"Oh, this tea party is an excellent use of our Ivy League educations!"I live in the suburbs of New York City, and often times it is sickening. Women go to Princeton, Harvard, Yale, and then they give it all up for a membership at Equinox and daily trips to the nail salon. Well, I'm being a little hyperbolic. But my life has undoubtedly been shaped by my hatred for the town I live in. There's nothing like claustrophobic suburbia to develop teenage angst. And with all that pent up frustration, music becomes super important. So here it is, my life as a reluctant suburbanite.
Ben Folds is the king. If you meet a northeastern burbs-er, just mention you love for Guster, Dispatch and/or the early Ben Folds. You'll immediately be accepted.
Ben Folds Five - One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces
You may, however, meet a hipster suburbanite. When in doubt, jam to Devendra Banhart. If said hipster is wearing neon raybans, you'd better go with Justice.
Justice v. Wale - WALEDANCE
Bone up on the local jams. Freak out at lyric's references to hangout spots.
Fountains of Wayne - Fire Island
Quintus - Orienta
Finally, go to college and realize you miss it all.
Miracle Fortress - Can You See in Your Dreams
All-Time ¡Quarterback! - Dinner at Eight in the Suburbs
Ben Folds is the king. If you meet a northeastern burbs-er, just mention you love for Guster, Dispatch and/or the early Ben Folds. You'll immediately be accepted.
Ben Folds Five - One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces
You may, however, meet a hipster suburbanite. When in doubt, jam to Devendra Banhart. If said hipster is wearing neon raybans, you'd better go with Justice.
Justice v. Wale - WALEDANCE
Bone up on the local jams. Freak out at lyric's references to hangout spots.
Fountains of Wayne - Fire Island
Quintus - Orienta
Finally, go to college and realize you miss it all.
Miracle Fortress - Can You See in Your Dreams
All-Time ¡Quarterback! - Dinner at Eight in the Suburbs
