Back From Lolla Land

Hi people.

I recently returned from Lollapalooza in Chicago where we put together yet another exhilarating episode of Top 20. We had interviews with Tinie Tempah, Skylar Grey, Christina Perri, Foster The People, The Cars, Ok Go, Cold War Kids and an exclusive with Foo Fighters.

How was the festival? I’m not too sure. I spent most of my time in the media area. Yes, talent was often hanging out back there which is always fun, but outside of a trip across Grant Park to see Ellie Goulding and helping out with a couple of shoots around the festival grounds, I can’t say I truly experienced Lollapalooza. I mean, I was there to work anyway! Sheesh!

I had wanted to see Foo Fighters Sunday night to close out the fest, but pouring rain prevented me from hearing any more than a handful of songs. I was too exhausted at that point to handle the mudfest that ensued.

I also got to catch up with some old friends from my days as a little intern at MTV News. My bud Kathleen, who now works for Canada’s Much Music, is on the talent side of things now, with her face gracing television screens across Toronto and beyond. You know, no big deal.

The highlight of my experience in Lolla Land? Seeing Karmin walking around. Now, you may wonder “Who is Karmin?” “Is it some cool new indie band Mel is into?” Not quite. Karmin is a cute dude and an even cuter girl who are a.) engaged to be married next month b.) the best cover band to ever live and c.) do “Look At me Now” better than Chris Brown. See here:

Now, I admit, I got a little over-excited when I saw Karmin hanging out in the media area. I didn’t want to bother them, so I just gawked from afar in true creeper fashion. That alone made my day. Really.

Anyways, Lollapalooza was a good and productive trip. Another festival to add to my list! Woohoo!

Also, I started my house search for real. Montclair is completely perfect. Just need to find a place in it. Dinner party at the Gardiners in Montclair coming your way in a few months.

Switching gears…

While I was in Chicago, Shane’s grandfather passed away. Shane worked things out to be able to come home for the funeral, so I will be seeing him tonight through Sunday. I’m happy to be seeing him, but of course I wish it was under better circumstances. As always, we will make the best of our time together and ignore the rest of the world for a few days.

I have a confession to make before I end this post. I love the new Beyonce album and I got tickets to see her at Roseland Ballroom next week. Normally, I hate the world and life the few days after I saw bye to Shane. As I’ve told him, he seriously is like a drug to me, and I go through withdrawal when we separate. Luckily, B will be there for me two days after saying bye to Shane to restore my serotonin to normal levels, even if only for the night.