Redesigning My Blog to Go Big Casino

Hello. Forgive me for not updating in a few days,  my extra time has been taken up redesigning the blog. In the meantime, I thought I’d share with you what keeps me motivated. I have been listening to a lot of Explosions in the Sky and Amiina; but I thought I’d share this.

This is a really old side project of Jim…

Imogen Heap’s New Album via her Video Blog

I have loved her music, and I love her. My wife and I saw her at the 9:30 club, and not only was the music great — she was absolutely hilarious. She was possible the most endearing person I’ve ever seen — and the lady wife agreed.

Well, Imogen has a new album coming out sometime this fall/winter. And…

Listen to Sigur Ros’ New Album – English Songs?!

UPDATE: Now that the album is available for purchase, they have shutoff their full streaming. You can buy the mp3 album directly from their site at 320 kps for $8.00, or you can buy the CD for $12.00 including shipping and handling. Go buy it!

Sigur Ros is one of my favorite bands in the world.

Three rows back, this was…

Listen to Coldplay – Viva La Vida Full Album

For all you Coldplay haters, eat it. Their new disc, “Viva La Vida and Death to All His Friends” just released today. This album is really, really good. Heads and shoulders above X&Y. I’m honestly not a Coldplay…

A Beach Weekend Playlist

My wife and I are going to hang out at the beach this weekend. I’ve chosen our playlist for the ride very carefully:

Leading Off: Jack Johnson – Sleep Through the Static
Next: Angels and Airwaves – We Don’t Have to Whisper
Closing: Death Cab For Cutie – Narrow Stairs

I care deeply for each and every one of these CD’s. If you haven’t heard…

Listen to Death Cab For Cutie Narrow Stairs

UPDATE: Thanks to Sam, check out this interview on NPR’s Bryant Park Project with Death Cab. Enjoy, and thanks be to Sam!

This album is complex. Expect it to last. It’s going to take multiple listens to appreciate how good it really is. It think it…

Stateless is Accessible Electronic Driven Music

Band: Stateless
Album: Stateless
Track: Bloodstream

Find them:
Myspace Profile
Facebook Profile
YouTube Profile

My friend told me about these guys the other day, and I’m on board. I can’t speak for the whole album; but I can…

Radio 4 – Quit Hiding Rules

At first, I wasn’t sure if I could dig this song because of the first five seconds of the song. Normally, guys with this style voices aren’t my thing. A bit too indie. Although, I will say his voice does sound a bit like Spoon and I dig Spoon.

But, I’m thinking this song rules. Anyone ever heard these guys? It’s a really cool mix between some…

Radiohead’s New Idea

I love In Rainbows. I think it’s an amazing album…and I love what they did with it. For those of you who don’t know, they decided to allow us listeners to download it form their website, DRM free, for whatever price we wanted. Anywhere from free to trillions of dollars.

It got a lot of buzz, and it deserved it–both for the idea and how solid the disc was.

Their…

Balun

I recently discovered these guys: Balun. So far, I think I’m digging it. I’m always down for finding new instrumental driven bands (Ratatat, Sigur Ros, Explosions in the Sky), and especially electronic based music. They do sing on some songs…and I don’t really like those tracks as much. If done well, this type of music can be the most fascinating music to listen…