You owe it to yourself to check into this and pickup a few:
http://tinyurl.com/5dollaralbums
$5 album digital downloads on Amazon!
May I suggest..
S.Carey
Jeremy Messersmith
Phoenix
The Avett Brothers
Local Natives
Passion Pit
MGMT
That's just from a quick scan of the indie section.. Enjoy!
Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
shells
So.. sorry I've been a lazy bones and haven't written in a million years. I have been writing in a lot of other places about other things so I've been overlooking this. My apologies. And btw, I started my masters! I'm done with one semester. So yeah, between that, working full time, and well, life.. that makes hobbies slim on time.
The one person I wanted to write about is S. Carey. He is a musician from the cities (okay well technically Wisconsin, but you know) and I saw him at the Varsity a few weeks ago. Amazing. Fantastic. He is the drummer and supporting vocalist for Bon Iver, another fantastic indie band, also from WI.
Listen to all of his album, All We Grow on headphones. Seriously. Lay in your bed and listen. You'll be blown away. You might fall asleep. I did, fell asleep and then listened to it again.
(Sorry the link is to Amazon, I can't find a good place to listen to it online. It is also available on Itunes.)
Cheers, my friends.
Dance to the beat of your heart
The one person I wanted to write about is S. Carey. He is a musician from the cities (okay well technically Wisconsin, but you know) and I saw him at the Varsity a few weeks ago. Amazing. Fantastic. He is the drummer and supporting vocalist for Bon Iver, another fantastic indie band, also from WI.
Listen to all of his album, All We Grow on headphones. Seriously. Lay in your bed and listen. You'll be blown away. You might fall asleep. I did, fell asleep and then listened to it again.
(Sorry the link is to Amazon, I can't find a good place to listen to it online. It is also available on Itunes.)
Cheers, my friends.
Dance to the beat of your heart
Sunday, September 26, 2010
buttons
I seriously have too many things I want to do. (And well, need to do right now.. being homework, but I think I'll write in here instead.)
Recent favorites:
Jeremy Messersmith. I've written about him before. Wow. Saw him at First Ave last week and it was phenomenal. String section and all. I can listen to his albums on repeat (and currently am). I love all the references to different things related to the Cities. I love these cities so much.
Death Cab For Cutie. Also on repeat. Though listening to them for too long makes me feel a bit depressed. Plans is my favorite album, hands-down. It's great driving music. I like the words he chooses to rhyme. And the syncopation at different points.
The Lighthouse and The Whaler. Not sure if I've written about them before. Jess and I found them in NYC one night. We were going to see Tamarama. (long story short it's a nickname for me, and when I saw there was a band with that name, I needed to see them, obvi.) So when I was in NY last time I saw that they were playing at Pianos. TLATW opened for them. I was blown away. They remind me a lot of The Farewell Circuit, one of my local faves.
Cloud Cult. I haven't listened to them on repeat yet, they're one of those bands I have to listen to a little of, and then move on. They have a very distinct sound, especially the lead singer's voice. I saw them at the Lowertown Music Fest at the end of July. It was fantastic. They sounded so great, and put on a really awesome show. They have a couple people doing paintings on stage as well, and they auction off the paintings later. Love that they're local.
The Farewell Circuit. As I mentioned earlier, they're one of my local faves. They recently put out a new ep, Brothers Eyes. They have a melodic, very pleasant sound. Just saw them last night at the Turf Club. Unfortunately the stage was too small, so they didn't have the vibrophone. As always, a great show.
Dashboard Confessional. I still have remnants of a teenage crush on Chris Carrabba (just being honest). I don't care much for his new stuff. I've written about that before as well.. That I think it gets less and less like what I've liked of his, each new album he puts out. But what can I say. The Swiss Army Romance album and The Places You Have Come To Fear the Most album are two of my faves. Makes you think of those high school years where relationships matter oh-so-much and end and emo emo emo. But man, love it. I think I always will.
Rocky Votolato. Can't wait to see him in October. Speaking of, I need to remember to get a ticket. Mental note. He's a great singer/songwriter. I've liked him for about 5 years. Seen him 3 times. His music has great lyrics and a wonderful sound. He also puts on a great show. Anyone who can play guitar and harmonica at the same time gets props in my book.
