music archives
Dec
22
2009
Fanfarlo
Last week, chamber pop band Fanfarlo played a "Tiny Desk" concert at the office. Their sound is somewhere between Arcade Fire and Beirut, and I really like their album Reservoir. (If you can't see the video above, it's available on...
Last week, chamber pop band Fanfarlo played a "Tiny Desk" concert at the office. Their sound is somewhere between Arcade Fire and Beirut, and I really like their album Reservoir. (If you can't see the video above, it's available on...
Dec
6
2009
The Jazz Loft
About this project: In the late '50s and early '60s, photographer W. Eugene Smith made approximately 4,000 hours of reel-to-reel tape recordings, and took nearly 40,000 photos, in his lower Manhattan loft apartment. His was a building where the...
About this project: In the late '50s and early '60s, photographer W. Eugene Smith made approximately 4,000 hours of reel-to-reel tape recordings, and took nearly 40,000 photos, in his lower Manhattan loft apartment. His was a building where the...
Nov
8
2009
Andrew Bird and St. Vincent
Rob and I recently saw Andrew Bird play at the 9:30 Club, with opener St. Vincent. This was my third Bird show this year (saw him solo in February, then opening for the Decemberists this summer), and I very...
Rob and I recently saw Andrew Bird play at the 9:30 Club, with opener St. Vincent. This was my third Bird show this year (saw him solo in February, then opening for the Decemberists this summer), and I very...
Nov
3
2009
50 Great Voices
About the project: In January 2010, NPR will launch a year-long exploration of 50 great voices in recorded history. The series isn't an attempt to catalog the so-called "greatest" singers. Instead, we hope to discover and re-discover awe-inspiring vocalists...
About the project: In January 2010, NPR will launch a year-long exploration of 50 great voices in recorded history. The series isn't an attempt to catalog the so-called "greatest" singers. Instead, we hope to discover and re-discover awe-inspiring vocalists...
Oct
6
2009
Genius Playlist
Lately I've grown tired of Apple's "genius playlist" feature for iTunes and the iPod, largely because it seemed to be suggesting the same songs over and over again. Today, though, it surprised me with something pretty cool, surfacing several hidden...
Lately I've grown tired of Apple's "genius playlist" feature for iTunes and the iPod, largely because it seemed to be suggesting the same songs over and over again. Today, though, it surprised me with something pretty cool, surfacing several hidden...
Sep
30
2009
Light My Way
U2 put on quite the show last night at FedEx Field, part of their "U2 360" tour. More Photos From The Concert »...
U2 put on quite the show last night at FedEx Field, part of their "U2 360" tour. More Photos From The Concert »...
Sep
15
2009
Tall Man, Tiny Desk
A couple months ago, I mentioned an NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert by Swedish folk singer The Tallest Man on Earth. Video of that three-song set was posted to the Web site this week: (If you can't see the video...
A couple months ago, I mentioned an NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert by Swedish folk singer The Tallest Man on Earth. Video of that three-song set was posted to the Web site this week: (If you can't see the video...
Aug
7
2009
Souverian
Pitchfork.tv has a lovely series of videos of singer / violinist / guitarist / whistler Andrew Bird playing solo in a church. The videos also offer a closer look at how Bird uses his loop machine in live shows to...
Pitchfork.tv has a lovely series of videos of singer / violinist / guitarist / whistler Andrew Bird playing solo in a church. The videos also offer a closer look at how Bird uses his loop machine in live shows to...
Jun
16
2009
The Tallest Man on Earth
One of the undeniable perks of working for NPR is that talented musicians often stop by -- and sometimes even put on a small show. We've had a steady stream of indie folk / rock acts come through in the...
One of the undeniable perks of working for NPR is that talented musicians often stop by -- and sometimes even put on a small show. We've had a steady stream of indie folk / rock acts come through in the...
Jun
15
2009
Jenny Lewis at the 9:30 Club
On Thursday, Rob, Michaela and I saw Jenny Lewis perform at DC's 9:30 Club. There were some unfortunate sound issues at the very beginning -- Lewis's mic was muted for all but the last word of her opening song "See...
On Thursday, Rob, Michaela and I saw Jenny Lewis perform at DC's 9:30 Club. There were some unfortunate sound issues at the very beginning -- Lewis's mic was muted for all but the last word of her opening song "See...
May
20
2009
stand by me
This lovely cover of "Stand By Me" features musicians from around the world. The video opens with a man singing and playing guitar in California, and gradually other vocals and instrumentals are layered in. (If you can't see the video...
This lovely cover of "Stand By Me" features musicians from around the world. The video opens with a man singing and playing guitar in California, and gradually other vocals and instrumentals are layered in. (If you can't see the video...
Mar
21
2009
song of the moment: french navy
I'm really digging the new song from Camera Obscura, "French Navy": (If you can't see the video above, it's available on YouTube.) (Video link via Culture Bully.) It's a pity the band's new album, My Maudlin Career, doesn't come out...
I'm really digging the new song from Camera Obscura, "French Navy": (If you can't see the video above, it's available on YouTube.) (Video link via Culture Bully.) It's a pity the band's new album, My Maudlin Career, doesn't come out...
Mar
11
2009
i am game
I first came across Lisa Hannigan's sweet song "I Don't Know" back in November, but her recent appearance on The Colbert Report and a mention on the Craft: blog put her back on my radar. (And I'm kicking myself for...
I first came across Lisa Hannigan's sweet song "I Don't Know" back in November, but her recent appearance on The Colbert Report and a mention on the Craft: blog put her back on my radar. (And I'm kicking myself for...
Mar
9
2009
in-studio
One of the advantages of working for an organization with such a great music presence is that artists drop by on occasion for interviews and in-studio performances. When that happens, sometimes it's possible to listen in on those 3-to-4-song mini-concerts...
One of the advantages of working for an organization with such a great music presence is that artists drop by on occasion for interviews and in-studio performances. When that happens, sometimes it's possible to listen in on those 3-to-4-song mini-concerts...
Mar
2
2009
stop-motion sleep
Love this video for "Her Morning Elegance" by Oren Lavie, from the album The Opposite Side of the Sea: (If you don't see the video above, it's available on YouTube. (Link via swissmiss.)...
Love this video for "Her Morning Elegance" by Oren Lavie, from the album The Opposite Side of the Sea: (If you don't see the video above, it's available on YouTube. (Link via swissmiss.)...
