Thank you, Rotten Tomatoes Show!
We don't actually hate coconut crabs. Just as long as they stay on their side of the world.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Amie Street Deals $5-9 (from their Best of 2009 list)
Amie Street is having some killer deals right now based on their Best Albums of 2009. For example, for $5 bucks you can get the new Avett Brothers cd "I and Love and You".
Monday, December 14, 2009
Eric Hutchinson - "The BCS S-U-X"
One of our favorite artists is in tune to the shortcomings of the BCS:
The Onion's Annual Year 2009
Instead of posting a lot of "Best of 2009" this year I figured I'd go to what the best list will be: The Onion's Annual Year 2009: The Top 10 Stories of the Last 4.5 Billion Years. Keep checking back each day for the new one.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Relevant's Best Albums of 2009
It's time to start the Best of 2009 lists. First up is the always reputable Relevant Best Albums of 2009.
My favorite on their list:
My favorite on their list:
The Avett Brothers—I and Love and You
What do you do if you're an Americana revival band who's really good but hasn't yet gotten the attention you deserve? For starters, it's probably best to get Rick Rubin to produce you. And while Rubin has been mostly known in recent years for his stripped-down approach to Johnny Cash's country music, he's done the opposite here—he's smoothed out some of the edges and made them much more melodic. Gone are the punk leanings and wild yelps of past records; instead, the brothers Avett sing and pick their instruments through 13 fantastic tracks. The title track is an piano-driven expose on why it's so hard to say those three little words. "Ten Thousand Words" is another highlight, layering guitar, mandolin and Hammond B3 on top of already-layered vocals, while "Kick Drum Heart" sounds like it could be on a kid's album. I and Love and You stands as the Bros.' strongest effort, taking their strengths and smoothing them into a cohesive whole.
What Was Popular Mechanics Thinking?
The Woot blog has a great article mocking the covers of old (circa 1950's) Popular Mechanics, Popular Science and Modern Mechanix. Fully worth reading.
Helicopter Skiing? Have you ever seen a helicopter, guys? Unless this is some kind of magical "no prop wash" chopper, those kids are going to be whipped around by a constant blizzard until the spiraling winds whip their tethers around their frozen, lifeless bodies and they're dragged through the Rockies. How would you even communicate to the pilot that you're ready to stop? He'd just go on sipping his coffee and plowing the mountainside with your icy corpse. No doubt the alarmed people emerging from the trees are trying to warn the boys of just this danger.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Jingle All The Way
A Christmas album from Bela Fleck and the Flecktones? Yep, it's true. It came out last year and it's a trippy, funky, holly, jolly good time.
Here's a sample:
And you shouldn't miss their version of "Linus & Lucy" from A Charlie Brown Christmas. Love me some Bela Fleck and Vic Wooten on the bass:
Linus and Lucy - Bela Fleck & The Flecktones
Linus and Lucy - Bela Fleck & The Flecktones
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Avett Brothers - "Slight Figure of Speech"
Great viral along with the music video, well worth the watch: (thanks Jason)
The Avett Brothers - Slight Figure Of Speech - watch more funny videos
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The 25 Most Ridiculous Band Names in Rock History
Great top 25 list here with explanation of how the band got the name and why it's stupid. Short preview:
Nickelback
The story: Lead singer Chad Kroeger was having trouble coming up with a name, and so approached his brother, who worked at a Starbucks. Coffee was $1.95, which meant every customer who paid two bucks got-waiiiit for it-a nickel back. (It was either that or We're Sorry About the Homeless Man Shooting Up in the Bathroom.)
Why it's ridiculous: Asking cashiers at franchise coffee shops for career advice can only end in tragedy. (Kroeger suffered similar woes after getting a Wal-Mart greeter to do his taxes for him, resulting in the repossession of his house.) If you walk up to the cashier behind a Starbucks counter and, instead of ordering a Tall Sumatran, ask them to name your band, odds are you're going to get something giving-people-change-for-coffee-based.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The Best Thing You'll Read Today
Great exchange between a blockbuster manager and a customer. Completely worth reading until the end.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Odd Hula Hooping...
