I am Nima Elyassi-Rad and this is my personal blog. I post a song (almost) every day and from time to time I post and/or reblog other things I find interesting. I was born in Tehran, Iran, lived in Madison, WI for +8 years and currently live in Chicago, IL. I tweet @nima3rad and I manage the team responsible for Lead Management at Groupon North America. All opinions are my own. Thank you for visiting my tumblog!Tumblr (3.0; @paisleypattern)http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_51066931679" src="http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/51066931679/audio_player_iframe/paisleypattern/tumblr_mn7aw0g0MX1qbi37s?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fpaisleypattern%2F51066931679%2Ftumblr_mn7aw0g0MX1qbi37s" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p><p class="exfm_post_song_title">Love Foolosophy (Mondo Grosso Love Acoustic Mix) by <span class="exfm_post_artist">Jamiroquai</span></p> <p class="exfm_post_caption">Just perfect for this rainy Midwestern day.</p> <p class="exfm_post_via">shared from <a href="http://ex.fm/song/qbuit" target="_blank">exfm</a></p></p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/51066931679http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/51066931679Wed, 22 May 2013 08:02:00 -0500Jamiroquai<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50985241998" src="http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50985241998/audio_player_iframe/paisleypattern/tumblr_mn5eo7uPsC1qbi37s?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fpaisleypattern%2F50985241998%2Ftumblr_mn5eo7uPsC1qbi37s" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p><p class="exfm_post_song_title">Animal (Mark Ronson Remix) by <span class="exfm_post_artist">Miike Snow</span></p> <p class="exfm_post_caption">Oh this has <em>that</em> Mark Ronson sound. So good.</p> <p class="exfm_post_via">shared from <a href="http://ex.fm/song/ec88" target="_blank">exfm</a></p></p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50985241998http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50985241998Tue, 21 May 2013 07:28:00 -0500Miike SnowMark Ronson<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50900329826" src="http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50900329826/audio_player_iframe/paisleypattern/tumblr_mn3gucNzxb1qbi37s?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fpaisleypattern%2F50900329826%2Ftumblr_mn3gucNzxb1qbi37s" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p class="exfm_post_song_title">Paris by <span class="exfm_post_artist">Magic Man</span></p> <p class="exfm_post_caption">Unabashedly poppy.</p> <p class="exfm_post_via">shared from <a href="http://ex.fm/song/164hej" target="_blank">exfm</a></p> <p><img alt="image" src="https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000040257894-8lslso-t500x500.jpg?6c55c25"/></p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50900329826http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50900329826Mon, 20 May 2013 06:20:00 -0500Magic Man<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50856282029" src="http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50856282029/audio_player_iframe/paisleypattern/tumblr_mn2gfflcQj1qbi37s?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fpaisleypattern%2F50856282029%2Ftumblr_mn2gfflcQj1qbi37s" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p class="exfm_post_song_title">All You’re Waiting For (feat. Nancy Whang) by <span class="exfm_post_artist">CLASSIXX</span></p> <p class="exfm_post_caption">Disco mixed with funk, house, R&B and with a little synth sprinkled on top. What’s not to love. Classixx is the Artist of the Weekend on Patterns.</p> <p class="exfm_post_via">shared from <a href="http://ex.fm/song/1a5lor" target="_blank">exfm</a></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000047336729-m4aqb3-t500x500.jpg?c96936e"/></p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50856282029http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50856282029Sun, 19 May 2013 17:14:00 -0500ClassixxHanging GardensArtist of the Weekend<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50856029474" src="http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50856029474/audio_player_iframe/paisleypattern/tumblr_mn2ga12i461qbi37s?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fpaisleypattern%2F50856029474%2Ftumblr_mn2ga12i461qbi37s" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p class="exfm_post_song_title">Holding On by <span class="exfm_post_artist">CLASSIXX</span></p> <p class="exfm_post_caption">The LA based DJ and production duo have been in the remix circuit for 3-4 years but have finally released their own LP, Hanging Gardens. The album is packed with delicious jams. Classixx is the Artist of the Weekend on Patterns.</p> <p class="exfm_post_via">shared from <a href="http://ex.fm/song/15dzq4" target="_blank">exfm</a></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000040548561-7w7rqn-t500x500.jpg?b55a1ff"/></p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50856029474http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50856029474Sun, 19 May 2013 17:10:00 -0500ClassixxHanging GardensArtist of the Weekend<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xmpYnxlEh0c?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>We don’t have control over that many things, but we can choose to be more aware.  I’ve made it into deliberate practice and have been happier since.