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The Flipside Episode 6: “Real Forever”

After an unexpected week off due to technical difficulties, I made my return to the airwaves with fellow musician and proud Champlain student, Chris Pickett. Together we had a fantastic conversation across a variety of topics; a lot of which I couldn't recall without giving the on-demand audio another listen. The playlist was mostly curated by Chris, featuring plenty of tracks that influenced his semester abroad in Ireland.

Also I make a hot take that There's Nothing Left to Lose is the best Foo Fighters record. Fight me about it on Twitter: @JacksonBalling.

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Required Reading:

Foo Fighters' The Colour and the Shape: 10 Things You Didn't Know

Chris Gets Interviewed by The Irish Times

Joey Agresta Album Release @ Artsriot on 5/22 from 8-11pm

Whitehorse @ Higher Ground on 5/25 from 8-11pm

Alpenglow @ Artsriot on 5/27 from 8-11pm

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Check out this week's band in the spotlight, BELLY UP; their second EP, Loss, is streaming over at Punknews.org!

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The Flipside Episode 5: "the cool List"

Another week, another episode of The Flipside. For this iteration I wanted to highlight a wide array of unsigned, underrated and generally buzzworthy bands and musicians that are well-deserving of the love. This episode's playlist wouldn't be possible and as amazing as it is without the incredible "In The Spotlight" feature on Chorus.fm (formerly known as AbsolutePunk), which inspired a good chunk of the tracks that you can hear below!

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Required Reading:

In the Spotlight Part 1

In the Spotlight Part 2

Shifting Places in Burlington's Soda Plant

Soundbites: Lucky Clouds and Silver Linings

The Final Wonder Woman Trailer is Epic in Every Single Way

Doug Liman has a familiar title for Edge of Tomorrow 2

Quadruplets Offer Colleges Package Deal. Harvard and Yale Buy It.

MGMT Reveal New Album Title in Behind-the-Scenes Teaser

Minus the Bear & Tancred at Higher Ground on 5/14

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Check out this week's band in the spotlight, BETTER THINGS!

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The Flipside Episode 4: "Endless Timelines"

This week I choose to ring in the beginning of May with my good friend and bandmate Phil Smith. To celebrate the occasion, we created a playlist with different examples of concept records, songs or artists in general - with plenty of leniency involved. We had a great chat about Fyre Festival as well that may be released as a mini-podcast in the future, if you're a reader who is interested in that!

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Required Reading:

Burlington's Brickwork Art Studios to Be Closed

I Worked at Fyre Festival. It Was Always Going to Be a Disaster.

The Horrifying Timeline of Fyre Festival: Privilege, Fraud, Exploitation and Now Arrests

Kendrick Lamar Sold a Bunch of DAMN. Records (Over 1 Million to be Exact)

Check out Waking Windows this Weekend!

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INTERVIEW: Jason Aalon Butler of letlive.

I originally wrote and published this interview with Jason Butler of letlive. on December 22nd, 2013, after Every Time I Die’s 9th Annual Christmas Show in Buffalo the night before. We were able to quickly chat about the tour with ETID, his favorite band moment and records of 2013, and got a great quote on record about dealing with the physical and emotional tolls of cancer. 

With the band just announcing their breakup after fourteen years, I felt like it was worth digging this up from my old blog and publishing it here for my archive of old material. In their brutal memory, dive into this quick read with the fearless leader of the “soul punx” himself!

 First off, awesome set! Spectacular way to end a tour for sure.

Thanks man.

 What was it like to tour with Every Time I Die? I know you guys were teasing this during Warped Tour a little bit.

Honestly man it was exactly what we expected, just a really good time with good people and one of our favorite bands. Real lax, real simple, and I guess it’s like when people say “touring is supposed to be fun”, this kind of epitomized that saying.

 Definitely. 2013 comes to a close. Any crazy moments or moments that you’re grateful for that you didn't expect to have?

Yeah! People showing their support and the fervor for letlive. when we released that new record. Things kinda seem like it’ll serve as a cornerstone for letlive. and it’s pretty obvious that people kinda give a shit now and that was a testament to that when that record was released.