Keep watching, it's worth it when he starts hula hooping
(btw, he's using a metal hula hoop. is that like when Christian Slater busted out the metal skateboard in "Gleaming the Cube"?)
Watch CBS News Videos Online
(btw, he's using a metal hula hoop. is that like when Christian Slater busted out the metal skateboard in "Gleaming the Cube"?)
Watch CBS News Videos Online
Friday, November 6, 2009
U2 360 Stage Construction
I previously posted on the coolness of U2's stage and video screen for their current 360 tour. I remain to be enthralled. Check out the multiple day construction of the entire stage: (thanks wes)
Free Track Friday
If you haven't been to AmieStreet go now and discover great music.
I'm on a newsletter of AmieStreet that sends out free songs every week. Here are this weeks: (to note, Joshua James is great, see our previous posts)
Joshua James - Build Me This
Michelle Lewis - Broken
Peal and the Beard - Oh! Death
I'm on a newsletter of AmieStreet that sends out free songs every week. Here are this weeks: (to note, Joshua James is great, see our previous posts)
Joshua James - Build Me This
Michelle Lewis - Broken
Peal and the Beard - Oh! Death
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Prince of Persia Trailer
I was a big fan of the Prince of Persia games, hopefully the movie lives up to it.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Trailer Park | MySpace Video
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Trailer Park | MySpace Video
50 Best Movies of the Decade - Paste Magazine style
Paste Magazine has their take on the 50 Best movies of the decade. You may ask what the best thing about this list is? Well I'm glad you asked, it's because they each have a clip or trailer for each one...something that is rare with lists this big. Enjoy.
(Btw, Dark Knight should've been in the top 5)
(Btw, Dark Knight should've been in the top 5)
Monday, November 2, 2009
Google Wave Preview
You might have heard the buzz about Google Wave, Google's new catch all networking site. Check out a preview here.
Friday, October 30, 2009
The Rotten Tomatoes Show
I have really been enjoying the Rotten Tomatoes Show via podcast lately. It's probably even better on a computer or TV screen! It's 22 minutes, but it's full of good movie news and lots of snarky comments. They even have commercial breaks if you want to take smaller bites.
Or you can check it out on Hulu.
Or you can check it out on Hulu.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
ROCKtober over at Daytrotter.com
It's been a good month for Distraction Jackson friendly bands over at Daytrotter.com. Check out some cool (free) songs from:
Brendan Benson
Joshua James
Mat Kearney
Scroll through the archives while you're there and you are sure to find a treat!
Brendan Benson
Joshua James
Mat Kearney
Scroll through the archives while you're there and you are sure to find a treat!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Swell Season on NPR
The new album from The Swell Season is currently streaming at NPR.org. The Swell Season is the duo from the movie "Once". More to come from Live Tyler.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113630469
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113630469
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
RBBC Monopoly Board
Q-Tip & Norah Jones?
Who would of thought to put these two together? Regardless I don't care cause I'm digging it:
U2 Concert Streaming Live
The upcoming Oct 25th U2 concert at the Rose Bowl will be streaming live on the U2 youtube channel.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Free Song: Army of Me "Love Song"
Free song from Army of Me called "Love Song". Disclaimer: I know nothing of this band.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Avett Brothers TV appearances
The Brothers on Letterman the night before the album dropped. Not sure why they had a drummer and Scott was playing an out-of-tune banjo. Not a true representation of the Brothers.
But then Craig Ferguson let them loose with "Laundry Room" this week:
THAT'S more like it!
But then Craig Ferguson let them loose with "Laundry Room" this week:
THAT'S more like it!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
New Artist Discovery: Joe Pug
Some of you by now have heard of this man Joe Pug but if you haven't well you're in luck, cause you're about to hear him. I heard Mr. Pug on Relevant's podcast last week and I am hooked on his folk fantasticness. Instead of me blabbing on about this man I'll let you take a listen for yourself.
