Wild Music Nation

The Shins have a new album set to drop on March 20th titled Port Of Morrow. This is the music video for the single "Simple Song". If you are wondering what it sounds like, it's your typical Shins sound, indie rock the way it should be, in other words, all around great song. Am I surprised? Nope. The only complaint I have is that the video overlaps the song quite a bit, however upon further exploration this can easily be remedied by checking out their web site. I wish there was some sort of streaming option for at least a few other songs, I'm really interested to hear what the rest sounds like. I guess we'll have to wait.


In my last post, I included a cover of "I Want To Be Adored" by The Stone Roses. That excellent cover was done by a band called Coma Cinema. Well, founding member Mat Cothran, has a side project called Elvis Depressedly. I did not know the bands were connected until much later on, I just listened to the song because I thought the band name was genius. Not only is the band name great but the music is too. It resonates on a very personal level, meaning that it's not all sunshine and flowers. Never the less, the music is very well done. Under produced, but in a way that makes it feel more hand made and adds an unforgettable vibe. The best part is you can download the three albums for free at the bandcamp page. P.S. Check out the Coma Cinema page for more free music. You won't be disappointed.
Elvis Depressedly - Mickey Yr A Fuck Up


Hip hop Shakespeare anyone? These people do great things!
Flocabulary- The Merry Wanderer


Mando Diao band from Sweden, they list the Beatles as a main influence which is easily noticeable in the poppy songs they produce. I read that they had a incident once at a show where the floor collapsed on the audience and the band stayed in the city and personally went to visit fans in the hospital. Instant cool points. This song has a sweet slow dance R&B soul feel to it. I think the shouted call and response chorus makes the song great. They have an extensive back catalog as well as games, which is unusual for a music page.

Mando Diao - Nothing Without You


I have always dreamed about living in the mountains, specifically in Colorado. Blitzen Trapper hit that folk/blues rock nerve just right with this song. Think "Mississippi Queen" by Mountain, only less hard rock and more country.
Blitzen Trapper - Wild Mountain Nation


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I'm not even going to comment about how long it's been because no I am sure no one even reads this anyway. Maybe someday I'll get serious with this.
Blitzen Trapper - Fur
Sean Na Na - Princess And The Pony
Jean Grae - Swing Blades (Feat. Canibal Ox)

Recently I got fired from my job. I was working at a bank call center, trying to push people to sign up for credit cards that they didn't need and get them to refinance on loans that really would end up making them have bills longer. I hated that job. I got fired because I didn't makes sales. I did learn a lot about how a banking and loans work though, which is great information to have, and a LOT of people need it. I can't tell you how stupid people are when it comes to money. Insiders tip, when you are overdrawn, admit that you made a mistake instead of screaming like an asshole and try to listen to what that person is saying. The banker will be more inclined to give you a refund on fees and you might actually learn something. Trust me it's better to learn what you did than to keep making the same mistake over and over. It'll save you tons of money too. So I have been in search for a job, which is not easy with the way things are in the economy. I'm confident that I'll get something soon. I have a really good work history. It's kind of fun being unemployed, except for the no money part. I get up when I want, I can see all my shows, I have time to do all the little projects I didn't have time to like organize my music collection or read a book. However that all slowly starts to fade. You realize that you have no money to do anything and you avoid going out as much as possible. You basically become a shut in and after a while you get really bored and stir crazy. I'm at that point right now. I'm sick of being home, I miss my friends, and buying stuff, and going to the bar. Ugh I need a job soon. Finger crossed.
The Offspring - Why Don't You Get A Job?

A few good things do come from being unemployed though. I reconnected with an old high school buddy recently. The last time I saw him was in a Denny's and I was really wasted. Then I moved to G.R. and he moved and I didn't talk to him again for 5 years. I forgot how awesome that dude is. I grew up with him from 1st grade through high school. He's a bit weird but he's one of the greatest guys I ever met. I started remembering all the times we had growing up. It was fun reminiscing with him. I'm glad we got back in touch too because he's a geek like me. Big into comics and movies and video games. My best friend moved to Virgina so I don't have that geek comradeship anymore, until now.
Songs To Wear Pants To - Megabytes And Gigabytes Freestyle (No Longer Available)

It was always hot, the perfect night to go deaf and perspire. Roll down the windows and get out of this small town. We want to go to the big city tonight, where the traffic never stops and the vagrants beg for spare change. Of course we never ventured out that far, this wasn't the best side of town. We pay our fees and then head outside for cigarettes and bullshitting. Sometimes it was nice just to sit and watch the passing cars reflecting in the lamp post lights. Other times you feared for your life before remembering that there were others around you that could help. From outside you could hear the chug chug and the kick drum. You knew you had a few minutes still, but you didn't have time to fuck around either. Walk in the door and go down the creepy stone steps lit by strands of christmas lights. Yup it smells like an old basement, musty and sweaty. Once you get past the stairs it gets better and a little cooler. Small stage and towers of speakers and amps. Some nights it wasn't even used, they just rocked it on the floor. You better believe you were going home with a ringing in your head, but this is what you wanted. To feel the music, to be a part of something, to make memories that you'll never forget. One good thing about music, when it hits you you feel no pain. I miss those days.
With Arms Still Empty - Even With Warrior Screams (No Longer Available)