The key to a great workout: the perfect music!
Nothing motivates quite like fast beats and catchy lyrics.
Always keep it fun and keep it funky!
Oh, and don’t forget to hydrate.

Warm Up!
“Anything Could Happen” – Ellie Goulding

Gain Speed!
“Cracks” – Freestylers feat. Belle Humble (Flux Pavilion Remix)

Runner’s Stride!
“Shoes for Running” – Big Boi feat. B.o.B. & Wavves

Sprint to the Finish!
“Original Don” – Major Lazer

Cool Down!
“Feels Like We Only Go Backwards” – Tame Impala

So what to do now that you’re equipped with just the right workout tunage?
Run, fashionista, run!

He’s back, ladies & gentlemen.
That smooth croon! Those baby blues! Those once curly locks!
This week’s playlist is an homage to everyone’s favorite studly Southern gentleman: Justin Timberlake.
Why, you ask? Because it’s JT! Enough said.

LuLu*s & J. Timberlake, now how heavy is that?

(images courtesy of fanpop.com & totallyfuzzy.net)

If you haven’t heard of Foxygen, you’re in for a 21st century treat!

The newest babes in musicland, Sam France and Jonathan Rado (a mere 22 years old apiece) have come in swinging some really groovy tunes with their promising album “We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic”. These mini masters are standing on the cutting edge of indie folk rock with a dreamy, Kinks-influenced California sound that’s been accurately accused of  “…slamming together the archetypal flower children of the 60s and the archetypal ADHD vapidity of our recent generations.”

Following a short European tour, Foxygen will kick off their 2013 album release in the states in the Great American Music Hall in homage to their track “San Francisco”. Check out this video, then click here to listen to the entire album!

(image courtesy of angel ceballos)

This week, I get by with a little help from my friends (and co-workers)!
Want to know what us LuLu*s gals – and guys – are jammin’ to behind the scenes?
Take a walk on the wild side with our totally eclectic LWP!

Kellen – Operations Officianado
“I Love It” – Icona Pop

Anna – Packing Prodigy
“Fashion Killa” – A$AP Rocky 

Taryn – Superb Stylist
“Powa” – tUnE-yArDs

Naiara- Processing Pro
“When You Find” – Wiz Khalifa

Brittani – PR & Marketing Maven
“Get Free” – Major Lazer feat. Amber of Dirty Projectors

Stay tuned, lovely listeners, there’s plenty more where that came from!

(images courtesy of mtvhive, hedvigjenning, hipsociety, losangeles)

One part southern soul, two parts rock ‘n’ roll. Add a pinch of hip-hop and a spoonful of indie rock. Mix well.
Now you’ve got the recipe for a truly great listening experience.
So, continuing on from last week’s playlist, here are five more amazing songs that still have me singing loudly and dancing wildly!

There you have it, my forever favorites of 2012. I can’t wait to see what 2013 has to offer my eager ears!
What were some of your twenty-twelve standouts, music lovers?

(images courtesy of interviewmagazine.com, fanart.tv, filtermagazine.com, bestofneworleans.com, & spin.com)