Hymn 35 - Joe Pug
With Joe Pug I'm picturing Bob Dylan's songwriting (see "Hymn 35" above) and grittiness met Joe Purdy's folk styling and produced a Joe Pug. I think this guy has a lot of great songs and lyrics and combine that with his voice we have ourselves a great artist here. Expect his songs to be all over movies and tv soon and in your iTunes playlist.
And you may ask "What is the best thing about Joe Pug right now besides his great singer/songwriter ways". Well, free cd's, yes free cd's. Check it out here. He wants to spread his music for it's substance, so he's going to send you any number of sampler cd's for free. Just email him.
Hymn 35 - Joe Pug
With Joe Pug I'm picturing Bob Dylan's songwriting (see "Hymn 35" above) and grittiness met Joe Purdy's folk styling and produced a Joe Pug. I think this guy has a lot of great songs and lyrics and combine that with his voice we have ourselves a great artist here. Expect his songs to be all over movies and tv soon and in your iTunes playlist.
And you may ask "What is the best thing about Joe Pug right now besides his great singer/songwriter ways". Well, free cd's, yes free cd's. Check it out here. He wants to spread his music for it's substance, so he's going to send you any number of sampler cd's for free. Just email him.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
U2 360 Panarama
We just went to U2's show in Charlottesville at Scott Stadium and this 360 degree stage is what we were able to experience. What they don't show well in this picture is their seriously impressive video screen. I've never seen anything like it. It showed any camera view mixed in with effects and also became some kind of transformer by separating and lowering to the stage. Truly a great show.
Streaming "Where the Wild Things Are" Soundtrack
Imeem.com is streaming the Where the Wild Things Are album. It features Karen O (lead of Yeah Yeah Yeah's) and some indie rock friends.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Album Review - Avett Brothers "I and Love and You"
Review for Avett Brothers new album: (I haven't listened to it yet, thoughts on it?)
Longtime fans held their breath when Rick Rubin took the Avett Brothers under his wing. What would the co-head of Columbia Records — a man known for his business savvy, rap-rock production, and resurrection of Johnny Cash — do with a small-time folk trio from North Carolina? The answer is "relatively nothing," as the band's major-label debut continues charting the same musical course as Emotionalism and Mignonette. The Avett Brothers have steadily expanded their reach since 2000, adding elements of pop and hillbilly rock to a country/bluegrass foundation, and they carry on that tradition with I and Love and You, whose songs introduce a newfound emphasis on piano and nuanced arrangements. Working with a major label's budget allows the group to add small flourishes — a cello line here, a keyboard crescendo there — but the resulting music is rarely grand, focusing on textures rather than sheer volume. Scott and Seth Avett share vocals throughout the album, delivering their lyrics in a speak-sing cadence that sounds both tuneful and conversational. Given the opportunities presented here — the ability to flank their melodies with string sections, organ swells, and harmonium — the two devote more focus to slower songs, eschewing the barnburning bouncefests of their previous albums for material that better displays such sonic details. The result is an intimate, poignant album, laced with rich production that enhances, not clouds, the songwriting itself.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Dating Video
there are so many questions to be had here but the most important being: did any of them get a date?
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
INCREDIBOX
This is one of the best online interactive things I've seen in a while. Honestly, I've been on this site for 20 minutes now. (thanks Rob)
Monday, September 14, 2009
16 Albums to Look Forward To
Paste Magazine has their 16 albums to look forward to this fall article up.
