Julia Conny's Blog

The new man in my life.

Julia Conny — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:57:45 GMT

I've had my heart set on a getting a record player for months, and my friend Mike showed up to my place with one in tow on Record Store Day, of all days! Needless to say, I shopped in celebration. I got ....

Okkervil River - The Stand Ins
...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead - Madonna
Rites of Spring - End on End
Liars Academy - No News Is Good News
Andrew Bird - Armchair Apocrypha

This little addition to my life has made me a very happy girl. New speakers are a must.

Foxy Shazam & Me.

Julia Conny — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:08:10 GMT

There's one band I want to see more than any this year.

A Rec and A Bandwagon

Julia Conny — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:28:52 GMT

This band, River City Extension, and their upcoming album - The Unmistakable Man - is one of the best things I've heard so far this year. No joke. Please give them a listen. Exclusive lined up soon, hopefully.

Oh yeah, and ask me a question or two. This is kinda fun.

http://www.formspring.me/gowestandcrazy

I may have a little hipster in me.

Julia Conny — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:24:56 GMT

My favorite of show of 2010, so far.

You've Got Me By The Heartstring

Julia Conny — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:37:36 GMT

I've whipped up a Five and Alive feature about five of my favorite emotionally connected tunes. You can read it over at Adam's blog.

And the part about "The Shadowlands" making me cry? Truth.

Sup Adam Valentine?

Julia Conny — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:23:22 GMT

Adam is my Valentine, and he treats me like a princess.

Now, guys. I need help with some ideas for this Five & Alive. What should I write about?

Snowpocalypse 2010

Julia Conny — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:02:57 GMT

Cabin fever!

I don't think you guys understand just how bad these snowstorms are on the East Coast. Baltimore is a complete wasteland right now. In fact, the govenor declared a state of emergency. Just this past weekend, 20 to 30 inches blanketed our beloved streets, and then, the literal icing on the cake, we've added 10 to 20 more inches in the past day. Trees and roofs are collapsing from all the snow weight. The problem, besides the quantity and that it has no where to go after the storm passes, is that they haven't even plowed the streets from the last storm.

I know, I know, you Midwestern folks must think we are pussies. Which is exactly true. Hence the reason why we don't know what else to do except freak out and marvel. I've lived in Maryland since I was 4; this is epic for us.

Schools are already out for the whole week, government jobs are closed and even Starbucks is closed. And that takes an apocalyptic event, which this practically is.

I already cleaned the apartment and I after I blast through my email, I may just do my taxes.

(photos courtesy of The Baltimore Sun)

What does applesauce have to do with anything?

Julia Conny — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:42:59 GMT

I suppose I should update this. I've been out of touch lately.

But truthfully, it's been nice. Refocusing, reevaluating, and just plain organizing. Which, also truthfully, I needed. Additionally, I've been eating a lot of applesauce.

I'm still here, just preoccupied.

Playlist for the past couple weeks: David Bazan and the new record from the The Forecast.

It's The End of the Year, and That Means Lists.

Julia Conny — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:31:23 GMT

Stick a fork in me, I'm done.

Our End of the Year Lists are up. And here is my personal list, which - if I can say this much - is BEAUTIFUL. I'm really pleased with my list this year, more than any years in the past. That's probably because 2009 was rock solid in tunes, thwarping 2008. God, I'd hate to be 2010 right now.

This is the kinda shit that makes my day.

Julia Conny — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:35:53 GMT

Astronautalis & P.O.S.

Julia Conny — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:22:50 GMT

Been waiting for this.

A Dramatic Reading of Owl City's "Fireflies"

Julia Conny — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:37:06 GMT

Jacqueline takes fireflies very seriously.

Recommendations: 12.06.09

Julia Conny — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:30:42 GMT

Wow, it's been forever since I've done staff recs.

I've been mulling over my End of the Year lists, and I'm gonna give you a peek. TV has been dominating my life as of late. Here are my favorite TV shows of 2009. This could change, but here's what I'm feeling at this second.

Favorite TV Shows of 2009
1. Friday Night Lights
2. Dexter
3. How I Met Your Mother
4. Flash Forward
5. Stormchasers
6. Top Chef
7. Party Down
8. Gossip Girl
9. Glee
10. LOST
11. Fringe
12. Dollhouse

EDIT: I cannot believe I forgot about How I Met Your Mother!! Updating now.

Also, please listen to The Builders and The Butchers and Built to Spill, There Is No Enemy.

Moomie's Big Red Van

Julia Conny — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:54:14 GMT

My mom and I started a blog together. Follow? Reblog, maybe?

I'm trying to figure out how much she damaged me as a young adult, and she's trying to figure out why I am such a fuck-up. Not really, but kind of. Actually, we both just love each other so much that we had to take it to the Internet. I am the biggest dork on the planet.

Should I Request A Copy For Review?

Julia Conny — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:15:50 GMT

I dunno, what do you think guys?