states of alteration

This is exactly how someone should propose to me.

“I know you’re perfectly capable of living this life on your own, but I want to live it with you.”

Deadmau5
Armin van Buuren
Groove Armada
Moby
Swedish House Mafia
Benny Benassi
Kaskade
Above & Beyond
Fedde Le Grand
Sasha
Laidback Luke
Armand Van Helden
MSTRKRFT
Wolfgang Gartner
BT (Live)
Dirty South
Claude von Stroke
Z-Trip
Jackbeats
Steve Aoki
Bart B More
Gareth Emery
Dada Life
Afrojack
Chuckie

More info here:  http://shar.es/mc3Wv

It's not the privacy, open hours, or responsibility that comes with living on your own that I enjoy. It's stuff like this. I want!!











Photo Courtesy Jens Mortensen

These babies have bite.
Photo Courtesy of Cory Kennedy

How about giving myself the year I deserve? Sorry for over-achieving, sorry for graduating on time, and sorry for working 2 jobs, an internship and a sorority while being a full-time student ;)

I have already done some amazing things this year, and I hope to do a lot more, all within a reasonable budget of course. I mean, if I really had it my way, I would have already gotten to visit Matt Maine in Dubai- but that's one that will have to wait.

A good majority of friends that I graduated with were actually in their fifth year, which gave me the sense that I arrived a year early. Now I probably could have got a meaningless full-time job if I REALLY wanted to, but truth be told, I don't YET. I burnt myself out over the last EIGHT years, and having the free time to go and do Utah, Vegas and Coachella for example, has been exactly what I need to light the new fire.

Don't worry Dad, I will work 40 hours a week. I will have a salary. I will have benefits. But these are the kind of things that will realign myself again, for another eight or so years of stellar success.

Thrive on working with A-players. You’re too good to spend long hours with B-players.

He's super presh. But in all seriousness listen to what B Chun found! So prettyyyyyyyy.

My sister is playing this song simultaneously as I write this post-- the energy during this song at Coachella was phennomenal, and I just hope that this video captures even a hint of it. Passion Pit was probably one of my favorite performances throughout the weekend.

I like to think I'm between 3 and 5 tweets ahead of the general population. I win.

http://twitter.com/missmelissec

Thank Kaskade fans for uploading his Coachella set on multiple DL sites so that everyone can share the awesomeness. The original reached it's maximum dowload limit in what seems like just minutes after being posted.

Enjoy!

http://www19.zippyshare.com/v/35151760/file.html

https://secure.info-komen.org/site/Donation2?5711.donation=form1&df_id=5711&ecid=kfc:1

...act like you own the place, when really you've only just arrived.

Banksy anyone? The new film is playing in Hillcrest April 30th...

Probably the best thing about living back in San Diego is the AMAZING mexican food available 24/7. Sorry P-town kids, greasy Albertos just isn't the same. Truth be told the first time I went to a "taco shop" in Pomona, I had to explain to them how to make carne asada fries! Thus, currently content :)

Anyone who has gone to a festival or show with me knows how anxious I get when I see promoters outside the gates, eager to pass out quarter pagers, because consequently 99% of them end up on the street. It KILLS me EVERYTIME.

While I've commented numerous times about how these promoters might as well bring recycling bins for concert goers to return unwanted flyers they've been guiltily cornered into taking, better promotional materials would probably be an easier solution. Stuff people can actually use perhaps?

Record labels and beer brands hit the nail on the head passing out cardstock fans @ Coachella, something I kept through the entire weekend, and resultingly remember the company. (Heineken). But the best promotional item I saw all weekend came from Electric Daisy Carnival of course! Daisy seeds, pictured below, reminding us of the freaks fun + festiviteez we can expect from the festival. (Tickets, coincidentally, went on sale two days later). You best believe I'm growing the EDC love, like it suggests. Love me some smart advertising!

I never really realized there was drama surrounding Ke$ha's packaging. Her lyrics? Sure. Her attitude? Why not. But her style/singing/genre?! It honestly took Little Boots calling her out on stage @ Coachella for me to even make some what of a connection between the two, and for rumor mills sake, Uffie too.

I guess I recognize why the first two disco princesses feel threatened by Ke$ha, but I wouldn't go as far as calling her a biter, and believe me, there's nothing I hate more than copy cats. These first two ARE disco princesses, and that, Ke$ha is not. I mean, she gets air time on hip hop channels for crying out loud.

