Yeah yeah yeah yeah...

Here's the playlist for tonight's Airwave on WRHU 88.7FM Artist	Song
Gospel Claws	Don't Let It Die
Arctic Monkeys	Leave Before the Lights Come On
Cosmic Starfish	Don't Give Up
Nada Surf	Where Is My Mind?
The Juliana Theory	Musicbox Superhero
Fol Chen	No Wedding Cake
Various Artists	Lovesong
M.I.A.	Paper Planes (DFA Remix)
Shout Out Louds	Hurry Up Let's Go
Charles Spearin	Anna
Myka 9	To The Sky
Dragon Fli Empire	Fast Break
Shy Child	Kick Drum (feat. Spank Rock)
el Goodo	Feel So Fine
The Honorary Title	Stuck at Sea
A.C. Newman	Like A Hitman, Like A Dancer
Interpol	P.D.A.
Talking Heads	Life During Wartime
Vampire Weekend	A-Punk
Pavement	Roll With the Wind
Natalie Portman's Shaved Head	Slow Motion Tag Team
Dan Auerbach	The Prowl
Reel Big Fish	Gigantic
Golden Boots	Knife
Portugal the Man	Shade
Bright Eyes	We Are Nowhere and It's Now
Titus Andronicus	Fear and Loathing in Mahwah, NJ
Spiral Beach	Kind of Beast
Pixies	Hey
Hot Panda	Cold Hands/Chapped Lips

Look at me!

I'm currently in the computer lab in Calkins trying to force this guy who was in one of my drawing classes two years ago to look at me.

Another reason to love my recently created igoogle: the featured video today on Youtube was Fol Chen's "Cable TV". Just last night I added a few tracks from them into the Airwave format. (Listen tonight at 9 pm Eastern @ wrhu.org or 88.7FM in the New York area)


In today's New York Times there is an article about Kindle, another electronic book reading tablet. As a traditionalist and avid book worm, it smarts when new technology replaces what I am used to - a physical old fashioned book in your hand. I can't help but admit how cool the Kindle sounds though. The screen makes the pages appear authentic, and downloading books is cheaper than buying the hard copy (NY Times bestsellers around $10, older books between $3 and 6$). However, Pogue does make the point that traditional books could never be replaced: "you can't pass on or sell an e-book after you've read it." Yet again, as far as technology will take us and threaten the replacement of favorite pasttimes, traditionalists will always stick around - and you can never beat a classic.


oh yeah --- i got a wave and a hi.

A Few of My Favorite Things

It's a Monday night and I'm already flustered from this week.
In times of crisis I make a list of my favorite things. I'm also breaking one of my personal rules about not blogging about things that are not current.

Forgive me?

Last week my friend Sara Knee , an Airwave DJ and digital media extraordinaire, live Twittered while doing her slot for Airwave. It was a success, getting transcontinental requests, more followers for herself, and gaining more listeners for WRHU.org. I wonder if this is the possible answer of how to get people to start listening to Airwave again; bringing the concept of the college radio station together with today's obsession with social media and all things internet.
BTW - my slot for Airwave is tomorrow night. Be sure to listen from 9-11 PM Eastern Time at WRHU.org. Let's do an experiment: feel free to Tweet me with requests. Remember my_name_is_reb

I've come full circle where clothing I bought two years ago belong in the trash. I've come full circle - I am an adult (sort of) and cannot wear Target clothing forever. I have been searching for some new and interesting finds and here it is: Modcloth. They boast to carry "indie" and "vintage" clothing but at prices I could agree with.

Some Favorites:

Who knows who Poster Boy really is. The link is an interview with

Henry Matyjewicz, the man who was arrested for being Poster Boy. He claims he is one man in an movement...but who really knows the truth? Or wants to know? Isn't mystery half the fun?

All I know is that I go for the artistic type and rebels without causes. I haven't seen an actually peice of work in subways but I have seen where he has taken out parts of ads.


