I must admit I'm not much of a MMJ fan, but I do love this. From the Dylan pic "I'm Not There", Jim James w/ Calexico:
Bonus (and possibly the best thing ever) - Beastie Boys with The Roots!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Grizzly Bear Black Cab Session
oh yeah. that's good. that's real good: http://blackcabsessions.com/sessions.php?id=1243002825
Grizzly Bear on Myspace. New album "Veckatimest" is out tomorrow.
Grizzly Bear on Myspace. New album "Veckatimest" is out tomorrow.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Cat in a box
this has very little to do with anything... but i felt the need to share.
I'm as happy that it's friday and 30 degrees out as this cat is with that box...
Box Cat is back!
I'm as happy that it's friday and 30 degrees out as this cat is with that box...
Box Cat is back!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Songs I Never Tire Of
There are a lot of songs on my ipod that I have been listening to for QUITE a while now with no real big breaks in between. Just go-to songs that I love and never tire of. Some of the main ones are below... what are yours??
Leonard Cohen / almost anyone - Hallelujah
Snailhouse - Daylight
Yo La Tengo - Today is the Day
Bruce Springsteen - I'm On Fire
Sun Kil Moon - Carry Me Ohio
Neil Young - Unknown Legend
Radiohead - Idioteque
The Roots - Thought @ Work
Sonic Youth - Androgynous Mind
Eminem & Dr. Dre - Forgot About Dre
Gord Downie - Chancellor
Afghan Whigs - Gentlemen
Christopher Robin Device - Parade Day
Dan Griffin - She's A Drug
Elvis Costello - Watching the Detectives
Hayden - Home By Saturday
Jim O'Rourke - Halfway to a Three Way
Museum Pieces - Old Cathedral
Leonard Cohen / almost anyone - Hallelujah
Snailhouse - Daylight
Yo La Tengo - Today is the Day
Sun Kil Moon - Carry Me Ohio
Neil Young - Unknown Legend
Radiohead - Idioteque
The Roots - Thought @ Work
Gord Downie - Chancellor
Afghan Whigs - Gentlemen
Christopher Robin Device - Parade Day
Dan Griffin - She's A Drug
Elvis Costello - Watching the Detectives
Hayden - Home By Saturday
Jim O'Rourke - Halfway to a Three Way
Museum Pieces - Old Cathedral
Thursday, May 07, 2009
the wonderfully wonderfully weird
Tom Waits' Mule Variations is just so great. On a rainy afternoon, there's almost nothing better. Give it a spin sometime this rainy season and you'll see. Watch Tom perform "Chocolate Jesus" on Letterman:
BONUS: "Come On Up to the House" Video:
Friday, May 01, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Favourite Song of the Week
It turns out the christopher walken twitter wasn't the real walken after all. and the account seems to have been suspended. oh well... on to new things.
There are so many new records to listen to... majors acts like the Hip, Neil Young, DCFC, Kos... some of these are better than others... but the song that I can't stop listening to on repeat comes from Jay Smith's Myspace. Check out the song "Romantic Fool". Good stuff.
BONUS: Arkells live at SXSW. I see danny g...
There are so many new records to listen to... majors acts like the Hip, Neil Young, DCFC, Kos... some of these are better than others... but the song that I can't stop listening to on repeat comes from Jay Smith's Myspace. Check out the song "Romantic Fool". Good stuff.
BONUS: Arkells live at SXSW. I see danny g...
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Christopher Walken... is it really you?
I'm not sure if this is real chris walken or not (as opposed to 'the real shack' on Twitter), but who ever it is (and I really hope it's real christopher walken), he / she is hilarious. I will accept Twitter into my life now, happily. Thank you Mr. Walken, or whoever you are, for providing my new favourite light reading material.
Some Excerpts: from http://twitter.com/cwalken
I am now invited to a dog wedding. I don't have the words to make that stupider than it already sounds. They're registered at Whiskers. A friend mailed me her new book but didn't sign it. I hope that doesn't mean she wants it back. I'll tell her I sneezed on it or something. There's a kid on a Pogo stick in front of my house. It's nearly midnight so let's assume he's been drinking. This should end well for him.Someone corrected my last post; said it's "frightened by" not "frightened of." Know what else I'm frightened of? Crazy people.
No. I'm not really Tina Fey. That was an odd question but I applaud its random nature.