Jan
11
2009
quote of the day: lyrical
Death Cab for Cutie's recent album Narrow Stairs has really grown on me lately. I was put off by the first single, "I Will Possess Your Heart," but, for me, the real standouts are "Cath...," "No Sunlight" and "You Can...
Death Cab for Cutie's recent album Narrow Stairs has really grown on me lately. I was put off by the first single, "I Will Possess Your Heart," but, for me, the real standouts are "Cath...," "No Sunlight" and "You Can...
Sep
10
2008
genius music
I'm playing around with the new Genius Playlist feature in iTunes, and I'm really digging what it's coming up with. Tonight, I had Vampire Weekend stuck in my head after hearing that they'll be playing at the 9:30 Club later...
I'm playing around with the new Genius Playlist feature in iTunes, and I'm really digging what it's coming up with. Tonight, I had Vampire Weekend stuck in my head after hearing that they'll be playing at the 9:30 Club later...
Aug
8
2008
aimee mann and the submarines
Last weekend, Rob and I saw Aimee Mann, with opening act The Submarines, at the 9:30 Club. Mann is touring in support of her new album @#%&*! Smilers, while The Submarines' track "You, Me and the Bourgeoisie" is, perhaps...
Last weekend, Rob and I saw Aimee Mann, with opening act The Submarines, at the 9:30 Club. Mann is touring in support of her new album @#%&*! Smilers, while The Submarines' track "You, Me and the Bourgeoisie" is, perhaps...
Nov
27
2007
road games
Rob and I drove down to South Carolina for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a trip that generally entails between seven and eight hours on the road (depending on traffic and pit stops). To help pass the time, we sometimes play...
Rob and I drove down to South Carolina for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a trip that generally entails between seven and eight hours on the road (depending on traffic and pit stops). To help pass the time, we sometimes play...
Nov
26
2007
seen: don't stop
Apparently this graffiti artist was a Journey fan. Seen at Folly Island, near Charleston, S.C....
Apparently this graffiti artist was a Journey fan. Seen at Folly Island, near Charleston, S.C....
Oct
22
2007
simian
One of the music podcasts I listen to just had an episode featuring a band called Simian Mobile Disco. I have no idea if they're any good -- and part of me doesn't want to know, preferring to to keep...
One of the music podcasts I listen to just had an episode featuring a band called Simian Mobile Disco. I have no idea if they're any good -- and part of me doesn't want to know, preferring to to keep...
Oct
21
2007
seeing stars
The Canadian indie pop band Stars was in town last night for a show at the 9:30 Club. Having never seen them live before, I was unsure of what to expect, but I really enjoyed it. They're even a...
The Canadian indie pop band Stars was in town last night for a show at the 9:30 Club. Having never seen them live before, I was unsure of what to expect, but I really enjoyed it. They're even a...
Sep
15
2007
across the universe
For whatever reason, I'm ridiculously excited that Across the Universe is out this weekend. (Thank you, Rob for the reminder.) I've wanted to see it since I saw this trailer a month or two ago: (If you can't see the...
For whatever reason, I'm ridiculously excited that Across the Universe is out this weekend. (Thank you, Rob for the reminder.) I've wanted to see it since I saw this trailer a month or two ago: (If you can't see the...
Aug
17
2007
star witness
Last night, I got to see a great show by Neko Case at the 9:30 Club. And, man, does she have a voice. I'd heard her on recordings, of course, but it's something else to hear her live and know...
Last night, I got to see a great show by Neko Case at the 9:30 Club. And, man, does she have a voice. I'd heard her on recordings, of course, but it's something else to hear her live and know...
May
4
2007
cannibal sea
(Photo by bluetypewriter.) Back in January, Rob and I saw Camera Obscura and The Essex Green play at the 9:30 Club in D.C. At the time, I saw this awesome t-shirt and waffled about whether or not to get...
(Photo by bluetypewriter.) Back in January, Rob and I saw Camera Obscura and The Essex Green play at the 9:30 Club in D.C. At the time, I saw this awesome t-shirt and waffled about whether or not to get...
Apr
26
2007
i could be brown, i could be blue...
This weekend I came across an intriguing specimen of music: "Grace Kelly," a campy glam rock number by Mika in which he does a dead-on Freddie Mercury impression. (Seriously -- it actually sounds like it could be a Queen song.)...
This weekend I came across an intriguing specimen of music: "Grace Kelly," a campy glam rock number by Mika in which he does a dead-on Freddie Mercury impression. (Seriously -- it actually sounds like it could be a Queen song.)...
Apr
10
2007
let's go sailing
I have two new favorite songs of the week, both by the group Let's Go Sailing and both found via the NPR World Cafe Next podcast. The first song that grabbed me was the sweet, peppy "Icicles" (iTunes). But...
I have two new favorite songs of the week, both by the group Let's Go Sailing and both found via the NPR World Cafe Next podcast. The first song that grabbed me was the sweet, peppy "Icicles" (iTunes). But...
Mar
30
2007
whistling
So I've really come to love the song "Young Folks," by Peter Bjorn and John in the past few weeks, especially after hearing their performance on KCRW's Morning Become Eclectic. But I have to wonder ... As many times as...
So I've really come to love the song "Young Folks," by Peter Bjorn and John in the past few weeks, especially after hearing their performance on KCRW's Morning Become Eclectic. But I have to wonder ... As many times as...
Mar
3
2007
song of the moment: diner
After hearing it on an otherwise forgettable episode of Scrubs last night, I can't get "Diner" (iTunes), by Martin Sexton, out of my head. Happy and peppy, it was a perfect song to play over a montage of Scrubs dancing...
After hearing it on an otherwise forgettable episode of Scrubs last night, I can't get "Diner" (iTunes), by Martin Sexton, out of my head. Happy and peppy, it was a perfect song to play over a montage of Scrubs dancing...
Feb
19
2007
hello goodbye
There's a new Target ad on television these days that near-infuriates me -- to the point where I actually shouted at the TV when I first saw it. (If you can't see the video, it's up on YouTube.) For the...
There's a new Target ad on television these days that near-infuriates me -- to the point where I actually shouted at the TV when I first saw it. (If you can't see the video, it's up on YouTube.) For the...
Jan
23
2007
let's get out of this country
Last night, Rob and I went to see Scottish pop band Camera Obscura at the 9:30 Club. I really enjoyed their set, particularly "I Need All the Friends I Can Get," which came together well with the staccato audience...