While her jams may have some disco pop and synthesized infused undertones, we are talking about three COMPLETELY different styled artists here. And though there are some parallels, shouldn't singers like Little Boots be happy that competition like Ke$ha is at least making a market for said shared style/genre here in the US anyways? Why aren't Little Boots and Uffie feuding? And for that matter, why isn't anyone going after La Roux?

I can't hold out on you guys...this mixtape is over 80 minutes of hard hits. The Bulletproof Tiger Mixtape is packed with his best mixes, not to mention *cough Boys Noize, Fake Blood, and Wolfgang Gartner's too.

Download it and get psyched for him to take SD @ (where else) Voyeur, May 15th!
http://lecastlevania.com/le-castle-vanias-bulletproof-tiger-mixtape/

My sissies have awesome taste in música electrónica .
Prepare your heart.

Tix on sale today for Electric Daisy Carnival!

FIRST LINE-UPS
Friday: Moby, Deadmau5, Armand Van Helden
Saturday: Armin Van Buuren, Groove Armada, MSTRKRFT


Online @ flav.or.us
Retail sites to follow...

Like any passionate festival goer, I generally spend the next few days after a trip (travel, not acid) scouring the blogosphere for video, recaps and reviews. While on this hunt, I consistently seem to run into commentary by people who haven't the slightest on the topic they're discussing.

 The thing about music lovers is, you can't fool us. We eat, sleep, breath our respective genres, so when you claim to be a die-hard, your talk (and blog) better actually reflect that. It's nothing a little research can't fix, and chances are, we'd like you more if you just acknowledged your grasp (or lack there of) on the subject. We can tell when you're reaching and we don't like frauds.

Back in SD with #Coachella beats still bumpin' in my head <3
4:15 AM Apr 19th via txt

Gorillaz without their cartoons =) (@ Coachella - Coachella Stage) http://4sq.com/aLTle4
11:05 PM Apr 18th via foursquare

 @felixcartal watching thom too! come to the big map in between outdoor and main stage, let's dance haha =)
9:51 PM Apr 18th via txt

Spread love, it's what a real mob do <3
9:31 PM Apr 18th via txt

Thom Yorke. I want a light up balloon. Hmphh. (@ Coachella - Outdoor Theatre w/ 3 others) http://4sq.com/dw4VBB
9:29 PM Apr 18th via foursquare

 I just unlocked the "Crunked" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/bL8dbL
8:31 PM Apr 18th via foursquare


killer little boots light show! (@ Coachella - Gobi) http://4sq.com/bAlODX
8:31 PM Apr 18th via foursquare

All you people like Phoenix? (@ Coachella - Outdoor Theatre w/ 3 others) http://4sq.com/dw4VBB
7:40 PM Apr 18th via foursquare


So many of my kind here...who knew there were this many redheads...
6:41 PM Apr 18th via txt

miike snow. weeeeeee! (@ Coachella - Mojave) http://4sq.com/bCQrkd
6:34 PM Apr 18th via foursquare

I'm at Coachella - DoLab (81-800 AVENUE 51, Indio). http://4sq.com/dkhN09
6:17 PM Apr 18th via foursquare

RT @daniicalifornia: @jmabary Is there anyone who LIKES people who give out bad vibes?!
4:54 PM Apr 18th via txt

Florence & the Machine (@ Coachella - Gobi Tent w/ 5 others) http://4sq.com/c1bEKG
4:49 PM Apr 18th via foursquare

No, seriously. Give @theglitchmob their own stage in my backyard. I could listen to them ALL DAY.
4:42 PM Apr 18th via txt

I want to stuff The Glitch Mob in my bag and bring them home with meeeee
4:15 PM Apr 18th via txt

gettin' gritty with glitch mob <3 (@ Coachella - Sahara Tent w/ 4 others) http://4sq.com/cmRKLE
3:58 PM Apr 18th via foursquare

I just unlocked the "Swarm" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/dd7QL2
3:35 PM Apr 18th via foursquare

Napping to techno is the new dancing your face off
2:39 PM Apr 18th via txt

"I felt like an animal last night." You smell like one today, sir.
2:03 PM Apr 18th via txt

I'm at Coachella Music Festival - Empire Polo Field (81-800 Avenue 51, Monroe Ave, Indio) w/ 20 others. http://4sq.com/bConuR
1:12 PM Apr 18th via foursquare

will always remind me of college (@ Dennys) http://4sq.com/d0OY2x
12:16 PM Apr 18th via foursquare

Mad love for my raver kids but this dance party @ MGMT is all about good vibes :)
9:16 PM Apr 17th via txt

