Saturday, January 30, 2010

Dreaming of Warm Weather


These cold nights are making me want to venture out less.
I want to live in Jamaica, and make music on the beach.
Now it's only a dream. Something to get me through the
long winter nights.



Doves - "Compulsion (Andrew Weatherall Remix)" MP3
from the Winter Hill EP

Sia - "Under the Milky Way" MP3
single is available on on digital outlets.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Dealicious Mom Blog is giving away Fiber One bars!


Another great blog is giving away 10 boxes of Fiber One bars.
I love these things. They are only 90 calories, and taste amazing.
And ahem....they help you....makes it easier to....well you know.
Go here to enter:

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Mojo Takes on the Wall


Mojo, one of the only music magazines worth buying anymore has a good issue
currently out now. What's great about Mojo is that always include a cd
full of interesting covers. This issue is part 2 of their story
on the Wall. I've included two tracks from the cd below.
Be sure to pick up the issue. You won't be disappointed.

Engineers - "Hey You" MP3

The Mummers - "Nobody Home" MP3

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Conan's Final Tonight Show



Conan's final show was one of his best.

From the surprise guests(Steve Carell, Ben Harper, Beck),
to the A list send off of Tom Hanks, Will Ferrell, and Neil Young.
Conan ended with a positive inspiring hopeful message that I believe
struck a chord. He said if you work hard at what you love, and are a good person
that you will be blessed in this life.

Good luck to whatever you do CoCo.
We love you.

The XX - "Night Time" (Danny G Pop Art Remixxx) MP3
(You can find other current remixes at his website http://dannygpopart.com)

Thursday, January 21, 2010

I'm with CoCo

Conan O'Brien has two more days left on the Tonight Show.
He will end on Friday with the guest he started his show with,
Will Ferrell. I will be boycotting NBC for the foreseeable future.

Eels - "Nowadays" MP3
from the new End Times (Deluxe Edition) LP

Spoon - "Love song" MP3
from Starbucks new Sweetheart 2010 Mix.
Available now at Starbucks or Itunes.

Puscifer - "The Mission" MP3

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Music is worth a thousand pictures


The marriage between music and photography has always interested me.
When I hear some music it creates the instant vision in my head.


I love it when music helps you escape, and creates
some sort of fairytale in your mind.


These three tracks below create an image of sitting in Central Park on a warm
sunny Saturday. Bliss in Strawberry Fields or Sheep's Meadow.


The Go Find - "Ice Cold Ice" MP3
from the Stars On the Wall LP

Pinback - "Loro" MP3
from their S/T release

Hope Sandoval and The Warm Inventions - "Wild Roses" MP3
from the beautiful new Through the Devil Softly LP



Saturday, January 16, 2010

Bushwick Profile: Peter Kirk


Meet your new neighbor, and musician...
Peter Kirk



1. How long have you lived in Bushwick?
Since Jan 1 this year (!) Though I have a bunch of friends who have lived here for awhile, so I'm pretty familiar with the neighborhood.


2. Favorite local place to eat?
Local Burrito on Graham and Metropolitan. It's unhealthy how often I eat there.


3. Have you seen any local shows?
I've been so busy with work and recording since I've moved here that I haven't had a chance to check out any of the local music venues yet. However, I played at Goodbye Blue Monday in December. It was a late show at 11:30 p.m. on a Sunday night. I was hoping to see some bands, but I was pretty much the only person there aside from the sound guy and the bartender. Sigh. I'm really excited to get out there and see some shows. I've read about Live at Shea Stadium. I think what they're doing there is pretty awesome. I would love to play there and see some local bands as well.


4. What is your subway stop?
Morgan Ave.


5. Any interesting stories living in the hood?
I work during the day for a foreign currency dealer in lower Manhattan, so when I get off the train I'm still in my business attire. I walked into Caps Unlimited yesterday on Graham Ave which sells caps (obviously) and a large variety of urban wear. I looked rather conspicuous walking into Caps Unlimited in my work clothes. While trying on some hoodies, I could hear some of the younger kids in the store laughing, but it's all good! I didn't end up buying any clothes, but I bought a pretty awesome NY Jets!