And finally, discoverd by myself on thesixtyone, Lady Danville, a Los Angeles based band that is absolutely precious with Michael, a 9th grade math teacher, Dan, a financial analyst and graduate student, and Matt, an actor. The song, Sophie Roux, I fell in love with at first listen.

and you're you

I stopped by WRHU tonight to do my weekly charting and ran into Steve, who is now the sole DJ for "Ska Show" in Studio South. It prompted a conversation about the station itself and the fear of more news programs being included in the format and Airwave and other music shows facing extinction. There has also been much talk about how the "music kids" of the station feel like outcasts. My theory is that the "music kids" have nothing to collaborate on. The staff who work on Morning Show and Newsline work together to research, report, and deliver award-winning newscasts. The Sports Department works tirelessly to bring forth talented announcers. Through these projects, there is a camaraderie between all those staff members which "music kids" are lacking.

My hope is to propose (for a second time) a music news show dedicated to talking about today's music and where the industry is leading. As producer of Airwave, I know it is a show worth being listened to. The difficult question is how you get college students to listen to radio again, period. The music industry is changing and the discussion over it has gotten old. Everyone knows the majority of today's music is downloaded and music is listened to by peers' suggestions and through word of mouth. The "word of mouth" tactic is much more effective than pushing something on audiences on a daily basis (i.e. Top 40). As much of a fan I am of digital media and the boundless opportunities with the Internet, I still want to have my two hours a week, wearing my headphones and playing music.

What is the answer?

Speaking of being thrown for a loop by the boundlessness of the Internet, The role of the librarian is changing for all you bookworms. Instead of simply shelving books, librarians are teaching school children how to do research and find correct information (via the Internet). They also teach children how to create Powerpoints and the like.

If a career such as that of a librarian can adjust to this ever evolving world of Web 2.0, will others?

Other exciting news - Neko Case was interviewed for this week's T Magazine. I was only about a page through when I fell asleep last night, but I was pleased nonetheless for an indie artist to make it to a prominent publication.

Then I thought - is that what I want? To have "best kept secrets" shared with the rest of the world?

I was livid when Kanye West used the bit from Daft Punk's "Harder Better Faster Stronger".

There is that great feeling of discovery when finding some great new music/art/designer/restaurant/bar/website/athlete that makes one feel hesitant to share with anyone else.

Or should we think more along the lines of "good for you!" when new music/art/designer/restaurant/bar/website/athlete gets more recognition?

the opportunities are endless for all walks of life in Australia

Friday I had to go to an event for the Times Square Alliance. Gage/Celemenceau Architects presented a sculpture to Times Square, a "valentine". Zales also sponsored a contest where five couples had to profess their love to one another. The couple who professed the best received a 2 carat diamond ring. Not bad. My job was to spot anyone with a camera who vaguely resembled some one from "the media". Towards the end of last week, New York experienced turbulent winds and Friday was no exception. I was standing outside for about two hours, lost feeling in my baby toes, but oh how it warmed my heart so hearing all the poems and songs about love. In my head I couldn't help thinking about how it was technically only the 13th.

The sculpture will be on display on Duffy Square until February 22.

What do you think of it's beauty?

My friend Mike and I were discussing what boundless opportunities were before us if we graduated from college and DIDN'T find a job right away in NYC. One option was Australia. I like sunshine. This discussion prompted another about the third best band in the world - The Kinks.

walking on air

I am an FA minor.
I like drawing.
I would like to get better.
That is why I am taking a figure drawing class and see nude models at 9 am every Tuesday and Thursday. If that wouldn't wake you up, I'm not sure what will.

As I was sitting this morning drawing our male nude model with a fantastic handlebar mustache, my teacher talks about the female model from Tuesday who had a belly chain. The nude model then asked her name, giving the impression that they must have run into each other at some point.

which made me wonder - is there a nude model coalition where people converse together about having a job that others would have a phobia about? A quick google search confirmed that yes, there are nude model unions but most studios and classes don't want them.

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I have been missing Italy for a few days now, primarily because I miss MTV Italia (they actually PLAY music videos!). There were a few top hits that I must bring to America.

The first is Amy MacDonald's "This Is the Life" that makes me recall the question on every commuter's mind when they go out in NYC "where am I going to crash tonight?"



the second is not for the faint of heart. Kerli's "Walking On Air" always transports me to some warped version of Alice in Wonderland or Dollhouse. I apologize for the quality of the video. The original has been taken down by Youtube so I'm left with a ringtone commercial. I am still trying to decipher the video. Anyone want to help out?

