Coachella may be said and done, but the music festivals are still in full force! Among the usual suspects, there’s a spectacular newbie festival that just has to be talked about. Bottle Rock holds a special place in the hearts of the LuLu*s crew, as it takes place right in NorCal, in the beautiful Napa Valley! While this fabulous festie may be new to the scene, it packs a punch of killer artists that we never thought we’d see in the same place! This week, we spotlight some of the acts we just can’t wait to see at Bottle Rock!

“Radioactive” – Kings of Leon

“Short Skirt/Long Jacket” – Cake

“Simple Song” – The Shins

“Gold on the Ceiling” – The Black Keys

“One Headlight” – The Wallflowers

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Well aren’t we excited! After months of anticipation, our favorite lounge/folk duo, She & Him, releases their latest album entitled simply, “Volume 3″. Having tempted us with the single “Never Wanted Your Love” earlier this year, we found ourselves all wrapped up in the ripening sound of this airy, upbeat group. Fronted by our favorite “New Girl”, Zooey Deschanel, the album makes good on the retro, sixties sound we’ve come to know and cherish from She & Him, and you can almost imagine Zooey sitting along a sunny fence singing happily like a little bird.

I mean, how can you not melt a little over lyrics like “I know a girl from a lonely street, cold as ice cream but still as sweet” on the track Sunday Girl that dishes up a full verse in Zooey’s breathy French? If you’re a fan of dreamy, seventies-esque keyboard chords, then you’re going to love the track “Somebody Sweet to Talk To”, and the super catchy lyrics of “Together” are soon to be your next summer singalong.

Fans can catch She & Him on their short summer 2013 tour, or you can skip the crowds and catch this album. Released today!

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It’s not enough that Baz Luhrmann (Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge) is directing the savvy new film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, but none other than Jay-Z has been appointed as the executive producer for the roller-coaster-ride soundtrack that is just beginning to leak to all of us starry-eyed fans. In fact he’s pieced together such a dazzling array of artists, impressive covers, and original songs we’ll excuse Jazzy for giving himself the opening track (and his wife the second).

Nepotism aside, the stunning Lana Del Rey released the first music video of the bunch today, and Florence + The Machine’s “Over the Love” will you hit you  harder than Gatsby’s grill.

The Great Gatsby Soundtrack

1. 100$ Bill – Jay-Z
2. Back To Black – Beyoncé x André 3000
3. Bang Bang – will.i.am
4. A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got) – Fergie + Q Tip + GoonRock
5. Young And Beautiful – Lana Del Rey
6. Love Is The Drug – Bryan Ferry with The Bryan Ferry Orchestra
7. Over The Love – Florence + The Machine
8. Where The Wind Blows – Coco O. of Quadron
9. Crazy in Love – Emeli Sandé and The Bryan Ferry Orchestra
10. Together – The xx
11. Hearts A Mess – Gotye
12. Love Is Blindness – Jack White
13. Into the Past – Nero
14. Kill and Run – Sia

The Great Gatsby trailer (extended version) opens up with Florence + the Machine, and just sails on from there!

 (photos courtesy of Warner Bros.)

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Hundreds of bona fide Bowie treasures are on display, including “handwritten lyrics, original costumes, fashion, photography, film, music videos, set designs and instruments.” (StyleBistro) But, in a blatant show of favoritism: let’s focus on those clothes!

If you find yourself on that side of the pond (you lucky devil!), be sure to check out all the magic in person. The best part: visitors receive headsets that automatically play the song/documentary/sound/etc. that’s triggered by your location. So cool! You’ve got until August 11th, so why not make a trip out of it!

In the meantime, look who’s back in the saddle! You can watch David Bowie’s NEW music video, and/or pick up his first new album in years!

(Images courtesy of The Victoria & Albert Museum and StyleBistro)

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With the first of two “jam”-packed weekends of Coachella just before us, we’ve definitely got festival fever. We have all been drooling over the lineup for months now, and while we may not be there in person, we’ll be Coachella dreamin’ for the next three days straight. About the fashion, the food, and these five fabulous artists that we think are going to totally steal the show!

“Such Great Heights” – The Postal Service

“Sleepyhead” – Passion Pit

“Do You Want To” – Franz Ferdinand

“Angels” – The xx

“Float On” – Modest Mouse

Will you be partaking in all the Coachella festivities this weekend? Tell us who you’re looking forward to seeing in the comments!

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“Closer” – Tegan and Sara

“Entertainment” – Phoenix

“Hey Love” – Quadron

“Lunar Phobia” – No Joy

“Diane Young” – Vampire Weekend

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Click here to listen to the album in it’s entirety!

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Need a little girl power in your life? Look no further, ladies!
This week’s playlist is dedicated to the DIVAS.
They’re strong, they’re proud, and they’re not afraid to sing about it!

Single Ladies – Beyoncé

Poker Face – Lady Gaga

Diamonds – Rihanna

Rolling in the Deep – Adele

Spice Up Your Life – Spice Girls

Now, drop down and get your diva on, girl!

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Red Done Right: Rihanna and Natasha Bedingfield put the red carpet to shame in crimson, floor-length gowns, completing their look with subtle make-up, and loose waves.

Babes in Black: Whether dressed up or barely dressed at all, these two divas always look fab. Beyonce kept it cool & trendy in a color block suit, meanwhile, J. Lo left little to the imagination in Anthony Vaccarello.

Southern Show-Stopper: Along with an amazing performance, Carrie Underwood simply slayed in Roberto Cavalli! We couldn’t take our eyes off the intricate bodice and Carrie’s sultry look.

Pretty in Prints: The always adorable Adele ditched the dark and went for a bold patterned dress, and Alexa Chung was the picture of perfection in Valentino.

Brilliant Bodices: Kelly Rowland looked sexy in strategic cut-outs, and Allison Williams hung up her preppy ‘Girls’ digs for a beautiful beaded gown.

And the Winner Is…: Taylor Swift looked almost reminiscent of a Grecian goddess in a mythical J. Mendel gown that was simply unmatched. Taylor has looked nothing shy of phenomenal as of late, and we can’t wait to see what she shows up in next!

Alright, fashionistas, who do you think was a red carpet cutie, and who hit the wrong note?

(images courtesy of huffingtonpost.com)

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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!

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