One of my favorite things about working at Six Apart is that it's a company founded by bloggers, for bloggers. As a result, not only do we want to provide bloggers with the best tools (like Vox, TypePad and Movable Type), we're also committed to helping bloggers find a broader audience, and helping readers find the blogs that matter to them. And with over 175,000 new blogs created every single day, this is no easy feat.
Luckily, with the launch of Blogs.com, Six Apart is making it easy for you to find the best blogs on the web. Hand-picked by a team of passionate editors, and organized by the topics that interest you, Blogs.com will help you find blogs on a variety of topics from Life, to Entertainment, to seasonal topics like Student Life. You can also catch up on the latest buzz on the web by reading featured editorials or checking out the top ten lists.
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- The Dandy Lions - Greasy Kid Stuff
Greasy Kid Stuff: Songs From Inside the Radio (Confidential, 2002) - The Towne Dandies - Don't Make That Elephant Mad
The Somersault Club (forthcoming) - The Aquabats - Tiny Pants
The Aquabats vs. the Floating Eye of Death (Goldenvoice, 1999) - Belle & Sebastian - The Monkeys Are Breaking Out the Zoo
Colours Are Brighter (Rough Trade UK, 2006) - Captain Bogg & Salty - Drunken Sailor
Prelude to Mutiny (Scabbydisc, 2006) - S.F. Seals - Kid's Pirate Ship
Greasy Kid Stuff: Songs From Inside the Radio (Confidential, 2002) - Zydeco Elvis - ABC Song
Rudy’s Rockin’ Kiddie Caravan (TNT, 1997) - The Jolenes - Ice Cream
Get It To Go (Good Forks, 2006) - They Might Be Giants - Greasy Kid Stuff
The Else/Cast Your Pods to the Wind (Idlewild/Zöe, 2007) - They Might Be Giants - John Lee Supertaster
No! (Idlewild/Rounder, 2002) - Sergio Betancourth - Little Dinosaur
Hawes School Guitar Class & Friends: Make Your Dreams Come True! (Little Kids Rock, 1998) - Elizabeth Mitchell - What Goes On
You Are My Little Bird (Smithsonian Folkways, 2006) - James Kochalka Superstar - Monkey vs. Robot
Monkey vs. Robot (Tarquin, 1997) - T. Lance & the Coctails - Aba-Daba-Do Dance
Greasy Kid Stuff: Songs From Inside the Radio (Confidential, 2002) - The Tradewinds - Aba-Daba-Do Dance
Land of 1,000 Dunces: Best of the Bug Outs (Candy, 1994) - The Screaming Blue Messiahs - I Wanna Be a Flintstone
Bikini Red (Elektra, 1987) - Perez Prado - The Flight of the Bumblebee
Fabulous Mambo! (RCA, 1999) - Asha Bhosle, Mahendra Kapoor & Chorus - Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Purab Aur Pachhim (Saregama/The Orchard)
"When was the last time you were at a wedding that had a death defying hike, rogue waves, a luau, ultimate fighting, a presidential candidate and a budding bromance?" asks Papi Chulo. For most of us, the answer is never, but luckily, Papi Chulo and Secret Agent Scotch took the time to Vox all the amazing moments during their unforgettable Hawaiian wedding on 08.08.08 so we could all take part in the festivities.
The story began last February, when Papi Chulo popped the question and Secret Agent Scotch said yes! Since then, they've kept us in the loop about all the details, from the bride's veil to the wedding song to the final To-Do List. And throughout it all, they inspired us with their love for each other. (I'm pretty sure it doesn't get any better than knowing your future husband thinks you are The Perfect Girl.)
It's an amazing love story and we are thrilled they shared it with us. Watch the video of the ceremony and please join us in wishing Papi Chulo and Secret Agent Scotch the fairytale ending they deserve.
And What's a Team Vox Post without New Themes?
Spice up your Vox blog with one of our latest themes (found in the design area under "New") or any of our hundreds of themes. From shopping to sushi, comics to cycling, there's something for everyone.
Can't get enough of the wedding? A few lucky Voxers - Krissy, djchall, and Beau Smith - made the trip to Hawaii to take part in the celebration. Check out their Vox blogs for more pictures and stories.
Congratulations again to Secret Agent Scotch and Papi Chulo! Enjoy the Honeymoon!
- The Dandy Lions - Greasy Kid Stuff
Greasy Kid Stuff: Songs From Inside the Radio (Confidential, 2002) - Jonathan Richman - Ice Cream Man
Rock 'n' Roll With the Modern Lovers (Beserkley, 1977) - FunkeyMonkeys - The Swimming Song
FunkeyMonkeys (self-released, 2007) - Okkervil River - Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear
Golden Opportunities Mixtape (www.okkervilriver.com) - Iris - Ice Cream Man
Can You Talk to the Dude? Vol. 2 (Alienor, 1996) - Loudon Wainwright III - The Swimming Song
Attempted Mustache (CBS, 1973) - Scooter & Fozzie Bear - Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear
The Muppet Show: The 25th Anniversary Collection (Rhino, 2002) - Matthew Sweet - Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?
