Archive for March, 2010

If I Give Up, You’ll Have To Take It

Posted in Music with tags , , , on March 26, 2010 by boystenographer

Weinland— I Feel Wasted

They say a lot of things. Generally the things they say are clichés. However, they are at times right. “Tragedy touches everyone.”

Even if it doesn’t grip you in it’s claws, pick you up and toss you with excessive g-force, at the very least, it gives you a light brushing at some point. Sometimes it happens in your town, in a house you grew up in— watching Ramblin’ Rod, General Hospital, and learning the proper ratio of carrots and peas to mix with your mashed potatoes—to people you know and love, by people you know and love. Folks who were there from your beginning, helping shape who you are.

Rough week at B.S. HQ, and I feel wasted.

http://www.myspace.com/johnweinland

Let’s Make This Happen Girl

Posted in Music with tags , , , on March 15, 2010 by boystenographer

Two Door Cinema Club— Something Good Can Work (Demo)

The jam above you originally found it’s way to my ears back in November. Upon reviewing the bands terrible name I felt some serious nay-saying coming on. Then I listened. It took roughly 34 seconds for me to be sold. I set out digging through the inter-webs to find out more on these blokes (they’re from a place called Bangor), and to see what other musical nuggets they might have to offer, in the form of a full length (none existed).

Fast forward to roughly a month ago, and while checking in on these Irish lads I discovered a full length had been unleashed (Tourist History)! Excited to finally see what else they were cooking up for my ears, I went in search. Only to discover the record was not yet out in the states (goddammit!). During an intense IM session with a buddy across the pond I mention my frustration, he does me a solid and sends it to me the record.

All of this is basically a long-winded lead up to me telling you that this record is the sauce! My fingers can’t help but creep over to the repeat button every 32.5 minutes.

Two Door Cinema Club— Do You Want It All

“Do You Want It All” is currently my fav, sporting the similar playful catchy sing-along-able chorus that nearly every other infectious track on Tourist History has. It makes for some pretty enjoyable car singing / dancing.

It would seem there is still no solid release date for North America (crappy!). However, the band is embarking on a small US tour during April / May. Some extra awesomeness for all you local folks! The band will be causing dance attacks on May 7th at the Doug Fir. I can’t wait to see how these dudes translate live. See ya there.

Like Books, Check It Out  ||  http://www.myspace.com/twodoorcinemaclub

I Can’t Blame You For The Bad Weather

Posted in Music with tags , , on March 9, 2010 by boystenographer

Lhasa— Fool’s Gold

Lhasa de Sela led a pretty amazing life, seemingly jammed packed full of people, places, and experiences that could be described as no less than rich and full. Perhaps she knew something that no one else did.

Many songs are inspired by broken promises / relationships / hearts. But not many of those songs sound as pretty, elegant, or at ease with it as this one. It’s a song soaked with loss and tragedy, but in very understanding and accepted way— I forgive you wanting to be free, 
I realize you long to wander, and I sympathize with your roving eyes; I just can’t forgive your bad manners. No name calling, she’s not out for revenge, she’s just asking questions and would like some answers please.

Listening sparks a  memory to surface for air; a parking lot many years ago, saying goodbye to someone I knew I wouldn’t see for a very long time, and in the yellow glow of a street lamp, a tiny mouse scurries by.

I Won’t Ask You Where You’re Going  ||  http://www.myspace.com/lhasadeselamusic

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