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"Greenleaf" - The Generationals

Friday, October 16, 2009

Frightened Rabbit - "Swim Until You Can't See Land"


I posted an unofficial video of this back on June 1. But this video is very much official.

Song of the Day: Grizzly Bear (Feat Victoria Legrand) - "Slow Life"
From the New Moon soundtrack.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Monday, September 28, 2009

The most legitimate comment I've seen this season from a Packers fan.

I was reading a recap from NFL Sunday yesterday and I happened upon this comment after the story from a Packers fan:

Packerlandfan: I am a long time Packers fan and was always a huge Favre fan, but that has changed. I will not cheer for Favre on Sundays. I won't boo him either. I don't wish anything bad on him. But, he is not a Packer any longer. I think the blame for that lies equally with Packers management and Brett Favre. I will always respect what he did in Green Bay, both on the field and for what he and Deanna contributed to the community. I miss cheering Brett on, but I honestly believe that Aaron Rodgers was our future and by keeping Favre, we would have lost him. Enjoy him Vikings. He's fun to watch.

This is a real fan. He loves his team and he loves his players, but if they move beyond his stadium, he doesn't worry about them. I think every thought in that comment is spot on - kudos. Everyone needs to end their vendetta against Favre or their worship of him and just cheer their team on, regardless of whether or not their QB waffled, or ate too many waffles (JaMarcus Russel).

Taken By Trees - "My Boys"


Interesting take on My Girls.

Song of the Day: Islands - "Switched On"

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Soldout - "The Cut"



Song of the Day: Volcano Choir - "Island, IS"
Yes ... that voice does sound familiar.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Cursive - "Let Me Up"


More about the video at Stereogum.

Song (album) of the Day! The Avett Brothers - "I and Love and You" (entire album, streaming on NPR until September 29)

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Monday, September 21, 2009

Lusine - "Two Dots"


channeling their inner Sesame Street montage ...

Song of the Day: The Bicycles - "Can I Keep Calling You?"

Friday, September 18, 2009

Led Zeppelin - "Going To California"


My favorite Led Zeppelin song.

Song of the Day: Rodrigo Y Gabriela - "Hanuman"
This made my toe tap ... hardcore ... I got blisters on me toes!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Butter Bullets - "OK Cool"


I have no idea what they're saying, but it's probably awesome - then again, I can't understand rap in English most of the time either.

Song of the Day: Washed Out - "Belong"

Friday, September 11, 2009

Biffy Clyro - "Machines"



Song of the Day: Jump (Little Children) - "Cathedrals"

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Monday, September 7, 2009

west river follies

1880 town admission: $9 ... this is all we saw of 1880 town


jackalope wrestling


trusty steed


i told her about my day


trying to bum a stogie


real dinosaur


$0.05 coffee


crazy horse's face


jon found crazy horse


someone has to hold him up


lincoln is peeking over the trees ... sneaky lincoln


future fifth prez on mount rushmore


other possibility for future fifth prez on rushmore


hippie bus


the battle of pirate's cove


the reason for the trip ... congratulations larson's

Bonnie "Prince" Billy - "How About Thank You"



Song of the Day: The Nightgowns - "Buoy"

Monday, August 31, 2009

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Rubio signs with Regal Barcelona with an affordable buyout in 2011"

(via Marca.com) "Ricky Rubio, the 5th pick of the Minnesota Timberwolves in this year's draft, has agreed to terms on a contract with Regal Barcelona. The Spanish team will pay a buyout of 3.7 million Euros, approximately $5.3 million, to Rubio's previous team, Joventut. Rubio will sign a six-year agreement that contains an affordable buyout in 2011."

If you would like to read this in Spanish, click here.

On the bright side for the Timberwolves, this gives Johnny Flynn a couple seasons to work on his game without worrying if he can play with Ricky. And hopefully Rubio will put on a few pounds over the next two years and have a more "NBA ready" body.

Feats In Inches - "Broken Parts"



Song of the Day: Fergus & Geronimo - "Powerful Lovin'"

Friday, August 21, 2009

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

The Antlers - "Two"


I posted this tune earlier this year and now that there's a video, it warrants re-posting.

Song of the Day: The Sounds - "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake"

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

James Yorkston & Big Eyes Family Players - "I Went To Visit The Roses"



Song of the Day: Sondre Lerche - "Good Luck"
Heartbeat Radio available September 8. If you've never listened to Sondre before, I suggest you purchase one of his albums - great stuff.

