Everyone Needs A Timeout

Two posts ago I promised a full SXSW recap and to share the nuggets of good music I have cued in my inbox. I did not deliver. Truth is, I’ve barely been able to look at a computer screen in the last week or so. I’ve been way under the weather with a slew of […]

Vacationing People by Foreign Born

Who : Foreign Born from Los Angeles.
What : From their second full length, and Secretly Canadian debut, here’s a taste off the upcoming album ‘Person To Person ‘ (June 23rd). For fans of Little Joy or Sam Roberts if Richard Ashcroft had also joined the band. Grizzly Bear has them opening a couple of […]

SXSW ’09 Recap (part 1)

Before I start, here’s the things I learned: -you can get past a line faster if someone on the inside of the bar thinks you are from Pitchfork. -Canadians are easily roasted in Austin sun. -one should never mix rye and syrup. you’ll see. Following up on my half-assed posts from last week, I really […]

checking in again

I had no idea the sun had my number all day. picture my forearms and forehead, red as a lobster. well, you gotta start that base sometime? like Marching Band and Deastro to start the day. The Canadian Blast was both heavily Canadian and definitely a blast. Strong sets by Arkells, Two Hours Traffic. highlights […]