6. Anything you want to say, go for it.
All of my songs are free downloads on http://peterkirksongs.com/
Live dates are also posted there. I'm always open to playing anywhere, and I look forward to meeting/seeing the local artists around the neighborhood.



Peter Kirk - "Trial & Error" MP3

Thursday, January 14, 2010

On the firescape dreaming of you...



Sometimes I like to "escape" out the window, and stare into the sky.
Usually this involves the ipod, and refreshments.

Comes sit down with me.


All music was purchased on Itunes.
Please support these arties, and buy what you keep.

Monday, January 11, 2010

The Future is Ours...


Look at the world through my eyes...
and the future looks beautiful.


Phantogram - "Bloody Palms (dOP Bandage Remix)" MP3
2 member band from Saratoga Springs, New York. I can't wait to see where
these two go with their music. They just released two singles on Itunes.
Pick them up today. I did
.

http://www.myspace.com/phantogram


Warpaint - "Elephants" MP3
This all girl band is going to make some big noise in the coming years.
Their videos are absolutely gorgeous. Check our "stars" on You Tube. So refreshing.
Think a young garage band version of Mazzy star.

Friday, January 08, 2010

Floating Back to Home...

Artwork by Tara Mcpherson

I love music like Air and Bonobo that make me feel as if I'm in another world. I'm transcending above my current hole into some place special.
Some place without limits.

A little mini mix here of 3 songs that take me to that place...
I hope they'll do the same for you.


Engineers - "Home" MP3
from my own copy of the S/T release. You need this album in your collection.
Trust me.


Jessamine - "(I'm Not Afraid Of) Electricity" MP3
from the highly underratedAnother Fictionalized History LP

The Daysleepers - "The Soft Attack" MP3
from the The Soft Attack (EP)
Available on Itunes
.

tara mcpherson

Thursday, January 07, 2010

Dream World



Why can't life be as magical as our dreams?
Every night I fall asleep to the belief that anything is possible.
When I awake, it all seams to disappear....


Empire of the Sun - "Without You" New Version MP3

The Xx - "Cystalized" MP3
from the essential xx LP

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Dear Jerry Sloan...





Please don't take this the wrong way, but you look like the walking dead out there. It's time to let it go. You are a nice person off the court. I've met you several times, and you've been very kind. I've seen you take the time to sign autographs, and talk to lots of fans over the years. You've been a solid coach, who was good for a long time, which made you great in the eyes of many. Thank you for your service. Now it's time to enjoy your HOF honor, the countless COY's, and spend time polishing those rings.

Sadly, the time has come to walk away. Spend sometime with your family. I'm sure we'll make a run or two at some point this season, but it's obvious you aren't going to win a championship with this roster. You think it's ok to let players figure it out on their own, but i'm going to tell you straight up we need you to go home. Enough of the talk about competing. You don't compete anymore. You just sit there with your mouth wide open, and watch Memo and Boozer open up the paint for the other team. You throw CJ in the dog house , and let Memo jog around the court?

The fire and passion is gone. You can see it written all over your open mouthed face. We need you to do the best thing for your legacy, and for our sanity, and walk away before this gets really ugly.


Respectfully yours,

Bushwick


Hot Chip - "Take it In" MP3

Friday, January 01, 2010

2010 is about getting your head back above water.



2010
is here. New decade, new hope.


My news years resolutions are as follows.

1. Get in the best shape of my life
2. Continue playing and practicing music
3. Write more, a lot more
4. Surround myself with positive people.
5. Visit a new country.
6. Continue to learn how to cook.
7. Be a positive role model by living what I preach.
8. Reconnect with long lost friends.
9. Clean my chakras



Zaza - "Sooner or Later" MP3
from the Cameo LP

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