Last night, Rob and I went to see Scottish pop band Camera Obscura at the 9:30 Club. I really enjoyed their set, particularly "I Need All the Friends I Can Get," which came together well with the staccato audience...
Jan
13
2007
steven in stereo
Damn you, Robert Schneider. In my weekly Ticketmaster concert alert e-mail, I saw a listing for an upcoming performance by Apples in Stereo, Schneider's band, at the Black Cat in D.C. Since then, I've had Schneider's maddening ode to Stephen...
Damn you, Robert Schneider. In my weekly Ticketmaster concert alert e-mail, I saw a listing for an upcoming performance by Apples in Stereo, Schneider's band, at the Black Cat in D.C. Since then, I've had Schneider's maddening ode to Stephen...
Dec
4
2006
seen: road trip radio
Spotted in a RollingStone.com biography of Elton John: The Elton Run is a great road-trip game: Using the radio's scan and seek buttons, see how long you can keep a continuous streak of Elton hits rolling. It's been proven possible...
Spotted in a RollingStone.com biography of Elton John: The Elton Run is a great road-trip game: Using the radio's scan and seek buttons, see how long you can keep a continuous streak of Elton hits rolling. It's been proven possible...
Dec
1
2006
colberterists
Oh this is going to be fun! Reports TV Squad: It seems like indie group The Decemberists are looking to get a little green screen action too, through their new contest, Re-animate The Decemberists, in which fans download footage of...
Oh this is going to be fun! Reports TV Squad: It seems like indie group The Decemberists are looking to get a little green screen action too, through their new contest, Re-animate The Decemberists, in which fans download footage of...
here it goes again ... and again
Thanks to its inclusion in last night's season premiere of Scrubs, I have OK Go's infectiously peppy song "Here It Goes Again" stuck in my head ... again. Someone sent me a link to the video back in August, and...
Thanks to its inclusion in last night's season premiere of Scrubs, I have OK Go's infectiously peppy song "Here It Goes Again" stuck in my head ... again. Someone sent me a link to the video back in August, and...
Nov
6
2006
gotta have you
A couple months ago, I downloaded a few music samplers from the iTunes Music Store via a promotion on Facebook. Most of the songs were less than impressive, but one of the bright gems of the bunch was an endearing...
A couple months ago, I downloaded a few music samplers from the iTunes Music Store via a promotion on Facebook. Most of the songs were less than impressive, but one of the bright gems of the bunch was an endearing...
Sep
21
2006
googled hem
Did the Liberty Mutual ad air during the Grey's Anatomy premiere or something? Because I got about 20 separate visitors to my site within a ten-minute span at about 9:30 this evening, all coming from Google searches like "i am...
Did the Liberty Mutual ad air during the Grey's Anatomy premiere or something? Because I got about 20 separate visitors to my site within a ten-minute span at about 9:30 this evening, all coming from Google searches like "i am...
Sep
13
2006
carrying this scrap of paper
I've been entranced of late with a new television ad for Liberty Mutual. The "plot" has a Pay It Forward quality about it: Person B witnesses Person A doing a good deed, and goes on to do something nice for...
I've been entranced of late with a new television ad for Liberty Mutual. The "plot" has a Pay It Forward quality about it: Person B witnesses Person A doing a good deed, and goes on to do something nice for...
Aug
26
2006
hey ya
Mocking Music points out a surprisingly good acoustic cover of the OutKast hit "Hey Ya!" by Mat Weddle (of the band Obadiah Smith). There's a YouTube video of Weddle performing the song, as well as an MP3 download of the...
Mocking Music points out a surprisingly good acoustic cover of the OutKast hit "Hey Ya!" by Mat Weddle (of the band Obadiah Smith). There's a YouTube video of Weddle performing the song, as well as an MP3 download of the...
Jul
9
2006
songs of the moment: commercial edition
I've been watching more live TV than usual lately, thanks to the World Cup and the new season of The Venture Brothers, which also means I've been sitting through more commercials. Two recent commercials in particular, with their catchy songs,...
I've been watching more live TV than usual lately, thanks to the World Cup and the new season of The Venture Brothers, which also means I've been sitting through more commercials. Two recent commercials in particular, with their catchy songs,...
Jul
3
2006
driving sideways
Rob and I saw Aimee Mann play at the Birchmere last night, the second night of a two-night run at the Alexandria concert venue. The show was pretty good -- I particularly liked the new arrangement for "One" and the...
Rob and I saw Aimee Mann play at the Birchmere last night, the second night of a two-night run at the Alexandria concert venue. The show was pretty good -- I particularly liked the new arrangement for "One" and the...
Jun
29
2006
song of the day: everybody's free
Before Sunday's premiere of the second season of The Venture Brothers on Adult Swim, one of the "bumps" informed the audience that getting the rights to a particular song represented a significant portion of the entire episode's budget. But it...
Before Sunday's premiere of the second season of The Venture Brothers on Adult Swim, one of the "bumps" informed the audience that getting the rights to a particular song represented a significant portion of the entire episode's budget. But it...
Jun
18
2006
father's tunes
For Mother's Day 2005, my siblings and I gave our mom an iPod Mini pre-loaded with special playlists from each of us. Since my dad got an iPod of his own not too long afterward, I can't exactly duplicate the...
For Mother's Day 2005, my siblings and I gave our mom an iPod Mini pre-loaded with special playlists from each of us. Since my dad got an iPod of his own not too long afterward, I can't exactly duplicate the...
Jun
11
2006
saturday at home
Yesterday, I did something I haven't done in a long time: I poured a glass of fresh iced tea and settled into a comfy chair for an afternoon of reading. That's it. No errands, no freelance work, no mindless Internet...
Yesterday, I did something I haven't done in a long time: I poured a glass of fresh iced tea and settled into a comfy chair for an afternoon of reading. That's it. No errands, no freelance work, no mindless Internet...
Jun
1
2006
i'm looking through you
So I discovered The Beatles' Rubber Soul yesterday. I don't know what rock I've been living under that I hadn't heard the album before. It's fantastic, and quite possibly my new favorite Beatles album. This all came about when, catching...
So I discovered The Beatles' Rubber Soul yesterday. I don't know what rock I've been living under that I hadn't heard the album before. It's fantastic, and quite possibly my new favorite Beatles album. This all came about when, catching...
