woo!) which I’m excited to share. In the meantime, here’s a look at what I’m loving this week.

Stella McCartney Lips iphone case

If school supplies are my ultimate way to nerd out (see below), phone cases probably come a close second. I love to dress up my iphone in crazy ways, it’s the one piece of my ensemble that doesn’t stick to my color uniform. Case in point, my latest case. I’ve been eyeing this lip case for weeks, trying to figure out if I should bite the bullet or not to spend the $$$. After seeing it in person at Neiman’s (and finding a gift card) I’m now the proud owner of the best selfie case around. Sure, the case is large, but my personality is larger. ;-)

Rebecca Minkoff Unlined Feed Bag

Rebecca Minkoff has always been one of my go-to handbag designers, but I think she’s completely one-upped herself with my latest purchase. The unlined feed bag is the PERFECT summer satchel. It’s a buttery leather toughened up just slightly with the addition of studs, which coupled with a square shape and wide strap, set it apart from your typical cross-body handbag. I carried mine with me everywhere on my last road trip, it not only holds your essentials but it’s also great for toteing around a blogging camera, your moleskin and even a bottle of water.  You can’t go wrong with this bag by your side all summer long.

Muji Gel Ink 0.5mm Pens

Confession time, I am a giant school supply nerd. From agendas to notebooks, folders to paper clips, I love school supplies. And after getting back into the swing of things this week (i.e. working) I think I’ve finally found my holy grail of pens. Seriously, these pens not only write consistently, they also don’t smear when this lefty advances across the page (ahhh!!!). Leave it to Muji to create the perfect writing specimen. I picked these up in store in NYC the last time I was there, but thankfully you can order them easily online now. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to get back to geeking out over my school supplies.

Google’s Gboard App

GIFs. I’m still not quite sure how to pronounce them as a word but boy do I love to send them to friends via text or other medium. And for me, my friends timelines just got completely spammed thanks to my faves at Google. I have no clue if Google’s Gboard app for iphone is new, but after downloading it this week I’m hooked. Operating just like my beloved emoji app, you can scroll through google’s gif options by category or search for that specific gif that you know and love. So many puppy gifs, so little time.

DNCE Toothbrush Video

I originally had another fave slotted into this spot, but after watching DNCE’s Toothbrush video, I knew I had to include it. And can I just say one thing about this vid? Joe Jonas is a dreamboat. Even better though? Ashley Graham is a total fox. But the best part might be Joe’s follow-up interview with Glamour – saying he only had one girl for the role in mind (swoon!). DNCE knew they were making a statement with Ashley's casting, but the video is so beautiful you don’t even notice.