Ok Go. Of course. Love them. On repeat frequently. They recently put out a new video. Crazy it already has some 4,000,000 views. So long as it's not sold out I'll be seeing them in October. I can't tell you how excited I am for that. They're dancey, and happy, and funny. I wrote about the Rock the Garden show. So awesome. They put on a really great show.
I should explain what I mean by "really great show". There's more to a show than just the music. It's an all-around performance, and they aren't playing music 100% of the time. A good show has musicians who are funny or engaging between songs, take an interest in the locale that they're in (who doesn't love when someone talks nice about where they live), and maybe give a short explanation of the next song's story (I say maybe because there's a thin line between this and talking too much). It's also important how they act when they're playing. If you can tell they're having fun, you're more likely to have fun. You can tell when they're forcing it. So overall, they're comfortable (really, doing what they love) and they want to share this thing they love with you, and make you want to love it too. (That wasn't meant to rhyme, what can I say.)
There you go. I really should read a little. Peace out homes.
Current song: Jeremy Messersmith - Violet
Recent favorites:
Jeremy Messersmith. I've written about him before. Wow. Saw him at First Ave last week and it was phenomenal. String section and all. I can listen to his albums on repeat (and currently am). I love all the references to different things related to the Cities. I love these cities so much.
Death Cab For Cutie. Also on repeat. Though listening to them for too long makes me feel a bit depressed. Plans is my favorite album, hands-down. It's great driving music. I like the words he chooses to rhyme. And the syncopation at different points.
The Lighthouse and The Whaler. Not sure if I've written about them before. Jess and I found them in NYC one night. We were going to see Tamarama. (long story short it's a nickname for me, and when I saw there was a band with that name, I needed to see them, obvi.) So when I was in NY last time I saw that they were playing at Pianos. TLATW opened for them. I was blown away. They remind me a lot of The Farewell Circuit, one of my local faves.
Cloud Cult. I haven't listened to them on repeat yet, they're one of those bands I have to listen to a little of, and then move on. They have a very distinct sound, especially the lead singer's voice. I saw them at the Lowertown Music Fest at the end of July. It was fantastic. They sounded so great, and put on a really awesome show. They have a couple people doing paintings on stage as well, and they auction off the paintings later. Love that they're local.
The Farewell Circuit. As I mentioned earlier, they're one of my local faves. They recently put out a new ep, Brothers Eyes. They have a melodic, very pleasant sound. Just saw them last night at the Turf Club. Unfortunately the stage was too small, so they didn't have the vibrophone. As always, a great show.
Dashboard Confessional. I still have remnants of a teenage crush on Chris Carrabba (just being honest). I don't care much for his new stuff. I've written about that before as well.. That I think it gets less and less like what I've liked of his, each new album he puts out. But what can I say. The Swiss Army Romance album and The Places You Have Come To Fear the Most album are two of my faves. Makes you think of those high school years where relationships matter oh-so-much and end and emo emo emo. But man, love it. I think I always will.
Rocky Votolato. Can't wait to see him in October. Speaking of, I need to remember to get a ticket. Mental note. He's a great singer/songwriter. I've liked him for about 5 years. Seen him 3 times. His music has great lyrics and a wonderful sound. He also puts on a great show. Anyone who can play guitar and harmonica at the same time gets props in my book.
Ok Go. Of course. Love them. On repeat frequently. They recently put out a new video. Crazy it already has some 4,000,000 views. So long as it's not sold out I'll be seeing them in October. I can't tell you how excited I am for that. They're dancey, and happy, and funny. I wrote about the Rock the Garden show. So awesome. They put on a really great show.
I should explain what I mean by "really great show". There's more to a show than just the music. It's an all-around performance, and they aren't playing music 100% of the time. A good show has musicians who are funny or engaging between songs, take an interest in the locale that they're in (who doesn't love when someone talks nice about where they live), and maybe give a short explanation of the next song's story (I say maybe because there's a thin line between this and talking too much). It's also important how they act when they're playing. If you can tell they're having fun, you're more likely to have fun. You can tell when they're forcing it. So overall, they're comfortable (really, doing what they love) and they want to share this thing they love with you, and make you want to love it too. (That wasn't meant to rhyme, what can I say.)
