Current Musical Obsession: Makthaverskan
While I usually go for the electronic stuff, every once in a while I feel the need for some angry girl music. Fortunately I stumbled...
Spring/Summer 2015 Playlist
Due to my leave of absence, I never shared my latest seasonal playlist with you. As always, it's totally random and includes some (very)...
Current Musical Obsession : Damon Albarn's "Everyday Robots"
Damon Albarn is generally awesome. As I'm sure you know, he's the frontman of Blur and Gorillaz. He collaborated with music...
Current Musical Obsession, by an Old Favorite: Gruff Rhys' "American Interior"
I've already posted a couple of times about Super Furry Animals, one of my very favorite bands, and about Neon Neon. Both groups feature...
"Dreamgirls" at Portland Center Stage
Today was a day of musical firsts- my first time at Portland Center Stage, my first time seeing "Dreamgirls," and my first trip to the...
Current Musical Obsession: N.A.S.A.'s "The Spirit of Apollo"
I know, I know, I have only been posting about music but I guess that's what's been speaking to me of late... at least what's been...
Current Musical Obsession: Neon Indian's "Era Extraña"
Months ago my friend Tosten got obsessed with Neon Indian's "Era Extraña" and I was all "It's alright but 'Psychic Chasms' is better." ...
Seasonal Soundtrack: Spring/Summer 2014
Sorry, kids, I've been pretty M.I.A. this summer. I'm working long hours and camping whenever possible, as is the Portland way. I've...
Old Favorite: R.E.M.
I am not exaggerating. R.E.M. was my favorite band from 4th grade to 9th or so. Like many younguns, "Losing My Religion" put them on my...
Old Favorite: "Sunny Girlfriend" by The Monkees
As a kid, I loved the Monkees. As an adult, I still do. Especially Mike Nesmith. Sure, the other guys brought a ton of talent to the...