Ok. This is LMC number one hundred. That is kind of a big deal (to me and no one else). I had a Phoenix song all planned out to post this week. Then… when I saw what number of LMC this was going to be, I had to call an audible. Just to give you … Continue reading La Musica Coolica #100, that’s right, 100 (Stretch Armstrong)→
My friend Dan emailed me this awesome link the other day to a page on the NASA website where there are links to all of the images that the Apollo 17 astronauts took while documenting the mission. After clicking through about 300 links, I immediately agreed with his statement that “It would be nice to … Continue reading What nerds do when they are too stressed out to sleep.→
It has been a while since I have posted a throwback. Joy Division tapes were one of my staples, in my long haired skateboard riding days. Before I ever really heard much of their music, I was completely captivated by the whole Joy Division-New Order Kineckt. Stories about suicidal rock stars are easy for teenagers … Continue reading La Musica Coolica #99 (Joy Division)→
Maybe one day I should make a mix tape of power tunes. You know the ones? The ones that kind of help you get through those times when you wish you could write a song, but then you found somebody who expressed what was on your mind a little better than you thought anyone else … Continue reading La Musica Coolica #98 Guest Post (Stretch Arm Strong)→
Not to beat a dead horse, but I have said it before about the Swedish and their rock/indie pop. I have been digging Miike Snow since the first time that I heard “Animal,” last spring. BTW, of all of the countless remixes of Animal, my favorite is still the one on the tarp surfing video … Continue reading La Musica Coolica #97 Miike Snow→
I skipped last week. I know, I know. Sorry. I know how the entire music world shuts down when I miss a LMC post, hahahah. Anyway, I have been listening to a lot of downtempo stuff lately. Especially while Reagan has been out. One of my downtempo favs is Telepopmusik. You have probably heard “Just … Continue reading La Musica Coolica #96 (Telepopmusik)→
Monday, I hit 3 men’s fashion trade shows. My favorite was Capsule. The photo above is of my new jacket that I picked up while I was there. Not really. It was just a sample that happened to be my size. Since it was basically the coolest thing that I had ever laid eyes on, … Continue reading Weekend Recap→
I don’t think that any of my analysis of Bob Marley would be of any value to anyone. He is certainly one of my all time favorites. This is one of my favorite tracks. “I’m hurting inside.” I think that it has a pretty powerful message. If happiness doesn’t come, “I’m gonna go lookin.” Spin … Continue reading La Musica Coolica #95 (Marley)→
In keeping with the “bells” theme, this week we are listening to Broken Bells. It is not really any wonder that I like them so much. It is a collaboration of musicians that I love. Danger Mouse, and James Mercer from the Shins are the key players. Check out one of my favorite Broken Bells … Continue reading La Musica Coolica #94 (Broken Bells)→
The name of the song is “Sleigh Bells.” That is the reason I chose this track. The lyrics aren’t particularly festive. In reality, I’m not even sure what the name even has to do with this track. Rill Rill is the artist. The track is a bit repetitive. But, I still fancy it. I have … Continue reading La Musica Coolica #93 (Rill Rill)→