I'm on standby

David Binkowski, SVP of Word of Mouth Marketing for MS & L Worldwide, spoke at Hofstra University's Monroe lecture hall tonight as part of a special speaker event series. The event was organized by HAMA and PRSSA as a way to educate students about not only to acknowledge social media, but how to utilize it to further their careers.

For myself, every point that Binkowski made only validated what I have been wondering all week: "where am I actually going with all this?" I have been programed since birth to follow the right path: to be in these clubs, to read about this, to learn about this, basically following what others have recommended. As I was sitting at Rubenstein today, staring at the same master circulation list, it dawned on me: for the first time, there is no set path to follow. I have to carve out my own way, but somehow I can't limit myself to following just one passion.

I felt I could relate to Binkowski when he said he enjoyed working and that there is great value in investing in yourself. Therefore, ladies and gentleman, solves the query I have had for years: that while I feel like my time in college isn't spent doing typical "college activities", the things I do invest my time and energy in will pay off in the end. As Binkowski said "everyone has 24 hours a day" and it's up to the individual to use those 24 hours to their advantage.

I also appreciate the point he made that with all the good that social media does, it "can't replace face-to-face". The way I see it, I'm both the introvert and extrovert. I find myself in "thinking spells" and would rather absorb and observe. I'm shy initially when approaching people for the first time; I prefer sharing information with others by communicating through writing/print/online (however you would like to view it). The Midwestern Mentality I find in myself (must I always remind everyone my parents were born and raised in SD?) is overly friendly, outgoing, personable, kind, and would bend over backwards for people. There is a way to balance both and cover all forms of networking.

After much teasing, I no longer bring my terrible Staples-printed, business card monstrosities to networking events. I had to resort to writing my info on a piece of pink paper from my Lisa Frank notebook to give to Binkowski. An internship at MS & L this summer would be ideal; I need to be pushed to learn more and invest in learning more skill sets. Hopefully it all works out. Hopefully he doesn't think less of me that my twitter username was written on a piece of pink paper. Binkowski said generation y has nothing to lose and therefore we can take more risks. I took the risk of coming off as a 12 year old girl.

It runs in the family

Went to "Shake It!", my friend Pamela's belly dancing club tonight. My tummy hurts and I am not mentally prepared to think out the logistics of the proper pelvic roll.

DJed for Airwave tonight, still have producer responsibilities to handle. Thankfully enough I can walk into Rubenstein at 10 am tomorrow morning. Small miracles.

Artist	Song
Gospel Claws	Don't Let It Die
The Decemberists	I'm Sticking With You (Velvet Underground Cover)
Cotton Jones	Gotta Cheer Up
Myka 9	To The Sky
Blue Giant	Blue Sunshine
Spiral Beach	Made of Stone
Francois Virot	Not the One
Kinetic Stereokids	Have A Nice Day
Ladyhawke	Magic
Howlies	Smoke
Los Campesinos!	The End of the Asterisk
Pavement	Stereo
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart	Come Saturday
Hot Panda	Cold Hands/Chapped Lips
Nickel Eye	Dying Star
Kyle Andrews	Sushi
Charles Spearin	Anna
Golden Boots	Easy Lie
Killola	Strung Out On Sunshine
Matt & Kim	Daylight
Black Peter Group	Kamikaze Kid
A.C. Newman	Submarines of Stockholm
Gangi	Subject Position
Miniature Tigers	The Wolf
Thao	Beat (Health, Life and Fire)
Portugal, the Man	Lay Me Back Down
Shy Child	Kick Drum (feat. Spank Rock)
!!!	All My Heroes Weirdoes
Amanda Palmer	Runs In the Family

"I love eating locusts, it gets me high"

I acknowledge there is cultural confusion and barriers we must live with. My French teacher for this semester is eccentric and loud and has invented her own version of a French accent. This means of course that she is amazing and worth listening to.

