I'll end by saying thank you. Thank you Ryan, Ryan, Sean and Josh. Also all former and touring members. Maybe in another life.
Saturday, March 25, 2017
We Don't Have To Say Goodbye...
Well. Today's the day. Yellowcard plays their final show. House of Blues. Anaheim, California. I remember sitting in my room back in January when this this black poster on my wall appeared in the corner of my eye. "YELLOWCARD" read the top, 5 mirrored images in the middle and "1997-2017" read the bottom. That's the first time it really dawned on me. I'll be honest. I never met any of them. I never saw them live. I don't have any interesting stories to tell. I just really liked their music. More so than any other artist I listen to. When they announced their final album and world tour back in June I was a little surprised. "They're so young still!", I thought. "They meant hiatus, right?", I asked myself. Nope. I 100% respect their decision. I and the fans would hate to see them burned out and tired doing something this isn't what they truly want to be doing anymore.
Friday, March 24, 2017
New Albums Friday #1 (3/24/17)
These albums were released today. I listened to them. I liked them.
Spiral Stairs- Doris and the Daggers
Formerly of 90s alternative band Pavement, Scott Kannberg 2nd solo album tells of emo(shuns), unconditional love, angel eyes, and boat builders. Guitar solos. Fade outs. Gang vocals. Let's rock.
Drew Holcomb And The Neighbors- Souvenir
12 shows in 24 hours. That's how East Nashville folk singer-songwriter decided to kick off his album release. Starting with a Facebook Live Q&A and set of "New Year", "Postcard Memories" and "California" his 1 day tour took them all over the city to perform the great new songs.
Mount Eerie- A Crow Looked at Me
Anacortes, WA multi-instrumentalist Phil Elverum sings of his wife's death on his newest album. Recorded in his home using her instruments, it's definitely worth a listen (or 20).
The Bug Vs Earth- Concrete Desert
Kevin Martin(Bug) of King Midas Sound and Dylan Carlson of Olympia psy rock band Earth came together to create a lengthy vocal-less album based around the City of [Fallen] Angels. Inspired by grime, rock, electronic, and synth, I just have one word to described it: haunting.
Snakehole- Interludes of Insanity
Self-described art rock duo Autumn Casey and KC Toimil of Miami's Snakehole put out a noisy and very incredible record. Although very different, I couldn't help thinking of one of my favorite punk bands Bikini Kill while listening to this. From "Hollow Tomorrow", short and sweet "Bum Song" to the 10 minute outro "Izardus", be sure to turn those speakers up.
Spiral Stairs- Doris and the Daggers
Formerly of 90s alternative band Pavement, Scott Kannberg 2nd solo album tells of emo(shuns), unconditional love, angel eyes, and boat builders. Guitar solos. Fade outs. Gang vocals. Let's rock.
Drew Holcomb And The Neighbors- Souvenir
12 shows in 24 hours. That's how East Nashville folk singer-songwriter decided to kick off his album release. Starting with a Facebook Live Q&A and set of "New Year", "Postcard Memories" and "California" his 1 day tour took them all over the city to perform the great new songs.
Mount Eerie- A Crow Looked at Me
Anacortes, WA multi-instrumentalist Phil Elverum sings of his wife's death on his newest album. Recorded in his home using her instruments, it's definitely worth a listen (or 20).
The Bug Vs Earth- Concrete Desert
Kevin Martin(Bug) of King Midas Sound and Dylan Carlson of Olympia psy rock band Earth came together to create a lengthy vocal-less album based around the City of [Fallen] Angels. Inspired by grime, rock, electronic, and synth, I just have one word to described it: haunting.
Self-described art rock duo Autumn Casey and KC Toimil of Miami's Snakehole put out a noisy and very incredible record. Although very different, I couldn't help thinking of one of my favorite punk bands Bikini Kill while listening to this. From "Hollow Tomorrow", short and sweet "Bum Song" to the 10 minute outro "Izardus", be sure to turn those speakers up.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
What I've Been Listening To #1
Still have no clue on the general direction of this blog. But I just wanted to write about something. And today's post is a few albums I've been listening to this past month.
Carole King- Tapestry
I was curious what the top selling vinyls of all time were and I found this list by Times Union. There were quite a few that I've never listened to, including this one. Originally starting out as a songwriter, Carole released her first album Writer in 1970, but not until her 2nd LP Tapestry in 1971 did she experience mainstream success. From "I Feel The Earth Move" to "Natural Woman" (written by King for Aretha Franklin), I can hear why it went on to sell over 25 million copies.
Bea Miller- Chapter One: Blue
Her 2nd EP after 2014's Young Blood and her only album Not An Apology. This the first part of 3 EPs being released this year to form her 2nd album, due out in November. Interesting marketing, for sure. There's 3 songs, "song like you" (releasing for radio airplay March 24th), "burning bridges", and "i can't breathe." Bea's been flying under the radar for a while now and I think in time she'll be huge.
The Big Four
I want to get more familiar with "grunge" so what better place to start than 4 of the biggest records (according to GlodenPlec)? Nirvana's Nevermind, Alice in Chain's Dirt, Soundgarden's Superunknown and Pearl Jam's Ten, the one I've listened the most. Eddie Vedder. What a rockstar. Have you seen those stage dives?!
Thundercat- Drunk
Gonna blow all my cash on anime (Yes!)
Carole King- Tapestry
I was curious what the top selling vinyls of all time were and I found this list by Times Union. There were quite a few that I've never listened to, including this one. Originally starting out as a songwriter, Carole released her first album Writer in 1970, but not until her 2nd LP Tapestry in 1971 did she experience mainstream success. From "I Feel The Earth Move" to "Natural Woman" (written by King for Aretha Franklin), I can hear why it went on to sell over 25 million copies.
Bea Miller- Chapter One: Blue
Her 2nd EP after 2014's Young Blood and her only album Not An Apology. This the first part of 3 EPs being released this year to form her 2nd album, due out in November. Interesting marketing, for sure. There's 3 songs, "song like you" (releasing for radio airplay March 24th), "burning bridges", and "i can't breathe." Bea's been flying under the radar for a while now and I think in time she'll be huge.
The Big Four
I want to get more familiar with "grunge" so what better place to start than 4 of the biggest records (according to GlodenPlec)? Nirvana's Nevermind, Alice in Chain's Dirt, Soundgarden's Superunknown and Pearl Jam's Ten, the one I've listened the most. Eddie Vedder. What a rockstar. Have you seen those stage dives?!
Thundercat- Drunk
Gonna blow all my cash on anime (Yes!)
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