New Journey: Back to the Alma Mater

In the current economic climate, I'm happy to say that I will be gainfully employed by my alma mater, South Dakota State University. I will represent the university as an Admissions Counselor in Western South Dakota to recruit future Jackrabbits. I had a great experience in my four years at SDSU and look forward to representing State to the best of my ability.

Who knows, my travels could produce some interesting new blog posts. I've equipped myself with a new phone, that should allow my blogging capabilities to be much more dynamic. If you have some great Blackberry apps, let me know about them.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

The Big Pink - "Dominos"


(via P4K)
I've been spending time with my family in Cottage Grove, Minnesota lately and we have been playing dominos like it's going out of style. So I felt this was a fitting video today, since they're back on a plane to Los Angeles this afternoon.

Song of the Day: Ramona Falls - "I Say Fever"

Monday, August 10, 2009

Tortoise - "Gigantes"


Live on Pitchfork.tv's "Don't Look Down"

Song of the Day: Amanda Blank - "Make It Take It"

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - "Janglin"


Janglin is off the album "Up From Below," which I cannot seem to stop playing. The album was a four-year project for Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and is worth every cent.

Song of the Day: The Bloody Beetroots feat. The Cool Kids - "Awesome"
I can't pass up a tasty lick featuring my favorite rap combo, The Cool Kids.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Monsters of Folk - "Golden" (by My Morning Jacket)


I could resist posting a couple songs from the guys of Monsters of Folk. Golden is a My Morning Jacket song and the song below is Jim James' contribution to Monsters of Folk. I'm looking forward to this record. Download a few of the new tracks on the Monsters of Folk website.

Song of the Day: Monsters of Folk - "Dear God (Sincerely M.O.F.)
The Monsters of Folk album is out September 22.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Miniature Tigers - "Cannibal Queen"


Mad Props to @adamkarnopp

Song of the Day: Illinois - "Nosebleed"
Mad Props to @BradyLately

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Cut Off Your Hands - "Nostalgia"



Song of the Day: The Antlers - "Bear"
I posted The Antlers' song "Two" back in April, but this may be my favorite song off of Hospice, which since recently signing to French Kiss Records (also label of Cut Off Your Hands), will be re-released August 18.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Minus the Bear - "Pachuca Sunrise"


Today's video was requested by Andrew Osborn. Actually he requested a different song, but I decided on this Minus the Bear video instead.

Song of the Day: Noah and the Whale - "Blue Skies"

Monday, July 20, 2009

Passion Pit - "To Kingdom Come"



Song of the Day: Monsters of Folk - "Say Please"
Monsters of Folk is the brainchild of Conor Oberst, M. Ward., Jim James (or Yim Yames as he's going by now), and Mike Mogis. Head to their website for a free download.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Jonny Flynn discusses summer leauge, Ricky Rubio and Paul Harris


New T'wolves guard, Jonny Flynn, discusses his experience thus-far with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's a stand-up guy, a great basketball player and an excellent addition to the team.



Kevin Love dishes out some Twitter advice

K Love gets more publicity for his Twitter usage than for his game right now. I can't wait to see him back on the floor so his game can loom larger than his Tweeting.

Summer Cats - "Super"



Song of the Day: Wheels on Fire - "I'm Turning Into You"

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Totally awesome logo!

I created this logo yesterday to spite all of my graphic design friends. Experiencing aneurysm is completely possible after witnessing so many violated design principles. Here is one of the reviews:

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"Lookin' good. A couple suggestions, though I had a hard time finding anything to critique. Some might say I'm just being nit picky.

1. I prefer Comic Sans, as I think it a bit more playful and readable than Papyrus. I'd save Papyrus for translating something "old world", "antique", or "sophisticated".
2. Try going more neon with the pink, or maybe alternate the lines (neon pink, blaze orange, then neon pink, etc.). It'll add pizazz.

As far as anything else goes, I can't find more to say. Your creation is pure perfection in a logo. I have to agree with Nick that I love the rocket ship. It works. Sure, it's not related to anything, but that will come across as "spontaneity".

You've got the go ahead." - Katie F.



Feel free to leave your review in the comments section.

Foreign Born - "Winter Games"



Song of the Day: Pictureplane - "Transparent Now (Thin Veil)"

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Banner #4

The very fourth "Me. My World." banner.

Cymbals Eat Guitars - "Wind Phoenix"


Live on PitchforkTV's "Don't Look Down"

Song of the Day:
Tinted Windows - "Back With You"
Band includes members of: Smashing Pumpkins, Hanson, Cheap Trick and Fountains of Wayne