Category Archives: Music

My thoughts on music. There’s going to be some album reviews in here along with posts about songs. If you look hard enough you’ll find an mp3 or two in the mix.

Learn About Indie Rap: Sage Francis and Brother Ali

Posted on 07/08/2010 by Harry

Underground rap artists don’t get much press. It’s a shame, some of these artists are incredible, bringing new ideas and sounds to the musical soundscape unheard of before. And really the more diversity that’s out there the better it is … Continue reading →

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Reggie Watts – F*ck Sh*t Stack

Posted on 07/05/2010 by Harry

Reggie Watts is a comedian I hadn’t heard of until I found out he was the opening act for Conan O’Brien’s comedy tour. Even after I found out about him I still wasn’t interested. Then one day I decided to … Continue reading →

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This isn’t a new song. It’s been out for a while, but I can’t stop playing it today. I find it a nice compliment to the weather: like the weather this song is calm and energetic at times. How wondrous … Continue reading →

Posted on 06/28/2010 by Harry | Leave a comment

The End of My Official Week of Music – OWoM

Posted on 06/25/2010 by Harry

My Official Week of Music (OWoM TM not pending) has officially drawn to a close. From Monday till Friday I’ve posted almost exclusively about music, with posts about music videos, songs, and three full-length album reviews. To say its been … Continue reading →

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Mayer Hawthorne – A Strange Arrangement

Posted on 06/25/2010 by Harry

If you live in the New England area and you haven’t gone outside yet today let me save you the trouble:  it’s blisteringly hot out there.  I had the luxury (or medical necessity) of sleeping in late today and I … Continue reading →

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Power song, power chords, powerful voice.  Pretty neat summary of Lissie’s cover of Kid Cudi’s song Pursuit Of Happiness.  Never heard of Lissie before, I don’t even know if it’s just the name of the lead vocalist or the name … Continue reading →

Posted on 06/25/2010 by Harry | Leave a comment

Music Video: Aloe Blacc – I Need A Dollar

Posted on 06/24/2010 by Harry

Aloe Blacc has an upcoming album called Good Things that’d due to come out sometime later this year. I’m not sure the exact date but I’ve been listening to his single, I Need A Dollar, repeatedly for the past few … Continue reading →

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The Roots – How I Got Over

Posted on 06/22/2010 by Harry

As I wrote yesterday The Roots have released their new album today, How I Got Over. I’m not an old fan of The Roots: the first album I heard of theirs was The Tipping Point, which I liked but didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Roots release their 9th studio album, How I Got Over, tomorrow. To celebrate they have released a music video for their first single Dear God 2.0 as well as performed that same song live on Jimmy Fallon (in addition … Continue reading →

Posted on 06/21/2010 by Harry | Leave a comment

Sleigh Bells – Treats

Posted on 06/21/2010 by Harry

Every once in a while a new album comes out that sounds like nothing else. Sometimes these albums break new ground in an ambient and sparse way, with lilts in each song that accentuate the sublime subtleties hidden in each … Continue reading →

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