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Bon Iver - Tres Bon

I'm a huge music fan, and it's hard for me to find music that is truly special. Well, Bon Iver is it. Honestly, truly from the heart. Like Iron and Wine, but maybe even better. You know, the last thing the world needs is another guy with a guitar, telling you how sad he is and how his heart has been broken, and everything else. But i dare you not to be mesmerized and awestruck. Listen to "Wolves 1&2", and tell me that it doesn't chill you, scare you, make you want to go a little deeper into the music.

(And, no, i'm not biased because he's "my people", and made his record alone in a cabin in northern WI, but it doesn't hurt)

Tell me this song doesn't break your heart:

Have I Mentioned How Much I love the Internet?

For helping me learn about things like this video of the Radiohead song "Nude". I want to hang out with people like the guy who created this. Unbelievably cool, beautiful and insane at the same time. Imagine the time it must have taken to come up with this? But, it's worth every second. Please, go be inspired by this creativity and make something beautiful....

Link: Big Ideas (Don't get any) on Vimeo.

Declan McManus / Nick Lowe

Wow, what a great version of this song. Elvis Costello is, probably, the best singer in rock music. Yes.

YouTube - Silent House - Crowded House

Wow. I 've really liked this song since hearing the Dixie Chicks do it on their most recent album. Neil Finn's version is better, but i actually like this one the best. The joys of Youtube. Link: YouTube - Silent House - Crowded House.

We Used to Have Fun at Work, Too

Back in 2000, maybe 2001. Pool and beer and music at work. But, never as much fun as this crew had doing "Flagpole Sitta" by Harvey Danger. What a blast!

Roger and Pete Are Looking a Little Old

That rock and roll lifestyle is taking its toll on the boys and their friends. Check out the new video: YouTube - "My Generation".

Mims's "This Is Why I'm Hot": A Graphical Dissertation on America's Number One Song

A fine analysis, yo. 

As these claims and predictions are speculative, there are more possible outcomes; it seems reasonable to assert that Mims can't sell more than a mil' sayin' nothin'. Though we would love to see him try.

Why?

Seriously, what is this going to accomplish?: Oasis, The Killers to record new version of 'Sgt Pepper'. Haven't we had enough? We get it, Oasis, you looooove the Beatles.

Post Christmas Shopping

I might buy this for myself (and my kids) as a post Christmas holiday present. I've always dreamed of drawing something like this, but my idea was to go even further back in time, and I'd love to see it brought to present day. Link: HistoryShots Genealogy of Pop & Rock Music.

Windows XP and and 3 iPods

I just added a couple more tips in the article cuene.com: 3 Ipods, One Computer. it's working pretty well now....