Tagged with Ryan Lewis

Music Video of the Day

You knew we were going to post this.

I’ve never actually been a huge over-the-top fan of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, but I will admit that I have been enjoying the songs off of their latest album. It’s crazy to think that my friend Adam booked them for less than a thousand dollars just three years ago. How things move in the music industry…

Regardless, I love Seattle and I love my Seattle music.

Sidenote: We were very close to using this song for the Yow Yow! promo instead of Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.”

I’d also like to start a movement that we start referencing Macklemore as Macklemeow…because everything is funnier as a cat reference, right?

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Photo of the Day:

 

You would think that I would be freaking out over this photograph because it’s Macklemore, but I’m not. I’m freaking out because it’s Tegan and Sara! DUH.

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Blog Posts Roundup 1/3/13

There were just too many fantastic reads today that I couldn’t make a post about every single one of them.  Seriously, they are taking up all my tabs so I decided to turn them into a roundup post for your viewing convenience.

1. Facebook Prototype - Swedish designer Fred Nerby created this awesome prototype of a possible Facebook user interface that looks nothing like Timeline. Instead it resembles something more of the renovated MySpace, but damn, this looks. good. If you want to see the details clearer, watch the Vimeo in full screen. [Source]

2. Saving Your Instagrams – - – > Instaport

3. “Why I Left My Fancy Magazine Job” – Former Fashionista Editor Lauren Sherman explains why she left a gig at Lucky Magazine that many aspiring young women dream of.

4. Pinterest Acquires Punchfork – Pinterest makes its first big move in 2013 by acquiring one of my favorite recipe sites. [Source]

5. Seattle Music Ruled Today – Allen Stone performed on Ellen and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ “Thrift Shop” went platinum.

photo cred | Michael Clinard – Seattle Met [Russell Investments office]

6. Modern Style Offices Thrive in Seattle – I couldn’t agree more that this open floor plan does wonders for productivity. [Source]

7. The 5 Innovative Social Media Campaigns of 2012

8. Starbucks is revealing their new $1 reusable cup. Will it catch on? [Source]

9. Man moves back in with his family to allow a homeless family to live in his home – such an amazing story about kindness and generosity. The video to accompany this post is a must-see. [Source]

10. McDreamy wants in on the Tully’s on Broadway in Capitol Hill. [Source]

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Cover of the Day

Clara C – Thrift Shop (Macklemore and Ryan Lewis cover)

Really, the only covers I post are of Clara C’s but they are just SO good

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Song of the Day

Macklemore – Same Love

It’s time to admit that I was wrong. And I don’t like to do this very often, but there’s no denying it this time. Macklemore’s latest hit “Same Love” has warmed the hearts of many and of course adds just a little bit more to the hometown pride I have for Seattle and Seattle music. When Macklemore first came onto the scene, I wasn’t really a fan. I wasn’t a hater, but I just didn’t see something that special and I’m not alone. The music snob came out in me when I realized his first EP w/ Ryan Lewis was compiled of samples from other artists. You might try and argue that some of today’s best rappers do the exact same thing as well, but that doesn’t make it right, does it? I put them in the back of my head and moved on to the string of up-and-coming indie artists hitting the scene. So what has turned it around for me? I read an article last night from the Seattle Met Blogs in which Ryan Lewis mentions how much their sound has grown. He admitted to the sampling and it was that little piece right there along with “Same Love” that changed it for me. Am I going to become a crazed fan after this? No, probably not. I was unphased the first time I saw his performance back in 2010 at my school’s music festival. I was nonchalant meeting Ben Haggerty when he made an appearance at my music festival last year and it became somewhat of a highlight. However, after years of saying I don’t understand the hype, I can now say… that I get it and it is deserved.

Enjoy the video y’all! It’s a beautiful one. I’m going to stop talking about Macklemore now though because we all know Evan Johnson could do it better than me.

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Quadstock – and why you should go

We’re just two days away from Quadstock 2010 and this year is sure to be much more “epic” than last year’s. Nearly every student at Seattle University knows that there are two Quadstocks. One is the actual event. The other is an event not put on or associated by SEAC at all and is basically a party for the masses. Both are great and both cater to types of people with different needs.  I’d also like to let you know that you will be missing out if you choose not to attend this year’s Quadstock.

This year our Quadstock Chair has truly outdone himself. He has put together the best lineup that has ever come to Seattle University in the history of Quadstocks. Our main stage will include performances by Beehive, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Hey Marseilles, Dan Deacon, and

Tokyo Police Club!

We have touched based with a variety of genres including pop, hip hop, indie, local etc and each are bringing something new and fresh to the table. Hey Marseilles is a well-known local band from the Seattle area. Dan Deacon puts on the most incredible performances and this year Tokyo Police Club performed at Coachella and will perform at Bonnaroo- two very big music festivals [that you should know of]

Also, you should know that it isn’t easy planning a music festival. It has spanned over the entire school year and that it is also difficult to book musicians and artists because there is such a thing as tour dates, recordings in the studio, and contract bindings. It is not a job that anyone can do. And despite what you might think about us being a private school, we do not have infinite amounts of money.

Our chair has done a fantastic job! This year we are offering food from local vendors including Ezell’s, Dicks, Pita Pit, Jimmy Johns, and Mighty-O Donuts. Tickets are only $10! A ticket for a normal Tokyo Police Club show is $20+ but for this $10 price you are getting amazing food (lots of it!) and four other bands as well as being able to catch our wonderfully talented student performers.

Last reminders:

- If you don’t buy your tickets soon, they will probably sell out.

- We are not associated with the “other Quadstock,” but we are tempted to sell you one of our shirts for $20 when you ask us.

- Quadstock is for Seattle University students and is not open to the public.

For more information click here

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