 As you said, people give a shit now. What’s your greatest hope, if there is one, for next year?

Continue. That people continue to be accessible. To make something that can resonate with them, that they can latch onto, and remain palpable and make people feel things. That’s what I can hope for, that’s what I do hope for.

 Sticking with the here and now, for the readers out there, you have one hand available. Any back-story behind that and what’s it like to go on stage with that?

It’s not as inhibiting as I thought it was going to be. I recently underwent surgery for some severed nerves and tendons in my arm, which led to immobility in my hand and I was kinda left waiting for it to heal. And we had 12 or 13 shows left after the surgery, they gave me the choice to go home and told me to go home, and I figured I could tough it out for a little bit and hang out and have a good night every night instead of sitting in bed, complaining about the pain in my hand.

 You’re very outspoken towards cancer and your fans know your history with it. I myself have a sister who has been battling brain cancer for fifteen years now. It’s tough for the people who are afflicted by it, but also their loved ones and their friends. If you had to say one central message to people who are going through that, to give them hope and to keep them strong, how would you put it?

You and your frame of mind are your biggest remedy. I realized that I felt better when I was able to give myself a perspective that benefited me, as opposed to drugs and pharmaceuticals and visits to the hospital, which at times are very necessary. My biggest help was my mindset and being positive, even in the most trying time. The positivity is certainly what offers you the most solace. When your mind and body are aligned in a way that you can be comfortable it makes getting over things a lot easier, both physical ailments as well as emotional tribulation, and so on and so forth.

 Definitely, what an amazing answer. Just wrapping up if you had to nail down your five favorite records of the year, since it’s that time of year, what would they be?

Keaton Henson released an album called Birthdays, Daughter released an album called If You Leave. I really really enjoyed Danny Brown’s album Old. As far as like rock-and-roll was concerned or heavy music…Arctic Monkeys, their new album [AM] is really rad. And The Weeknd released Kiss Land, so those are my favorites this year.

 Well have a good holiday and time off for your hand. Just gonna go back home and chill?

Go home, spend time with close friends for Christmas and relax.

Sounds good, thanks again!

Thank you, peace man.

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Analyzing ESPN’s Plunge from the Peak of Sports Journalism

The world’s leader in sports was (un)surprisingly taken down a peg today, after announcing their intent to lay off as many as 100 employees - most of whom are lesser known “on-air talent”. While big names like Tony Kornheiser, Adam Schefter and Stephen A. Smith remain within the company, many of the personalities that have found themselves unemployed this morning are names that can be recognized throughout the sports landscape: John Buccigross, Pierre LeBrun, Scott Burnside, and 17-year NFL reporter Ed Werder. There are others who will have their positions “significantly reduced”, including Ryen Russillo and Hannah Storm.

These names alone have over 70 years of experience, just at ESPN, split between them. And yet there are dozens more who are still being accounted for by those on social media, whether they choose to reveal the impact of today’s lay offs or not. I suppose I should be more caught off-guard by this, but the sports conglomerate signed its own death wish by committing to a series of deals that would attempt to secure their majority of the market share, particularly in the advent of competitors like Fox Sports 1 and a broadening sports journalism landscape in general.

After 17 years reporting on #NFL, I've been informed that I'm being laid off by ESPN effective immediately. I have no plans to retire

— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn)

April 26, 2017

It doesn’t take someone overly qualified to look at the company’s partnership with the NBA for exclusive rights until 2026 - a deal worth $24 billion. On the gridiron, ESPN stakes its claim at Monday Night Football and other exclusive NFL broadcast rights for $15 billion, lasting through 2021. They’ve tied themselves tight to the hull of these contracts, and the numerous impacts that have been taken as a result have led us to this very moment when the ship is more than half-sunk. Cutting on-air talent is a short-term financial fix, yet all it does it alienate their remaining fan-base that hasn’t given up on their often-sensationalist and agenda-driven programming - particularly after the departure of Bill Simmons and the death of Grantland.

