
Dear friends,
We here at P&C would like to usher in the bright and hopeful new year by… skipping January altogether! (hmm, now how did that happen? oh well) On this epic first day of February we kick off 2012 with a brand new guest post by a esteemed colleague, sister in law, lover of boots and capes, self-proclaimed color specialist, dirty martini expert, Art Director and designer extraordinaire, expert flower arranger, lover of all things 'ghosty', friend of witches and vampires, lover of animals, mother to Biggie, wife of Lil' Bruder, all-around fantastical free spirit who may sometimes be spotted with a feather or two in her hair, I give you my dear sisterbear, Madame Sugahblade Steffi (aka: Mrs. Z, Steppers, Steph, Pipka, Babe).
This lovely lady has been a long-time supporter of P&C and prides herself on being the first commenter whenever possible. Most bloggers will tell you that this is quite an honor. I am very happy to report that she's recently started blogging herself and her daily musings on life, love and the pursuit of happiness can be found at the lovely Life Of Steph. I asked this talented lady if she might be interested in putting together a guest post for all the kids out there who had no music to listen to for the entire month of January. She obliged with a most pleasant musical tapestry woven with some fine pearls of rhythm, melody and at least one man singing Be My Baby in a very high pitched voice that I have come to deem my favorite song on this playlist. So without further ado, I bring you Guest Popcast #578.
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………………..AND NOW A MESSAGE FROM GUEST POPCASTER, MADAME SUGAHBLADE.……………….
Join us on an musical journey that starts out mellow with a haunting cover of Be My Baby by DM Stith and then builds to a power anthem by the flaming head of fire Florence + The Machine. Also be on the look out for the melodic duo Lucius straight out of Brooklyn (thank you Mr. Lovie for turning me onto them). Also check out this video by Keren Ann she rocks it. Lastly, if you haven’t been digging on them already be sure to check out First Aid Kit you won’t be sorry. These two Swedish sisters will knock you off your block with their harmony and sweet lyrics.
So sit back and relax … ahh … erase the gray of your cubicle and replace it with the golden beaches of Mexico and pour yourself a virtual Piña colada.
(Also: This set treats the following: frozen airplane windows, screaming hungry cats, broken hearts, dry patches on your face and chipped red nail polish.)
and:
(<–Biggie)1. Be My Baby: DM Stith
2. Foxglove: Murder By Death
3. High School Lover: Oregon Bike Trails
4. Don't Just Sit There: Lucius
5. Shake It Out: Florence + The Machine
6. My Name Is Trouble: Keren Ann
7. Strangers: Van She
8. Satellite: Guster
9. Rocket Man: My Morning Jacket
10. Santa Monica Dream: Angus & Julia Stone
11. Bye: Elliot Smith
12. Tiger Mountain Peasant Song: First Aid Kit
13. The Girl: City & Colour





















