Matt the Electrician - "Jessie's Girl"
Think of Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl"....
that's in your head now...now listen to this version from Matt the Electrican: (thanks Jason)
For a better mix of it (but not a full song)
As a bonus, here's Matt Nathanson with his song "Princess"(inspired by Jessie's Girl) and "Jessie's Girl"(at mark 2:10) added in:
that's in your head now...now listen to this version from Matt the Electrican: (thanks Jason)
For a better mix of it (but not a full song)
As a bonus, here's Matt Nathanson with his song "Princess"(inspired by Jessie's Girl) and "Jessie's Girl"(at mark 2:10) added in:
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Top Ten College Football Entrances
This site highlights the top 10 college football entrances and guess who came in first? Of course my Hokies: (this video doesn't do it justice for what it feels like in the stadium...imagine 60,000 fans jumping at the same time to this music)
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Andrew Bird Acoustic Session
It pays to follow Andrew Bird on facebook or twitter...you get great videos of him like this:
Free Amazon Mp3
Amazonmp3.com is celebrating it's 1 millionth follower on their twitter feed by giving you a free song valued at $1.29 or less. I would take advantage of it.
(if the link above doesn't work for you then follow amazonmp3 on twitter)
(if the link above doesn't work for you then follow amazonmp3 on twitter)
Monday, August 31, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Hokie Trailer
Being a Tech alum and astronomical Hokie fan, I felt the need to post the Hokie Trailer for all the fans of: Alabama, Marshall, Nebraska, Miami, Duke, Boston College, Georgia Tech, UNC, ECU, Maryland, NC State, and Uva.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Relevant.tv
So I posted a couple of videos from Relevant's newly revamped video playing site: relevant.tv earlier today. It's a great site for featuring new videos from artists, new or old. Knowing Relevant's high regard for good music they have and will be posting great stuff up there. Take for example what they have now: Mute Math, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Animal Collective, Ben Harper, etc... Good stuff, take a look.
Mute Math - "Spotlight"
Another great song and video from Mute Math (these guys are seriously good at making videos...if you don't believe me watch this)
Labels:
Distraction,
music,
new music,
relevant.tv,
Videos
Owl City - "Fireflies"
(anyone else think this guy sounds like a cross between Ben Gibbard and any punk singer?)
Labels:
Distraction,
music,
new music,
relevant.tv,
Videos
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Project Natal
This is a real technology that actually works like you will see it...although some things are slightly scripted for marketing purposes. I guarantee you though it is technology that is working right now. We've had good camera recognition for a while but it's just now finally making it to video games in a playable fashion. I'll let the videos speak for themselves. Let's just say the Wii isn't such a big deal anymore:
Introducing Milo:
Introducing Milo:
"Man Stroke Woman" - "Unspeakable Evil"
This is from a great (and sometimes British-style dirty) show on the BBC called "Man Stroke Woman". Some of the others get a bit dirty so I'll let you browse at your own will.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Cardboard Box + Weed Whacker String = Upright Bass
Check out the impressive tone these guys get from a cardboard box! It's got a wooden neck and it uses weed whacker string. These are "mass" produced and come in 2 or 3 string varieties. No word on why they don't have a 4 string model yet.
My birthday is coming up in 4.5 months... just in time for Christmas! But how would you wrap it?
My birthday is coming up in 4.5 months... just in time for Christmas! But how would you wrap it?
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Comic-Con Winner
Star Wars: Retold wins best fan movie at the recent Comic-Con... or something. Or whatever.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Avett Brothers Live from Newport Folk Festival 2009
Newport Folk Festival will be streaming the Avett Brothers live at 1:20pm EDT today the 1st of August.
