Nothing makes me happier than getting new music. I just downloaded a bunch of stuff on iTunes, have been checking stuff out of the library and have been making frequent trips to Electric Fetus to fuel my crippling addiction. I am currently building a "Summer 09" playlist. So far it includes Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear, Metric, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Dirty Projectors, Solid Gold and Passion Pit. Any other suggestions?
I have also been going to a bunch of concerts so far. Rock the Garden was spectacular, The Roots might have been the best show I've ever been to and I'm going to see the Dead Weather (hell yeah Jack White) in the end of July. I can also say that I've now seen Whitesnake, although I'm not entirely sure that that is anything to brag about. Unfortunately, there are more shows that I want to go to that I'm not going to or missed (Silversun Pickups, Bat for Lashes, Fleet Foxes, missed Metric, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Phoenix).
I did just pick up the Daredevil Christopher Wright's first full-length, "In Deference to a Broken Back" and the first time I listened to it I couldn't stop smiling. I get so possesively proud of my friends - I am just so in awe of and inspired by their capabilities. The album is great, I know half the names in the liner notes and Justin Vernon's sound collage (although a minor role) still makes me shake my head in disbelief. I do have to admit I miss being in such close proximity and quarters to such creative and like-minded people.
I am going to Madison tomorrow for a mini-vacation for the weekend and I am really excited. It will just be nice to be away from work for a little while and to see some new scenery. I am looking forward to seeing some friends I haven't seen in too long and perhaps just doing some exploring. I do have to admit that I dropped some decent cash at Target today to buy some new "vacation clothes/accessories", but it was worth it. Definitely.
Lastly, for those who don't already know, I'm seeing a guy who is the first guy I've been excited about since I can't remember when. Plus he is best friend approved (a great bonus).
Thinking about stopping at the Joynt tomorrow on the way to Madison. Probably an awesome idea.
I have also been going to a bunch of concerts so far. Rock the Garden was spectacular, The Roots might have been the best show I've ever been to and I'm going to see the Dead Weather (hell yeah Jack White) in the end of July. I can also say that I've now seen Whitesnake, although I'm not entirely sure that that is anything to brag about. Unfortunately, there are more shows that I want to go to that I'm not going to or missed (Silversun Pickups, Bat for Lashes, Fleet Foxes, missed Metric, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Phoenix).
I did just pick up the Daredevil Christopher Wright's first full-length, "In Deference to a Broken Back" and the first time I listened to it I couldn't stop smiling. I get so possesively proud of my friends - I am just so in awe of and inspired by their capabilities. The album is great, I know half the names in the liner notes and Justin Vernon's sound collage (although a minor role) still makes me shake my head in disbelief. I do have to admit I miss being in such close proximity and quarters to such creative and like-minded people.
I am going to Madison tomorrow for a mini-vacation for the weekend and I am really excited. It will just be nice to be away from work for a little while and to see some new scenery. I am looking forward to seeing some friends I haven't seen in too long and perhaps just doing some exploring. I do have to admit that I dropped some decent cash at Target today to buy some new "vacation clothes/accessories", but it was worth it. Definitely.
Lastly, for those who don't already know, I'm seeing a guy who is the first guy I've been excited about since I can't remember when. Plus he is best friend approved (a great bonus).
Thinking about stopping at the Joynt tomorrow on the way to Madison. Probably an awesome idea.