Things I'm Doing This Summer

So far, anyway.

♥ Traveling ♥

My roommate is from South America, and so this Friday I'm going home with her for a little while!

This is my first time out of the country. Ever. And it's my first time since since I was about 11-12-years-old that I've been on an airplane. I'm so excited and anxious and I just can't wait. 

♥ Roadtrip ♥

Hopefully, I'll be going on a roadtrip to Florida with Marceline and another friend! (If I'm not too broke.) One of my suitemates lives here, so if I do go, hopefully I might be able to stop by for a hello and a hug.

♥ Warped Tour ♥

I still need to buy my ticket, but I am definitely going to Warped Tour again this year. There's so many bands I want to see (I See Stars, Allstar Weekend, Billy Talent, The Beautiful Bodies, to name a few..), I'm actually worried I might not get to see them all! Last year was amazing, and I've no doubt this year will be just as rad.

Those are just the three major things I'm doing this summer. I also plan on being more crafty--making more dolls for my store, and other cute things like deco badges. What are your plans for this summer?

Till Later,

- Bubblegum

Musicians I've Been Listening To Lately

It seems like all my favorite bands decided to release their new albums all at the same time, and I've yet to be able to purchase them all, sadly. Till then, here are two albums that I've been playing nonstop recently.

Rykarda Parasol is an American singer-songwriter whose style of music is described as "Rock Noir." I found out about her last summer when one of her songs, Baudelaire, was featured in the Polish film Suicide Room (which turned out to be one of my new favorite films).  She recently came out with her third album, Against The Sun. 

First song from the album and also my favorite, "The Cloak of Comedy."

Favorite Tracks

Atheists Have Songs Too

I Know My Journey Will End

I Vahnt Tou Beh Alohne

How Ever Measure or Far

Island of the Dead (O Mi, O My)

The Cloak of Comedy

Photo cred: sarahmorrisonphotographyblog.com

What I love most about Rykarda is that her songs sound like narratives. They do tend to be very haunting, and her songs are perfect for calm days when you want to relax.

Bleached is a "Rock n' Roll Post-Punk" band from Los Angeles, starring sisters Jennifer and Jessie Clavin. In my opinion, they're one of those bands whose songs you want to listen to all summer long. Or all year long. They recently came out with their debut album, Ride Your Heart, and it's every bit of perfection.

Photo cred: Elle.com

Favorite Tracks

 Next Stop
Waiting By the Telephone
Love Spells
Searching Through the Past
Dead Boy
Guy Like You

You can find both artists' music on Spotify and iTunes, so go listen to your heart's content ♥

"Till Next Time,"

-Bubblegum