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The Dreamlike Sounds of DJ Tom LG

The spirit of music weaves through everything we are, transcending time and space with it’s ability to move us. From someone keeping a rhythm on a rock through our ultra-rich landscape of genres, instruments and styles, music is a constant companion of humanity. As we are increasingly sold to, and encouraged to define ourselves with [...]

Overheard at the Record Store – Part 5

“Skip lunch. Buy this record.” “My biggest concern with a fire evacuation is that my car couldn’t carry all my records.” “Anyone who samples The Cure is alright with me.” “She is dankity dank dank.” “I don’t know what that means.” “You have to go to the Asparagus Festival so you can try an aspargarita.” [...]

Overheard at the Record Store – Part 4

“What’s the longest time anyone has ever spent in space?” “Dude, Sigourney Weaver spent like sixteen years.” “Look at the listening station right now. We’ve got a double-whammy of crazy.” “Get me in the right mood and I like everything.” “You should totally get this record. Oh. It’s $1.95. Nevermind.” (?) “I need some new [...]

Overheard at the Record Store – Part 2

“This album has a good saw on it.” “I am so down with a good saw.” “You have to understand-it’s a play on the inherent facist nature of pop music.” “Cool. Want a Zot?” “Are you OK?” “Yeah, I’m cool.” “That’s good, but I’d feel better if you got up.” “This is pretty epic right [...]

Andrew Bird – Noble Beast

Initially, Noble Beast felt a bit vague and hard to describe. However, multiple listens have revealed a collection of tunes that are thoughtful, subtle and catchy, threaded through the themes of youth, war, loss, love, hate and planetary concern. The acoustic guitar, voice and violin are the most prominent sounds here, with bass, flute, whistle, [...]

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