Folk At Newport Sampler
NPR is giving away a sampler cd for their Folk At Newport weekend. It features:
* "I and Love and You" by The Avett Brothers from I and Love and You
* "I Keep Faith" by Billy Bragg from Mr. Love & Justice
* "Easy" by Deer Tick from Born on Flag Day
* "Chains, Chains, Chains" by Elvis Perkins in Dearland from Elvis Perkins in Dearland
* "Mykonos" by Fleet Foxes from Sun Giant EP
* "Look at Miss Ohio" by Gillian Welch from Soul Journey
* "Belated Promise Ring" by Iron & Wine from Around the Well
* "God Is God" by Joan Baez from Day After Tomorrow
* "Freedom Highway (live)" by Mavis Staples from Live: Hope at the Hideout
* "Shenandoah" by Pete Seeger from American Favorite Ballads
* "Richland Women Blues" by Ramblin' Jack Elliott from A Stranger Here
* "To Ohio" by The Low Anthem from Oh My God, Charlie Darwin
* "I and Love and You" by The Avett Brothers from I and Love and You
* "I Keep Faith" by Billy Bragg from Mr. Love & Justice
* "Easy" by Deer Tick from Born on Flag Day
* "Chains, Chains, Chains" by Elvis Perkins in Dearland from Elvis Perkins in Dearland
* "Mykonos" by Fleet Foxes from Sun Giant EP
* "Look at Miss Ohio" by Gillian Welch from Soul Journey
* "Belated Promise Ring" by Iron & Wine from Around the Well
* "God Is God" by Joan Baez from Day After Tomorrow
* "Freedom Highway (live)" by Mavis Staples from Live: Hope at the Hideout
* "Shenandoah" by Pete Seeger from American Favorite Ballads
* "Richland Women Blues" by Ramblin' Jack Elliott from A Stranger Here
* "To Ohio" by The Low Anthem from Oh My God, Charlie Darwin
Friday, July 31, 2009
Avett Brothers "The Ballad of Love and Hate"
This song is from their 2007 "Emotionalism" cd but I had to feature it as it's one of the best and well written ballads ever. I said ever, and I meant it.
(by the way if you are looking to get into Avett Brothers, I recommend "Emotionalism" as a great purchase, great songs on it: "Die, Die, Die", "Shame", "Paranoia in B Major", The Weight of Lies", "Salina", "Ballad of Love and Hate", "Go To Sleep", etc...)
The Ballad Of Love And Hate - The Avett Brothers
(by the way if you are looking to get into Avett Brothers, I recommend "Emotionalism" as a great purchase, great songs on it: "Die, Die, Die", "Shame", "Paranoia in B Major", The Weight of Lies", "Salina", "Ballad of Love and Hate", "Go To Sleep", etc...)
The Ballad Of Love And Hate - The Avett Brothers
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Avett Brothers New Album Coming Soon
It's been five whole months since we posted anything Avett, so here's a listen to their new song "I & Love & You", which is pretty different from their usual frenetic live sound:
and a link to a free download of the song.
Bonus: Here's their Tiny Desk Concert at NPR offices. (thanks, Wes)
and a link to a free download of the song.
Bonus: Here's their Tiny Desk Concert at NPR offices. (thanks, Wes)
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
The New Starbucks?
Introducing the new starbucks, but it's not starbucks, but it is. Essentially it's Starbucks trying to make "mom and pop" corner coffee shops. If it's like anything starbucks related it will catch on and addict people but I don't see this replacing any Starbucks stores or catching on across the US, cause essentially it's just Starbucks with individual store names. And at that how would people spread the name of the coffee shop if it's not the same on every corner? I have questions, Mr. marketer.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Sleeping At Last Download Buy
Rob broke the news on fb that if you buy Sleeping At Last's album online you receive a full download of the entire album now and the CD later on, before the official release. Check it out here. (thanks rob)
Posts on Sleeping At Last on DJ. Check them out here.
Posts on Sleeping At Last on DJ. Check them out here.
