One more thing...

Don't even try to get me to stop listening to this today:

I mean, COME ON.

Music Videos.

Do people still watch music videos?

I really don't know. I'm genuinely asking. We nixed cable last year and I've actually weened myself off of watching MTV online. Not that they played music videos anyways. (Sidenote: has anyone noticed that mainstream shows are actually playing good music now? Like Metric on Grey's all the time and Midlake on Fringe...I kind of hate it. Why do I hate it?)

Music videos are cool. And I like how bands have gotten away from just shooting themselves 30 000 different ways and are actually commissioning artists and seeking out super creative directors to conceptualize videos that perfectly depict their music. As a viewer we get to experience a song not only sonically, but visually. Double score. That Land of Talk video I posted last week is a good example. Stunning. It's just strange to me that as videos get better (more artistic, creative, innovative, etc etc), there are less mediums to view them. Thank goodness for the Internet.

Anyways, I digress. From my understanding this is what it would be like to take Salvia:

Ready, Able - Grizzly Bear

Directed/Created by Allison Schulnik.

Typography, Tel Aviv, Kinetic Processing.

Telefon Tel Aviv — Stay Away From Being Maybe

“You’re Just My Type” is a project by Jonathan Brandel. He was inspired by the typeface pyramid by Formconspiracy and turned it into a kinetic Processing sketch. The music in this video is “Stay Away From Being Maybe” by Telefon Tel Aviv, you might want to see it fullscreen. 

SHA - WING

How do I not have this in my cd collection? mp3 AT LEAST.  Thirty-two exclusive tracks were recorded for the compilation, which is available as a double cd, triple vinyl and download album. Profits benefitting the Red Hot Organization - an international charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS.

For complete artist listing visit: HERE

To sample some tracks: HERE

In completely unrelated news, it's my birthday on monday :)

A Fave.

Friends in Bellwoods 2

Just thought I would give you the heads up if you're looking for something to do this weekend.

This weekend celebrates the release of Friends in Bellwoods II, a 40-song, double-album set of rare, new and unreleased selections from some of Canada's most innovative independent musicians. The disc itself is available August 25 (today), but there are a series of release parties in Toronto throughout late August. All proceeds from the sale of the compilation go to the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto. And let me tell you....It's good.

The discs feature songs from Artists such as: Forest City Lovers, Basia Bulat, Great Lake Swimmers, Timber Timbre, The Acorn, Ohbijou, Waterloo's own, Bocce ....and soooooo much more. 

You can pick up the double disc for $19.99 at any of the release parties this weekend or if you're super saavy - grab it on itunes from the link here.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Toronto based Ohbijou, check out this video for one of their latest singles, New Years (video created by Exploding Motor Car).

If you ever get the chance, SEE THEM LIVE. You will fall in love. Casey Mejica is the cutest person in this world.

Actually, what am I talking about? HERE is your chance:  

Friday August 28th - Friends in Bellwoods II Release Party Part 1 - Lee's Palace (529 Bloor Street West) Ohbijou / Bocce / Forest City Lovers / Evening Hymns Doors 9 PM - 19+ - $12 in advance (On sale at Rotate This and Soundscapes next week) - $15 at the door

Saturday August 29th - Friends in Bellwoods II Release Party Part 2 - Tranzac (292 Brunswick Avenue) Short sets by : Tusks / The Acorn / Great Bloomers / Kate Rogers / Bellewoods / Kite Hill / Lisa Bozokovik / The Low Notes / Snowblink / Emma McKenna / The Phonemes / The D'urbervilles / Sebastien Grainger / Bruce Peninsula / Dinghies / Kids on TV and more

Starts 12 Noon until late - $10 at the door / $8 with a non-perishable food item

Enjoy!

“Without music, life would be an error.” - Friedrich Nietzsche

All alone in the office today. Which means it's quiet. Which means I listen to loud music.

Do you ever get to a point where you start to fall out of love with your iTunes library?

This is a feeling I've been having like, 4 times a week lately. So,  as my favourite co-worker would recommend, I'm going to "quit complaining" and do something about it. Time for some new tunes. I must give myself props for my uncanny ability to find new music sites online that let me try out a few new artists before I commit to a purchase. Commitment is scary. Can I get an amen.

I used to frequent Muxtape for new music. Did any of you ever see that site before it got pulled? (It's back up now but a completely different concept - still very cool - check it out). Anyway, I've found some new sites that are pretty great, so in light of these recently discovered webtreasures, I thought I would share them with you guys, because who doesn't like new music. and wasting time at work finding it. 

Ok. First up- Shown to me by a good bud: The Hype Machine. Awesome site to listen to new and old artists, listen to remixes, spend an afternoon avoiding newsletter design. 

Second! And this one I'm really digging because they just celebrated a One Year Anni, so they've created downloadable free mixtapes (you're welcome): Something For The Ladies.

And third, because "everyone deserves good music": Tunage

K. Check them out. 

And listen to new Radiohead- Harry Patch (In memory of) and These are My Twisted Words here.

Another point for the board, Marc- PE Mixtapes. Once a month. Published on our blog. People can download. 

Thoughts?

TGIFsoon