Apr
3
2006
random things that bring me joy
In no particular order... Animated favorites due on DVD this year: The Venture Bros.: Season One (coming out May 30, according to Amazon.com), Animaniacs: Volume One and Pinky and the Brain (July 25) and maybe even (SPOON!) The Tick. 16...
In no particular order... Animated favorites due on DVD this year: The Venture Bros.: Season One (coming out May 30, according to Amazon.com), Animaniacs: Volume One and Pinky and the Brain (July 25) and maybe even (SPOON!) The Tick. 16...
Mar
19
2006
the trees and the wild
I'm so glad I didn't skip tonight's Matt Pond PA concert at the 9:30 Club. I'm a big fan of the band's recent album, and I ordered tickets to their DC show over a month ago. But when it turned...
I'm so glad I didn't skip tonight's Matt Pond PA concert at the 9:30 Club. I'm a big fan of the band's recent album, and I ordered tickets to their DC show over a month ago. But when it turned...
Feb
22
2006
life imitates art
A new contest announced in this week's iTunes Music Store "New Music Tuesday" e-mail sounds like a certain Saturday Night Live sketch come to life: Win A Private Showby Prince at His Home Universal/Motown has the ultimate prize for the...
A new contest announced in this week's iTunes Music Store "New Music Tuesday" e-mail sounds like a certain Saturday Night Live sketch come to life: Win A Private Showby Prince at His Home Universal/Motown has the ultimate prize for the...
Feb
20
2006
unfair use
Interesting ... and a bit distressing: This week, Ars.Technica pointed out some language in recent legal filings by the RIAA that suggest that the group is introducing a new argument in its war against music piracy: Ripping MP3s from albums...
Interesting ... and a bit distressing: This week, Ars.Technica pointed out some language in recent legal filings by the RIAA that suggest that the group is introducing a new argument in its war against music piracy: Ripping MP3s from albums...
Feb
18
2006
heartbeats
Doug just linked to a new ad from Sony-Europe for their BRAVIA television. I don't really know what the bouncy balls have to do with a Sony television, but it's a beautiful, hypnotic ad. I had a bit of deja...
Doug just linked to a new ad from Sony-Europe for their BRAVIA television. I don't really know what the bouncy balls have to do with a Sony television, but it's a beautiful, hypnotic ad. I had a bit of deja...
Feb
14
2006
too slow
Looks like my Internet search prowess is too speedy for ticketmaster.ca. While looking for concert listings in Vancouver in early May (woo! honeymoon!), I got the following error message: Please note. We limit the rate of web page requests that...
Looks like my Internet search prowess is too speedy for ticketmaster.ca. While looking for concert listings in Vancouver in early May (woo! honeymoon!), I got the following error message: Please note. We limit the rate of web page requests that...
Feb
7
2006
tech support to the stars
Who does Bono call when he needs to hook up his XBox? The Geek Squad, apparently. The Wall Street Journal reported last week about entertainers who have added tech experts to their entourages for tech support with a personal touch....
Who does Bono call when he needs to hook up his XBox? The Geek Squad, apparently. The Wall Street Journal reported last week about entertainers who have added tech experts to their entourages for tech support with a personal touch....
Feb
5
2006
saturday night blah
Anyone catch SNL last night? I forgot it was a new episode until just before "Weekend Update," and my DVR didn't record it for some reason. What I did see was pretty lame, with one exception: I've never really followed...
Anyone catch SNL last night? I forgot it was a new episode until just before "Weekend Update," and my DVR didn't record it for some reason. What I did see was pretty lame, with one exception: I've never really followed...
Jan
27
2006
personal jesus
This is so, incredibly weird that, two hours later, I'm still not entirely sure how to react to it. I'm vaguely intrigued, vaguely repulsed, vaguely befuddled by this story in The Guardian: The BBC plans to mark the crucifixion and...
This is so, incredibly weird that, two hours later, I'm still not entirely sure how to react to it. I'm vaguely intrigued, vaguely repulsed, vaguely befuddled by this story in The Guardian: The BBC plans to mark the crucifixion and...
Jan
20
2006
cryfest
Sometimes I just ::heart:: DCist. This description of an event tonight at the Black Cat cracked me up: Dear organizers of tonight's Cryfest -- Cure vs. Smiths Dance Party on the Black Cat mainstage: Did we go to the same...
Sometimes I just ::heart:: DCist. This description of an event tonight at the Black Cat cracked me up: Dear organizers of tonight's Cryfest -- Cure vs. Smiths Dance Party on the Black Cat mainstage: Did we go to the same...
Jan
4
2006
radio kerfluffle
Z104 is no more. The station, which was number one in my car radio presets, went off the air at noon today, leaving DC 101, Mix 107.3 and 94.7-The Arrow as the only pop/rock stations in town that occasionally play...
Z104 is no more. The station, which was number one in my car radio presets, went off the air at noon today, leaving DC 101, Mix 107.3 and 94.7-The Arrow as the only pop/rock stations in town that occasionally play...
Dec
30
2005
clap your hands say new order
A couple months ago, after hearing all the positive reviews, I tried to get on the Clap Your Hands Say Yeah train, but after a pass through their album, I decided it wasn't my cup of tea. It's appeared on...
A couple months ago, after hearing all the positive reviews, I tried to get on the Clap Your Hands Say Yeah train, but after a pass through their album, I decided it wasn't my cup of tea. It's appeared on...
Dec
10
2005
song of the moment
I've had New Order's "Age of Consent" (iTMS) stuck in my head since last night, when I ran across a trailer for Marie Antoinette, directed by Sofia Coppola. The trailer, which has no dialogue, consists of clips from the movie...
I've had New Order's "Age of Consent" (iTMS) stuck in my head since last night, when I ran across a trailer for Marie Antoinette, directed by Sofia Coppola. The trailer, which has no dialogue, consists of clips from the movie...
Nov
22
2005
media consumption
Music Fate Is the Hunter by Kate Earl - I first heard Kate Earl's music last week on a back-episode of the KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic podcast. I liked what I heard, so a week or two ago I bought...
Music Fate Is the Hunter by Kate Earl - I first heard Kate Earl's music last week on a back-episode of the KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic podcast. I liked what I heard, so a week or two ago I bought...
Nov
5
2005
random pop culture detritus
Apple has a trailer for the new movie version of The Producers. A movie based on a play based on a movie about a play. And it looks hilarious. A few weeks ago, the Coverville podcast featured an astonishingly good...
