August 2011
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DailyCandy Jams v.16
Bulk up your iPod with the latest songs from Feist, RHCP, Florence + the Machine, plus newbies Balam Acab (pictured) and Blood Orange. “How Come You Never Go There,” by Feist “Apart,” by Balam Acab “What the Water Gave Me,” by Florence + the Machine “Wishing Song,” by The Airborne Toxic Event “So Long,” by Zooey Deschanel and M....
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True Blood Recap: The Avengers
As predicted, round two of the witch/vamp war proved fierce (though short-lived). Possessed Eric sets his sights on regicide, much to the dismay of love-afflicted Sookie. In the most brazen use of her fairy powers yet, she tosses the towering Nord off Bill, reversing the possession and memory spell. A look of recognition washes over Eric’s face as memories swell back. The witches disappear...
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DailyCandy Jams v.15
We hope everyone who felt the East Coast earthquake is okay. Here’s some new music (Neon Indian, CSS, Active Child) to relax your nerves. “Polish Girl,” by Neon Indian “Hanging On,” by Active Child “Hits Me like a Rock,” by CSS, featuring Bobby Gillespie “The Book of Morris Johnson,” by Zee Avi “Feeding Line,” by Boy & Bear “Forever 28,” by Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks “Shadow,” by...
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True Blood Recap: Irreconcilable Differences
Despite an early leaning toward Eric, there’s been a decided office-wide shift to Team Alcide and — sometimes — Bill. The werewolf, in his muscle-filled, brooding glory, scoops up a wounded Sookie and takes her home (with the help of Compton’s super speed). Yes, Bill saved her with his super blood, but how she’s immune to Alcide’s charming concern is beyond us. (And how her coat’s top button is...
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DailyCandy Jams v.14
What an exciting day this is turning out to be: St. Vincent and M83 are back with album teasers, Tune-Yards’s “Gangsta” gets a remix, and Mister Heavenly has a lovelorn debut. “Surgeon,” by St. Vincent “Midnight City,” by M83 “Gangsta (Cut Chemist Remix),” by Tune-Yards “Hold My Hand,” by Mister Heavenly “Pressure and Time,” by Rival Sons “In the Drones,” by Black Mountain “Black Water...
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True Blood Recap: Monster Mash
Much to our horror, Jessica tries to get a tan, but Jason comes flying out of the bright white light, blazing with love. After the rescue, the two partake in a post-traumatic game of tonsil hockey, reiterating that the Stackhouse siblings do indeed have a penchant for bloodsuckers. Her indiscretion finally prompts Jessica to put the kibosh on her relationship with Hoyt, once in her dreams...
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Sarah Chapman Facial Lift
Just when the novelty of wacky whisk-like scalp massagers has worn off, a nifty new tool arrives. This one from London’s sought-out facialist Sarah Chapman of culty Overnight Facial serum fame. Its construction perplexed us, but the simple directions had us pushing the gadget against the chin and up the jawline in no time. And it proved relaxing. While we can’t vouch for its long-term effects...
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New music alert: We can’t get enough of Canadian duo Data Romance’s chill beats and singer Amy Kirkpatrick’s sweet-as-honey vocals (think Stars meets electronica). And because the love is requited, the duo graciously made a downloadable mixtape just for DailyCandy readers. Catch their U.S. tour (starting tomorrow) as part of the traveling, electronic-only Identity Festival. Listen to the...
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Sound Off: Should a Woman Offer to Split the Bill...
It’s the year 2011. Having the man pay for dinner is one of those pesky gender inequalities that has lingered longer than it’s welcome. Or is it? Two editors sound off on the female’s role when the check drops on the first date. Yea: Everything I need to know I learned from Beyoncé. I’m an independent woman and don’t need to be taken care of. Nay: Yo, B, don’t get your feminist panties in a...
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DailyCandy Jams v.13
Watch the Throne but don’t miss out on amazing, new music from pitch-perfect Beirut (above, at Lollapalooza), the much-awaited Horrors release, plus an all-American tune by way of Brooklyn’s HolidayHoliday. “Vagabond,” by Beirut “Still Life,” by The Horrors “Telephone,” by Dom “How Deep Is Your Love?” by The Rapture “You’re Too Weird,” by Fruit Bats “American Man,” by HolidayHoliday ...
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True Blood Recap: Rise and Shine
To our dismay, Pam devolves from kickass, no-nonsense sassypants to a ferocious, bitter hag (though we do love her quilted pink coffin — and Ginger’s hilarious riding of it). Though we obviously aren’t on Team Thornton, Pam’s threatening and near choking of her seem a bit extreme, especially when Tara wasn’t the source of the spell. Down in Mexico, abuelo reveals it’s Lafayette who has “la...
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Megan Miller Collection Nail Lacquer
Fashion may be heralding the coming of fall, but we’re digging our toes into the sand to hold onto summer. And we’re doing it in this perfect Caribbean blue polish. The cork top is reminiscent of a message in a bottle and also adds a firm grip, so there’s no struggling to screw off the top. When we warm up to the idea of leather and leaves, we’ll switch between the almost-matte, milky Latte and...
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Daily Candy Jams v.12: Lollapalooza Edition
Happy twentieth anniversary to once-traveling rock ’n’ roll road show Lollapalooza. Still at the helm: Jane’s Addiction front man Perry Farrell (pictured in NYC), whose new husband-and-wife collab Perryetty promises hot and sweaty electronica. Here’s what’s on our must-hear list, from classic acts to fresh faces (The Cars, Tennis, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.). “Applause for You,” by Perry Farrell...
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True Blood Recap: Thank Goddess
Last night’s full-moon episode was mostly anticlimactic*. Bill gets Eric into his custody and sentences him to true death — only to release him without any sort of action. Jason gets himself in a tizzy about shifting into a werepanther and cuffs himself to the bed — only to not shift but rather have a sexually tense convo with Jessica (who, by the way, really needs to break up with...
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