Author Archives: jvd

Heart Xiu Xiu

This is really a draft post that I had started writing the night before Clementine was born. Now six weeks later it’s been sitting here taunting me. Rather than try to pick up the moment and go I’m just posting … Continue reading

Happiness

I work too much, I earn too little, but I love my life and have happiness beyond my wildest dreams. On a day like today it’s all I can do to stop myself from shouting “thank you” and “I love … Continue reading

Bullets Instead Of Words

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 … Continue reading

Spotlight: Rob Fisk

I first met Rob Fisk maybe six years ago. The details have faded, but it was Marisa that introduced us. There are shreds of a memory hinting towards a Seven Year Rabbit Cycle record, but what I remember most was … Continue reading

Spotlight: Lushlife

My story about Lushlife comes in two parts: West Sounds and Cassette City. Lush — Raj Haldar — has become a friend through working on his record Cassette City over the last 18 months. I didn’t know him from Adam … Continue reading

Thank you: Whitesmith Entertainment

Working on a full post for tonight, but I had to take a break to say thank you to Emily, Keri, and all the rad folks over at Whitesmith Entertainment. Sure, Emily sits on the CASH board. But Whitesmith has … Continue reading