Apple has a trailer for the new movie version of The Producers. A movie based on a play based on a movie about a play. And it looks hilarious. A few weeks ago, the Coverville podcast featured an astonishingly good...
Sep
25
2005
guitarmania
One of my recent freelance projects just went live on Friday. Guitarmania is a public art project sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona and Fender, featuring 10-foot-tall Stratocaster guitars that have been decorated by local artists and...
One of my recent freelance projects just went live on Friday. Guitarmania is a public art project sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona and Fender, featuring 10-foot-tall Stratocaster guitars that have been decorated by local artists and...
Sep
23
2005
theme song
I hate getting songs stuck in my head -- particularly songs that correspond to current events because the more I work on graphics related a given event, the more stubbornly that song refuses to disappear. Three weeks ago, the tune...
I hate getting songs stuck in my head -- particularly songs that correspond to current events because the more I work on graphics related a given event, the more stubbornly that song refuses to disappear. Three weeks ago, the tune...
Sep
13
2005
national public podcast
NPR has podcasts! NPR has podcasts! I've been looking forward to this for a while, actually. I've been a regular NPR listener since 2000, listening to Morning Edition and All Things Considered on my morning and evening commutes. NPR still...
NPR has podcasts! NPR has podcasts! I've been looking forward to this for a while, actually. I've been a regular NPR listener since 2000, listening to Morning Edition and All Things Considered on my morning and evening commutes. NPR still...
Sep
12
2005
crash test dummy
You can't say that Ars Technica isn't thorough in its product reviews. In their review of the iPod nano, Jacqui Cheng and Clint Ecker didn't just evaluate the new music player's interface and use. They also gave the sleek gadget...
You can't say that Ars Technica isn't thorough in its product reviews. In their review of the iPod nano, Jacqui Cheng and Clint Ecker didn't just evaluate the new music player's interface and use. They also gave the sleek gadget...
Sep
7
2005
new tunes
I have to admit that the newly-announced iTunes-compatible cellphone from Apple and Motorola looks pretty drool-worthy. But it's unfortunately burdened with such an incredibly lame name. ROKR? I guess I should be thankful that they didn't go with "iRock" instead....
I have to admit that the newly-announced iTunes-compatible cellphone from Apple and Motorola looks pretty drool-worthy. But it's unfortunately burdened with such an incredibly lame name. ROKR? I guess I should be thankful that they didn't go with "iRock" instead....
Aug
18
2005
jazz journey
A multimedia project I've been working on for the past few months went live this morning. "A Life Lived in 4/4 Time" is a Web documentary about the life of local jazz musician Lennie Cuje by washingtonpost.com videographer Christina Pino-Marina....
A multimedia project I've been working on for the past few months went live this morning. "A Life Lived in 4/4 Time" is a Web documentary about the life of local jazz musician Lennie Cuje by washingtonpost.com videographer Christina Pino-Marina....
Aug
4
2005
netflix this
While looking at the Yahoo! Movies profile of the independent film Broken Flowers, I noticed an interesting bit of cross-promotion between Yahoo! and Netflix in the form of a "save to rent later" button that adds the film to a...
While looking at the Yahoo! Movies profile of the independent film Broken Flowers, I noticed an interesting bit of cross-promotion between Yahoo! and Netflix in the form of a "save to rent later" button that adds the film to a...
Jul
30
2005
night in the city
Rob and I Metroed into D.C. after work last night for a long-overdue "date night." Our plan: Head over to the National Museum of Natural History for the final installment of Smithsonian Jazz Cafe. Tickets for the event were $10/person...
Rob and I Metroed into D.C. after work last night for a long-overdue "date night." Our plan: Head over to the National Museum of Natural History for the final installment of Smithsonian Jazz Cafe. Tickets for the event were $10/person...
Jul
5
2005
podcasting
Last week, Apple released iTunes 4.9, offering built-in support for podcast subscriptions via the iTunes Music Store. It's a huge step forward in simplifying the process of distributing and subscribing to the audio feeds, as it offers a central podcast...
Last week, Apple released iTunes 4.9, offering built-in support for podcast subscriptions via the iTunes Music Store. It's a huge step forward in simplifying the process of distributing and subscribing to the audio feeds, as it offers a central podcast...
Jun
14
2005
the verdict
Gathered around a small TV tuned to CNN, we watched the Michael Jackson verdict come in this afternoon. Not guilty on all counts. But plenty of damage has still been done to Jackson's public image. Columnist Tina Brown just about...
Gathered around a small TV tuned to CNN, we watched the Michael Jackson verdict come in this afternoon. Not guilty on all counts. But plenty of damage has still been done to Jackson's public image. Columnist Tina Brown just about...
Jun
13
2005
stand by me, yeah
Ears. Ringing. Rob and I left the Sloan concert at the Black Cat about two hours ago, yet the post-concert deafness persists. The show itself was pretty uneven. My familiarity with the band's music is limited to their 1998 album...
Ears. Ringing. Rob and I left the Sloan concert at the Black Cat about two hours ago, yet the post-concert deafness persists. The show itself was pretty uneven. My familiarity with the band's music is limited to their 1998 album...
Jun
7
2005
copycat
I followed a "Buy 1 Song, Get 5 Free" promotion link for MSN Music this morning, and was a bit surprised to see that the site was aping Apple's old glassy button style for its "buy" and "confirm" buttons --...
I followed a "Buy 1 Song, Get 5 Free" promotion link for MSN Music this morning, and was a bit surprised to see that the site was aping Apple's old glassy button style for its "buy" and "confirm" buttons --...
May
8
2005
mother, may i?
For Mother's Day, my sister had the brilliant (and exceedingly selfless) idea to give our mom an iPod mini that she had won through a contest at school. My siblings and I all contributed music (10-20 songs each) to load...
For Mother's Day, my sister had the brilliant (and exceedingly selfless) idea to give our mom an iPod mini that she had won through a contest at school. My siblings and I all contributed music (10-20 songs each) to load...
May
4
2005
playlist: in da club
I've been starting to make regular use of the gym in my office, going at least twice a week, and I think one of the big things that keeps me going is my newly-minted "Workout" playlist on my iPod. I...
I've been starting to make regular use of the gym in my office, going at least twice a week, and I think one of the big things that keeps me going is my newly-minted "Workout" playlist on my iPod. I...