MGMT Muse Tiesto Sia....phewwwww
8:53 PM Apr 17th via txt

Dream a lot, kiss the clock <3
6:27 PM Apr 17th via txt

"everyone here loves you"
6:14 PM Apr 17th via txt

Dirty South killin' the Sahara tent. Sooo when do i get to marry a DJ?
6:04 PM Apr 17th via txt

Getting ready for some dirty south! Let's dance!
5:17 PM Apr 17th via txt

@daniicalifornia and i need friends to nap with. Sad kittens.
4:15 PM Apr 17th via txt

http://twitpic.com/1gdqag - Dirty kitten
3:25 PM Apr 17th via TwitPic

Hollister shorts kind of oxymoron your outfit.
3:24 PM Apr 17th via txt

The thing you have to remember about festivals is that you aren't the only one here
2:47 PM Apr 17th via txt

Is it hotter on this side of the street or is it just me?
2:17 PM Apr 17th via txt

http://twitpic.com/1gc9hh - Already napping
12:16 PM Apr 17th via TwitPic

"I just like the pants. Not the person in the pants" - @daniicalifornia
12:04 PM Apr 17th via txt

Coachillin' Day 2 (@ Coachella Check-in) http://4sq.com/caXVr4
11:56 AM Apr 17th via foursquare

What should we get the front desk guy since he has to work during #Coachella?
10:13 AM Apr 17th via txt

Forever Young with a guest appearance by Beyonce probably made my night- oh and that amazing hot shower. Reason #78 I don't camp.
2:45 AM Apr 17th via txt

"No i'm not a Jonas, brother I'm a grown up"
11:29 PM Apr 16th via txt

Hipsters love Jay Z
11:20 PM Apr 16th via txt

Longest 10 mins EVER waiting for Jay.
11:14 PM Apr 16th via txt

Thanks fellow coachellers for helping keep me warm
11:00 PM Apr 16th via txt

@tinchin gah i missed it to be closer for vampire weekend!
10:42 PM Apr 16th via txt

If everyone sat during concerts then everyone could see. But you can't dance sitting :P
9:56 PM Apr 16th via txt

Dubstep? Drum n bass? Where are you coming frommmm?!
9:43 PM Apr 16th via txt

Gobi tent is going off! Even @whitneyEVEport is "goin in for the kill!"
8:57 PM Apr 16th via txt

"LA Roux SO needs to be on a bigger stage!" You are SO right homeboy. But rockin' out none the less to my fellow red head
8:36 PM Apr 16th via txt

Meet a Buried Life boy? Check! @bennemtin @daniicalifornia =)
7:25 PM Apr 16th via txt

Sold out = Oops we sold way too fucking many tickets.
6:23 PM Apr 16th via txt

Woodstock 2.0
5:41 PM Apr 16th via txt

"IMHMLNS" No, you are not a mountain range.... @shazzabrenner
4:55 PM Apr 16th via txt

Just had a zeta from texas jump in my car. Fucking awesome. ZTA is everywhere!!!!!
4:34 PM Apr 16th via txt

@jmabary duhhhhh led zeppelin is mi favorito!
4:33 PM Apr 16th via txt

Battle wounds and rustling in bushes already....i'm a bad person
3:47 PM Apr 16th via txt

Hurry up traffic-chella I can't miss @Proxxxy!
3:33 PM Apr 16th via txt

@jmabary who me?
2:25 PM Apr 16th via txt

Best. People watching. Ever. So many preshies!
2:25 PM Apr 16th via txt

Coachella stop #1 (@ Best Western Date Tree Hotel w/ 3 others) http://4sq.com/aknis3
1:49 PM Apr 16th via foursquare

#FF My fellow Coachella adventurers for the best damn festival commentary. Ever. @daniicalifornia @shazzabrenner @vanessanaccara
1:36 PM Apr 16th via txt

Have a beer with 75,000 strangers <3 Coachella 2010
1:08 PM Apr 16th via txt

Windmills
10:10 AM Apr 16th via txt

Probably won't have time to blog over the weekend. If you're missing out and looking for Coachella updates or quirky commentary on my festival journey follow me @


http://twitter.com/missmelissec


And if you're so lucky to be joining me on this adventure, see you in the desert!

THE BRAT PACK - verb. The signature style of packing completed by Miss Meliss, typically right before she needs to leave. Usually precursed with pouting and sitting indian style on the floor. And generally resulting in the loss of at least one significant and/or necessary item.

anymomentcouldbeTHEmoment...

