Write Before Right: 05.09

5/30/09

5/26/09

Randy's First Diaper Change 05.24.09

Great story... Not saying great song, but I was glad to have been a part of this 15 minutes in Randy's life...

5/19/09

5/17/09

I'm listening to awesome music

Ok, so it's been a while since I've written an article on this blog. I don't know what I'm going to say, but here are some words that might make sense.

I don't consistently keep up with all the music that comes out. Every now and then, however, I'll go on a new music binge over a 3 or 4 day period. I love doing that. I love finding new bands, and artists. I love being turned on by new sounds. Here is some of the most recent material I've been checking out...

Sufjan Stevens, Illinoise

Beautiful, creative, organic...

Yo La Tengo, I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass

--New Jersey indie rock trio that's been around for a long time. High-energy psychedelic guitar trances that break the ten-minute barrier without dragging for a second.

The Clean, Anthology

--New Zealand punk trio from the 80's. Lo-Fi, high energy, non-conforming greatness.

The City Champs, The Safecracker

--Great instrumental funk with a classic sound.

Mr. Lif, I Heard It Today

--Mr. Lif rhymes with such texture and complexity. Soulful and seamless production.

Oddisee, Mental Liberation

--Another gem from the hip-hop underground.

The Kills, Midnight Boom

--Stylish, sexy, and simple, the nouveau-garage clatter of the Kills has magnificently sat on a line between base and brilliant. They've traded in a bluesy, overdriven sleaze that's served many a duo well in recent years, blurring the edges between their tandem vocals, staccato guitars, and vintage drum machines. (Taken from an article at pitchfork.com written by Jason Crock)

M83, Saturdays=Youth