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Headed up to the Arbuckles of southern Oklahoma for our...

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:51:00 -0500

Headed up to the Arbuckles of southern Oklahoma for our recession friendly getaway today. Taking the bikes, the 8 month old that lives in my house, and a bundle of enthusiasm.

Have a nice weekend, ya’ll.

Photos here

Trial & Error with Flip Video Editor home movie here

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:13:00 -0500

Trial & Error with Flip Video Editor

home movie here

The National: High Violet Haven’t posted in a while so...

Thu, 27 May 2010 16:40:00 -0500

The National: High Violet

Haven’t posted in a while so thought I’d mail it in with a “Matt’s most recent vinyl purchase” or whatever I call it. ‘High Violet’ is the 3 years in waiting follow-up to the subtly brilliant ‘Boxer’ which I also managed to pick up recently. Most of my favorite singers can’t sing but I make an exception for the baritone croon of Matt Berninger. Moody yet melodic adult contemporary leaning indie rock for REM/Smiths loving 30-somethings. Not quite Wilco quality packaging, but I can appreciate the attention to detail: 180 gram (thick bastard) double album, mp3 download coupon, sturdy packing and sleeve inserts, nice cover art - you know, the little things that make you feel better about spending a few bucks beyond the cost of an mp3 download.

Hot New Single “Blood Buzz Ohio”:
Blood Buzz Ohio

And my favorite old National song that never fails to raise the hair on the back of my neck (as gae as that sounds):
About Today

Dustin Welch - ‘Sparrows’ I was lucky enough to...

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:38:00 -0500

Dustin Welch - ‘Sparrows’

I was lucky enough to catch Dustin Welch (from Austin via East TN) play an opening solo set in Dallas on Saturday night. Definitely an unexpected treat. Looking forward to seeing him play with a full band soon.

The 2nd band was Denton’s own The Hope Trust. If you like Tom Petty, Wilco, or just good catchy Americana, take 2 minutes to download their 2007 full length “The Incurable Want.” It’s free and you can download in the format of your choice.

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“If he was from Venus, would he meet us on the moon? If he...

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:20:36 -0500

“If he was from Venus, would he meet us on the moon?
If he died in Memphis, then that’d be cool, babe.”
“Alex Chilton” - The Replacements

Alex Chilton (1950-2010)

David Foster Wallace on Roger Federer How good is Roger...

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:23:00 -0600

David Foster Wallace on Roger Federer

How good is Roger Federer? I don’t think you truly understand if you haven’t read this piece* by one of the great writers of our generation. Hands down the best example of sports journalism I’ve ever read. Not written by a sports writer. Go figure.

* WARNING: takes longer than 5 minutes to read.

One more, only for the tennis geeks:
D.F. Wallace’s String Theory

I Did a Terrible Thing performed by Will Johnson, written by...

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:07:00 -0600

I Did a Terrible Thing performed by Will Johnson, written by John Congleton

Finally got around to playing with my xmas present that lets me record from my record player to my computer. Figured I’d share a fairly rare track that you probably wouldn’t (want to) find online (anyway). It’s from a split EP that has John Congleton (paperchase) covering a Will Johnson (centro-matic) tune and vice versa.

Zach Galifianakis to Host SNL March 6th

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:57:11 -0600

Zach Galifianakis to Host SNL March 6th

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix Wins Grammy for Best Alternative...

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:29:47 -0600

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix Wins Grammy for Best Alternative Album

If you remember, I highly recommended this album a while back. I can’t describe how validated I feel now that the ultimate purveyors of good musical taste at the legengary Grammy Awards have recognized this record. Yes, that’s right. Wolfganga Amadeus Phoenix won best album in a ground-breaking category called “Alternative Music.” I think ‘alternative’ means that 99% of the world’s population doesn’t know about or “get” it (see other nominees: David Byrne/Brian Eno, Death Cab for Cutie, Yeah Yeah Yeahs). That must be why the tastemakers at the Grammys didn’t bother to televise the actual announcement and acceptance speech. Or so I hear. I was too busy keeping up with the Kardashians or somesuch to tune in. Congrats to Phoenix! And me.

