Its up and running

Oh for the love of god. I hate it when people are inconsistant with these things. So here are my usual excuses...actually why waste time...so aside from being crazy busy, really music has just sucked lately - with a few exceptions. So here it is:

There is one of the few bands that Im loving right now:

Dog Day
They are a brillant dirty pop band who has finally got it right.

I would also say...though I was skeptical at first, the latest Clap Your Hands And Say Yeah is also pretty fantastic.

And last but not least the lastest
Apostle of Hustle

Here is stuff up and coming that I am anticipating and will be buying at Prince George's local record store, best of the north... Meow Records

And for this June 19 2007...my purchases will be:

Art Brut

Polyphonic Spree

White Stripes

And...maybe the new Architecture in Helsinki. They have an EP coming up right away but a full release in August. Will post as I get to hear these latest works.

That's all for now kids so until next time happy listening.

Hibernation's End

The New Year! Ain't it Freaky!

Okay so I totally fell off the face of the earth. This always happens. During this chilly northern winter, north of 54, there has been lots of excitement. In particular a dear friend took the plunge to open a cd/record store called Meow Records And what a fantastic store. I have bought so many great Cds, newer and older: ugly Casanova, swan lake, black mountain, destroyer, and someone still loves you Boris Yeltsin (to name a few).

So with that said: what is the bestest of the newest?

Cold War Kids
Okay - if you like modest mouse, white stripes, and franz ferdinand you will love this band. Their new CD "Robbers and Cowards" is absolutely ridiculously good, in its entirety.
Have a little taste

Some Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
This album is good. It took some warming up to for some songs, but others are brilliant. They captured some excellent moments in music. They have achieved some perfect pop moments. This album will get you singing and dancing:
"...could succeed the Shins as the band that ‘will change your life'."-SPIN
Okay that's a little grand, but damn its good...and they look sooo young and cute. Go to SSLYBY website to catch some clips

My favorite song is: I am Warm and Powerful

Of Montreal
What do I say. I think my love affair with Of Montreal corresponded with Of Montreal's front Man, Kevin Barnes', love life. When his relationship with his wife sucked so did his music; when he got divorced his music got great again. No shit! Check IT out!

This is all for now folks, but I will return..

PS..things that were disappointing are: New Shins, New Clap Your Hands, and if you haven't heard it yet, the new TV on the Radio---and maybe the new modest mouse? hmmm

Back and Badder than Ever!

Is badder even a word?

Okay here it is...Finally. Things that are making me hum daily. Order does not mean ranking.

1. Mew - From Denmark and brilliant- rich and textured just like 70s Farrah Fawcett hair. This is a must for happiness. Can you name the
historical figure in this video?

2. Peter, Bjorn, and John - Swedish cuties. Not all perfect, but overall some good shit. NEATO Cartoon on glorious youtube.

3. Jose Gonzales - Ass kicking classical finger picking! Guitar/folk-pop. If you like the sounds of Songs:Ohia, Bright Eyes, Palace Brother, this guy ranks up there and is unique with a hint of Latin American stylings. Watch his video
From the Sony - Boliva Commercial on youtube. The video is very zen.

4. I'm from Barcelona - Choir-pop done well done. If you like the Polyphonic this is comparable. The video is entertaining in that the choir is a doppleganger version of me and all my friends. See if you can
find yourself if you know what I mean and I dont mean in the spiritual sense.

Just Like Cake (and not the band but the food)

Not much new for this week

The Raconteurs

The Raconteurs, to release their debute album April 24th 2006, are a pocket full of rock. Members from the Greenhorns ( a band I must admit I don't know much about) joined up with pop-folk artist Brendon Benson (who has been brillant in the past) and of course rif-rock legend Jack White. Their single is catchy and I think the album will be equally pleasing.

This is all for my musical rants this week.

As for my thesis, I have a chapter and quarter to go. Really it has become the song that never ends. Que Sera Sera.

April 2006 Treats - Round 1

Okay here it is, this weeks musical treats.

1. Blood on the Wall - Awsomer

If you like the Pixies and if you like Sonic Youth, this is the coming together of the two. This album will get greatest track of the year I think, in my opinion, with the song "Mary Susan." This brother/Sister duo provides a variety of sounds that have been inspired by the best moments in indie-rock history.

2. Wolfmother - S/T

um, well, this is a special album of rock riffage. Fans of Black Sabbath, Led Zep, etc. will love this, but also its fresh and brilliant so if you not a fan of the 70s rock still give it whirl. Oddly, this album is very Zen.

3. Built to Spill - You in Reverse

Ahhh. Now this is a refreshing album. This holds potential for a heavy in rotation summer album. Excellent driving music. And last but not least, beautifully noisy and complex.

that's all for this week. Enjoy! And stay tuned for upcoming shows!

PS. If any one is familiar with the works of Felix Guattari (French Philosopher) I need opinions on interpretations of his work called "chaosmosis" for my MA thesis. In specific I need a opinions on his references to aesthetics and subjectivity.

In The Beginning There's Always Something

As a Graduate Student always looking to procrastinate I thought, hey why not blog (all the cool kids are doing it).

So here I am, in the blogosphere, providing some self indulgent navel gasing rambling on all that I think is the music of all music. I will post all my indie flavours of the week as often as I can (thesis/work) permitting.

I am not an album person per say, I fall in and out of love with singles as the seasons go by.

I will also provide reviews of shows that I have seen (which are not many as I live 1000 miles north of Vancouver BC). I will also post on up coming shows both in Prince George and Vancouver that are must sees (I believe).

Last but not least for all the scenesters in Prince George, BC (and those curious about northern idie rock) I will provide info on upcoming cds, cd release parties, and local shows.

Cheers