Because to put it basically she hits way harder than Igloo Australia & deserves that Grammy nom more.
music video of the day: “Controllers” by Cheatahs (Dir. Federico Urdaneta)
So rad and on point and the meaning of life dude.
music video of the day: "Only Child" by Moon King
Because they play the Opera House alongside Elsa and Alvvays tonight. All rad acts. Gonna be a good one. I'd say see you there but it's sold out so hopefully you didn't sleep on it and got your tickets already.
music video of the day: "Hard Candy Christmas" by Dolly Parton
Because my dude got me some Dolly vinyl for Christmas cus he gets it.
Dolly rules.
music video of the day: "You're Light" by Harrison ft. Maddee
Because the kid plays Studio Bar tonight alongside deebs (check out his Songs4UByMe EP below + download it for free at his website) and Bizzarh (check out below deebs hehe).
So much rad Toronto talent. Heck of a bill. Come hang.
music video of the day: "Birth In Reverse" by St. Vincent
I was lucky enough to catch St. Vincent live three times this year. NXNE in Toronto (she played the shut down streets of Yonge & Dundas Square), Pitchfork Fest in Chicago (in which she smashed her head into a kick drum) and then Pitchfork Paris (I took a photo, see below). Each time Annie Clark has shred me to bits. Each time she gives me chills. She's a rock god and a beast of talent. Her 2014 album is a favourite of the year and now she's nominated for a Grammy. Fingers crossed, she wins. And she should. Obviously.
music video of the day: Teenage Engineering OP-1 Quick Tour
Because gear porn.
Ginla in New York
in photos
Ginla is a duo, made up of two dudes who make sounds and play a lot of NHL on Xbox. One of them is named Joe - he makes space noises and cries at space movies. The other is a giant named Jon who comes from all over and knows how to tell a story. They're both secretly jazz geniuses but will never admit it. It's Ginla as in "Jarome Iginla" in case you were wondering.
Listen to their new EP Dreaming In Circles above.
Check out some photos I took of these goofs while in NY this past October below.
music video of the day: "Boys Latin" by Panda Bear
My head is a muddled mess today but this is a nice escape.
Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper comes out January 13th in the new year.
music video of the day: "Reality" by Tasseomancy
Saw the Tasseomancy twins around Toronto a bunch this weekend. They had a tea room during Long Winter and made a Timber Timbre cameo. The also played Henri Fabergé.
They're lovely & talented with the chillest vibe.
music video of the day: "Meet Your God" by OFF!
Fuck. Yes. Bear fights.
music video of the day: "Beat The Drum Slowly" by Timber Timbre
Timber Timbre's latest record Hot Dreams has for sure been a favourite of 2014. Is so dark and sexy/saxy. All kinds of twisted perfection. Tonight marks the middle of a three night stint at Lee's Palace. I'm so excited to slow dance. Might dress like a witch.
music video of the day: "Feel The Lightning" by Dan Deacon
I'm such a fan of Deacon's bizzaro world.
His new album Gliss Riffer comes out on Domino February 24/25, 2015.
La Goons Lagoons
in photos
Some pictures I took at Iceland's Blue Lagoon with a couple of muddy babes...
music video of the day: "Market" by Eloa
Weird chill strangeness.
Caught this dude back in October during CMJ. Super cool.
music video of the day: "Fool" by Perfume Genius
Makes me want to rollerblade really bad.
music video of the day: "Her" by Majid Jordan
So. Fucking. Smooth.
music video of the day: "The Lakes of Canada" by Sufjan Stevens
This clip from 2007 has always stuck with me. Yeah it's not an "official" video but it still counts.
It's my favourite.
It's always so calm.
music video of the day: "Better" by Odonis Odonis
music video of the day: "7/11" by Beyoncé
Today was a good day.
Bizzniss brunch with a homie I love, freelance working from home in sweatpants, got shit done, dinner with friends, watched a rad show and home in time to cuddle with a dude I love.
Hell yeah. Beyoncé status day.