Apr
30
2005
no surprises
It's seemingly impossible to make anything a "surprise" anymore in this Internet age. I've had a couple attempts at surprising my boyfriend go awry in the past few weeks, all because it's laughably easy to find out what's going on....
It's seemingly impossible to make anything a "surprise" anymore in this Internet age. I've had a couple attempts at surprising my boyfriend go awry in the past few weeks, all because it's laughably easy to find out what's going on....
Apr
24
2005
deep breath
Catching my breath after a big, super-busy week. Tuesday: We have a new pope! (Well, "we" as in "we Catholics." Although, given the way the papal election process has been given saturation coverage, you'd think everyone's a Catholic now.) I'm...
Catching my breath after a big, super-busy week. Tuesday: We have a new pope! (Well, "we" as in "we Catholics." Although, given the way the papal election process has been given saturation coverage, you'd think everyone's a Catholic now.) I'm...
Mar
29
2005
music service fee
Ticketmaster's fee structure mystifies me. This evening, I was looking up tickets for a concert next month. The per-ticket base price is $18. Ticketmaster then adds a $4.75 per-ticket service fee. On top of that, I then get the following...
Ticketmaster's fee structure mystifies me. This evening, I was looking up tickets for a concert next month. The per-ticket base price is $18. Ticketmaster then adds a $4.75 per-ticket service fee. On top of that, I then get the following...
Mar
22
2005
magic run
My new musical obsession of the moment is the dreamy song used in Adidas's new ad campaign for its "Adidas-1" shoe. The Internet tells me that the song is "Hello Tomorrow," featuring Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I...
My new musical obsession of the moment is the dreamy song used in Adidas's new ad campaign for its "Adidas-1" shoe. The Internet tells me that the song is "Hello Tomorrow," featuring Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I...
Mar
17
2005
Mar
13
2005
song of the moment: "rock 'n roll"
Heard a fun song on the radio on the way home from the weekly pilgrimage to Kabob Bazaar: "Rock N Roll" (iTMS) by local musician Eric Hutchinson. Folksy, "guy and his guitar" tune. His voice reminds me a little of...
Heard a fun song on the radio on the way home from the weekly pilgrimage to Kabob Bazaar: "Rock N Roll" (iTMS) by local musician Eric Hutchinson. Folksy, "guy and his guitar" tune. His voice reminds me a little of...
Mar
11
2005
another rumor debunked
Yet another rumor / "wouldn't this be nice?" supposition I sort of wanted to be true has now been debunked. Reuters reports that Bono, lead singer of U2 is, in fact, not in the running to lead the World Bank....
Yet another rumor / "wouldn't this be nice?" supposition I sort of wanted to be true has now been debunked. Reuters reports that Bono, lead singer of U2 is, in fact, not in the running to lead the World Bank....
Mar
8
2005
seen: so there
This cracked me up. Seen on the LiveJournal of someone I know: "Turns out I Googled every band you know, and I stole their music, and I listened to their music and deleted it! What do you think about THAT?"...
This cracked me up. Seen on the LiveJournal of someone I know: "Turns out I Googled every band you know, and I stole their music, and I listened to their music and deleted it! What do you think about THAT?"...
Mar
7
2005
ben singing
If you're a Ben Folds / Five fan, the Ben Folds Rarehouse collection of live bootleg tracks might be enough to get you drooling. (Also features music by The Bens (Folds's collaboration with Ben Lee and Ben Kweller) and selections...
If you're a Ben Folds / Five fan, the Ben Folds Rarehouse collection of live bootleg tracks might be enough to get you drooling. (Also features music by The Bens (Folds's collaboration with Ben Lee and Ben Kweller) and selections...
Mar
6
2005
no dvd for you
Ever wonder why some television shows have been released on DVD, while other classics (or not-so-classics) have yet to find their way onto store shelves? According to a story at Wired News, music may be partly to blame. ("Copyrights Keep...
Ever wonder why some television shows have been released on DVD, while other classics (or not-so-classics) have yet to find their way onto store shelves? According to a story at Wired News, music may be partly to blame. ("Copyrights Keep...
Mar
3
2005
the pepsi challenge
Despite all logic, I've been going to the CVS a few times a week specifically to buy Diet Pepsi. And I don't even really like Diet Pepsi all that much. (I'll drink it, but it's not my usual drink of...
Despite all logic, I've been going to the CVS a few times a week specifically to buy Diet Pepsi. And I don't even really like Diet Pepsi all that much. (I'll drink it, but it's not my usual drink of...
Mar
2
2005
on the job
Assorted jobs that I would have no interest in ever trying: (This is by no means a definitive list; it's more "stuff I've read lately.") White House social secretary. Yesterday, the Washington Post profiled Lea Berman, Laura Bush's new right-hand...
Assorted jobs that I would have no interest in ever trying: (This is by no means a definitive list; it's more "stuff I've read lately.") White House social secretary. Yesterday, the Washington Post profiled Lea Berman, Laura Bush's new right-hand...
Feb
24
2005
daily ephemera
Continuing my new lazy habit of just listing my daily reading highlights as bullet points, rather than fleshed-out separate entries...
Continuing my new lazy habit of just listing my daily reading highlights as bullet points, rather than fleshed-out separate entries...
Feb
14
2005
playlist: a valentine
For Valentine's Day this year, I made Rob a playlist. Inspired by a how-to article that ran in Macworld last year, I wrote up a text narrative, linking key words and phrases to particular songs -- reminders of things we'd...
For Valentine's Day this year, I made Rob a playlist. Inspired by a how-to article that ran in Macworld last year, I wrote up a text narrative, linking key words and phrases to particular songs -- reminders of things we'd...
Feb
3
2005
look away
After about a year of procrastinating about it, I finally went to see a dermatologist today to take care of a mole on my face, next to my nose. Removing it was an easy matter, and the doctor put in...
After about a year of procrastinating about it, I finally went to see a dermatologist today to take care of a mole on my face, next to my nose. Removing it was an easy matter, and the doctor put in...
Jan
29
2005
i've got a fever...
The Washington Post today has a story about the impact of the now-classic Saturday Night Live sketch (Windows Media player) lampooning VH1: Behind the Music and the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" (iTMS) by the band Blue Öyster Cult. ("Blue...
The Washington Post today has a story about the impact of the now-classic Saturday Night Live sketch (Windows Media player) lampooning VH1: Behind the Music and the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" (iTMS) by the band Blue Öyster Cult. ("Blue...