There you go. I really should read a little. Peace out homes.
Current song: Jeremy Messersmith - Violet
Thursday, September 9, 2010
wheat
I love this song. Seriously, it's on repeat. I love how they take all the parts of a song that I love and highlight them, bringing them in one by one. And the lyrics. Yes.
P.S. sorry for not updating much lately, I'm still listening to music all the time, still have my opinions, but don't have a computer near me at the time. Must change this.
Current song: The Early November - The Truth Is
P.S. sorry for not updating much lately, I'm still listening to music all the time, still have my opinions, but don't have a computer near me at the time. Must change this.
Current song: The Early November - The Truth Is
Sunday, August 8, 2010
sunset
Just watched Across the Universe again. Wow, so unbelievably good. It reinvigorates my love for The Beatles. Their music is so powerful. And I think the movie draws some similarities to what's going on in the world now and Iraq and everything.
Can't we all just love each other?
Current song: The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
Can't we all just love each other?
Current song: The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
gum
So my computer died about a month, month and a half ago. Needless to say it's been rather brutal not having a computer with all my music on it. Fortunately, I didn't lose any of my music, I have it backed-up. And fortunately I have my work computer to get me through until I get a new one (should be this week). But not having Itunes has been hard. I have my Ipod to plug into my speakers so that gets me by. But I've purchased new music in this time and I can't listen to it! That's the hardest part.
Specifically: Delta Spirit, Local Natives, Storyhill, Roster McCabe, and The Farewell Circuit
Current song: Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
Specifically: Delta Spirit, Local Natives, Storyhill, Roster McCabe, and The Farewell Circuit
Current song: Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
Monday, August 2, 2010
evening
I love love love the piano in this song. And his voice is intoxicating.
Current song: Muse - Starlight
Current song: Muse - Starlight
pita
Yesterday I spent the day working at the Earn It Yourself booth at Warped Tour. I don't even know where to start describing the day. Needless to say it was amazing. Got to work with Sarah Saturday and handle merch for project Gardening, Not Architecture.
The punk scene isn't really my thing, but that made the day that much more enjoyable. I didn't feel like I was missing out on the shows when I was working or walking around. It also gave me a new appreciation for punk music. It was really neat to see some musicians who have been around for years and years but they still run jump around on stage as if they were still 20.
It was also a sociological field day to watch all the punkster kids. They were all really nice. It's neat to be in it, and not of it, so to speak. I appreciate music as much as they do, and love festivals, but this is different than my passion. But I totally understand their passion for music. It was interesting to see all the different ways they dress and act.
Highlights of the day: Working with Sarah, meeting Keven Lyman (creator of Warped Tour) and discussing the music industry and the Minneapolis music scene with him, him describing how to go about promoting music and your own band and realizing that friends of mine are doing it how he described it and being successful (specifically Roster McCabe), him liking the shirt I was wearing (tank from H&M that has a story written on it about the music scene, it mentions Prince and First Ave, obviously why it caught my eye at the store and I freaked out in excitement and bought it) so much that he asked me to take it off and leave it with him, having a Band wristband that got us in all over the place, eating an amazing catered dinner with punk stars I didn't know and couldn't appreciate as well as a guitarist from Sum 41 and not realizing it until after the fact because I wasn't ever into them, just being around huge-name punk rockers and not even knowing who they were (such as the Alkaline Trio), hearing new music and being surprised how much I liked it (The Rocket Summer), talking with two 18-year old guys about their bands and our experiences in the scene as friends/fans/promotors, having Kevin Lyman tell me I couldn't have a beer because I was under 21 (I'm 24, but appreciate the compliment), going in his tour bus to look around (it was amazing), making friends with the merch guys next to us (Hellcat Records), sharing a tent with various bands (one of which was comprised of kids who couldn't have been older than 15).. and more. Seriously, unbelieveable. Talk about a pinch-myself-to-make-sure-I'm-not-dreaming day.