Monday, July 20, 2009
"I Will Follow You Into the Dark" - Death Cab For Cutie
Not a new song but it came across the mix the other day and I forgot how much I absolutely love this song, so well done by Death Cab:
I Will Follow You Into The Dark - Death Cab for Cutie
And for an alternate cover of this by Amy Millan: (not near as good but interesting addition with the banjo, stand up bass and bluegrass feel)
I Will Follow You Into the Dark (Live) - Amy Millan
I Will Follow You Into The Dark - Death Cab for Cutie
And for an alternate cover of this by Amy Millan: (not near as good but interesting addition with the banjo, stand up bass and bluegrass feel)
I Will Follow You Into the Dark (Live) - Amy Millan
The Days of Youth, Crazy Basketball Shots
Last week I featured Pool Dunking at it's best but this week I have to go back to the real court to the stuff I loved to do as a kid, crazy basketball shots in your friends driveway:
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
iPod for a Walkman
Great article here about a 13 year old in the UK giving up his iPod for a Walkman. (thanks aaron for the link)
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Sports Terms Named After People: The Story Behind Them
Interesting article and time waster from mental floss here
Ronaldo Welcomed to Spain
For those of you who don't follow international soccer, Christiano Ronaldo (the world's number 1 player) just signed with Real Madrid of Spain. This is a picture of him being introduced to Real Madrid fans...80,000 of them...and this isn't even a game. I can't think of any other athlete in any sport that will draw this kind of crowd in America. I guess that's how big soccer is overseas, especially in Spain.
United Breaks Guitars
When United Airlines broke Dave Carroll's $3500 Taylor guitar in the the spring of 2008, he contacted them to ask for compensation. After all, he and other passengers watched from the plane as United baggage handlers actually threw his guitar around on the tarmac. United said they wouldn't pay for the damages, so Carroll wrote this catchy song about how much United sucks. We think it should go in United's next ad campaign.
(thanks jason)
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Say Hi to "new" music
Apparently, Eric Elbogen has been producing music in Seattle for years under the name "Say Hi To Your Mom" and recently shortened it to just "Say Hi". His latest album, Oohs & Aahs, has a catchy track called "Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh" that I first heard on the free Barsuk Records sampler from Amazonmp3.com, which also features Mates of State, Menomena, and Death Cab for Cutie.
Also check out www.ilikesayhi.com/music.htm for more free songs from each of his 6 albums.
*Editor's note: Do not confuse this band with THIS:
Also check out www.ilikesayhi.com/music.htm for more free songs from each of his 6 albums.
*Editor's note: Do not confuse this band with THIS:
Thursday, July 2, 2009
If Jason Heard It, You Will Heard It - Part One - Blind Pilot
My brother Jason is the ever music recommender and a good one at that. I'll be posting the last 6 months of recommendations from him over the next week. Starting off is...
Blind Pilot
Style: indie folk-rock, west coast indie pop
Sounds Like: Iron & Wine, low key version of The Shins, Bon Iver
Listening Sites: main (has player), purevolume, myspace, npr studio session
Listen to: "One Red Thread", "Go On Say It", "Oviedo"
My comments: This band is a must listen, must buy, I love their sound. They only have one official album "3 Rounds and a Sound" and it's one of those that keeps you listening in one sitting and doesn't have a bad song on it. Go see for yourself, this band breaches many different styles including indie, folk, indie folk rock. Must listen. Portland produces another great band.
Bonus Question: Who does their singer sound like? (I can't figure it out)
Blind Pilot
Style: indie folk-rock, west coast indie pop
Sounds Like: Iron & Wine, low key version of The Shins, Bon Iver
Listening Sites: main (has player), purevolume, myspace, npr studio session
Listen to: "One Red Thread", "Go On Say It", "Oviedo"
My comments: This band is a must listen, must buy, I love their sound. They only have one official album "3 Rounds and a Sound" and it's one of those that keeps you listening in one sitting and doesn't have a bad song on it. Go see for yourself, this band breaches many different styles including indie, folk, indie folk rock. Must listen. Portland produces another great band.
Bonus Question: Who does their singer sound like? (I can't figure it out)
Don McLean Wants to Know Where the Music Has Gone?
