Popular Culture, Book Reviews and Everything
Indie Rock
Song of the Day: “I’ll Believe in Anything” by Wolf Parade
02 years ago
This is a song that I listened to A LOT when my girls were just born. The video didn’t actually come out until some time after.
Song of the Day: “Information and Belief” by June of ’44
02 years ago
One of my favorite bands of the 1990′s, June of ’44 created the “boat rock” craze in indie rock that pulled in about a bazillion bands that no one but me remembers. They began as a Rodan offshoot that was a bit too heavily influenced by Slint, but ended up writing better songs than Slint. I can’t describe how much I still miss them.
Song of the Day: “Actor out of Work” by St. Vincent
02 years ago
Oh, if only I’d been able to see St. Vincent open for Andrew Bird last year. Unfortunately, I’ll have to content myself with this amazing video for the best song on her last record.
Song of the Day: “Dignitas” by True Womanhood
02 years ago
Here’s a newish song by True Womanhood, a D.C. band that includes my friend Melissa.
Song of the Day: Fugazi, “Target”
02 years ago
This video of Fugazi’s “Target” is from a 1997 Ft. Reno show that Tina and I attended. It was also the day we were married. If you squint really hard, you can see John Davis and Chris Richards from the late great Q & Not U standing on stage behind the band. Tina and I are not to be seen.
Song of the Day: “Anonanimal” by Andrew Bird
02 years ago
Today’s song of the day is Andrew Bird performing “Anonanimal,” my favorite from his recent LP, Noble Beast.