On Monday morning, after a great weekend of being off, I ask myself that question.  Is this all life offers?  Two days in the sun, er rain, then back to the grind.  After doing this for years you start to wonder, “Is this it?”  Is this all life boils down to;  a few hours of…

More goodies from the vault that I discovered last week.  But actually, a lot of what I found was new, promos, not old!  The Discovery LP I blogged on last week was a highlight, and so was the “Dark Was the Night” sampler (the AIDS benefit put together by the bros from The National), which…

The Cribs “Cheat On Me” Let it be known that the Smiths are probably my favorite band.  There are many that have come before and after that I love, but they left an everlasting impression.  Since their break up at the end of the 80’s, Morrissey has put out a lot of great music, and…

I love me some Roman Candle, that’s for sure.  Somewhere in between Ryan Adams (who they’ve played with) and the Tragically Hip (who lead singer Skip Matheny sometimes reminds me of ) lies a rock band that isn’t quite country, but doesn’t mind suggesting that sometimes.  I study my favorite record stores, stalk them some might say.   I…