The last week has brought a sick toddler, a very tired pregnant Taryn, another artist project launched, 5 new raffle items to the CASH fundraiser, and a lot of time on the phone. I’ve fallen off the one-a-day pace I was aiming for. There’s a lot on my mind, but very little time right now. It looks like the first very minor contractions may have begun, so I’m giving that time to Taryn.
It’s inelegant, but I wanted to post a quick list of the high points and descriptions of the posts that are sitting partially done in my drafts folder:
- Only 1 week left in the CASH fundraiser. It looks like that week might welcome a new addition to the von Doom clan, so I may be uncharacteristically quiet. Anything anyone can do to spread the word is welcome and truly appreciated.
- The new Kristin Hersh track, ‘Flooding,’ is a beautiful and moving piece of music. I’m not just saying that because it’s Kristin — it’s really genuine, special, and really wonderful to get lost in.
- Blog post: review of Fleurs by Former Ghosts. Another album I’m currently in love with. I’ll post details soon, but this record has been played on a near daily basis since I first heard an advance. There are a lot of records about love or pain, but Fleurs somehow captures something in between them. It’s music about young love, still present but without focus. Pain and joy. It’s a haunting record, but somehow catchy and bordering on synth pop. Take everything I love about Vince Clarke and combine it with my favorite moments from Xiu Xiu.
- Speaking of Xiu Xiu, another blog post: why I think Xiu Xiu is the most important band in the world, or at least my world.
- Blog post: Deerhoof. Simply put they’re amazing, yet still stuck with some sort of ‘weird’ label by the mainstream. The thing lost on so many people is what a great rock band they are. I’m clearly priming for a long impassioned rant, but just watch this to get a feel: Deerhoof covering Pinhead. Wait for the guitars at the very end. There’s a depth and detail that’s stunning.
Okay, that’s all for now. More on the way.
