Death Cab For Cutie – Narrow Stairs: Set to drop on May 13th, this much anticipated follow-up to Plans and Transatlanticism is three years in the making, and honestly, I can’t wait. In an effort to tease their fans, they have released the album’s first single, “I Will Possess Your Heart” on the radio and their myspace page . For many DCFC fans, this single and ‘new sound’ might be a bit weird and psychedelic, but I love what I’ve heard so far. It’s their unique musical sound and willingness to expand and explore the boundaries of their art that has always drawn me to them. Unlike other bands who struggle to pull off their studio sound live, DCFC appear to make it easy, and I can’t wait to see them again in June. Also, how can you not love a band with such an awesome name?!?! Exactly.

Juno: Tomorrow’s Tax Day, and despite the doom and gloom that means for so many, there is one bright spot… Juno comes out on DVD. Oh, how I loved this movie and its characters. This isn’t your average teenager gets pregnant and ponders what to do after-school special. No, this new version of a worn-out tale is smart and human without the typical preaching and pontificating. A lovable heroine, quirky dialogue, Dwight from The Office, and a hamburger phone are the simple components that create this feel-good movie. If you like/loved Napoleon Dynamite and Little Miss Sunshine, this movie might be right up your alley. Plus, I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… Michael Cera is my geek-crush, and I’m not ashamed to admit it.