Of course, the biggest reason why ESPN has fallen so far from the public grace they were wrapped in a few years ago can be attributed to the exponential decline in cable subscriptions, particularly by those who don't bother to include the channel in their package. The Internet offers everything that a sports fan could need, from Twitter highlights and live-streams to communities for each sport and team; a modern follower of any major league can easily keep up with news stories just by being technologically competent. If anything, a mass exodus isn’t going to bring back those who have “cut the cord”, which just brings us back to the brand’s lack of understanding for their current and potential subscribers.

So where does the company go from here? I’m not too sure, as today’s move signifies the latest discomforts from the higher-ups in Bristol. I don’t believe that ESPN will be able to regain what they’ve lost, there are simply too many factors working against them and not enough revenue to recoup those losses. If a shift in the culture were to occur and the company could transition to providing coverage that is more meaningful and less trivial, then they could certainly rebound to be a refocused brand in a fiercely-competitive sports journalism landscape. But if they truly want to be back near the peak where they once stood, now is the only time to halt their declining success before becoming an afterthought to a new generation.

Stay up-to-date with the latest from this round of ESPN layoffs here.

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The Flipside Episode 3: "Stand Undefeated"

The Flipside kicks into full gear with an selection of raw and abrasive post-hardcore, progressive rock and punk rock tracks. Each side dabbles with a little bit of everything, making the playlist a great release for those stressful workdays.

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Required Reading:

Digital Forensics Led to Charge Against South Burlington Student

Netflix nears 100 million subscribers

Netflix says Dave Chappelle specials are its most-watched ever

James Gunn Returns to Write and Direct "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" for Marvel

A Farewell to Bill O'Reilly From Stephen Colbert and 'Stephen Colbert'

Find a Vermont Restaurant Week Venue to Check Out!

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The Flipside Episode 2: “Kaleidoscope in Monochrome”

For the show's first themed playlist, I decided to dive into the wide spectrum of "urban contemporary" with four vastly different offerings of music. From the conscious and 90s hip-hop of Side A to the alternative R&B of Side C, there is a lot to like across the board if you enjoy your music with visible soul and multi-layered production. Give this week's playlist a spin down below and get caught up with the discussion in the link dump, cheers!

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Required Reading:

Basking in Sin: Some Initial Thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.' (via NPR)

Coachella 2017: Watch Kendrick Lamar Debut DAMN. Songs

Belizbeha Reunites for Burlington Discover Jazz Festival

Star Wars: The Last Jedi's first trailer finally arrives

Seven Days Interview with Anna Wise (Kendrick Lamar collaborator, first VT show on 4/19

BONUS: How Every The Chainsmokers Song is Written

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OPENING SONG: "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by J. Cole

Fun fact: this song has always been destined to occupy this episode's intro slot. With such sleek production and desperation in J. Cole's lyrics, it's a solid choice to get pulled into the record or this playlist.

Side A:

"good kid" by Kendrick Lamar

The only song I could find in Kendrick's discography that was "radio friendly", and in honor of DAMN. it was a necessary addition.

"Keep Ya Head Up" by 2Pac

As one of Kendrick Lamar's biggest influences, it felt fair to pay homage to one of the truly greatest rappers of all-time. Classic track that demonstrates Pac's ability to flex his flow and rhythm to accommodate a more mainstream audience with a positive and relevant message.

"Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest

Stemming from 2Pac, I wanted to linger a bit more in old school 90s rap with one of the best groups ever. Can I kick it?

"I Know You Got Soul" by Eric B. and Rakim

Real talk, this song was a last, last minute addition. I discovered a curse in the song I planned on playing and decided to dive back to one of the original great rappers with a radio-friendly Rakim track. Not a bad way to wrap up the first side, actually.

Side B:

"Sweat" by The Main Squeeze

I originally was going to play "All In" by this band, who I first interacted with and interviewed at HeavyFest in May 2014. They're super chill and their sound has evolved a lot since I've seen them perform, with their upcoming record seemingly poised for an overdue mainstream crossover. These newer tracks retain their original funk swagger, but capitalize on solid structure and Corey Frye's silky soul-ripened vocals.

"How High" by Bad Rabbits

Another underrated band in my opinion. They've varied from an intense post-hardcore sound to a much more soulful and funky vibe, as evidenced in this track. It's a great summer song, though don't expect to hear much of this sound on their newer record - it embraces more of their earlier abrasive work.