Current song: OK Go - Here It Goes Again
The punk scene isn't really my thing, but that made the day that much more enjoyable. I didn't feel like I was missing out on the shows when I was working or walking around. It also gave me a new appreciation for punk music. It was really neat to see some musicians who have been around for years and years but they still run jump around on stage as if they were still 20.
It was also a sociological field day to watch all the punkster kids. They were all really nice. It's neat to be in it, and not of it, so to speak. I appreciate music as much as they do, and love festivals, but this is different than my passion. But I totally understand their passion for music. It was interesting to see all the different ways they dress and act.
Highlights of the day: Working with Sarah, meeting Keven Lyman (creator of Warped Tour) and discussing the music industry and the Minneapolis music scene with him, him describing how to go about promoting music and your own band and realizing that friends of mine are doing it how he described it and being successful (specifically Roster McCabe), him liking the shirt I was wearing (tank from H&M that has a story written on it about the music scene, it mentions Prince and First Ave, obviously why it caught my eye at the store and I freaked out in excitement and bought it) so much that he asked me to take it off and leave it with him, having a Band wristband that got us in all over the place, eating an amazing catered dinner with punk stars I didn't know and couldn't appreciate as well as a guitarist from Sum 41 and not realizing it until after the fact because I wasn't ever into them, just being around huge-name punk rockers and not even knowing who they were (such as the Alkaline Trio), hearing new music and being surprised how much I liked it (The Rocket Summer), talking with two 18-year old guys about their bands and our experiences in the scene as friends/fans/promotors, having Kevin Lyman tell me I couldn't have a beer because I was under 21 (I'm 24, but appreciate the compliment), going in his tour bus to look around (it was amazing), making friends with the merch guys next to us (Hellcat Records), sharing a tent with various bands (one of which was comprised of kids who couldn't have been older than 15).. and more. Seriously, unbelieveable. Talk about a pinch-myself-to-make-sure-I'm-not-dreaming day.
Current song: OK Go - Here It Goes Again
Sunday, July 18, 2010
yellow
(This post has been a long time coming. It's been a while since I had a chunk of time to sit down and write.)
I am loving the song Last Leaf by OkGo. Saw them at Rock the Garden in June and LOVED them. They sounded so spot-on and played all the songs I wanted them to. As is usual for me, I end up being more into a band after I see them live (even if I've seen them before, it re-energizes my love for them). A few favorites: Last Leaf, White Knuckles, This Too Shall Pass, and Here It Goes Again. Their videos are unbelievable, so creative and you can tell a lot of time was put into making them. Here's another hilarious video of theirs. I can have their albums on repeat all day long and be completely content. That's rare for me, usually I have a hard time listening to just one artist, I tend to get bored, or (gasp!) annoyed. But man, I love these guys. Since I saw them at Rock the Garden I've been pretty darn obsessed.
Current song: Ingrid Michaelson - Keep Breathing
I am loving the song Last Leaf by OkGo. Saw them at Rock the Garden in June and LOVED them. They sounded so spot-on and played all the songs I wanted them to. As is usual for me, I end up being more into a band after I see them live (even if I've seen them before, it re-energizes my love for them). A few favorites: Last Leaf, White Knuckles, This Too Shall Pass, and Here It Goes Again. Their videos are unbelievable, so creative and you can tell a lot of time was put into making them. Here's another hilarious video of theirs. I can have their albums on repeat all day long and be completely content. That's rare for me, usually I have a hard time listening to just one artist, I tend to get bored, or (gasp!) annoyed. But man, I love these guys. Since I saw them at Rock the Garden I've been pretty darn obsessed.
Current song: Ingrid Michaelson - Keep Breathing
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
water
Had an amazing time at Bella Vida this past weekend.
