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Life Without Caffeine, DAY 7... or one week...

It has been a while since I have posted something new. yeah… I just have not felt it lately. Nothing seems to be inspiring me or really catching my attention. It might be that I am off caffeine or turn to other means of entertainment. Could it be depression… No… I am not the type to stay depressed. I move on. Like from this conversation. Moving on.

Fol Chen:

There is this band. This band that i played once on my radio show. They have an excellent sound and probably make it onto my i-pod in the next few weeks. I found their video late yesterday and thought. I really need to hear more of their stuff. Here is Fol Chen’s video for “Cable TV”.

Now there is nothing wrong with your computer’s Internet connection. The jumpy video is how it was produced. But with the music, we have something special. Now I cannot find much information online about Fol Chen. And I cannot say much about them since I have only heard two of their songs. A bit of an Of Montreal vibe. Check them out for yourself.

Fol Chen - “No Wedding Cake”

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Getting in a Better Mood

There are many ways of forgetting the past and moving forward. Venting to friends, driving for hours on end. Music has cheered me up this week. Three bands have helped alot. Late of the Pier, The Bird & The Bee, and Lily Allen.

Late of the Pier has become popular in the Columbia area. Why should they not? They have an amazing album out right now titled Fantasy Black Channel. Now why did this music make my mood better? It sort of had my heart beating faster increasing my energy. I could not help having a bit of a skip in my step walking to classes. Pretty good. It made me confident that life will once again work its way out.

The Bird & The Bee released a their new album, Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future, back on January 27. I have posted plenty of things about The Bird & The Bee previously but now after two years a new album has emerged. Every track has a great quality and as my friend Will puts it, It is elevator music with lyrics. And that is what makes them great. Calming, soothing, easy to listen to. It is what I needed and a good balance with Late of the Pier.

Moving on the Lily Allen. What is there to say about Lily Allen? She is unlike today’s pop-stars. She seems more down to earth and more a more rounded character. That and it seems that she mocks today’s popular music. This all can be seen in her new album, released on February 9th, It’s Not Me, It’s You. This CD is the one to make you feel like a champion. As if you could rise above everyone else and beat down your problems with a gigantic stick. Take them all down a notch just to bring up a little self esteem.

2009

I believe we are a month and 23 days into and things have been a rollercoaster. Ups and Downs. New president, new hopes, new dreams. There is so much to look for. Why not have a preview.

• Camera Obscura new album in April titled My Maudlin Career
• The Boy Least Likely To new album, Law of the Playground, out in March
• The Flaming Lips new documentary on mushrooms called “Know Your Mushrooms”
• Flight of the Conchords’ CD out on April 14th

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What Are My Top Music Video of the Year 2008?

Ah it is Monday and I am off of work and School is over, I am getting so bored waiting for the grades to come in. The anticipation is really getting to me. I hate waiting, but what is the best cure for being impatient. Viewing Music Videos.

Unlike my list for the top Albums of 2008, my top Music Videos of 2008 have no order. They just come as I see them. How long is the list? I have not a clue. The way I decide which videos are my favorite, I look at creativity and music. Creativity is my main focus though. In the past I enjoyed videos that kept my attention by being eccentric and showing beauty.

Let us start.

For The Awesome:
Golden Age - TV on the Radio

For The Artistic:
Soon We’ll Be Found - Sia

For The Future:
The Youth - MGMT

For The Posh:
Guilt - The Long Blondes

For The Nostalgic:
Kim & Jessie - M83

For The Broken Hearted:
Who’s Gunna Save My Soul Now? - Gnarls Barkley

For The Bollywood Enthusiast:
Carmensita - Devendra Banhart

For The Lovers:
Ladies of the World - Flight of the Conchords

For The Lonely Zombie:
Crimewave (Crystal Castles vs. Heath) – Crystal Castles

For The One Up To A Challenge:
Strange Times – The Black Keys

For Last Spot At A Deadline:
Paper Planes – I’m From Barcelona

For The Robots:
Roboticus - Zombies! Organize!!

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