"Heart Don't Stand a Chance" by Anderson .Paak

Oh man, what can't I say about this song and album. Honestly, this was the track that made my ears melt and my spine shiver a little bit. From Paak's drum roll at the beginning to the dissolving keyboards and fade out to the greater Malibu narrative, it's a definitive look at the man's passion, musically and sensually. His presence is top notch and the record turned out to be one of my favorites from both 2016 and the last five years.

"Thinking Bout You" by Frank Ocean

Not a lot to say that hasn't already been made into a meme on the internet, but this song is excellent. Check out the SNL performance, that was my first impression of Frank and it too was spine-chilling. That happens a lot for me.

Side C:

"Sober" by Childish Gambino

I wanted this side to be heavy on new age R&B and was really flip-flopping between this song and "Me and Your Mama" from Gambino's latest record "Awaken, My Love!", settling on "Sober" because those crooning vocals are just so infectious. I love his progression as an artist with Kauai and his newest release, I look forward to where he goes from here.

"Frustrated" by R.LUM.R

I mentioned on the show that this track has amassed over 15 million plays on Spotify and was featured in a video series by Honda, which led to my discovery of R.LUM.R.. The alternative R&B track is very pop structured, which explains its appeal and viral success, but the foundation of an acoustic singer-songwriter edge really gives it the "umph" that it so catchy. Plus the lyrics of "kaleidoscope in monochrome" and "Lost in the convenience of your memory" are truly superb; I look forward to a full release from him.

"Best to You" by Blood Orange

Dabbling further into vastly underrated territory, Blood Orange's latest record Freetown Sound has produced a few tracks that really get trapped in my head. This one is no exception, with its blend of Dev Hynes' "Do you really want to?" queries and Empress Of's "I can't be the only one/Who can be the best to you" replies. A truly great soundscape to get lost in upon each listen.

"Sunday Candy" by Donnie Trumpet and the Social Experiment

Despite being led by trumpeter Donnie Trumpet, this song has Chance the Rapper's musical DNA all over it. It's family-friendly, God-loving, modern gospel hymnal that infuses enough of Chance's fantastic vocal presence to be a part of his skyrocketing trajectory.

Side D:

Queen City Spotlight: "Only If" by Belizbeha

If we're gonna have a hip-hop and R&B themed episode, it would be a crime to exclude the 90s Vermont legends in Belizbeha. Formed by a group of UVM students, this seven piece became the biggest band from the state who wasn't named Phish. This first track of their debut album demonstrates the group's funk and soul party hybrid, led by emcee Fattie B's slick 90s flow.

"Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" by Will Smith

What better way to celebrate hip-hop than to include the cleanest rap to play the game. Not much to say about it other than the band Hostage Calm used the same drum machines from this record and Will's work with Jazzy Jeff on their final album Die on Stage. You can quote me on that.

"Kick, Push" by Lupe Fiasco

Is it just me, or is Lupe Fiasco not respected as much as he should be? He's not the best in the game and the argument could be made that his peak came before 2011's Lasers, but he's a fantastic storyteller when he really cracks down on the beats of the tale. This track is no exception.

CLOSING TRACK: "Built by Pictures" by Oddisee

I wanted to close with something different that everything else, and actually scoured Bandcamp for an underground release that deserved a little bit of the spotlight. This song fits that and more, with Oddisee's eleventh (!) studio album serving as an accessible introduction into a brand of hip-hop and soul that is confident but not cocky, fierce but not overblown, and wrapped up with consistently great track production. Definitely check out his record The Iceberg.

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The Flipside Episode 1: “First Impressions”

For the first episode of The Flipside, I chose to dip my feet with some indie rock tracks and various other songs that have become a consistent favorites throughout the years. Check out the link dump below, take a listen to the playlist and learn more about each of this week's song choices!