Saw some really great music. Including but not limited to:
Useful Jenkins
Favorite songs: Home Sweet H, Wake Up!, This Life
Root City Band
Favorite songs: Fast Hennepin, St. Anthony, Back Yard Boogie, Booty Call
Heatbox
Favorite songs: Remembering Me, Bitches From the Milky Way
DanceBand
Favorite songs: Baby Maker, Mississippi, Pedal Power
Shoeless Revolution
Favorite songs: Repeat, Dance
Debra G
Kinetix
Roster McCabe
Favorite songs: Drift, Burn Bright, Spark A Light
Robby Kreiger (from The Doors)
Current song: Jimmy Eat World - Ten
Saw some really great music. Including but not limited to:
Useful Jenkins
Favorite songs: Home Sweet H, Wake Up!, This Life
Root City Band
Favorite songs: Fast Hennepin, St. Anthony, Back Yard Boogie, Booty Call
Heatbox
Favorite songs: Remembering Me, Bitches From the Milky Way
DanceBand
Favorite songs: Baby Maker, Mississippi, Pedal Power
Shoeless Revolution
Favorite songs: Repeat, Dance
Debra G
Kinetix
Roster McCabe
Favorite songs: Drift, Burn Bright, Spark A Light
Robby Kreiger (from The Doors)
Current song: Jimmy Eat World - Ten
Monday, May 24, 2010
hearts
This is my new get-up-and-go song. When I first heard it I thought it was a new Prince song. :)
And listen for the tambourine... oooooh la la!
Current song: Ok Go - White Knuckles
And listen for the tambourine... oooooh la la!
Current song: Ok Go - White Knuckles
Monday, May 17, 2010
shuffle
Went to the House of Guitars today in Rochester, New York. I could spend an entire day there. It had so many guitars to look at, and tons of them signed by amazing musicians. I spent an hour looking through vinyl and decided to buy a few Beatles albums for my dad for father's day. And I found a huge Motion City Soundtrack poster which made my year.
As previously noted, I've become a little obsessed with the tambourine. I notice it in every single song now. Makes my day.
Current song: Regina Spektor - On the Radio
As previously noted, I've become a little obsessed with the tambourine. I notice it in every single song now. Makes my day.
Current song: Regina Spektor - On the Radio
Friday, May 14, 2010
honey
I'll be the first to admit.. I like Taylor Swift. Her songs are catchy and for the most part very upbeat and optimistic. And who doesn't love a song that gives you some gusto and makes you feel like the world is a happy place and we all find prince charming. (there's a hint of sarcasm there, but just a hint)
Current song: Taylor Swift - Fearless
Current song: Taylor Swift - Fearless
Thursday, May 13, 2010
paint
I just need to get out how much I love this song! I've been on a Jimmy Eat World kick lately. Their latest album is just so fantastic. Actually all of them are.
You close your eyes and kiss your hand then you blow it.
But it isn't meant for me, and I notice
If the choice was ours alone,
Then why'd we both choose letting go?
Does it end like this?
Time never had a chance to heal your heart
Just a number always counting down to a new start
If you always knew the truth
Then the world would spin around you
Are you dizzy yet?
Respectfully, so honestly I'm calling out
Do you hear the conversation we talk about?
Back away to the safety of a quiet house
If there's half a chance in this moment
When your eyes meet mine, we show it off.
All talk and not a lot to think, we were living dreams
And shame never crept close to our naked feet
If there's something left to lose,
Then don't let me wear out my shoes
I'm still walking.
I tried, but it rang and rang, I called all night
On a payphone, remember those from another life?
If everything I meant to you,
You can lick and seal then fold in two
Then I've been so blind.
Oh, oh take it all back, take the first, the last and only.
Oh, oh take it all back, take it all back,
Everything you showed me.
Oh, oh this must be how it feels when the feeling goes
I told you as I hovered, I never felt this way
You said I have the shot that stops my clock
Baby it's OK
You said you'd never have regrets
Jesus, is there someone yet
Who got their wish; did you get yours, babe?
I'm telling ya, I yell it out in the car. Such an awesome driving song. And the syncopation of the words and drums and bass.. seriously. Mmm. And that tambourine! Ahhh icing on the cake!!
Current song: Jimmy Eat World - Dizzy
You close your eyes and kiss your hand then you blow it.
But it isn't meant for me, and I notice
If the choice was ours alone,
Then why'd we both choose letting go?
Does it end like this?
Time never had a chance to heal your heart
Just a number always counting down to a new start
If you always knew the truth
Then the world would spin around you
Are you dizzy yet?
