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[mackies-thoughts]

Life in Music

Music has always been a major part of my life, so naturally my life can be defined by what music I was listening to at the time. I will listen to my music on shuffle and say “Oh, I remember listening to this in [insert random moment in time here]”. Thus a definitive list of my life in music is born!

Fall 2018

Shawn Mendes album (I listened to this on repeat while suffering through my online algebra assignments)

Youngblood - 5SOS album (I listened to this for the first time packing for winter break!)

Oye Como Va - Tito Puente (this was discovered during my World Music class and my roommate and I would listen to it over and over again)

Duck Tails theme song (again, my roommate and I have weird taste in music I guess)

Killer Queen - 5SOS

Polaroid - Jonas Blue, Liam Payne & Lennon Stella

Fine - Spencer Sutherland (I would listen to this song on repeat at least 15 times in a row)

Shotgun - George Ezra (My dad got me into this song)

Still New York - MAX and Joey Bada$$

8 Letters (album) - Why Don’t We (the beginning of a lovely obsession)

Happier - Marshmello (DO NOT watch this music video, whatever you do)

Have It All - Jason Mraz (This is a super specific memory but I was listening to this walking to Centennial Hall and it put me in such a good mood which algebra class ruined immediately)

LANY (album) - LANY

Spring 2019

Dan and Shay - all albums (but I like the Obsessed album the best I think)

Unbelievable - Why Don’t We (the best WDW song to date, I will fight people on this)

Don’t Change - Why Don’t We

Phases - PRETTYMUCH (I remember many cold mornings at 7 am walking to Chemistry and listening to this on repeat)

If I Can’t Have You - Shawn Mendes (I remember driving to surprise our best friend at his college graduation and blasting this song with the windows down, such a fun day!)

Look What God Gave Her - Thomas Rhett (I have a specific memory of driving to Walmart with my roommate and choosing this song to listen to)

Someone to You - BANNERS (this song was used in After and I saw that with my roommate and another friend during Block Party weekend)

NIKES - Jake Miller

Here With Me - Marshmello feat. CHVRCHES (I listened to this one so much that my roommate actually banned me from listening to it around her because she was so sick of it)

Love Me Less - MAX & Quinn XCII

Who Do You Love - The Chainsmokers & 5SOS

I Don’t Belong In This Club - Why Don’t We & Macklemore (pretty sure there’s a video of me singing this song very poorly 😂)

comethru - Jeremy Zucker (feat. Bea Miller)

Cody Simpson - all new albums (this obsession started after I saw him in Anastasia on a trip to New York and I’m now in love, he has such a summer vibe in all of his newer music)

Fall 2019 (aka worst semester everrr)

Kill My Mind - Louis Tomlinson (anxiously waiting for Walls to release!!)

Yellow Hearts - Ant Saunders (courtesy of TikTok)

Fine Line (album) - Harry Styles (my roommate became obsessed with Watermelon Suger so I thought she would become obsessed like me - thought wrong; the video for Adore You dropped and I watched it while getting ready one morning to which my roommate said “What the heck are you watching?”)

Ophelia - The Lumineers (TikTok again, I might be obsessed)

5SOS - Sounds Good Feels Good album and Teeth (this semester made me feel angsty and SGFG definitely helps with that)

Colors (EP) - Jacob Whitesides (I may have cried out of pride listening to this the first time which was as soon as it was released)

What Am I - Why Don’t We (changed my mind, this is the best WDW song)

Next to Normal soundtrack (watched a bootleg of this on YouTube and cried)

Flicker (album) - Niall Horan (I’m a bad fan but I just now listened to this album...oops. It was on repeat studying in the library for finals with my roommate)

Put a Little Love on Me - Niall Horan

Nice to Meet Ya - Niall Horan (this song excited me because he speaks French and the only class I enjoyed this semester was French so)

Suburban Girl - Lostboycrow (I jam hard to this song, I was listening to a chill playlist while doing laundry and that’s how I discovered this song)

10,000 Hours - Dan and Shay (I also listened to this one on repeat as soon as it came out, along with Kill My Mind)

Mother - Charlie Puth (I saw this king in concert and he will forever be one of my favs)

Things That We Drink To - Morgan Wallen (I discovered him on a band bus ride back from Shippensburg University and I fell in love with this Australian country singer)

Aaand during winter break I have been listening to High School Musical: The Musical: The Series which I was ready to hate but I’m actually in love with!