Saturday Morning Cartoons' Greatest Hits (MCA, 1995) - The Mr. T Experience - Up and Down
Greasy Kid Stuff: Songs From Inside the Radio (Confidential, 2002) - They Might Be Giants - Greasy Kid Stuff
The Else/Cast Your Pods to the Wind (Idlewild/Zöe, 2007) - MxPx - Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?
Scooby-Doo: Music from the Motion Picture (Lava, 2002) - Two Monsters - Up and Down
The Sesame Street Book and Record (Columbia, 1970) - The Beatles - Birthday
The Beatles (Apple, 1968) - Susan & the Surftones - Birthday
She's a Woman (Acme Brothers, 2008) - Toy Dolls - Nellie the Elephant
We're Mad! The Anthology (Castle, 2002) - The Neanderthals - Purple People Eater
In Space (Spinout, 2005) - Captain Bogg & Salty - Nellie the Elephant
Pegleg Tango (Scabbydisc, 2005) - Sheb Wooley - Purple People Eater
Dr. Demento Presents: The Greatest Novelty Records of All Time (Rhino, 1985) - Bob Dorough - Three Is a Magic Number
Schoolhouse Rock box set (Rhino, 1996)
- The Dandy Lions - Greasy Kid Stuff
Greasy Kid Stuff: Songs From Inside the Radio (Confidential, 2002) - The Kinks - Dedicated Follower of Fashion
The Kink Kontroversy (Sanctuary reissue, 2001) - Jonathan Coulton - Mr. Fancy Pants
Thing-a-Week box set (self-released, 2006) - Donovan - I Love My Shirt
Barabajagal (Epic, 1968) - The Quiet Ones - Invisible Trousers
Make Some Noise (Not Big, 2005) - The Coasters - Little Egypt
The Very Best of the Coasters (Rhino, 1994) - Spike Jones - The Man on the Flying Trapeze
Spiked! The Music of Spike Jones (Catalyst, 1994) - Kermit the Frog - Lydia the Tattooed Lady
The Muppet Show (Arista, 1977) - They Might Be Giants - Greasy Kid Stuff
The Else/Cast Your Pods to the Wind (Idlewild/Zöe, 2007) - Robyn Hitchcock & the Egyptians - Balloon Man
Globe of Frogs (A&M, 1988) - The Real Tuesday Weld - Bathtime in Clerkenwell
I, Lucifer (Six Degrees, 2004) - Dr. Gunni - Abbababb!
Abbababb (Smekkleysa, 1997) - The Lorraine Bowen Experience - The Crumble Song
Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (LBC, 1995) - Captain Bogg & Salty - Doldrums
Prelude to Mutiny (Scabbydisc, 2006) - Olivia Olson & Eban Schletter - Mouser Mecha-Catbot
Greasy Kid Stuff 2: More Songs From Inside the Radio (Confidential, 2004) - Parry Gripp - One Donut Day
For Those About to Shop (Oglio, 2004) - Giorgio Moroder - Mah Na Mah Na
Arriva la Bomba (Irma, 1998) - Elizabeth Mitchell - Alphabet Dub
You Are My Sunshine (Last Affair, 2002)
At Vox, we believe that change is a good thing. After all, you wouldn't wear the same t-shirt day in and day out, so why should your blog have to suffer the same fate? Give your blog a new look with one of our latest themes (found under "New"), or pick from any of our hundreds of themes designed with your passions and personality in mind.
Until then... Enjoy!
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- The Dandy Lions - Greasy Kid Stuff
Greasy Kid Stuff: Songs From Inside the Radio (Confidential, 2002) - Robin & the Batmen - Batskinner
The Big Itch, Vol. 5 (Mr. Manicotti, 1996) - The Waco Brothers - Them Bones
Greasy Kid Stuff: Songs From Inside the Radio (Confidential, 2002) - Johnny Cash - The Bug That Tried to Crawl Around the World
Everybody Loves a Nut (Columbia, 1966) - Harry and the Potters - I Am a Wizard
Harry and the Potters (Charming, 2003) - Harry and the Potters - The Forbidden Forest Hockey League
Harry and the Potters/The Zambonis 45 (2006) - Harry and the Potters - Save Ginny Weasley
Harry and the Potters (Charming, 2003) - Harry and the Potters - Voldemort Can't Stop the Rock
Voldemort Can't Stop the Rock (Charming, 2004) - They Might Be Giants - Greasy Kid Stuff
The Else/Cast Your Pods to the Wind (Idlewild/Zöe, 2007) - Uncle Randy - Lance and His Recurring Vanishing Pants Dream
Ventriloquism for Dummies: The Best of Uncle Randy's Story Minute (WFMU, 2003) - Allan Sherman - Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh (A Letter From Camp)
The Very Best of Dr. Demento (Rhino, 2001) - Homer & Jethro - Camp Runamuck
The Old Crusty Minstrels (RCA-Victor, 1965) - Lisa Loeb - Best Friend
Camp Lisa (Furious Rose, 2008) - The Trouble Dolls - Ice Cream Cow
Sticky Things (La La La Unlimited, 2002)
Gimme a V! Gimme an O! Gimme an X! What's that spell? VOX!
