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Little getaway to an old hangout

Anji at Redondo Beach Pier

Had a nice trip down memory lane yesterday, strolling on the Redondo Beach Pier with Ryan. Hadn’t been there in ages! I think the pier has been completely rebuilt since last I visited; I seem to recall an aged wooden pier while now it’s virtually all concrete. Still, the rad old-school game place is intact, packed full of antique games as well as newer ones. From wooden horse races to electronic dance pads, the whole history of public game machines is there! I played a few rounds of skee ball, a rip roaring fun game of air hockey, and tried my hand (or should say “feet”?) at a new fangled dance game – boy did I stink at that! It was so foggy down there that I felt like I had taken a trip up north somewhere, like Santa Cruz. Also checked out a few of filming locations from The OC, like the “The Pier Diner” and “The Bait Shop”. (That’s it in back there below…) Fun times!

Redondo Beach Pier and Boardwalk

Anji Riel’s Second Life

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Logged into Second Life a few times this week. Attended the Dean Koontz reading yesterday, chillin’ at the Crayonville amphitheater. Every time I see CC in game, there’s too much going on for us to really chat, and then the event is over and he logs out. Sigh. I always meet someone cool when he’s around though! This time it was a vintage designer who liked my hair, and a gal name Absolut Smirnov who runs a vintage themed event, called Rivers of Venus, Sundays at 4pm. I’m going to try to stop by soon.

Chillin’ with Anji Bee #24

Ooh, Anji in the daylight! Topics include superfans, to wishlist or not, taxes suck, my couch is thrashed, Comp USA is going down, Jamo rocks, decaying antique shoes smell bad, “Pop Goes My Heart” made Music and Lyrics worth seeing, what am I doing and why do you watch this, interviewing Causeway and Karmacoda — and who knows what else?

Chillin' with Anji Bee #24

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The Chillcast Presents: Lovely Ladies #5

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Got some great feedback last time I shared Lovely Ladies with the Chillcast subscribers, so I couldn’t resist sharing this one, too, particularly since it includes several electronica or crossover electro-pop goodies! There are some fantastic voices this episode and a nice range of moods and tempos. Love it.

Playlist:

  1. “The Collector” Sarah Nixey The Collector (2005 ServiceAv)
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  2. “January” Kelly Goodlad Blues and Reds (2004)
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  3. “I Called You” Lily FrostCine-magique (2006 Aporia Records)
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  4. “Alive” Karen David Alive EP (2007 Solid Air Music Ltd.)
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  5. “Feel It” DJ Rap Up All Night (2006 Propa Talent Recordings)
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Unwind Episode 1

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Welcome to the premier episode of Unwind, the show that’s guaranteed to melt away the stress of your day! I’ve got a relaxing mix of sweet pop, acoustic rock, and smooth jazz by some of the best artists on the Podsafe Music Network all lined up for your listening pleasure. So just lay back, close your eyes, and prepare to unwind…

Playlist:

  1. “Come Back” Causeway Endless Summer (2006)
  2. “Dragonfly” Christopher Dallman Race the Light (2003)
  3. “Windblown Kiss” Lovespirals Windblown Kiss (2002) Buy on
  4. “Lonely Tree” Greg Federico Live to Love, Love to Live (2000) Buy on
  5. “It’ll Be All Right” Heather Sullivan Butterfly (2003) Buy on

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Chillcast Episode 56: Saved My Life

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What a week! I got completely slammed by taxes, my new show was delayed, my Internet connection was down for a whole day, and I’m totally exhausted. I really need some downtime of my own! Thank God for the music of The Chillcast, lemme tell ya… Every artist is new to the show today, forgot to mention that ’til now.

Playlist:

  1. “Ave Cruz” CĂ©U CĂ©U (2006 Six Degrees Travel Series)
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  2. “Where Were You (Sunday Afternoon)” Evolve Happy Hour in the Gene Pool (2006 )
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  3. “Beautiful Oblivion” Sarah Nixey Sing, Memory (2007 ServiceAv)
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  4. “Blue” Sektor Koli (2007 Kahvi Records)
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  5. “I Was Only Kidding” Meanest Man Contest Split (2007 Sneakmove)
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Anji set to launch Unwind on PodShow

I have been super wrapped up in the launch of a brand new podcast for PodShow called Unwind. It’s my first really big time assignment, so I’m pretty excited! The best way to describe Unwind would be “Chiller than The Chillcast,” if you can imagine that! I created a whole new library of music from the Podsafe Music Network focusing on mellow pop, folk rock, and smooth jazz which I find to be quintessentially relaxing. The first episode will go up this Tuesday, March 13th. If you like, you can go ahead and subscribe now, add yourself as a fan, write a comment, check out the promo, and stuff like that. The PodShow promotional push will begin probably after the 2nd or 3rd episode goes live.