Author Archives: olneyce

(from xkcd, a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language) Today is the first day of SXSW, so I thought I’d wrap up by giving a quick list of all the shows I would strongly recommend. This is nowhere close … Continue reading →

Updates will be sparse over the next few weeks – it’s the busiest time of year for me – but I’m back today for another quick SXSW recommendation. If you’re at all into twee, you probably already know about Tullycraft. … Continue reading →

I’ve talked about The Pipettes briefly a couple times in the past year. Usually it involves me pointing out that, as much as I like them, I can’t understand why people get all googly-eyed over them in particular when tons … Continue reading →

I never fell hard for Beirut the way a lot of bloggers did – the endless Neutral Milk Hotel references felt like they were grasping at straws, and it seemed like a lot of fuss about one very good song … Continue reading →

Is it as good as Funeral? I can’t answer that question. Ask again in two years and maybe I’ll be able. It certainly doesn’t grab you with as much force, nor does it possess the same unaffected, almost naïve brilliance. … Continue reading →

Continuing the project of exploring some of the fantastic bands you could see if you’re lucky enough to be attending SXSW this month, today’s focus is the Danish band The Kissaway Trail. I’ve only heard one song from them, but … Continue reading →

Another day, another post about SXSW bands. Very quick one today since I’ve got work to do and Settlers of Catan to plan. Also, I’m about half a year behind the curve on even posting this band in the first … Continue reading →

I wasn’t going to post on The Broken West, since virtually every other blog in the world already has, but since I’ve decided to highlight some of the good shows at SXSW, I couldn’t let them slip past again. So … Continue reading →

A little bit of minor business first. I’ve switched the feed for the blog. It can now be accessed here. The old one will still work so there’s no real need to change, but the new one is through Feedburner, … Continue reading →

Always Right – Paul Michel What do we know about Paul Michel? Brooding singer-songwriter with just a hint of a rock and roll edge? Check. Lyrics that manage to be both comforting and sad at the same time? Check. This … Continue reading →