IF YOU ARE AMONG THE VERY YOUNG AT HEART... part duex

Happy New Year! Well, if Christmas makes me feel like a kid then New Year’s Day is a friendly reminder that I am not, in fact, an actual kid! Young, yes but kid, no! And since today is the first day of the rest of my life- wow that sounds so heavy- I am going to look to the future. I am going to have faith that 2008 will bring good music, good friends, and good times!

So, let’s get started with what’s to come. My first pick this week, I can’t believe I am actually going to suggest it, but seeing as this artist has been touched by the fairy godfather known as Timbaland; it is only a matter of time before this song takes over the airwaves and your dance classes! I am referring to Ashlee Simpson’s new single Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya).

It is a little Gwen and a little Madonna with some Bananarama on the side. If this single is any indication of what can be found on the rest of the album then 2008 may prove to be a good year for Miss Simpson.

Next up are two girls from California with a mission for saving the planet and producing awesome music! Did I mention that one of their major influences is The Muppets Show? I LOVE THEM!

Abbey DeWald and Amanda Barrett are The Ditty Bops. They have already traveled 4,700 miles by bicycle, performed a national FARM tour (Yup, a tour performed on farms), and won over the hearts of those music Gods over at Grey’s Anatomy. What more could they ask for? Well, you could sign their PLASTIC REDUCTION PETITION or you could purchase their new album, Summer Rain, which is due to drop in early 2008. After releasing their previous albums with Warner Bros. and butting heads along the way, these girls are doing it for themselves and flying solo. So show the girls some love and check out their albums, Moon Over the Freeway and The Ditty Bops. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the song Sister Kate. That’s all I’m gonna say about that one!

Wow, it is almost midnight and the first day of the rest of my life is almost over! Not bad 2008. I’m a fan so far! Hopefully your year started out with a bang too! Next week, I am going to highlight one of my favorite music finds from the subway (Hey, if Oprah can do it then so can I). Check back next week to scoop the music gold that can be found on the F train!

Lyrically Yours,

Music Mama

PARENTAL ADVISORY: As always, parents should screen first for explicit content on all albums suggested by Music Mama! As certain songs suggested by Music Mama may be appropriate, full albums may not and should be screened accordingly.