Some Excerpts: from http://twitter.com/cwalken
I am now invited to a dog wedding. I don't have the words to make that stupider than it already sounds. They're registered at Whiskers. A friend mailed me her new book but didn't sign it. I hope that doesn't mean she wants it back. I'll tell her I sneezed on it or something. There's a kid on a Pogo stick in front of my house. It's nearly midnight so let's assume he's been drinking. This should end well for him.Someone corrected my last post; said it's "frightened by" not "frightened of." Know what else I'm frightened of? Crazy people.
No. I'm not really Tina Fey. That was an odd question but I applaud its random nature.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Too Cool For (old)School
Thanks again to Matt for sending me an awesome video that I can now steal and post on my blog like I knew it was there all along...
"Come On Out..."
it's spring! officially spring! THANK GOD ALMIGHTY!
Bonus: Rainn Wilson's "25 things about me" from here:
http://www.usmagazine.com/news/office-star-rainn-wilson-25-things-about-me-2009193
The Office's Rainn Wilson -- next up in Monsters vs. Aliens (out March 27) -- filled out the "25 Things" Facebook chain letter for Us Weekly.
1. I would make a beautiful woman.
2. My wife is way funnier than I am.
3. I once thought it would be a good idea to be a pipe smoker like Sherlock Holmes or The Hef. I was 19.
4. I am "just not that into" seeing that new dating movie.
5. I know why the caged bird sings. To make female birds think he's sensitive.
6. I believe I can fly. I believe I can touch the sky. This causes a lot of injuries for me.
7. I've got 99 problems and a fish ain't one of them.
8. Fact: My mother wanted to name me Thucydides.
9. Maize: My people call it corn.
10. How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop? One, with my incredibly acidic saliva.
11. I believe in universal health care for every planet except Earth.
12. Unlike most, I feel John Oates is overrated.
13. I am 6-foot-1 and 5/6 inches.
14. I frigging hate negative people. They suck.
15. I once took a girl on a date and refused to pay for her movie ticket because, as a feminist, I was ideologically opposed to the idea. Never saw her again. I was 19.
16. If I see a fire extinguisher, I have to play with it.
17. When I was a child, I stepped on my pet gerbil, Frederick. My dad gave him a funeral flush.
18. I think Mary Todd Lincoln was a stone-cold fox.
19. I always thought the lyrics to "Jet Airliner" by the Steve Miller Band went "Big ol' Chad and the lineup."
20. I once put my left foot in while doing the hokeypokey and was unable to take it out for three days.
21. I'm an expert juggler, chess player and Call of Duty sniper.
22. I dance like a girl when Madonna's "Into the Groove" comes on.
23. Fact: My two favorite shows are Lost and Sesame Street.
24. My stunt double on The Office is a marionette.
25. I wish there was a Home Surgery Network.
Bonus: Rainn Wilson's "25 things about me" from here:
http://www.usmagazine.com/news/office-star-rainn-wilson-25-things-about-me-2009193
The Office's Rainn Wilson -- next up in Monsters vs. Aliens (out March 27) -- filled out the "25 Things" Facebook chain letter for Us Weekly.
1. I would make a beautiful woman.
2. My wife is way funnier than I am.
3. I once thought it would be a good idea to be a pipe smoker like Sherlock Holmes or The Hef. I was 19.
4. I am "just not that into" seeing that new dating movie.
5. I know why the caged bird sings. To make female birds think he's sensitive.
6. I believe I can fly. I believe I can touch the sky. This causes a lot of injuries for me.
7. I've got 99 problems and a fish ain't one of them.
8. Fact: My mother wanted to name me Thucydides.
9. Maize: My people call it corn.
10. How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop? One, with my incredibly acidic saliva.
11. I believe in universal health care for every planet except Earth.
12. Unlike most, I feel John Oates is overrated.
13. I am 6-foot-1 and 5/6 inches.
14. I frigging hate negative people. They suck.
15. I once took a girl on a date and refused to pay for her movie ticket because, as a feminist, I was ideologically opposed to the idea. Never saw her again. I was 19.
16. If I see a fire extinguisher, I have to play with it.
17. When I was a child, I stepped on my pet gerbil, Frederick. My dad gave him a funeral flush.
18. I think Mary Todd Lincoln was a stone-cold fox.
19. I always thought the lyrics to "Jet Airliner" by the Steve Miller Band went "Big ol' Chad and the lineup."
20. I once put my left foot in while doing the hokeypokey and was unable to take it out for three days.
21. I'm an expert juggler, chess player and Call of Duty sniper.
22. I dance like a girl when Madonna's "Into the Groove" comes on.
23. Fact: My two favorite shows are Lost and Sesame Street.
24. My stunt double on The Office is a marionette.
25. I wish there was a Home Surgery Network.
Friday, March 06, 2009
PIECE OF CRAP
I was just complaining about my home computer being a piece of crap (PIECE OF CRAP), and i remembered this tune. now i can't stop listening to it. and it's made my day better... but the video itself is a piece of crap...
