just a quick update...

I think periodic updates might be the way to go from now on.

what I've been spinning:

Wavves - Wavves (on the dude from No Age's label - ambient, lo-fi and poppy hooks.)

Sebadoh - Bakesale (I'm humoring Amazon's 'best indie albums' list but, some visits to old favorites have been nice.)

Violent Soho - I Don't Belong Here (This Australian band understands grunge - I appreciate it as an updated homage.)

'Jesus Stole My Girlfriend'


Vivian Girls - Surfs Up 7" (dreamy psych-surf saturated in low fidelity and to the point pop understanding.)



Lilys - A Brief History of Amazing Letdowns (Ginger, Gigner, Ginger!)

Also, I appear to be the only one unimpressed with the new Yeah Yeah Yeahs album and particularly, the lead-single 'Zero' - just don't dig it.

TV on the Radio is in town this week - if you are in LA and can, catch them at the Ventura theatre, not the Glass House - trust me, Ventura >>>>>>> Pomona. Eat at Winchester's too :)

tracks from Dan Auerbach solo album..

A pleasant surprise this afternoon after I got home from work.

Tracks are from the forthcoming 'Keep It Hid'. I am also happy to say I have tickets for his El Rey show-

http://www.myspace.com/danauerbachmusic

(my) Top Albums of 2008

Let me just say, it was a tough list. Initially, I didn't think it would be but, #1 and #2 could have gone either way. I didn't get a chance to see No Age this year - every single instance, my own fault. Nonetheless, while seemingly less-polished, they deliver an indie/underground debut that could only be described as a call to arms for noise-pop to come back from the shadows and 'polish yourself up', just a bit.

I did get a chance to see Deerhunter (who were at the top of my list for shows next to ...Trail of Dead, again..) and the trip during each song made it quite an experience. It made me start spinning the Florescent Grey EP again and maybe that pushed it to the top but...

Best Albums of 2008

Deerhunter - Microcastle

Your guide to drenching sparkling '60's pop in a shoe-gazer's embrace. This may be a clue to what the 13th Floor Elevators may have done with a BOSS-202 sample pad. C'mon Roky!

No Age - Nouns

Everything you wanted to hear as a previous listener of 'Weirdo Rippers' and a memorable welcome to new listeners alike. Times New Viking could be at the top of a lot of lists with an album that also learns to harness the treble.

The Black Keys - Attack and Release

The Black Keys and Dangermouse? Did you listen to it? No more questions. My favorite band from Akron. Yeah, I know the other ones too. Dangermouse did his thing, Auerback and Carney did theirs and it was a match made in a single-project heaven. I really enjoyed the album - live, sans Dangermouse, it was a BK garage-jam attack that blew my mind. That said, while it was a great album, I'm not jonesing to hear another project with Dangermouse. Not only does it protect the albums credibility but it allows the Keys to move beyond.

TV on the Radio - Dear Science

The world of music will always need albums where guitars are traded for synths and hand-claps. I'm glad I live in a world with TVOTR. That tells you nothing about the album but, just buy it. No regrets will be had.

Brendan Canning - Something For All of Us

This didn't show up in any lists, I'm sure. I'll admit I'm a BSS whore - moving from one project to another but, be it a time and place, well-spaced listen, this album was a pleasure to listen to all the way through. 'Churches Under the Stairs' became an instant favorite late in my spins.

Want to send me your lists? I'll post them.

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farewell to Dirty on Purpose.

One of my favorite bands of the past few years is deciding to call it a day. All the members are working on other projects. I'm inclined to follow the main guitarist and drummer to their band Neckbeard Telecaster (no offense to the other members, it's just that name is rad.) :)

I first saw/heard them on Subterranean when the show debuted 'No Radio':



Couple other favs:

'Light Pollution'



'Your Summer Dress'

(recording kind of sucks - check the album version on their only full-length LP 'Hallelujah Sirens')

Richard Wright passes away at 65.

I was very saddened to read the morning report on NME.com concerning Mr. Wright's passing and hate that my most recent update is another obituary (of sorts) but, it is to an amazing musician.

Rick's warm and rich keyboards along with contributing vocals were an essential ingredient to the Pink Floyd we all love.

Pink Floyd - 'Us and Them' (From Live At Pompeii)

He always seemed like a super-nice guy. It's a shame I was never able to shake his hand.