Some times you just NEED some Mogwai

the second best part of my day so far...
picture it on CD (not crap youtube sound) and LOUD. love it.

The Sheepdogs

Have you been thinking to yourself, "man, I wish a new The Guess Who would come along already, but with a little bit more of an Allman Brothers vibe..."? well, guess what... The Sheepdogs. Check it.

American Football - The One With The Wurlitzer

I should have included this in my 'list of songs that i never tire of'. so pretty and soothing. just perfect for a cold windy winter friday morning.

Clarence Carter - Strokin'

so we're out at Tribeca last friday and the DJ puts on a Clarence Carter jam called 'strokin'', which is a hilarious song that my friends and i used to listen to in high school as we drove around aimlessly in curt's old... some type of car (a standard that he learned how to drive after he acquired it), anyway, the song comes on and i frantically start texting old friends and singing aloud - astonished that only one other person at the table knows of Carter at all.

I sang "i stroke it to the east, i stroke it to the west...'', i sang "i'm strokin'!", i was happy to flash back to those high school days, and kind of proud that i and only 2 other people in the entire place knew of this gem... but what i DIDN'T know, and what i just right this minute discovered, is that THERE IS A FREAKIN' VIDEO! oh my god. I hate to date myself, but when we were in high school (ok it was the late 90s) there was no such thing as youtube. and after high school, until last friday, i never really thought much about Clarence Carter... but it's all back on now... Jesse! Jen! Sal! Curt! Lou! Jor! there's a video!

to everyone else... behold:

Tobias Grey live clip

Paul Murphy feat. Christoph Schmidt on cello :)

Postdata - In Chemicals

This song is just so good.

Lyrics: (from www.postdatamusic.com)

To the murderer of my heart
To the stealer of my better parts
You defy me, you defy me, you defy me
Supercilious jokes beneath the blankets & pillows
You have tied me up, you have tied me up, you’ve tied me up
It’s chemical, it’s chemical, it’s chemical
When they find me they’re gonna know
They’re gonna let the bruise marks show
Disinfect me, resurrect me as if these parts were never loved
As if the knife was never shoved, was never shoved
In chemicals, in chemicals, in chemicals
It’s chemical, it’s chemical, it’s chemical

Liar, Liar

You know how some times, you hear a certain song on a certain day, and it perfectly fits your mood / vibe / whatever you want to call it for that particular day? ... no? that's just weird? well, whatever. it happens to me. and this is me, today.
A touch evil but pretty chill, a little groovy ... an inexplicable mood but overall, pretty darn good.

Liars - Sailing to Byzantium

APPRECIATION POST: Wooden Stars - People are Different

I've definitely blogged about this album before, but I don't think I've given it it's proper due. That is to say also, that I don't think you understand that you should own this gem (if you don't already). You see, I simply love this record. It was released a while back now (2007 i believe) - but I still listen to it often, and dance around in my chair as it plays. Sitting-dancing... it's good for you. 'People are different. difference is cool..."
MYSPACE

Boxer The Horse - Material Christmas

A christmas song. By Boxer the Horse. You listen here: http://www.myspace.com/boxerthehorse

Hold on to your hat, babe.

HAT - Racoon Bandit from Adam Perry on Vimeo.

Please let me introduce you to Postdata...

I have been waiting to share this for quite some time. Paul recorded some songs with his brother Mike and now it's going to be released on Jan. 26th as a little record. I really love it. Here are 3 songs + 1 download at postdatamusic.com. you can 'share' or embed it as well.

APPRECIATION POST: Burdocks - Airplane Tracks

Do you remember when you bought Airplane Tracks and listened to it for like, 10 months straight? If you answered, "no", then I'm not sure we can really be friends anymore... I'm sorry (kind of).

I am not going to lie. I go long periods of time not listening to this EP. I meet new records, become involved with them, sometimes fall in love, but when I'm reminded of my beloved Airplane Tracks, I run straight back with open arms and hug it and hug it and hug it. What a wonderful piece of art you are, AP. I'm sorry i don't say it often enough, but i do care for you, very much. Here are a few reasons why:

1. Pop Cult
2. Icicle Knife
3. Receipts
4. Save The World
5. We Seat Ourselves
6. Room Temperature
7. Battle Of The Band

Listen to some songs - http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/BURDOCKS
Buy it - http://dogdaymusic.com/discography/

Larry Blackberry

Ah, Larry David. I'm not saying I approve, but I do understand...

Paul Westerberg - Things

a little something to help us get through 'hump day'. i hate that term, but i used it anyway.

New Pearl Jam

yeah man



and:

Do The Collapse

It's friday before the long weekend. Listen to Guided By Voices.

Pearl Jam Loves Wintersleep too...

Man, i just really really love this. and when he says wintersleep, i'm sure he also means me. i was there last time they played with them. on stage and all. ed wouldn't forget me, right? of course not.

The Novaks Media Player

It`s been requested that I present to you the new Novaks media player - featuring songs from Things Fall Apart. Embed it anywhere you'd like too. Visit The Novaks website (media section), launch the player under "Audio" and find the 'embed', or 'share' button and there you go... magic.

Appreciation Post: This Year's Model

I've been listening to this Costello record every day this week. It's damn good. His second record. Released in 1978. Pure awesome.

I just found out that pitchfork gave it a 10.0, so if you don't believe me, then believe Pitchfork, i guess.

Just put it on.

Boom Boom I Got Me A Gun...

I don't really got me a gun. I'm not a fan of guns. However, I am becoming quite a fan of Myles Deck and The Fuzz. A punk band that lives here in Halifax that reminds me of the Stooges. I suspect they remind themselves of The Stooges, which is fine if you can pull it off.

I saw them last Spring at the Seahorse after seeing Death Cab For Cutie at DAL and had a blast. Definitely a completely different show, but no less of one, that's for sure. Luckily none of the beer or powder thrown on /in to the audience landed on me, but if it had I don't think I'd have minded because it all made sense at the time. Great show. punk rock.

A Myles Deck and The Fuzz audio player
[click on 'music']. song 2 and 3 are my favourite - from the EP Police Cops.