Respectfully, so honestly I'm calling out
Do you hear the conversation we talk about?
Back away to the safety of a quiet house
If there's half a chance in this moment
When your eyes meet mine, we show it off.
All talk and not a lot to think, we were living dreams
And shame never crept close to our naked feet
If there's something left to lose,
Then don't let me wear out my shoes
I'm still walking.
I tried, but it rang and rang, I called all night
On a payphone, remember those from another life?
If everything I meant to you,
You can lick and seal then fold in two
Then I've been so blind.
Oh, oh take it all back, take the first, the last and only.
Oh, oh take it all back, take it all back,
Everything you showed me.
Oh, oh this must be how it feels when the feeling goes
I told you as I hovered, I never felt this way
You said I have the shot that stops my clock
Baby it's OK
You said you'd never have regrets
Jesus, is there someone yet
Who got their wish; did you get yours, babe?
I'm telling ya, I yell it out in the car. Such an awesome driving song. And the syncopation of the words and drums and bass.. seriously. Mmm. And that tambourine! Ahhh icing on the cake!!
Current song: Jimmy Eat World - Dizzy
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
clouds
These lyrics stuck out to me just now:
Don't let the people make you think that just because you're young you're useless
You know it's not naive to think that you can change the things around and that no man is an island
For I'd rather be a pebble in an ocean vast and drown alone
Than make no sound
Current song: Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly - Once More With Feeling
Don't let the people make you think that just because you're young you're useless
You know it's not naive to think that you can change the things around and that no man is an island
For I'd rather be a pebble in an ocean vast and drown alone
Than make no sound
Current song: Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly - Once More With Feeling
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
lemon
There is just something about getting new music.
Jeremy Messersmith's new album came out today. And you can name your price to download it here. I got it and I'm loving it.
He did a great job on The Current this morning during his in-studio too.
Minnesota music does it again!
Current song: Jeremy Messersmith - Organ Donor
Jeremy Messersmith's new album came out today. And you can name your price to download it here. I got it and I'm loving it.
He did a great job on The Current this morning during his in-studio too.
Minnesota music does it again!
Current song: Jeremy Messersmith - Organ Donor
chocolate milk
I just need to declare how much I love love love this song.
Current song : Death Cab For Cutie - A Lack of Color
Current song : Death Cab For Cutie - A Lack of Color
Saturday, April 24, 2010
mozzarella
I really love tambourine in songs. Especially when it's faint, and you have to listen a little extra to hear it. And then once you hear it you notice how it adds so much to the song. It's icing on the cake, really.
Current song: Jimmy Eat World - Always Be
Current song: Jimmy Eat World - Always Be
Friday, April 23, 2010
homewrecker
Just watched Up In the Air (what a cute movie!) but that's beside the point.
The soundtrack was FANTASTIC. Must get my hands on it soon.
Current song: Rocky Votolato - Makers
The soundtrack was FANTASTIC. Must get my hands on it soon.
| 1. This Land Is Your Land - Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings |
| 2. Security Ballet - Rolfe Kent |
| 3. Goin' Home - Dan Auerbach |
| 4. Taken At All - David Crosby |
| 5. Angel In The Snow - Elliot Smith |
| 6. Help Yourself - Bradley Gran Smith |
| 7. Genova - Sacha Galvagna |
| 8. Lost In Detroit - Rolfe Kent |
| 9. Thank You Lord - Roy Buchanan |
| 10. Be Yourself - Graham Nash |
| 11. The The Snow Before Us - Jared Matt Greenber |
| 12. Up In The Air - Kevin Renick |
Current song: Rocky Votolato - Makers
Thursday, April 15, 2010
pistachios
Lately I've been fairly obsessed with Motion City Soundtrack. Just love 'em. Their new album is super good. I find that as time goes on I tend to get less interested in bands, as their sound evolves into something other than the sound they had when I first loved them. But not with MCS. All their albums are good. I went to two shows lately (one in January, one in April) and both were spectacular. I also geeked out and met Justin Pierre at the show in April. (Don't tell me if you were at a show for your favorite band and had the opportunity to meet them that you'd pass on the opportunity. Won't believe it for a minute.) I'm not too proud to admit that I get pretty excited about meeting musicians I really admire.
