now that it's september...

i must say i'm surprised, albeit pleasantly, to be the first person to post the best song/video release of 2009: YouTube - Shakira - She Wolf pretty much everything about it is perfect. the title, the kylie/annie-like beat, the hyper literal lyrics (a direct translation from the spanish version?), the crazy dance moves (shoulder shimmy), the bodysuit, and of course, the howl.

i'm pretty sure i entirely missed the boat the first time around with this band, but their songs have been stuck in my head since i first heard the album, so here goes: YouTube - Vampire Weekend VS Miike Snow - The Kids Don't Stand A Chance (this remix gives me a chance to introduce miike snow as well)

and, in honor of the brendan's 30th, and the first annual sunset to sunrise marathon: YouTube - Walking In L.A.