LINKS:

Looking at the Comparisons between Kendrick and Drake

Mount Eerie's heart-breaking record, A Crow Looked at Me

SNL Pepsi Commercial

Adults Watch the Amazing It Trailer

BONUS: Thor: Ragnarok Teaser Trailer

EXTRA KNOWLEDGE: Last Week Tonight's Segment on Gerrymandering

OPENING SONG "Plastic 100°C" by Sampha

This opening track from Sampha's debut record Process really stuck out as a track I wanted to play first, offering a satisfying listen every time I give it a spin.

Side A:

"East Coast Winters" by Anthony Green

A delightfully twangy tracks that evolved from an acoustic charity release; light-hearted tempo and instrumentation that distracts from the dense lyrics about Green's fight with heroin.

"The Means of ()" by Mat Kerekes

The folky closing song from Kerekes' solo record, Luna & the Wild Blue Everything; an interesting contrast to his band's punk/grungy sound, surely will include in a future playlist.

"Closing Argument" by Into It. Over It.

Uptempo indie rock track from the band's 2016 album Standards, recorded at Revel Yell in Northeast Kingdom (owned by Signal Kitchen)

"Lookers" by The Menzingers

My favorite track from the latest Menzingers record, After the Party; continues to flex the band's knack for crafted catchy anthems, coated in nostalgia and old flames.

Side B:

"Hot Thoughts" by Spoon

Opening title track from Spoon's latest track; the instrumentals are infectious and the band has really proven to be a consistent love of mine after Transference and They Want My Soul

"April Fool" by Manchester Orchestra

This was literally my first impression of Manchester Orchestra, who also put out the highly abrasive Cope in 2014; new record soon!

"No Halo" by Sorority Noise

As one of the shorter songs this week, it packs a great punch towards the end of the first half while kicking off the record spectacularly; despite praise, I never really broke through to digging the band, but this song has gone a long way to pulling me into the greater discography.

"Guardian" by Tigers Jaw

The last minute addition to the playlist, ironically in place of fellow Will Yip supporters Title Fight; really solid lead single, progression is fine-tuned though a bit repetitive; as one of the middle tracks on their upcoming record spin, I look forward to hearing how it flows altogether.

Side C:

"Hold Out" by The Reign of Kindo

First song I ever heard by this god damn Buffalo band, represent; seriously though, this band is amazing and incredibly underrated, probably has a bigger following in Brazil than US; great for fans of The Dear Hunter

"Playing Catch with .22 (Redux)" by I the Mighty

A fun, Americana twist on the lead single from the band's second record, Connector; on the cusp of catapulting into stardom, whether that be in their genre or through a mainstream crossover; definitely have the potential to make their post-hardcore/progressive rock roots meld more with the pop influences that have shined brighter in each release.

"After-image" by Daytrader

Definitely one of the more obscure pulls this week, from one of my favorite 2012 records Twelve Years; broke up in 2013, never getting the chance to claim a reputation for their unique emo/indie rock sound.

"House" by Ben Folds Five

While my sister loved songs like "Rockin the Suburbs", Ben Folds wasn't ever on my radar; got Spotify to listen to this song simply due to name recognition, ended up loving it and going on a Ben Folds kick through senior year of high school; it carries that introspective and relatable weight that Folds made a name for with "Brick", "Army" and most of his solo discography.

Side D:

Queen City Spotlight: "FFFA" by Tyler Daniel Bean

One of the most refined indie rock/emo voices in Burlington, complete with an exceptional poetic range and thoughtful composition.

This single from his latest album, On Days Soon to Pass, wastes no time fumbling with his points, choosing instead to contemplate life openly in a way that most of us likely keep to ourselves.

"Slow Roam" by Polar Bear Club

For punk fans, Clash Battle Guilt Pride should be a must-listen; the lyrical content is very diary/journal-esque, often with a tinge of profanity to keep me from playing the best tracks; unfortunately the band can be an acquired taste, as it took me a while to break in, but they sound different now so check them out.

"Feel it Still" by Portugal. The Man

Certainly a change of pace towards the end of the show, but whatever; I fell in love Portugal the Man after In the Mountain, in the Cloud; this is certainly another interesting step for the band and their sound; longest gap between albums + plenty of hype have me excited for whatever cohesive form this new identity takes.