Dec
14
2004
song of the moment: 'future sightings'
My random music recommendation of the day: "Future Sightings" (mp3) by the group I Am the World Trade Center, a bright New Order-ish electronica-pop ditty. I've had it stuck in my head for the past 12 hours, and it seems...
My random music recommendation of the day: "Future Sightings" (mp3) by the group I Am the World Trade Center, a bright New Order-ish electronica-pop ditty. I've had it stuck in my head for the past 12 hours, and it seems...
Dec
3
2004
oh, the irony
The New York Times today reports that the major record labels are turning to Shawn Fanning, who as a teenager created the original Napster, for help and advice in cutting down on illegal music downloads. ("Music Industry Turns to Napster...
The New York Times today reports that the major record labels are turning to Shawn Fanning, who as a teenager created the original Napster, for help and advice in cutting down on illegal music downloads. ("Music Industry Turns to Napster...
Nov
23
2004
the bono strain
Bono must be stopped. I have something of a love-hate relationship with the frontman of U2. On one hand, I find his energy, enthusiasm, social conciousness and almost bufoonish pretentiousness almost endearing. U2 wouldn't be U2 without him. However, I...
Bono must be stopped. I have something of a love-hate relationship with the frontman of U2. On one hand, I find his energy, enthusiasm, social conciousness and almost bufoonish pretentiousness almost endearing. U2 wouldn't be U2 without him. However, I...
Nov
14
2004
girlfriend
Rob and I went to see Matthew Sweet, with Velvet Crush, at the 9:30 Club last night. I'm not very familiar with Sweet's music, beyond the MP3 of "I've Been Waiting" (iTMS) that lives in my music library and the...
Rob and I went to see Matthew Sweet, with Velvet Crush, at the 9:30 Club last night. I'm not very familiar with Sweet's music, beyond the MP3 of "I've Been Waiting" (iTMS) that lives in my music library and the...
Oct
18
2004
sometimes i feel i've got to ... run away
I read today that Marc Almond, the lead singer of '80s band Soft Cell, was critically injured this weekend in a car / motorcycle accident. The headline immediately made me picture him in that Levi jeans commercial where the doctors...
I read today that Marc Almond, the lead singer of '80s band Soft Cell, was critically injured this weekend in a car / motorcycle accident. The headline immediately made me picture him in that Levi jeans commercial where the doctors...
Oct
11
2004
shatneresque
I never thought I'd say this but ... Have you heard the new William Shatner album? It's pretty good.
I never thought I'd say this but ... Have you heard the new William Shatner album? It's pretty good.
Sep
28
2004
vertiginous
The iTunes Music Store just added "Vertigo," the latest single by U2, to its library. And Apple is going all-out to promote the record ... such as this blast e-mail that they sent out this afternoon: iTunes Exclusive U2's New...
The iTunes Music Store just added "Vertigo," the latest single by U2, to its library. And Apple is going all-out to promote the record ... such as this blast e-mail that they sent out this afternoon: iTunes Exclusive U2's New...
Aug
13
2004
song of the day
Random comment: Michael Bublé's version of the Spider-Man theme ("Spider-Man, Spider-Man / Does whatever a spider can...") is incredible over-the-top campy fun. I can't stop listening to it today. Which reminds me ... I still need to see the movie......
Random comment: Michael Bublé's version of the Spider-Man theme ("Spider-Man, Spider-Man / Does whatever a spider can...") is incredible over-the-top campy fun. I can't stop listening to it today. Which reminds me ... I still need to see the movie......
Jul
20
2004
'jane' sightings
For some weird reason, I seem to be hearing Velvet Underground's "Sweet Jane" a lot lately. And that's not just because the song's in my current playlist. A few weeks ago, I downloaded "Dracula from Houston" by the Butthole Surfers...
For some weird reason, I seem to be hearing Velvet Underground's "Sweet Jane" a lot lately. And that's not just because the song's in my current playlist. A few weeks ago, I downloaded "Dracula from Houston" by the Butthole Surfers...
Jul
19
2004
free tunes ... sorta
The Washington Post reported this weekend that George Washington University is offering free Napster subscriptions to students living in campus residence halls. ("GWU Students Will Get Free Tunes This Fall" - 07/17/04) Students will be able to download songs for...
The Washington Post reported this weekend that George Washington University is offering free Napster subscriptions to students living in campus residence halls. ("GWU Students Will Get Free Tunes This Fall" - 07/17/04) Students will be able to download songs for...
Jun
16
2004
burning out on ben?
A couple weeks ago, while wandering through Potomac Mills, I noticed a preview of the movie Dodgeball onscreen. I was surprised to recognize Ben Stiller, as he's already been in a few movies this year. I stopped to watch the...
A couple weeks ago, while wandering through Potomac Mills, I noticed a preview of the movie Dodgeball onscreen. I was surprised to recognize Ben Stiller, as he's already been in a few movies this year. I stopped to watch the...
Apr
13
2004
shilling for a song
I tend to despise jingles that appropriate popular songs and change the lyrics. The discontinuity between the lyrics I know and the revised lyrics I hate only conspires to get the tune stuck in my head for hours at a...
I tend to despise jingles that appropriate popular songs and change the lyrics. The discontinuity between the lyrics I know and the revised lyrics I hate only conspires to get the tune stuck in my head for hours at a...
Mar
5
2004
driving on 9 ... again
I'm on the verge of creating a new playlist of songs that are so catchy they're like crack, beckoning you to play them over and over and OVER again. Candidates for said playlist, based on today's music rotation (links go...
I'm on the verge of creating a new playlist of songs that are so catchy they're like crack, beckoning you to play them over and over and OVER again. Candidates for said playlist, based on today's music rotation (links go...
Mar
3
2004
all in the name
My coworkers and I have turned our iTunes library titles into a form of social commentary and "silent" protest. iTunes allows users on the same subnet to listen to music from each others' music libraries. In their preferences, users can...
My coworkers and I have turned our iTunes library titles into a form of social commentary and "silent" protest. iTunes allows users on the same subnet to listen to music from each others' music libraries. In their preferences, users can...
Feb
27
2004
can't stop the beat
Dari pointed out that a copy of the video for Danish duo Junior Senior's dance song "Move Your Feet" is hosted at design site Veer.com. The song alone has the amazing ability to worm its way into your head and...
