SYTYCD + DLD = FTW!

I've never seen an episode of So You Think You Can Dance. But after perusing through Just Jared, I had to reread a post he did on a particular audition for So You Think You Can Dance. Why? Um, 3 words: Daphne Loves Derby.

Turns out 17 year old Nathan Trasoras auditioned to Daphne Loves Derby's "Pollen and Salt." Freaking awesome song. And the kid's dancing is pretty impressive. So impressive that the judges granted him a ticket for next year's show (because he's 17, he's too young for this season's show). He wins in my book.

See the audition here:

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Band of the Day: Daphne Loves Derby

Reason: I love Daphne Loves Derby.

Reason behind the reason: While in Seattle, a random stop at a cupcake place (Cupcake Royale) led to about 15 minutes of me hyperventilating. Why? Well, I was 99% sure that a band member from Daphne Loves Derby was working behind the counter. My not-so-supportive friends were making fun of me, saying that it probably wasn't him (though, in their defense, they didn't really know what the band looks like).
Anyway, after the hyperventilation ceased, I was able to approach the member in question, who did indeed turn out to be a member of my beloved band. (Thanks to the bf for helping me approach him - though, I didn't appreciate the last minute comment of "I bet it's really not him, you're going to embarrass yourself!")

However, since it's been such a long time since I last kept tabs on the band, I was saddened to hear Spencer Abbott was no longer in the band, mainly because he wanted to figure out his own life, aside from the band :( Old news, and it made me miss the old DLD .. none of this Good Night, Witness Light stuff (which I didn't really dig, as mentioned in an earlier post).

Nonetheless, I still love the band. Their songs bring great memories for me, especially that of their pre-Good Night, Witness Light days. And yeah, not everyone has heard of them, or cares as much about them as I do .. but DLD 4 life, yo.

Here's a sample playlist of some of my favorite DLD songs; enjoy!

Daphne Loves Derby

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Song of the Day: "Flight" by Daphne Loves Derby

In past posts, I've probably hinted at my love for the indie rock band, Daphne Loves Derby. Anyone who knows me has heard of my great love for this band.

Anyway, I wasn't really a big fan of their last album, Good Night, Witness Light, especially since On the Strength of All Convinced is one of my most favorite albums of all time. Just when I thought that Kenny and the gang were losing their touch, I found a demo of one of the many songs the boys have been working on - Flight.

Give it a listen. Let it soak in. Hear what the words say. I don't know how many times I have to stress the importance of words; that, my friends, is why I fell in love with this band.

Flight (Demo) - Daphne Loves Derby

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