M83

I didn't really like the new M83 album (Saturdays = Youth) at first, but after a couple of weeks it's started to sink in and now I love it. It's pretty melodramatic, but that's part of its charm. Check it out. Also, here's the first video/single (Graveyard Girl) from the album.

a good day.

I passed my oral comprehensive test today which secures my degrees in Communications and Public Relations. Also, I found this video of my old band, Cagematch to the Death, on youtube.

it's that hot shit...so far.

so I thought it fitting to throw down a list of what I believe are the best releases so far this year (double aught 8).

El Guincho - Alegranza!
Man Man - Rabbit Habits
Neon Neon - Stainless Style
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
M83 - Saturdays = Youth
Hercules and Love Affair - S/T
Cut Copy - In Ghost Colours
Dodos - Visiter
Plants and Animals - Parc Avenue
The Mae Shi - HLLLYH

so that's it...for now. some pretty good shit floating around in old 08. Do yourself a solid and grab any (or all) of these.

Peace.

Chromatics...

I'm totally into this 80's dark wave/synth pop revival that's going on. Chromatics are the shit. If you like this video/song check out Sally Shapiro and Glass Candy.

Peace.