Its been awhile since I have blogged at home late at night. I’ve gotten in the habit of blogging at work during the day. probably this wasn’t the most interesting thing to start my post with… but whatever. I think my hit-counter on wordpress is broken. I get the same hits everyday it seems whether i blog or not… post a rad song for free download or not… or straight up not blog for a couple days. So to those trusty people that hit the blog for whatever random reason, thank you.
I got a lot of emails. Well, messages. I get chirped at a lot. I read what I can, respond as often as I can… do my part of internet citizenry. Sometimes I miss emails.
The other day was busy. I am running a couple contests at work through my work email (jeremy@thezone.fm what’s up?) so I was sorting through all the applications and sorting them out and replying when necessary when for whatever reason I went back a few days to see if I missed any… and would you look at that… an exceptionally rare communication from G7 Welcoming Committee. G7 is the Winnipeg based record label of Propagnadhi… well they are on Epitaph now, but G7 is their baby.
The email basically said, “hey dummy, new Propagandhi record.” Good enough for me… I clicked some links, found $20 on a not maxed out credit card (I know, I’m bad Blonde on a Budget) and ordered the vinyl of the new album Failed States.
I love Propgandhi. I wouldn’t say they inspired me to be a DJ… as I was a DJ when I discovered them… but they inspired me to live a life more rad.
And more than that… they are a magical example of a band that gets better and better with every record (to my ear at least).
Propagandhi’s album starts so huge….
Propagandhi – “Note to Self”
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. I am so jazzed to get into the the rest of the record after this song.
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Okibi is playing Rifflandia this year. Thursday 9:30 Lucky Bar (Night Stage)
It’ll be a miracle of fates if I can get there in time (I am MCing a GREAT charity event Thursday night and will be late to the ragers.) And of course its at the same time as another homeboy, Northcote. Thursday 9:30 Metro Stage (Night Stage)
hmmm.
Then at 10:30 Thursday is it Wake Owl (Vic Event Center) or The Matinee (Wood Hall)?
OK… the point is, Okibi has a new mix tape for free download to get you amped. I downloaded it, the kid and wife went to bed, I cracked a beer (see above photo) and I listened to the whole thing.
As for 10:30, I might *try* the whole; half a set of one, half a set of the other… but I NEED to see Wake Owl I think.
Wake Owl – “Wild Country”
I love this song so much. I listen to the ep all the time… yeah, Matinee, I love you guys, but Wake Owl needs to happen.
I can’t believe its only two sleep till RIFFLANDIA!
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I got some projects on the go. 1KM Beer Run? That’ll happen as a fundraiser for Madelyn’s preschool. Swimming lessons for Madelyn needs to happen when I get paid…aaaaaaaand, I think I want to launch a service like this in Victoria. But call it Shotgun Wedding. I’d also wedding plan unplanned weirdo weddings, the bizarre and interesting. All for the bride/groom on a budget in Victoria. We’ll see if this plan becomes a business or not. Its enough barely getting through my days as it is without another business plan that is seasonal in nature.
Go with yourself.
Wow, very strong single by Propagandhi. The boys have really grown since I first saw them in ’96(?).
A 1KM Beer Run sounds so fun! So does the Shotgun Wedding service …freaking brilliant!
[…] I first found their “Wild Country” ep last summer trolling Alan Cross’ blog. I still listen to those 5 songs pretty regular. I made the point to see them at last year’s Rifflandia. […]
[…] I first found their “Wild Country” ep last summer trolling Alan Cross’ blog. I still listen to those 5 songs pretty regular. I made the point to see them at last year’s Rifflandia. […]