Also, one of the coolest videos ever: Motion City Soundtrack - It Had to Be You
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. They are great songwriters, really great lyrics. I also like that they have songs for different moods, some pick-me-up-when-I'm-down, and keep-me-up-when-I'm-up. Tanya likened them to Dashboard Confessional (one of my all-time favorite bands, I totally geeked out when I met Chris Carrabba when I was 16) which I hadn't thought of, but I see her comparison. But Dashboard was much more acoustic in the early days. Dashboard is an example of a band that I've liked less and less as time has gone on. (but I'd still say he's in my top 10 all-time favorites.) I don't care much for his most recent record. And I think The Swiss Army Romance and The Places You Have Come To Fear the Most are fantastic. I can listen to either of them non-stop and not get annoyed. Which is hard for me, usually I get sick of a band and can't listen to an entire record. (Thank God for a "shuffle" option, whew!).. okay, talk about a tangent.
The Frames. Don't know how I've been missing out on them this whole time, but definitely glad I found out about them. Know the movie "Once"? Glen Hansard, the lead guy, started The Frames in 1990 (wow 20 years ago!).. and The Swell Season.. such good stuff.
That's mainly what I've been digging lately. With a few other usuals mixed in there.. (local of course) White Light Riot, Readygoes, Cedar Avenue, etc. etc.
Current song: Motion City Soundtrack - Her Words Destroyed My Planet
Thursday, April 8, 2010
interviews
Listening to music I've never heard before is so refreshing.
And I'm downloading an older Rocky Votolato album I don't have so I'm very excited about that.
Is it the red wire, or the blue wire? Just pick one and cut, it just doesn't matter anymore.
I'm leaving for vacation in 7 hours and I cannot wait. I might sleep less than 3 hours tonight. Which brings me to my next thought.. I won't be able to continue my newfound music blog while I'm gone. Well, probably not. But I bet I'll have a lot to write about when I get back. Hopefully I'll have gone to a few good local shows while I'm out there. :)
Ooh what I don't like - whiney men's voices. Seems a lot of emo bands have em. No bueno. Just came upon a song with such a voice. Next, please. Thank you.
Sleepytime. Found another good song for my Slow playlist :)
Current song: Manchester Orchestra - I Can Feel Your Pain
And I'm downloading an older Rocky Votolato album I don't have so I'm very excited about that.
Is it the red wire, or the blue wire? Just pick one and cut, it just doesn't matter anymore.
I'm leaving for vacation in 7 hours and I cannot wait. I might sleep less than 3 hours tonight. Which brings me to my next thought.. I won't be able to continue my newfound music blog while I'm gone. Well, probably not. But I bet I'll have a lot to write about when I get back. Hopefully I'll have gone to a few good local shows while I'm out there. :)
Ooh what I don't like - whiney men's voices. Seems a lot of emo bands have em. No bueno. Just came upon a song with such a voice. Next, please. Thank you.
Sleepytime. Found another good song for my Slow playlist :)
Current song: Manchester Orchestra - I Can Feel Your Pain
tuna
It's funny how music makes you think of things that happened. Isn't it interesting how the emotions related to memories change over time?
It's really amazing to me the power that music has over emotions. The feelings that it can stir. Or not, in time.
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I've been in a music rut for the past few weeks or so. I feel like how can I have a playlist with 500 songs and keep hitting next, next, next, searching for THE one song I'm in the mood for and still not find it.
So I got a bunch of music (1500 songs) from Gabe (and that's only through the H's of his music collection) and I'm sorting through it now. The playlist shall be called "Expand Your Horizons."
I'm in the A's and loving Adam Svec. And he's local. Loves it. He shall definitely be added to my Slow Ride Take It Easy playlist. And ending up on that playlist is a feat, you have to be peaceful enough and have good lyrics that I could fall asleep to. Only 73 songs on there right now. That's too skinny.
Speaking of sleep, I need some.
Current song: Adam Svec - Calmer Man
It's really amazing to me the power that music has over emotions. The feelings that it can stir. Or not, in time.