Spring 2020 - aka Corona Virus University

Goldfish Crackers - Good Revere (best TikTok dance everrrr, my roommate and I are obsessed with it and we do it together a lot, even if it is just over FaceTime)

Heartbreak Weather (album) - Niall Horan (so so amazing, I could listen to it over and over for the rest of my life which may or not be happening)

CALM (album) - 5 Seconds of Summer (again, great album and have it on repeat)

Common Sense - Joshua Basset (cute, cute song from a cute, cute boy)

IDK You Yet - Alexander 23 (another really cute song)

Starry - (this is a musical based on the life of Vincent Van Gogh, sounds a little bizarre but I promise it’s incredible! Dillon Klena is part of the team now although he didn’t sing on the actual recording)

Whistler - Kathryn Gallagher (she’s part of the Jagged Little Pill company on Broadway and she’s so good!)

Jasper Avenue - CaRter (vibeeees)

Little Women Soundtrack - (all instrumental and I’ve written many an English paper/Genetics paper to it)

Intentions - Justin Bieber feat. Quavo (I only know a few words but that doesn’t stop me from vibing as hard as I possibly can!)

Sunday Best - Surfaces (another TikTok song but it is so so good and gets stuck in my head. Bonus is that I can do the dance!)

Winter Hurts (EP) - Jacob Whitesides (another banging album from my dude! Go check it out if you haven’t already!)

Beautiful Soul - Jesse McCartney (this has always been my favorite song but it now has so much more meaning to me because it was Corey La Barrie’s favorite too. Rest in Paradise bud<3)

Hedwig and the Angry Inch album (specifically the Riverdale cast album, some may say it’s cringey but I loved it! - “Here’s to Ronnie...”)

Fall 2020

Fallin’ - Why Don’t We (such an amazing group of guys that are finally producing music that is 100% them! I’m really looking forward to seeing the rest of their album because if it is anything like this then it is about to break the charts)

Julie and the Phantoms Cast Album (OH MY GOSH I need to make a post with all of my JATP thoughts because this show has so many layers that make it absolutely incredible. There are no skips on the album AT ALL)

Hold Me Down - Jacob Whitesides (This is his best song by far and I streamed it for about 24 hours straight so my boy could rack up his streams on Spotify 😌)

mama’s boy - LANY (another amazing album by them! My favorite differs from day to day but currently it is (what i wish just one person would say to me))

Lotus Inn - Why Don’t We (This is such a feel-good song and honestly I’ve listened to it so many times and am still not tired of it at all. The music video is incredible and it was another of Corey’s favorite songs <3)

evermore - Taylor Swift (holy cow, this girl is amazing! My favorite is happiness, tolerate it, and gold rush!)

Wonder - Shawn Mendes album (so many cute love songs and Monster with Justin Bieber is sooo good!)

Almost Maybes - Jordan Davis

Spring 2021

Every Girl I Ever Loved - Noah Schnacky

It’s Not You It’s Me - EBEN

Roses - The Band CAMINO

Greek Tragedy - The Wombats

About You Now - Sam and Sounds

Glad You Exist - Dan and Shay

Honeymoon (Demo) - The Shadowboxers

remember the mornings - Clinton Kane

CHICKEN TENDIES - Clinton Kane

Break My Heart - JC Stewart

u suck - Emily Bear

afraid to die - Jacob Whitesides

losing a friend - Jacob Whitesides

Summer 2021 (CMERA in particular)

everything sucks - vaultboy

Alaina - John Harvie

Casual - Ian McConnel

Lemon Drop - Raynes

Big Kids (Bergie Remix) - Lukr, Bergie

Cheers to My Teenage Years

Best Thing Ever

Fall 2021

Love Back - Why Don’t We

I Guess I’m In Love - Clinton Kane

[chrancecriber]

Radio NET Bulgaria (December 02, 2022)

