I voted in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday, but wasn’t up for going to the Precinct Convention when I got home. I wanted to go just to experience it, but it didn’t happen. I consider all the elections in recent years to be suspect. I’m resolving to write up a letter to that effect to … Read more
As I’ve been reviewing past presidents’ experience prior to becoming president, the topic has come up a few times in the media recently. As we head for a Tuesday penultimate in its Superness, it’s been in some of the political coverage. The question was raised directly by George Will on This Week: Does that experience … Read more
Oddly, whilst listing to the SXSW bittorrent I’ve decided that I like bands that self-identify as Electronic, but actually use a liberal amount of guitar. On exhibit: Capitol K from London – Drum St Song[mp3] As a foil, here’s a self-identifying Rock band with electronic elements. Excellent as well. Cassettes Won’t Listen – Paper Float … Read more
I love how California Punk means Teen Pop. Exhibit A: Army of Freshman, Ventura, CA. Co-founders of the “Get Happy Tour”. Why are they listed at SXSW as Punk?
I don’t know why, but UK’s Bearsuit [mp3], with it’s orchestral poppiness is reminding me of Houston’s Black Math Experiment, which is neither orchestral or poppy. I think perhaps because they both wear their geek on their sleeves.
“OMG, he broke up with me…” “… who’s that girl on his myspace?” Emo Phillips (it’s the name of the song) Carl and Arrah signed up for open mic night back in December of 2005 without having any songs written. They quickly gathered to prepare (while a certain vegan friend of theirs was being dumped … Read more