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Tom Petty - Runnin Down A Dream
Such an amazing documentary. Everyone must watch it.
Bonus: "I Need To Know" (live)
Bonus: "I Need To Know" (live)
Friday, February 27, 2009
15 things to help get you through until the weekend...
1. The Magnetic Fields - California Girls
2. Matt Mays & El Torpedo - Stand and Deliver
3. The Replacements - Buck Hill
4. Liars - Plaster Casts of Everything
5. Beastie Boys - Sabotage
6. Bruce Peninsula - Crabapples
7. Chad VanGaalen - Bare Feet on Wet Griptape
8. Constantines - Easy Money
9. Nirvana - Aneurysm
10. Husker Du - New Day Rising
11. Fugazi - Life and Limb
12. Smothered in Hugs - Money Came Through
13. Sebadoh - Gimme Indie Rock
14. Sonic Youth - Androgynous Mind
15. Mudhoney - Overblown
"California Girls"
"Plaster Casts...."
"Life and Limb"
2. Matt Mays & El Torpedo - Stand and Deliver
3. The Replacements - Buck Hill
4. Liars - Plaster Casts of Everything
5. Beastie Boys - Sabotage
6. Bruce Peninsula - Crabapples
7. Chad VanGaalen - Bare Feet on Wet Griptape
8. Constantines - Easy Money
9. Nirvana - Aneurysm
10. Husker Du - New Day Rising
11. Fugazi - Life and Limb
12. Smothered in Hugs - Money Came Through
13. Sebadoh - Gimme Indie Rock
14. Sonic Youth - Androgynous Mind
15. Mudhoney - Overblown
"California Girls"
"Plaster Casts...."
"Life and Limb"
Friday, February 20, 2009
Soft Airplane
WHAT is wrong with me that I put off listening to Chad VanGaalen's Soft Airplane until recently? I ignored everyone having listed it on their top 2008 albums lists, I ignored it when Glen (who sits not far from my office door) played it during the day, I ignored it for way too long and I deserve every i-told-you-so and kick in the butt you wish to dish out. I liked other Chad VanGaalen stuff, but I do believe that I love this. Don't make the same mistake I did... if you like brilliant indie pop, this is for you. Although I do recommend you listen to it as an album, and not download random songs. It's worth the .99 per track to have the entire thing.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Podcast: Is This Thing On : Sunday
These songs are great. the podcast as a whole could be better. but i went out last night and don't overly feel like playing the perfectionist today... enjoy.
1) Bob Dylan - Love Minus Zero / No Limit
2) Neil Young - Winterlong
3) Nina Simone - Aint Got No / I Got Life
4) The Faces - Flying
5) Elvis Costello - Lip Service
6) The Band - The Weight (last waltz version)
7) Koko Taylor feat. Willie Dixon - Insane Asylum
8) Candi Staton - That's How Strong My Love Is
9) Ray Charles - Lonely Avenue
10) Velvet Underground - Rock n Roll
11) David Bowie - Moonage Daydream
1) Bob Dylan - Love Minus Zero / No Limit
2) Neil Young - Winterlong
3) Nina Simone - Aint Got No / I Got Life
4) The Faces - Flying
5) Elvis Costello - Lip Service
6) The Band - The Weight (last waltz version)
7) Koko Taylor feat. Willie Dixon - Insane Asylum
8) Candi Staton - That's How Strong My Love Is
9) Ray Charles - Lonely Avenue
10) Velvet Underground - Rock n Roll
11) David Bowie - Moonage Daydream
Thursday, February 12, 2009
"The reactor's down. I guess for Labour Day..."
There's a new Hip song, "Morning Moon" on their website from the upcoming album (due out in April). It sounds like it might be a mellower effort this time.
I can't even begin to put how I feel for Gord Downie into words. I've met him twice and both times I made an ass out of myself. I dont tend to get starstruck, but I felt like a deer in the damn headlights. The first time we talked about our jackets. The second, Mike O'Neil. But that's ok. If you can't be weird around Gord Downie, who can you be weird around?
"Grace Too" (SNL)
I can't even begin to put how I feel for Gord Downie into words. I've met him twice and both times I made an ass out of myself. I dont tend to get starstruck, but I felt like a deer in the damn headlights. The first time we talked about our jackets. The second, Mike O'Neil. But that's ok. If you can't be weird around Gord Downie, who can you be weird around?
"Grace Too" (SNL)
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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