"If I Ever Stray" by Frank Turner

Frank is just a delightful songwriter; this was the proto-track that helped me to appreciate his punk-folk style, with "Four Simple Words" and Recovery being the gateway to his amazingness.

CLOSING TRACK: "Progress (Live)" by The Dear Hunter

One of my favorite bands in recent years after the latest Act records, which we'll dig into in a future episode; speaking of first impressions, while The Color Spectrum was my introduction to the band, this track never clicked until I heard this live version that brilliantly combines the instrumental track "Therma" to create a truly unique rendition.

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REVIEW: Mac Ayres - “Easy”

For my initial individual track review, I was drawn to the minimal yet delightfully soul-filled sounds of Mac Ayres and his first single "Easy".

Clocking in just north of 5 minutes, producer Harris Cole triumphs by crafting an environment of bright keyboard chords and well-balanced beats for Ayres' confidently defined vocal performance. The peaks and valleys of his range truly show after the melody is established, culminating in a powerful second verse that climaxes with an excellent falsetto before reeling it back for the hook and chorus.

What stands out more than the track's short-term, five minute success is Ayres' impressive knack to offer a fresh voice right out of the gate. The song's structure and the impression it leaves feels like an natural progression from the idiosyncratic R&B tendencies of Frank Ocean and neo soul vibes that lifted Anderson .Paak's Malibu to such widespread acclaim. It's a welcome sign for the potential of this young singer-songwriter, and one that will likely push him closer towards the mainstream radar.

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REVIEW: The Menzingers - After the Party

Perennial punk stalwarts The Menzingers have made a routine out of their blend of unabashedly honest storytelling and contagious musicianship, especially after 2012's On the Impossible Past saw their stock within the genre sharply increase. While After the Party offers catchier and more fun-focused songs to round out their discography, such as the anthemic "Thick as Thieves" and the crowd-pleasing high energy of the album's title track, there's isn't a complete sense of cohesion carried throughout the record. Tracks such as "Tellin' Lies", "Charlie's Army" and "The Bars" feel like the band is embracing their post-20s sound by calling it in with a less desperate urgency. At the very least, the incredible pair of "Lookers" and "Midwestern States" carries the most weight throughout a record that fill find love from fans who have stuck around the band's progression over the course of the last couple of releases.

VERDICT: RECOMMENDED FOR FANS

PICK 4: "Lookers", "Midwestern States", "Thick as Thieves", "After the Party"

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REVIEW: Neil Cicierega - Mouth Moods

For the uninitiated, Neil Cicierega's Mouth Moods may come off like sandpaper. Having built a vicious following on the foundation of Smash Mouth's "All Star", Cicierega has continued to progress from a collection of exploited meme-worthy tracks to offering a cohesive seamlessness between two or more songs that have never been considered in the same category.

While songs such as "AC/VC", "Smooth" and "Mouth Pressure" fit within the Cicierega M.O. of Mouth Sounds and Mouth Silence, they are all executed with expert precision. Others such as "The Starting Line", "Dear Dinosaur", "The End" and "Wow Wow" stand out as some of the most comprehensively high quality mashups since the golden days of Super Mash Bros. If you take only one track away for this latest mix, let it be the powerful combination of Village People's "Y.M.C.A." and Hans Zimmer's "Time" that the world never knew it needed.

 Verdict -- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

PICK 4 -- "The Starting Line", "Dear Dinosaur", "T.I.M.E.", "Wow Wow"

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New Year (Kinda), New Blog

Hello everyone! 2017 is already 5% over, which makes it seem like the last 19 days have really flown by. But I digress. I’m excited to finally launch this new online space for what’s to come down a little ways down the line, as well as for random blogging opportunities about music, sports and what have you. Unfortunately my old blog has been erased from Tumblr existence, but this new hub will operate much more efficiently and feature more content than ever before.

If you’re at all interested in what I’ve been up to, there is plenty of tidbits and work in-progress links around the site that can be strung together. These include a radio show, debut EP with my band, and plenty of writing pieces - all which will be congregated here for easy consumption.

Thank you for checking out the new spiffy space I’ve fashioned together here, and be on the lookout for a lot more that’s coming down the pipeline!