I saw this Canadian artist open for Yeasayer a couple years ago. For an opening performance, it was exciting and refreshing. She did everything herself with a couple keyboards, a computer, and a sequencer. The songs were fun and equally enjoyable as Yeasayer. The best part was that she was using some sort of vocal effect that made it sound like little leprechauns were…
Well, it's a little past Friday, but this album called U.F.O.F. by Big Thief came out and it is worth a listen (or actually two). The best way I can describe it is folksy with a tad of emotion. But wait, there's more! The opener, Contact, starts with a plucky riff under airy vocals, and by the end, distorted guitars perfectly parallel cavernous screams.…
The grocery store where we live has a fuel rewards program where you get a point for every dollar spent in the grocery store. For every 100 points, you get 10 cents off each gallon of gas you buy at the grocery chain's gas stations. I started using this program as it seemed fair at the time. The rules being any remaining unused points…
After their third album in 2016, Sunlit Youth, I was hooked on the refreshing melodies of Local Natives that felt like a distant cousin of Radiohead and Grizzly Bear's love child. Much to my surprise and happiness, I saw this new one called Violet Street was coming out today. I've already listened to the album three times and it is delightful. The sonic feels…
https://youtu.be/xjDjIWPwcPU Black Panther https://youtu.be/fQNZhs0QKq0 BlakkKlansman https://youtu.be/mP0VHJYFOAU Bohemian Rhapsody https://youtu.be/SYb-wkehT1g The Favourite https://youtu.be/uC-_Gon2p9M Green Book https://youtu.be/6BS27ngZtxg Roma https://youtu.be/nSbzyEJ8X9E A Star is Born https://youtu.be/aSGFt6w0wok Vice
Freddie Mercury was one of the most amazingly talented musicians of the late 20th century. His voice and showmanship were unparalleled. While I generally don't love biopics, I was eagerly anticipating this one due to the subject and also the actor chosen to portray Freddie: Rami Malek. I was less than pleased when it felt like the beginning was extremely forced in order to…
With a win in the Super Bowl the Patriots move up to their highest rank of the year. However, it was not enough to take the number one spot from the Rams. [table id=83 /]
Rams (14-3) @ Saints (14-3): Saints RamsWhat a game. They only scored about half as many points as I thought they would but it was close. In the end the Rams defense came up with a big play to stop the Saints in overtime. https://youtu.be/nO0KutqWhtw Patriots (12-5) @ Chiefs (13-4): PatriotsThis was probably the best game of the year. It was going to come down…
We have a clear first place team now. The Rams launched a great comeback and knocked the Saints out in overtime. Even if they lose in the Super Bowl they will still finish in first place. [table id=82 /]