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I've been in a music rut for the past few weeks or so. I feel like how can I have a playlist with 500 songs and keep hitting next, next, next, searching for THE one song I'm in the mood for and still not find it.
So I got a bunch of music (1500 songs) from Gabe (and that's only through the H's of his music collection) and I'm sorting through it now. The playlist shall be called "Expand Your Horizons."
I'm in the A's and loving Adam Svec. And he's local. Loves it. He shall definitely be added to my Slow Ride Take It Easy playlist. And ending up on that playlist is a feat, you have to be peaceful enough and have good lyrics that I could fall asleep to. Only 73 songs on there right now. That's too skinny.
Speaking of sleep, I need some.
Current song: Adam Svec - Calmer Man
Monday, April 5, 2010
stomp
I've had posts swirling through my head (while driving of course) and obviously was unable to post them. Grr!
So lately it's been Jimmy Eat World (newest album, and they're working on a new one.. I think to be released sometime in 2010.. yay!) I'll eventually write about how much I love this album. So good!
And also Ingrid Michaelson. She fits ANY mood. She's got that "I'm down and want something sort of down but that will kind of bring me up" vibe as well as the "I am woman hear me roar I'm amazing and can get through life, and be awesome" vibe. Versatile!
Current song: Ben Folds - You Don't Know Me
So lately it's been Jimmy Eat World (newest album, and they're working on a new one.. I think to be released sometime in 2010.. yay!) I'll eventually write about how much I love this album. So good!
And also Ingrid Michaelson. She fits ANY mood. She's got that "I'm down and want something sort of down but that will kind of bring me up" vibe as well as the "I am woman hear me roar I'm amazing and can get through life, and be awesome" vibe. Versatile!
Current song: Ben Folds - You Don't Know Me
Saturday, April 3, 2010
cake walks
I think more bands should play at house parties. It's so intimate and just has a really great vibe.
Current song: Damien Rice - The Blower's Daughter
Current song: Damien Rice - The Blower's Daughter
Friday, April 2, 2010
red glasses
I go to shows relatively regularly. I'm fairly musically-opinionated, but I usually keep my opinions to myself (usually..). Not opinionated in the sense that everything I'd have to say would be negative. Not by any means. But if you ask me what I think, I'll tell you.
That said, there's a lot (and I mean a lot) that I don't know about music. But what I do know is that without it, I don't know how I'd get through the day. Honestly. I wake up and turn on my computer and Itunes. I shower listening to some mix cd I made recently. As soon as I get into the car my Ipod is plugged in and my "Baby You Can Drive My Car" playlist is on. I walk in my office and plug in my Ipod to my "I Simply Remember My Favorite Things" playlist. I get back in the car to drive home and again the Ipod is on. I get home and turn Itunes on. At night I listen to my "Slow Ride Take It Easy" playlist to fall asleep. Morning to night I'm listening to music of some sort. And most of it's local.
So I was at the Rocky Votolato show tonight and thinking about how much I love his songwriting and it got me thinking that I'd like to write about what I think about when it comes to music. Even if it's just a one-line post about the song that I love at the given moment. So here it goes.
Current song: Rocky Votolato - White Daisy Passing
That said, there's a lot (and I mean a lot) that I don't know about music. But what I do know is that without it, I don't know how I'd get through the day. Honestly. I wake up and turn on my computer and Itunes. I shower listening to some mix cd I made recently. As soon as I get into the car my Ipod is plugged in and my "Baby You Can Drive My Car" playlist is on. I walk in my office and plug in my Ipod to my "I Simply Remember My Favorite Things" playlist. I get back in the car to drive home and again the Ipod is on. I get home and turn Itunes on. At night I listen to my "Slow Ride Take It Easy" playlist to fall asleep. Morning to night I'm listening to music of some sort. And most of it's local.
So I was at the Rocky Votolato show tonight and thinking about how much I love his songwriting and it got me thinking that I'd like to write about what I think about when it comes to music. Even if it's just a one-line post about the song that I love at the given moment. So here it goes.
Current song: Rocky Votolato - White Daisy Passing
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