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Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:46:52 -0600

Telegraph Canyon is a promising local band from Fort Worth, TX. ...

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:43:00 -0600

Telegraph Canyon is a promising local band from Fort Worth, TX. You can take my word for it or decide for yourself. I really don’t care.

live from FW’s modern art museum

(photo by Jill Johnson)

William “Liam” Del Moser Born: Nov 1, 2009 more...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:54:00 -0600

William “Liam” Del Moser
Born: Nov 1, 2009

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Christmas in September from Pitchfork Media: After years of...

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:32:00 -0500

Christmas in September

from Pitchfork Media:

After years of “Pavement to Reunite?” headlines here on Pitchfork, we were a bit wary of yet another reunion report on BrooklynVegan last night. But ish, this one really seems to be legit.

According to a source who is real and official and not a figment of our imagination, Pavement will perform a benefit show at Central Park SummerStage on September 21, 2010. Mark your calendars.

Update:

Mark Ibold, Scott ‘Spiral Stairs’ Kannberg, Stephen Malkmus, Bob Nastanovich and Steve West are reuniting for dates around the world in 2010.

Please stop hyperventilating, you’re going to scare someone.

More news on this very soon, I’m sure. At press time, though, there are only 370 days until the next Pavement concert.

The City of Hate Trio

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:32:00 -0500

The City of Hate Trio

Not New Music Friday The Verlaines ‘Death & the...

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:22:58 -0500

Not New Music Friday

The Verlaines

‘Death & the Maiden’

‘Pyromaniac’

So I wanted to tell everyone in person but poor planning, an...

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:28:00 -0500

So I wanted to tell everyone in person but poor planning, an untimely and costly air conditioning crisis, global recession, and other circumstances in/out of my control have placed me in this awkward position of sheepishly announcing that Natasha is pregnant. Like really pregnant - due on 11/6. Boy or girl is TBD, but I’ve learned my lesson and I promise let you know on the big day. As long as you follow me on Twitter. Feel free to leave name suggestions in comments section, especially boy names.

What’s New in Your Vinyl Collection? Volume II Ryan...

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:47:00 -0500

What’s New in Your Vinyl Collection? Volume II
Ryan Bingham: Roadhouse Blues

As much as I’ve enjoyed streaming the new Wilco album, seeing the Roadhouse Blues material in a live setting (2nd row in a sold out, sweat-soaked Ft. Worth honky tonk no less) gave Ryan Bingham the edge for this month’s vinyl purchase. Plus I wanted to snag one of the limited 180 gram double lp editions while supplies lasted. In Zach’s words, for some reason I just love those “thick bastards.”

Check out a new tune followed by an oldie here

What’s New in Your Vinyl Collection? Vol IPhoenix:...

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:03:00 -0500

What’s New in Your Vinyl Collection? Vol I
Phoenix: Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

I’ve been a casual Phoenix fan for a few years now, but they never got serious vinyl purchase consideration until they released their newest album ‘Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.’ The fact that it comes with a free digital download (which seems to be the norm nowadays) makes the extra $7-$8 beyond CD/mp3 purchase well worth it. If anything, it’s a good change of pace from all those dusty bargain bin specials that dominate my collection.

The Year of Zach Galifianakis Be on the lookout for a handful...

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:18:00 -0500

The Year of Zach Galifianakis

Be on the lookout for a handful of Zach G projects coming out this year, one of which opens this Friday (trailer link below). After a rocky start, his career seems to be picking up steam. Which is a good thing since he’s been contemplating retirement from comedy to become a cab driver in India or Pakistan.

NY Times Article

Wall Street Journal Article

Interview on the farm

Esquire interview

The Hangover Trailer

theimpossiblecool: Day-Lewis.

Tue, 19 May 2009 09:48:17 -0500

theimpossiblecool:

Day-Lewis.