The only thing that could psych me up further for Coachella would probably be a guest appearance by this guy. I don't know about you, but I'm a big fan of false hope.

Check out Kid Cudi x Band of Horses "The Prayer"

“Kids now a days, I really don’t understand. They don’t dance no more, they just pump their fists in the air, like they’re really, really mad at the disco ball or something. Just chill. Let your body move to the funky groove. Kids now a days, they go the club expecting a heavy metal show. But dance music, is music you’re supposed to dance to. You’re not supposed to stand in front of the DJ, waiting to be saved. Cause in the club, nobody can save you but yourself. I know times are hard and you’re probably pissed at your parents, your job, your wife, or your own life, but you don’t have to act like a brainless zombie, pumping that fist, not even knowing what you’re mad at. Not even looking at that stranger standing next to you. The only way, to make your troubles go away, at least for one night, is to let yourself go, and let your body move to the funky groove. We gotta be united if we wanna overcome all that negative energy and forget about all the hard times. We gotta take that stranger by the hand, and dance together. It’s been done, from New York to LA from London to Paris, you can do it, you can feel it, and we can all groove with it.”

First round draft picks...LOL

http://coachella.com/interact/coachooser/share/c60ff2e716b4dceb3155338c89ae7b76

"Become the star that you are."

Well now that we're on the topic of Coachella, which we will be (we being me), for at least the next week and a half, here's yet another way for you to score some festival tickets, if you're a slacker, so maybe you can hang out with our new friend John.

CLUBOHOLICS ANNONYMOUS tweeted me after what seems like my 100th mention of Coachella, with the offering of free tix. While the name and tagline (1st Step is to ADMIT the PROBLEM! 2nd step is to be OK with it.... ) are a little whack, the contest appears to be legit! Just creat an account, upload a profile pic, and leave a comment for the event coordinator with your full name and that you want FREE COACHELLA TICKETS. 5 winners of a pair of tickets each, drawing starts April 10th...(that's tomorrow, so hurry and sign up here!)

It's practically summer here in SD now, and that means you'll find me with a 40 in my hand. Of tea...duhhhh.

It doesn't matter who you are, immediately, eventually,or brashly, if necessary, I will respond to your first text, 100% of the time. With that being said, I can't understand friends who follow these guidelines but NEVER initiate conversation.

Let's back up a few. I'm an avid texter; my phone is in my hand, in my bag, or by my side at ALL TIMES. (It's 2010 people, don't lie- if you're a part of my generation, I know yours is too.) Everyone I really know and care about, sans 5 people (my family + Rox), are North of the San Diego County line and I just don't get to see them as often as I like. So my substitute and constant form of contact, has always been primarily text.

Now what I CANNOT figure out for the life of me, are the people who, once initiated, will continue to respond per protocol, even for hours, but who NEVER text you first...the "friends" who are awfully nice to you when you do text them, but basically seem to forget about you if you don't.

You can't legitamately be that interested in my day, if you couldn't even think to text me first, right?

I've come to recognize it as a quality of the guy you're dating, or rather, NOT dating. But other than that, you got me. Are they simply following my rule of always texting back? If so, and they don't actually want to talk, why do they CONTINUE to respond? Do they think they're doing you a favor? Are they bored? And if so, why didn't they think to text you first, in their boredom? The world and I may never really know. But you'll often hear me refer to these people as "fake friends." And "fake friends," friends, are generally a waste of your texts.

ohhhh now i'm in a mood...

...there are few things i love more than Lords of Dogtown. It just DOESN'T get any better than 70's beach culture, Heath Ledger & Emile Hirsch. Ever influential to skateboarding, and style.

My favorite kind of compliment: "You make me wanna go shopping."

Don't worry your pretty little heads about how I found this, just be thankful that I did.
Another stunner out of SD, PASHAIKO =) Enjoy!

Pashaiko - Be Loved At The Club (Beta Ver.) by pashaiko

get it. now.

DL AC Slater- Take You

oh and PS- he'll be in SD thursday, just sayin...

Hate to say I told you so...oh, who am I kidding? TOLD YOU SO! Duke beats Butler, 61-59, to take NCAA title.

I just had a mini dance party in my room...I'm THAT excited! Who will join me??

Havasu version 2.0 was too much of a reality break for me. I've come back dazed and confused, not just from working and partying my ass off, but from calculating and forecasting in my typical, over-analytical MC way. I was given a lot of advice over the course of the weekend, and what I've decided to take from it, can be summed up in this.