However, today while reviewing the verb "faire" (to do), she pauses and tells us this story:

"When I was a little girl in France, I used to love cooking locusts. You call them grasshoppers. I would take my bed sheet and tie the corners to make a pouch. I would then run run run outside and catch all the locusts since they are so low. Then, I would go and boil a large pot, like for lobster, with water and a little salt. Then I would quickly quickly quickly pour all the locusts and put the lid on! For they like to jump OUT. After five minutes I would take all the greasy locusts under a tree. I eat them like you would eat french fries. First you pull off the part of the legs below the knees, for I do not like for them to get stuck in my teeth. Then I would pull of the wings for they do not taste good. Then the antennas I would pull out for I do not like them to get stuck in my teeth. And then, in they go. They are delicious. I am always so sad because at Jones Beach they are too skinny and I can never catch enough."

A girl raises her hand innocently and asks "You do know that's illegal..."

"What? I do not want to break the law!"

"No, they are an endangered species."

"Oh no...."

The girl raises her hand again and asks "Is this something normal in traditional French culture or just a personal preference?"

"Oh, you do not know what you are missing."


That was my day so far.

25 random and obscure things (because everyone else is doing it)

2009 as of far has been eventful - to say the least - and I rarely have time to catch a breath. Between being in Italy during the month of January, starting my internship at Rubenstein, fulfilling duties as Airwave Producer for WRHU, thinking of new ways to develop and promote PRestige Agency, being PR coordinator for FORM, drawing naked people every Tuesday and Thursday morning, working at LICM, and trying to get a life.......just looking at the laundry list frightens me so.

But I always somehow have time for Facebook and judging how popular I am based on wall posts. The trend as of now is to list 25 random things about yourself - frankly, I tried to do that last week and I couldn't limit it to only 25.

Now is my chance to start blogging regularly again and maybe have people read this regularly as well and the only way to do it is to create a complete picture of myself with another LAUNDRY list of both important/unimportant and interesting/boring tidbits about myself.

1. I secretly love Prince, the movie Purple Rain, and the song Little Red Corvette
2. I'm self conscious about my smile, so I just make faces for every occasion
3. More than once I have gotten the impression that my male professors have crushes on me. Everyone in my CL 150 class last spring would agree with me.
4. Some people would go as far as say I'm interesting, while I really think I'm a big dork who loves Prince.
5. I hate living by myself. I like being around the company of others. The only time I like living alone is when I dance by myself in my room. Which happens sometimes. Very often. Nightly.
6. In all honesty, when people tell me I'm very good at something, there is a small part of me that thinks "yes, I know"
7. I always buy books but never get a chance to read them.
8. My goal in life is honestly just to live well and be happy.
9. People sometimes think when I'm quiet I have nothing to say. I actually have a long running inner dialogue with myself, often about the people around me, that I probably shouldn't say.
10. I believe in falling in love at first sight. I usually invent a story about some one that I hope is true. Then I will actually talk to them and even if it doesn't quite match up, I still believe in the story.
11. No matter how old I get, I still always feel and act like an awkward twelve year old girl. I confirm this often with everyday life.
12. I can't say no to anyone. Ever. I would never want to cause some one unhappiness.
13. I have a phobia about people in full costume. When Kate & Willy are around, I have to look away and walk in the opposite direction.
14. I love James Dean and the idea of Sid Nancy. I know a guy who seems like a combination of both, but because of #11, I have little hope anything will happen.
15. I am finally old enough to admit that my parents are pretty amazing people and I wouldn't change a thing about them.
16. I wish I could have studied a more scholarly field; actually, I just want any excuse to become a college professor and be the epitome of bookishness.
17. I always wanted to be a rock star. I think I have the attitude for it.
18. I decided there are two types of people in this world: people who are waitresses/waiters and people who bar tend. To wait on people shows great humility. To serve drinks at a bar as a female requires stubbornness and sass. Guess which group I think I belong in.
19. I am anxious for the day that I will date a guy who will teach me to love football.
20. I was so sad when my skull earring broke over Christmas. It felt like a part of me died.
21. I really want to go to Japan. and the Bronx zoo.
22. I need to have at least three pens with me at all times or I have a slight panic attack.
23. I am insanely good at typing. people have commented. and i thought "yes, i know"
24. I was dead set to convert to Judaism when I was fourteen.
25. I miss watching cartoons on Saturday mornings




I promise there is better to come...