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Got back to New Hampshire today after a red-eye flight through Cleveland (I don’t recommend that strategy, for what it’s worth), and it’s nice to be home. Which is weird, because I still consider Washington to be “home,” too. I … Continue reading →

This Conversation – Submarines The Democrats had their second debate two nights ago. I messed up with time zones so didn’t start watching until pretty late, but thanks to the magic of the internets I managed to fill in the … Continue reading →

Today’s featured artist is Shannon Wright. She resides somewhere in between Brandi Carlile and Feist (or in the vicinity of Suzanne Vega if you like more seasoned references), and while I don’t like her quite as much as those folks, … Continue reading →

As I’ve said before, there are few things sexier than vegetarianism, so how can I help but plug PETA’s “Sexiest Vegetarian” poll (h/t Largehearted Boy)? On the male side I voted for Ted Leo, mostly because he is one intense … Continue reading →

When the magazine Rolling Stone published its 20th anniversary celebration issue that ranked the top 100 albums of the last 20 years it was no surprise to anyone that Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles was ranked … Continue reading →

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) On June 1, 1967 an album was unleashed upon the world, a shining achievement from the greatest band in the history of rock and roll. It was not their best record, but it … Continue reading →

The best thing I’ve encountered in blogistan over the past month or so is a series of posts over at Good Weather for Airstrikes where Derek reviews shows at the Great Escape festival, with a ton of fantastic MP3s. Frankly, … Continue reading →

I don’t post much music along these lines because I find it far more difficult to talk about than my usual fare of twee, pop, and rock. That said, I’ve simply been listening to 65daysofstatic too much to let their … Continue reading →

Losing Faith – Love Dance (great indie jangle-pop – you should get the whole record) The Democrats finally appropriated funds for Iraq, giving Bush a (relatively) clean bill. The best response I’ve seen is from hilzoy at Obsidian Wings, in … Continue reading →

Further proof that some people get it, Adult Swim has released a whole album for free download. It includes songs from a wide range of great indie artists including The Sound Team, The Raveonettes, Asobi Seksu, Broken Social Scene, TV … Continue reading →