</p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50752073671http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50752073671Sat, 18 May 2013 14:54:49 -0500David Foster WallaceChoiceAwarenessHappiness<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4b8ad279a6a4806cf0ed4e2b68127297/tumblr_mn0dhefsER1qz6f9yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://thisisnthappiness.com/post/50749267110/i-believe-in-advertising" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">nevver</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a href="http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2013/05/biocanina-bracco-italiano-dalmatian-english-setter-maine-coon-weimaraner/" target="_blank">I believe in advertising</a></p></blockquote>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50750006305http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50750006305Sat, 18 May 2013 14:25:35 -0500<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50644614821" src="http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50644614821/audio_player_iframe/paisleypattern/tumblr_mm73wrtBwz1rwjah1?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fpaisleypattern%2F50644614821%2Ftumblr_mm73wrtBwz1rwjah1" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://leftovertakeout.com/post/49505708008/emeli-sande-and-the-bryan-ferry-orchestra-crazy" target="_blank">gbattle</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Emeli Sande and the Bryan Ferry Orchestra - “Crazy In Love” - <em>The Great Gatsby Soundtrack</em>.</strong>  Beyonce cover.  Had to post before it the whole album blows up.</p> <p>[via <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://jakcwills.tumblr.com/post/49472398680/crazy-in-love-cover-the-great-gatsby-edition" target="_blank">jakcwills</a>]</p> </blockquote> <p>Another fantastic song off of The Great Gatsby soundrack. </p> <p>Happy Cover Friday Y’all!</p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50644614821http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50644614821Fri, 17 May 2013 05:41:28 -0500Cover FridayBeyonce<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F91314187&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Mayer Hawthorne - Her Favorite Song</p> <p>This is such a gorgeous song.  Let the rhythm take you away.   </p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50568600263http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50568600263Thu, 16 May 2013 05:24:04 -0500Mayer Hawthorne<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F7739634&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Hood Internet - Virginia Is For Cameras (Clipse x Matt And Kim)</p> <p>Late night work turned into a Clipse jam session.  Feels right to wake up to this now.</p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50488382470http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50488382470Wed, 15 May 2013 05:30:30 -0500The Hood InternetClipseMatt and Kim<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50414725569" src="http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50414725569/audio_player_iframe/paisleypattern/tumblr_mmse4zjw6w1qbi37s?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fpaisleypattern%2F50414725569%2Ftumblr_mmse4zjw6w1qbi37s" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p><p class="exfm_post_song_title">Fly Me to the Moon by <span class="exfm_post_artist">Nat King Cole</span></p> <p class="exfm_post_caption">Happy Anniversary <a href="http://summittomar.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">my L.O.V.E</a>.</p></p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50414725569http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50414725569Tue, 14 May 2013 06:48:00 -0500Nat King Cole<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F91714346&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://luke-h.tumblr.com/post/50333935264/the-end-is-nigh-bell-x1-im-definitely-looking" target="_blank">luke-h</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>The End Is Nigh - Bell X1 </strong></p> <p>I’m definitely looking forward to Bell X1’s <em>Chop Chop</em>, out July 2 in the US.</p> </blockquote> <p>This has an epic feeling to it.  Perfect song to start your week with.</p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50335742684http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50335742684Mon, 13 May 2013 06:27:14 -0500<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50290493346" src="http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50290493346/audio_player_iframe/paisleypattern/tumblr_mmpg66Weau1qbi37s?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fpaisleypattern%2F50290493346%2Ftumblr_mmpg66Weau1qbi37s" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p class="exfm_post_song_title">Atlantis by <span class="exfm_post_artist">STRFKR</span></p> <p class="exfm_post_caption">STRFKR is the Artist of the Weekend on Patterns.</p> <p class="exfm_post_via">shared from <a href="http://ex.fm/song/13owk1" target="_blank">exfm</a></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000038376681-swok3r-t500x500.jpg?0c1a674"/></p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50290493346http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50290493346Sun, 12 May 2013 16:39:00 -0500STRFKRArtist of the Weekend<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50290511352" src="http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50290511352/audio_player_iframe/paisleypattern/tumblr_mmpg6k3qjO1qbi37s?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fpaisleypattern%2F50290511352%2Ftumblr_mmpg6k3qjO1qbi37s" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p class="exfm_post_song_title">Malmö by <span>STRFKR</span></p> <p class="exfm_post_caption">STRFKR is the Artist of the Weekend on Patterns.