23:57 CHRISTOPHE GOZE - Norwegian Wood (2022 Remaster) 23:52 JAREZ - When I Look at You 23:47 BROOKE ALFORD, DAN BARASZU - Christmas Time Is Here (With Love and Strings) 23:43 ROB TARDIK - No Limits (feat. Vincent Ingala) 23:39 RHYTHM LOGIC - Tuesdays Love 23:34 WAKANA - Let's Get Together (feat. Peter Peet Ferencz) 23:31 BRANDON WILLIS - Its Always Been You 23:26 NICK COLIONNE - Still Connected 23:22 TONY CRADDOCK JR. - The Christmas Song 23:18 PATRICK YANDALL - Stay Tonite 23:13 VINCENT INGALA - Coast to Coast 23:09 DAVE KOZ - All The Love In The World 23:05 GREGG KARUKAS - London Underground 23:00 PETER WHITE - Glow 22:59 JES - Heaven (Orange Project Del Sol Interpretation) 22:55 RUSSELL SIMINS - Comfortable Place 22:50 THE SURA QUINTET - Onda De Bossa 22:47 SEAL - Ooh Baby Baby 22:42 DJ SHAH, NADJA NOOIJEN - Over & Over (Acoustic Mix) 22:39 DASH BERLIN, JONATHAN MENDELSOHN - Better Half Of Me (Acoustic Mix) 22:35 AMURAI - Love & Light (Downtempo Mix) 22:31 LE VITA, FAB - Apologize 22:27 LIVING ROOM - Teneriffe 07 22:24 SUSANA - A Million Memories (Acoustic Rework) 22:20 BENYA, PENNY NIXON - Serendipity (After Meridian & Dave Costa Remix) 22:17 SAAD AYUB, CRISTINA SOTO - Daylight (Chill Out Mix) 22:09 LAB OF MUSIC - Angel Vibes (Original Mix) 22:05 MANDEL TURNER - Come Into My Life 22:01 ARMIN VAN BUUREN, FIORA - Waiting For The Night (Zetandel Chill Out Mix) 21:56 30 SECONDS TO MARS - Bad Romance (Lady Gaga's Cover) 21:52 LATE NIGHT ALUMNI - This Is Why 21:46 YANNI - One Man's Dream (Ledovskiy Valeriy Remix) 21:40 DENIS SERGEEV, 4ONE - Merging Of Two Destiny 21:36 LEO ROJAS - Colors Of The Rainbow 21:31 LUIGI LUSINI - I'll Be Home (Original Mix) 21:26 SHAUN ESCOFFERY - Let it Go (4 Hero Mix featuring Jason Rebello) 21:20 JULIAN VINCENT, CATHY BURTON - Certainty (Andy Prinz Chillout Mix) 21:16 KEVIN SUNRAY - Stories Untold feat. Gaia Barbero (Acoustic Dubstep Mix) 21:12 VELVET DREAMER - Your Game My Love (Five Seasons Remix) 21:08 IDENLINE - At Sunset (Original Mix) 21:03 VIVIAN LACOSTE - Ibiza Magica 20:58 MIGUEL LARA - Oblivion 20:55 MODJO - Lady (Acoustic Version) 20:51 BLISS - Evening Sun 20:46 RHEINGOLD ENSEMBLE - Deja Bo 20:43 ANDREA SAENZ, ROBOTS MEMORY - Straightblocks (Unplugged Mix) 20:38 MARTINIQUE LE SOUFFLEUR - Sound of Panama 20:34 TYDI, TANIA ZYGAR - The Moment It Breaks (Original Mix) 20:31 MARIO BASANOV VIDIS, JAZZU - Give It A Try 20:24 THE THRILLSEEKERS - Dreaming of You (Tranquilo's Ambient Mix) 20:19 TENISHIA, KIRSTY HAWKSHAW - Falling (Original Mix) 20:15 ARNOLD T - Just The Way You Are 20:09 KITARO - Dance of Sarasvati 20:02 BOBINA, BETSIE LARKIN - You Belong To Me (El Gambrero Remix) 19:58 EMILIA DE PORET - Weightless (Chillout Mix) 19:53 BLANK & JONES, CORALIE CLEMENT - Days Go By (Cantoma Mix) 19:49 VINTAGE - Eva (Roman B & Vova Baggage Slow Mix) 19:44 DOMINIK POINTVOGL - Step Up (Original Mix) 19:41 CARDINAL ZEN - Warmth 19:36 DANITY KANE - Stay With Me (Van Immortal Remix) 19:31 BLANK & JONES - Risin' To The Top (Original Mix) 19:27 JOHN O'CALLAGHAN, AUDREY GALLAGHER - Big Sky (Acoustic Mix) 19:20 HALDO, GEORGIA CEE - Clouds 19:15 MARC PUIG, MARIA COLLADO - To Forget Me 19:11 MATT DAREY, ERICA DRISCOLL - Too