hey hey hey!

I've been in a very reflective mood tonight, and with that in mind, I figured I'd share not just one, not just two, but an unprecedented 3 songs that remind me of the past, songs from the band that has been there with me the longest, weezer. The casual weezer fan likely doesn't know about the amount of awesome b-sides and demos they have in their catalog, so the songs I'm sharing are three weezer b-sides. The first is a blue album b-side and the other two are pinkerton b-sides. Speaking of weezer, their new album will be coming on June 24th and you can stream the new single on their website, so check that out also. Maybe, just maybe, it will be a return to the weezer glory days...

Weezer - Jamie

Weezer - You Gave Your Love to Me Softly

Weezer - Waiting on You

two days in a row, what more could you want!

You the reader of this may remember earlier in my music blogging career when I shared a song by the band Sea Wolf. Today's song is from the band Irving, whom the singer of Sea Wolf is also in. As where Sea Wolf is very mellow and acoustic, Irving is much more upbeat, poppy, and synthy. So check 'em out!

Irving - The Gentle Preservation of Children's Minds

Also, everyone should check out Ben Gibbard's (Death Cab for Cutie, Postal Service) new side project, "Just Jazzin."

back in action

I have no idea if anyone actually looks at this blog, but regardless, I shall pick up the slack and start updating this more often. Today's treat is some classic indie rock in the form of the band Pavement. This band is extremely influential and a great example of a band that never sold out out despite having some commercial potential. I have a really cool documentary about them, so if anyone that knows me is interested, you can borrow it. It's called "Slow Century." This is from their first and best album, Slanted and Enchanted.

Pavement - In the Mouth of a Desert

rock me momma like a wagon wheel

The song I'm sharing today has an interesting story. The chorus of the song was originally written by Bob Dylan, but the song was never finished. The band Old Crow Medicine Show ended up taking the chorus and writing a few verses to go along with it, creating the song "Wagon Wheel." The version I'm sharing is an Against Me! cover of that song. Enjoy!

Against Me! - Wagon Wheel

get out the guinness

Happy St. Patrick's day weekend to anyone that actually reads this! In respect to this fine holiday, I would like to share my favorite song by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, a song with an awesome Irish style breakdown. Enjoy!

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - Timorous Me

there are nights where it all comes on a little bit too bright

If you were to take Bruce Springsteen, combine him with Elvis Costello, and give them lots of drugs, the result would be the Hold Steady. Great musicians, more poetic talk than singing, and a lot of drug references. Check out this song from their newest album, "Boys and Girls in America."

The Hold Steady - Hot Soft Light

years go fast and the days go so slow

I've been in an extremely acoustic mood lately, listening to nothing but acoustic depressingness(this should be a word). Maybe it's the weather. Or the water...
Who knows?!? I can't believe there is only half a semester of school left, this year has flown by. It's kind of depressing, I want summer and everything but feel like there are still things that haven't been accomplished this year and time is trickling away. Anyway, check out this song by this band Sea Wolf. The singer of this band is in another band called Irving that is also pretty awesome. It's indie acoustic goodness.

Sea Wolf - Your a Wolf