The same song

I had a lot of fun reading my brother-in-law Austin's blog last night. Listen to the links. Austin is very in-the-know, and I am continually reminded when I talk to him that I am not. (Who are these bands? CSS?? Spoon?) Anyway, I like this kind of thing. Check it out.

Comments

abby said…
Further proof that Nickelback stinks.
April 17, 2007 10:18 PM
everydayjami said…
Emily,
I've discovered all my cool blogs through you. Maybe you should get paid for being a super-cool blogger!
April 17, 2007 11:48 PM
austinmcraig said…
Em, I was soo gratified to see that somebody liked that post. I spent too much time making that mix, so glad to see somebody listened to it.
April 18, 2007 12:09 AM
Anonymous said…
loved your addition to the story over at Auntie CW's place. If my brain didn't feel like a huge mass of A.B.C. bubble gum I just might contribute, but there's not a trace of wit to be found, so I'll just keep reading. Nordstrom in the Sky...Love it!
April 20, 2007 11:27 AM
i i eee said…
Ooh I LOVE Canser de Sei Sexy! And Spoon's great too.

He has great taste!
April 20, 2007 11:51 AM
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