I’m the only girl in an all-male household.
My four sons and husband love new technology. For years they’d pout on long car trips when I’d make them unplug to look out the window. They’d grunt and grab the remote out of my hand when I’d complain, “I can’t even turn on the TV!” They’d chuckle at the dinner table when I’d ask how to work my new phone.
When it comes to technology, here is my personal point of view (and I think many of you may relate): New technology is happening at the speed of light. Unnecessary new products (and copycat items) are invented at the speed of sound. You and me? Dust in the wind.
But sometimes, enough is enough.
Simpler is better. That’s what I’ve been doing for the past six years with my music site Valslist.com. We do everything for you so you don’t have to know how. We keep up with the newest artists. We hand-pick the best new music. We create playlists we think you need for workout, for your nap, for your car. I’m a mom-music person. I’ll take care of you.
Here’s a brand-new playlist I think you’ll like, called “A Getaway.”
- “Come Back to Me“ by Keith Urban
- “Secondhander” by Skyes
- “Let the Fireflies Fly Away” by Mark Mulcahy
- “Feel I Bring” by Aer
- “Hey Now” by London Grammar
- “Candy Bar” by Cymbals
- “Love Affair” by John Splithoff
- “Love That Conquers” by The Swell Season
- “Whale” by Yellow Ostrich
- “Commentators” by City and Colour
- “In Response” by Peter Wolf Crier
- “Kings and Queens” by MisterWives
April Shows Not to Miss:
April 4: London Grammar at Metro (quiet, hip songstress—brand new)
April 5: Valslist House Concert—Ark Life (want to be on the guest list? email me: val@valslist.com)
April 10: Jay Farrar at City Winery (fun date night)
April 11: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings at The Vic Theatre (high-energy R&B show)
April 11: Caroline Smith at Schubas (valslist favorite artist!)
April 19: Mason Jennings (pictured above) at SPACE (grab another couple and go)

