Song of the Day: John Grant – Silver Platter Club
Song of the Day: John Grant – Silver Platter Club It’s not quite I Wish by Skee-Lo, but it’s still a pretty wonderful ode to un-confidence. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Song of the Day: Yo La Tengo – Watch Out For Me Ronnie
Yo La Tengo – Watch Out For Me Ronnie When I dig out I Am Not Afraid of You And I Will Beat Your Ass, it’s usually for the epic opening track. But sometimes it’s good to remember that Yo La’s also good for quick and raunchy garage rock. (And also pretty much any other … Continue reading
Song of the Day: Lalo Schiffren – Wheat Germ Landscape
Song of the Day: Wheat Germ Landscapes by Lalo Schifrin From the excellently titled There’s A Whole Lalo Schifrin Goin’ On. The composer of the Mission Impossible theme apparently made some pretty incredible pazz-and-jop albums back in his day. This is one of the odder tracks, because that’s just how I do. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Song of the Day: Devo – Beautiful World
Song of the Day: Devo – “Beautiful World” And what a perfect video, too. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Song of the day: Young Marble Giants – N.I.T.A.
Song of the Day: Young Marble Giants – N.I.T.A Came out three years before I was born, and sounds like it could’ve come out tomorrow. Lovely, lovely minimal post-punk (or new wave or whatever you want to call it). (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Who’s playing at Sled Island and why you should care
First, a disclaimer: I’m the kind of guy who’ll typically tell you that only paying attention to the headliners at a festival like Sled Island is missing the point. With less than a handful of exceptions, all of my favourite experiences at the fest have been bands on the undercard, ones I hadn’t heard more … Continue reading
Song of the Day: The Orioles – It’s Too Soon To Know
Song of the Day: The Orioles – It’s Too Soon To Know (1948) Absolutely gorgeous, and there’s nothing I can add to that. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Veritas – And Walk Now Gently Through The Fire
Just been thinking about the first time I met Chris, interviewing him and Pat for Veritas’ CD release. His mom baked us cookies. And the last time, grabbing beers in Toronto after the Polaris gala. Anyone who heard him play, with Women or Azeda Booth or Dodos or his solo work, can vouch that he … Continue reading
Song of the Day: Akron Family – Don’t Be Afraid, It’s Only Love
Bonus Song of the Day: Akron/Family – Don’t Be Afraid, You’re Already Dead A love song, in its own particular way. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Song of the Day: Danny Kaye – Let’s Not Talk About Love
Song of the Day: Danny Kaye – Let’s Not Talk About Love Romance is a fine thing, but there are other things worth talking about. Cole Porter listed ‘em, or at least the ones that were worthwhile back in 1941, for the play Let’s Face It, and Danny Kaye does a fine job enunciating them.
The Consumption 