What better way to tell the world how much you love Vox than to announce it on Facebook? That's right: Vox now has an official Facebook page! Become a fan of Vox.com on Facebook and let your friends know what you really care about: staying connected with friends and family through blog posts, photos, videos and comments.
Once you're a fan, you can also add photos and videos to the page, write on the wall, and connect with other Voxers in ways you may not have previously. Plus, it's a great opportunity to let people know about your Vox blog, or start discussion topics. To become a fan, just visit the official Vox.com Facebook page and click the "Become a Fan" button in the upper right hand corner.
Once you've joined, why not post a response to the current discussion topic? Just post a link (and a brief description, if you'd like) to what you consider one of your all-time best Vox posts.
What are you waiting for? Become a Vox.com fan on Facebook today!
- The Dandy Lions - Greasy Kid Stuff
Greasy Kid Stuff: Songs From Inside the Radio (Confidential, 2002) - Homer & Jethro - How Come There's No Dog Day?
Songs My Mother Never Sang (RCA-Victor, 1961) - Jimmie Davis - The Poodle Dog Song
Doggone Country: All-Time Favorite Country Songs About Dogs (CMH, 1994) - The Beagles - Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing
Only in America (Arf! Arf! 1995) - Burl Ives - I Found My Best Friend at the Dog Pound
Doggone Country: All-Time Favorite Country Songs About Dogs (CMH, 1994) - The B-52's - Quiche Lorraine
Wild Planet (Warner Bros., 1980) - The Buttonhole Surfers - Underdog
Saturday Morning Cartoons' Greatest Hits (MCA, 1995) - The Red Hot Chili Dogs - Wild Thing
Barnyard Beat (Kid Rhino, 1995) - They Might Be Giants - Greasy Kid Stuff
The Else/Cast Your Pods to the Wind (Idlewild/Zöe, 2007) - Jim Copp & Ed Brown - The Dog That Went to Yale
Agnes Mouthwash & Friends: The Best of Jim Copp & Ed Brown, Vol. 1 (Playhouse reissue, 1993) - Harry and the Potters - Fluffy
Harry and the Potters (Charming, 2003) - Astropuppees - Underdog
You Win the Bride (Hightone, 1996) - 800 Cherries - Tibie and Me (Puppy Song)
Pop Jingu, Vol. 1 (Sonorama, 1997) - Rufus Thomas - Walking the Dog
Walking the Dog (Atlantic, 1963) - Jonathan Richman - Our Dog Is Getting Older Now
Colours Are Brighter (Rough Trade, 2005) - Gloria Balsam - Fluffy
The Rhino Brothers Present: The World's Worst Records! (Rhino, 1983) - Roy and the Invaders - Fat Dog
(Iron Side 45, 1972)
Although we typically post on Team Vox to let you know about things that are going on with Vox (to, uh, state the obvious), once in a while, we like to let you know about other cool things that are happening around the blogosphere. And we think the idea of four hilarious mommy bloggers traveling across the U.S. on their way to the BlogHer '08 conference - all the while blogging and video blogging the journey - is one trip you will not want to miss.
Four adventurous bloggers from the Silicon Valley Moms Group were selected to participate in the Summer Road Trip '08 and blog about their travels, hotel stays, media appearances, time away from their families, and life on the road. Six Apart helped them partner up with General Motors, who provided the blogging mommies with a Chevy Tahoe Hybrid SUV to help make their journey comfy, safe, and a little more green.
In case you're not familiar with them, SV Moms is a group of over 200 bloggers who showcase the ups, downs, outrages, struggles, victories, and everyday humor of motherhood. There are currently nine regional and demographically tailored sites that give mothers from D.C., New Jersey, the Deep South, Rocky Mountains, L.A., and Silicon Valley a powerful voice and sense of camaraderie across the country. Whether you're a mother, a child, or just a person who enjoys a good blog, you'll really love reading the words of these amazing women.
The moms buckled into their Chevy Tahoe Hybrid SUV on July 11th and even got an encouraging message from Katie Couric to kick things off! They are currently somewhere in the middle of America making their way to San Francisco where they'll attend an SV Moms Group Party, as well as BlogHer '08.
You do not want to miss these entertaining and irreverent bloggers -- or their spontaneous contest giveaways! -- as they blog from the road. Experience the journey at MomRoadTrip.com.
And let us know about your summer road trip - or plane/boat/bus trip - in the comments! (I like to live vicariously.)
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