So when I started this venture I used to send out music emails to friends to check new and upcoming artists. Then it turned into a blog and was completely music centric. Then it was brought to my attention that we should diversify, so we did. Then my music listening ability was shut down completely at work and all I had was my iPod (tiPod to me) which had good music, but it doesn't help me find new music. Then access to posting on this blog was completely blocked (granted I shouldn't be posting during work hours but I usually did it through my breaks). Then my music sites where I find music were shut off at work as well. Then all video watching was shut down. So all that I had left to do was post things at night of videos I found or that were emailed to me. Then I went completely into video posting b/c I didn't have time to listen to music at night. BUT it has been brought to my attention and I've been feeling it lately that there is a severe lack of music on this blog...which is true, completely true.
So, that being said I am sorry, ten goats and a sherpa to your descendants. I have not served you in the ways in which I sought out to originally. While the distractions are good to have the music is also good. I've recently been able to make it out to a different work site a couple/few days a week and thus my music listening options have yet opened again.
Since my brother was the one to call me out on the disappointing amount of music then I will post all the bands he has recommended to me in the last few months that I have put to the side. You'll see that in a post above.
The Return of Music, 2009 style. I vow to fulfill or else Shaq will tweet you.
So, that being said I am sorry, ten goats and a sherpa to your descendants. I have not served you in the ways in which I sought out to originally. While the distractions are good to have the music is also good. I've recently been able to make it out to a different work site a couple/few days a week and thus my music listening options have yet opened again.
Since my brother was the one to call me out on the disappointing amount of music then I will post all the bands he has recommended to me in the last few months that I have put to the side. You'll see that in a post above.
The Return of Music, 2009 style. I vow to fulfill or else Shaq will tweet you.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The Fortunate 50 (Athletes)
I always love it when si.com comes out with the Fortunate 50 to make me feel like I have no money and make me mad at pro athletes for making way too much. Regardless it's the way the sports world is and they've made a living of getting the cash.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Tweet Box: Episode 1 & 2
Recently stumbled upon "Tweet Box", a quite hilarious 2 minute commentary on celebrity's tweets. Good stuff in episode 1 & 2: (excuse the first commentary about kardashian and the one cuss word...it was still worth the post)
Monday, June 29, 2009
If Cameron Strang is wrong, I don't want to be right.
So, after hearing Cameron from the Relevant Podcast hawking Amazonmp3.com for the dozenth time, I finally checked it out. I didn't realize they had so many free songs. Try it, you might like it. And you can't argue with the price!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Crazy in Love with The Doors
Remember Michael Johns from American Idol a couple of seasons ago? He finally put out an album and it's not too shabby. I previewed the slow tracks on iTunes and wasn't impressed, but I like the faster ones, such as "Fire". Yes, it sounds like Beyonce's "Crazy In Love", but that song was a hit, right?
Fire - Michael Johns
Fire - Michael Johns
Friday, June 26, 2009
MJ Tribute
For some reason when I heard that MJ died all I could think of besides his kid adventures was Carlton Banks dancing like MJ. So, here's my tribute to MJ:
(enjoy the first 41 for Carlton, hold 41 seconds for the Carlton Banks MJ tribute):
Extra little video of MJ and Alfonso Ribeiro:
(enjoy the first 41 for Carlton, hold 41 seconds for the Carlton Banks MJ tribute):
Extra little video of MJ and Alfonso Ribeiro:
YouTube is great
Iconic, trivial TV commercials can live on forever:
Great Googly Moogly
I'm Batman!
Carrrrrne Asada (say it sexy)
Great Googly Moogly
I'm Batman!
Carrrrrne Asada (say it sexy)
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Climb the Wall, David
A New York Times reporter known for making investigative trips deep inside dangerous conflict zones escaped from militant captors after more than seven months in captivity in Afghanistan and Pakistan by climbing over a wall, the newspaper said Saturday.
After he climbed over the wall do you think he was thinking: "Dangit, I've been sitting here 7 months looking at that wall and all I had to do was climb over it to escape!??"
Thursday, June 18, 2009
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