Dari pointed out that a copy of the video for Danish duo Junior Senior's dance song "Move Your Feet" is hosted at design site Veer.com. The song alone has the amazing ability to worm its way into your head and...
Feb
9
2004
ennui: the playlist
Perpetuating the mood of the day, I've put together a partial playlist of nearly 2 hours worth of ennui-ridden, ennui-evoking or ennui-fighting tunes, culled from my iTunes library. Enjoy. Or something. (Links point to the iTunes Music Store, in case...
Perpetuating the mood of the day, I've put together a partial playlist of nearly 2 hours worth of ennui-ridden, ennui-evoking or ennui-fighting tunes, culled from my iTunes library. Enjoy. Or something. (Links point to the iTunes Music Store, in case...
Dec
31
2003
i shall call you ... minipod
Rumors are circulating that Apple is getting set to unveil a new, low-end iPod next month. These new iPods would be physically smaller than the existing iPod, hold 2GB-4GB of data and cost in the neighborhood of $100-200. (MacRumors.com: "Mini...
Rumors are circulating that Apple is getting set to unveil a new, low-end iPod next month. These new iPods would be physically smaller than the existing iPod, hold 2GB-4GB of data and cost in the neighborhood of $100-200. (MacRumors.com: "Mini...
Nov
17
2003
beatles for sale
There's another Beatles album coming out this week: Let It Be ... Naked. Contrary to popular myth, Let It Be wasn't the band's final album: It was recorded before Abbey Road, just not released until later. This new version of...
There's another Beatles album coming out this week: Let It Be ... Naked. Contrary to popular myth, Let It Be wasn't the band's final album: It was recorded before Abbey Road, just not released until later. This new version of...
Nov
5
2003
ben folds redux
I saw Ben Folds in concert on Saturday night, here at GW's Smith Center. (I know I just saw him play in Richmond back in April, but if he's playing in my own "backyard," how can I turn down the...
I saw Ben Folds in concert on Saturday night, here at GW's Smith Center. (I know I just saw him play in Richmond back in April, but if he's playing in my own "backyard," how can I turn down the...
Oct
10
2003
foiled again
I really wonder if all these copy-protection schemes being tested by the record industry are really worth all the trouble. Early attempts at copy protection, tested abroad, produced CDs that consumers found were incompatible with some players, and which could...
I really wonder if all these copy-protection schemes being tested by the record industry are really worth all the trouble. Early attempts at copy protection, tested abroad, produced CDs that consumers found were incompatible with some players, and which could...
itunes for windows
AppleInsider.com reports that Apple will announce iTunes (and the iTunes Music Service) for Windows next Thursday, Oct. 16, in San Francisco. ("Apple to Host Music Media Event Next Week" - 10/09/03) Over the past couple of months, Apple has quietly...
AppleInsider.com reports that Apple will announce iTunes (and the iTunes Music Service) for Windows next Thursday, Oct. 16, in San Francisco. ("Apple to Host Music Media Event Next Week" - 10/09/03) Over the past couple of months, Apple has quietly...
Sep
14
2003
digital transfer
George Hotelling, who, as mentioned earlier, was trying to sell a track he purchased via the iTunes Music store, posted an update about what happened with the sale, and how he finally ended up transferring the song to the new...
George Hotelling, who, as mentioned earlier, was trying to sell a track he purchased via the iTunes Music store, posted an update about what happened with the sale, and how he finally ended up transferring the song to the new...
double down
The end of this week brought a couple of notable entertainment deaths, those of actor John Ritter (on Thursday) and Johnny Cash (on Friday). (If you believe in the "rule of threes" when it comes to high-profile deaths, the trifecta...
The end of this week brought a couple of notable entertainment deaths, those of actor John Ritter (on Thursday) and Johnny Cash (on Friday). (If you believe in the "rule of threes" when it comes to high-profile deaths, the trifecta...
Sep
13
2003
apple vs. ... apple
Apple Corps, better known as The Beatles' record company, is suing Apple Computer about the latter's successful iTunes Music Service and iPod MP3 player. The two companies have been fighting over trademark rights for decades, and came to a settlement...
Apple Corps, better known as The Beatles' record company, is suing Apple Computer about the latter's successful iTunes Music Service and iPod MP3 player. The two companies have been fighting over trademark rights for decades, and came to a settlement...
Sep
5
2003
more legal stuff
"nycfashiongirl," whom the RIAA has accused of music piracy, has enlisted lawyers to fight back. The Associated Press reports that her legal team plans to question the legitimacy -- and legality -- of the RIAA's efforts to track her. (Wired:...
"nycfashiongirl," whom the RIAA has accused of music piracy, has enlisted lawyers to fight back. The Associated Press reports that her legal team plans to question the legitimacy -- and legality -- of the RIAA's efforts to track her. (Wired:...
Sep
3
2003
selling digital music
In an interesting legal test, a Michigan man is selling a track he purchased from the iTunes Music Store on eBay. In a posting to his weblog, George Hotelling writes: Does the Right of First Sale Still Exist? I just...
In an interesting legal test, a Michigan man is selling a track he purchased from the iTunes Music Store on eBay. In a posting to his weblog, George Hotelling writes: Does the Right of First Sale Still Exist? I just...
Aug
30
2003
running to stand still
I'm folding laundry and doing various chores around the house to the tune of U2's 1987 album The Joshua Tree, and I'm struck once again by just how great this album is. It wasn't until a few years ago that...
I'm folding laundry and doing various chores around the house to the tune of U2's 1987 album The Joshua Tree, and I'm struck once again by just how great this album is. It wasn't until a few years ago that...
Aug
20
2003
song of the moment
"I've been thinking 'bout catching a train Leave my phone machine by the radar range Hello it's me, I'm not at home If you'd like to reach me, leave me alone A change would do you good A change would...
"I've been thinking 'bout catching a train Leave my phone machine by the radar range Hello it's me, I'm not at home If you'd like to reach me, leave me alone A change would do you good A change would...
Jul
18
2003
ben folds
Ben Folds has a new EP, Speed Graphic, out this week. The CD features 5 new songs, including a fun cover of The Cure's "In Between Days." My other favorite song on the EP is "Wandering," with its reflective tone...
Ben Folds has a new EP, Speed Graphic, out this week. The CD features 5 new songs, including a fun cover of The Cure's "In Between Days." My other favorite song on the EP is "Wandering," with its reflective tone...
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