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It’s been awhile since I’ve talked about any Swedish indie-pop, but the long wait was not in vain, since today I can bring you music from Bedroom Eyes, who have quickly taken over the #3 spot on my list of … Continue reading →

I’ve been writing about a lot of topical stuff recently, partly because the recent campaign season really got my political blood boiling, but also because in a broader sense, my politics are a big part of who I am. It … Continue reading →

Your Racist Friend – They Might Be Giants I finally got around to seeing Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan this weekend. Let me begin by saying that it’s hilarious. All the other discussions … Continue reading →

Given my deep and abiding love for all things Beatles, a number of folks have asked me in the last week or two about my thoughts on the “new” Beatles stuff, the Cirque du Soleil show and accompanying album Love. … Continue reading →

Debate Exposes Doubt – Death Cab for Cutie A little bit of self-referentiality today, but I think it’s moderately justified. I ran into a new report yesterday afternoon that John McCain has hired Brett O’Donnell, the debate coach at Liberty … Continue reading →

Iris DeMent is unabashedly personal, with a voice that could wring tears from a stone. There is no way to categorize her except “country” but it’s the country of John Denver, Emmylou Harris, and Joni Mitchell. In short: gentle, truer … Continue reading →

I wrote a couple posts about Kurt Cobain a while back. In one, I said that Dan Bern’s Kurt was the best song written about Cobain. While I’m not going to back away from that statement entirely, ever since I … Continue reading →

What band has a more appropriate name than The Weepies? I can’t think of one. Quiet, introspective, sad…this is music to have a good cry to. Or maybe to just sit and feel contemplative while you watch the rain roll … Continue reading →

In Winston-Salem, NC. The hotel we’re at has neither hot water nor working internets. I feel like I’m in the Dark Ages. Anyway, lots going on, but here’s a great song from Brian Webb: Martha Full of warmth, compassion, sadness, … Continue reading →

Rainer Maria are no more, according to Pitchfork: The end of 2006 will also bring the end of Rainer Maria, as the long-running band announced today that they will call it quits after two final shows, taking place December 15 … Continue reading →