It's So Late and Now It's Time to Rise

I guess the cancellation of Three Wishes kicked Owsley back into working on his own music. News, sorta, from his email list:

It's looking like the double sided single willbe two brand new songs
entitled "Freak" and "Someday". The release date is not yet set, but he is
anticipating the single is about 4-6 weeks out. Owsley also said he has
about a album's worth of songs lined up and ready to go, so there is even more to
come after this one! In addition, he is working with a station on XM radio to get
his music out on the airwaves. We'll let you know what station to check
out when that moves forward.

organ2/ASLSP

Hey y'all! My New Year's Resolutions were to: 1) stop smoking tobacco and 2) post here more often. I have accomplished neither.
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The second chord of John Cage's 639-year-long concert, organ2/ASLSP, is scheduled to sound this coming Thursday. Don't miss it.

Eagle*Seagull

The last couple of weeks the Lincoln (that's Nebraska) band Eagle*Seagull has been getting a great deal of press. I'm particularly engaged by the song Photograph. When I listen to Eli Mardock's vocals I hears snippets of the Cure, some say Arcade Fire, others say a little bit of Wolf Parade. Eagle*Seagull isn't as good as any of the bands previously mentioned but they have potential. Download the song, its from their website, no need to feel bad.

Also March 17 they are playing The Vaudeville Mews (cool place) in Des Moines with Kite Pilot.

1. Public New Years Resolution: Attend at least 1 live event a month.
2. Beards are cool, even shitty ones
3. Like the new too poppy graphic

I Could Never Give It Up

I was thrilled that Scrubs came back on the air last night with two new episodes. Not only do I think it is one of the funniest damn shows around, it also well-known for its stellar mix of cool music. This season's debut episode was no exception, which featured quite prominently the great tune from The Finn Brothers (of Split Enz and Crowded House) called Anything Can Happen, probably one of my favorite songs of any that they've put out. You can find it on their excellent 2004 release Everyone is Here.

Here's a consistently-updated, excellent summary of the great music featured on Scrubs.

So What's the Big Attraction?

Wait, people still make music videos?! Enough people still make music videos to have the 50 best of the year all neatly collected in one place by DoCopenhagen? Nifty. Enjoy.

These Are Crazy Days But They Make Me Shine

If Noel Gallagher is to be believed, which at times is A BIG IF, then it looks like Oasis may actually be releasing new music this year after all, even a song that might be -- wait for it -- "catchy as fuck."

Meanwhile, I just heard their older tune All Around the World in some commercial last night. Give them a break. Their last few albums haven't sold too well.

Homage or Not?