Category Archives: Music

I’m not ready…

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

I’m not ready to be friends with you yet, my dear ex-boyfriend. I really want to be friends with you again, just for a moment, so that we can talk about the corgis in The King’s Speech. Did you freak out when you … Continue reading →

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Seeking adventure/some favorite lyrics.

Posted on October 19, 2010 by

“She’s a lovely young creature. I think she’s seeking adventure. I think she’s ready to see that the world ain’t so sweet nor so tender. I won’t break her, just bend her, and make her into my new ringer for … Continue reading →

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On who I may or may not be thinking about.

Posted on September 30, 2010 by

Fall has arrived, and I’ve got a case of the all-of-a-sudden-I-miss-everyones. Ryan Adams has this song, “Miss Sunflower,” from an unreleased album, Suicide Handbook, and it’s been hitting the spot with this weather and this mood. The whole song is … Continue reading →

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Listening to old Rilo Kiley…

Posted on September 7, 2010 by

… since I’m seeing Jenny & Johnny on Sunday night. “If you want to find yourself by traveling out west, or if you want to find somebody else that’s better, go ahead. If you want to buy a brand new … Continue reading →

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At least she didn’t tell me to turn it down.

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Last night I was listening to (and really enjoying) this album from Hop Along, a recommendation perfectly suited to me. I was in the basement, had it turned up while I ironed my pants, and my mom pauses at the … Continue reading →

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A highly recommended song for the summer.

Posted on August 16, 2010 by

This song, Black and Milds, from this band, Cataldo, is all I listened to this weekend.

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On feeling better than I can ever remember.

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

Now that August is underway, I think it’s safe to call it: I’m having a perfect summer. Zoe’s been home for the whole fantastic summer, and every evening I spend with her, no matter where we are or what we’re … Continue reading →

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On writing about yourself.

Posted on August 12, 2010 by

“Let’s be honest. Most band bios are exercises in two things: Writing about yourself in third person and using flowery, alliterative language. When you read something like “Cataldo’s moody melodies shed light on obvious song-smithing prowess,” you know who’s writing … Continue reading →

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Maybe that’s why they don’t play in Minneapolis anymore.

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

Comes With A Smile: “Bad Days” seems to be about depression and how it affects us. Is this something that affects you (or has affected you) in your life? Will Sheff: Not any more than anyone else. My emotional state … Continue reading →

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I want to be Neko Case when I grow up.

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

On “Hold On, Hold On”: “This song is–I don’t really write songs about myself very much, because, why would I do that? But it’s about always looking around and realizing how old you are and how not married you are … Continue reading →

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