</p> <p class="exfm_post_via">shared from <a href="http://ex.fm/song/15l6p5" target="_blank">exfm</a></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000040856318-rneub3-t500x500.jpg?de05208"/></p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50290511352http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50290511352Sun, 12 May 2013 16:39:00 -0500STRFKRArtist of the Weekend<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ac49254d9fe06d6d107b78a271ccf8c7/tumblr_mmpc6zXaHg1qcw9vto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://summittomar.tumblr.com/post/50283862849/being-sassy" target="_blank">summittomar</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Being sassy!</p> </blockquote>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50288473421http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50288473421Sun, 12 May 2013 16:13:14 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c4fc60f29cdb6876cb3bd4a21ce5f540/tumblr_mmmb58aqG81qzleu4o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://newspeedwayboogie.tumblr.com/post/50161536951/fascinating" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">newspeedwayboogie</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>fascinating</p></blockquote> <p>Frank Sinatra got raw on George Michael</p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50164384245http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50164384245Sat, 11 May 2013 08:42:07 -0500<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50083308310" src="http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50083308310/audio_player_iframe/paisleypattern/tumblr_mmkyz0WKJP1qbi37s?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fpaisleypattern%2F50083308310%2Ftumblr_mmkyz0WKJP1qbi37s" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p class="exfm_post_song_title">Beyoncé - Back To Black (<span class="exfm_post_artist"><span>feat. André 3000)</span></span></p> <p class="exfm_post_caption"><span>Off The Great Gatsby soundtrack, Beyoncé</span> and Three Stacks covering Amy Winehouse. The lyrics are dark, but the duo’s delivery brings a whole other layer of darkness. And oh yeah, the arrangement. Just brilliant. Happy Cover Friday!</p> <p class="exfm_post_via">shared from <a href="http://ex.fm/song/1a1h1r" target="_blank">exfm</a></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000047056221-4gxrsi-t500x500.jpg?8864323"/></p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50083308310http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50083308310Fri, 10 May 2013 06:37:00 -0500BeyonceAndre 3000Cover FridayBack To BlackAmy WinehouseThe Great Gatsy<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a1e8cc61aa37689b31d4ca218be1b3bd/tumblr_mmku2hBShd1qj5rqko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://breakingnews.tumblr.com/post/50080026341/ring-of-fire-eclipse-wows-australia-ap" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">breakingnews</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><strong>‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse wows Australia</strong></p> <p><a href="http://science.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/09/18158197-ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-puts-on-a-dazzling-show-in-australian-outback?lite" target="_blank">AP</a>: Skygazers across the Australian Outback were among the lucky few to witness a solar eclipse on Friday as the moon glided between Earth and the sun, blocking everything but a dazzling ring of light.</p> <p>The celestial spectacle, known as a “ring of fire” eclipse, was the second solar eclipse visible from northern Australia in six months. In November, a total solar eclipse plunged the country’s northeast into darkness, delighting astronomers and tourists who flocked to the region from across the globe to witness it.</p> <p><em>Photo: Friday’s annular solar eclipse blazes like a ring of fire after sunrise, 45 miles (70 kilometers) south of Newman, Australia. The “second sun” is a lens effect. (Nicole Hollenbeck via <a href="http://www.spaceweather.com/" target="_blank">SpaceWeather.com</a>)</em></p></blockquote> <p>Stunning</p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50082494336http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50082494336Fri, 10 May 2013 06:13:37 -0500<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50006888632" src="http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50006888632/audio_player_iframe/paisleypattern/tumblr_mmj4m3DRdx1qbi37s?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fpaisleypattern%2F50006888632%2Ftumblr_mmj4m3DRdx1qbi37s" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p><p class="exfm_post_song_title">Ya Hey by <span class="exfm_post_artist">Vampire Weekend</span></p> <p class="exfm_post_caption">Oh ya hey, new Vampire Weekend! Really looking forward to the new release this coming Tuesday.</p> <p class="exfm_post_via">shared from <a href="http://ex.fm/song/1a5foa" target="_blank">exfm</a></p></p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50006888632http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/50006888632Thu, 09 May 2013 06:44:00 -0500Vampire Weekend<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/82d0c32412995dcd6fcac7a97bee455b/tumblr_mmgf5wzc8y1qzpsi6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://hotvvheels.tumblr.com/post/49895189415/1953-ferrari-250-europa-coupe-vignale" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">hotvvheels</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a href="http://uncrate.com/stuff/1953-ferrari-250-europa-coupe-vignale/" target="_blank">1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupe Vignale</a></p></blockquote> <p>The business</p>http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/49930018570http://paisleypattern.tumblr.com/post/49930018570Wed, 08 May 2013 07:41:52 -0500