Far (Zetandel Chill Mix) 19:07 MOTIF, LENA BELGART - Halo (Original Mix) 19:01 ANDY SOL & ECOLYTE - Ponse Passing (Original Mix) 18:57 JAZZAMOR - Hidden Treasure 18:52 PAUL ADAM - Backwards (Original Mix) 18:48 BRIAN - Drowning (Acoustic Version) 18:44 WILLIAM FITZSIMMONS - Psychasthenia 18:41 JAVAH, STACEY MCCLEAN - You And Me (Damien Chillout) 18:38 SYLVERING - Strangelove 18:33 VELVET DREAMER - Sky Is Falling (Mo'jardo Remix) 18:29 T.A.T.U - Show Me Love (Zetandel Chill Remix) 18:25 LONDON GRAMMAR - Non Believer (Groove Armada's Revival Mix) 18:21 DT8 PROJECT - Hold Me Till The End (Unplugged Mix Lounge Edit) 18:16 RUSLAN-SET, POWERMS, V.RAY - Aspiration (Vocal Mix) 18:11 CLAUDE CHAGALL - Sunset Buddha 18:05 LOUNGAHOLIC - Careless Whisper 18:00 ANDAIN - Beautiful Things (Andain Piano Version) 17:56 JEANETTE HARRIS - Saxy 17:52 JOHANNES HUPPERTZ - Freeee 17:48 LIULA - Sweet Dreams 17:44 SUPER8 & TAB, JAN BURTON - Free Love 17:41 ACTIVA, JULIE HARRINGTON - You Are Here (Ambient Mix) 17:36 PELARI, COLLIN WEX, DOMINIQUE FRICOT - Oasis (CollinWex Chill Mix) 17:33 SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA, JOHN MARTIN - Save The World (Matias Lehtola Unplugged Cover Mix) 17:29 SAGI REI - Missing 17:21 TORNIKE - Night Steps (Original Mix) 17:17 CHRISTIAN BURNS, MARCO V - Frozen Heart (Acoustic Version) 17:10 VITODITO, SARA POLLINO - The Song I Promised You (Chillout Mix) 17:06 CALAR DEL SOLE - Cafe Del Mar (Lounge Remake) 17:00 PREMASARA COUNCIL - Sensual Ecstasy 16:54 BOB BALDWIN - Let's Fly Away 16:50 JAREZ - Wait a Minute 16:48 SHARMOND SMITH - What Child Is This 16:43 PATRICK BRADLEY - Meant to Be (feat. Darren Rahn) 16:39 BAKERS DOZEN - Bring It Home 16:35 PATRICK YANDALL - I See You 16:31 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD - Know Your Heart 16:28 JAEE LOGAN - The Great Sands 16:22 JUSTIN YOUNG - Jingle Bells 16:18 THE SAX PACK - Here To Stay 16:12 CINDY BRADLEY - Sonny's Home 16:08 JAZZ IN PINK - Steppin' To The Keys 16:03 QUINTIN GERARD W. - Cruisin' 0n Taxi Way 16:00 VINCENT INGALA - What Does It Take (Vinnie's Take) 15:56 ERIC DARIUS - All Around The World 15:52 BRYAN LUBECK - Vineyard Romance 15:48 RONNY SMITH - Christmas Time is Here 15:43 UNDER THE LAKE - Have I Told You 15:39 NICK COLIONNE - Uncle Nick 15:35 DAVE KOZ - Right By Your Side 15:32 MARK JAIMES - Heads Up (feat. Rick Braun) 15:28 SHAUN LABELLE - Spin Cycle 15:24 KEB' MO' - Better Everyday 15:20 JONATHAN FRITZEN - Sailing Away 15:15 ADAM HAWLEY - While You Were Dreaming (Feat. Michael Lington) 15:11 AL DEGREGORIS - Smooth It Out 15:05 AMANDUS - One Day for a Lifetime 15:00 REZA KHAN - Broken River 14:54 BRIAN CULBERTSON - I Wanna Love You (feat. Ray Parker Jr.) 14:51 BENNETT B - Together We Stand 14:47 KIM WATERS - My Christmas Wish 14:44 PHILLIP DOC MARTIN - Pocket Love 14:39 KEITH SLATTERY - Love Is All You Need 14:36 MARK ETHEREDGE - You & me & we (Remastered) (feat. Paul Brown) 14:31 NILS - Jump Start 14:26 STEVE OLIVER - Circles 14:23 ARIEL B - Don't Wake Me Up ('Til It's Christmas) 14:17 CHRIS STANDRING - Out of the Blue 14:14 PETER WHITE - Mister Magic 14:10 BONEY JAMES - Detour 14:04 JAWANZA KOBIE - Let Me Lead 14:00 CRAIG SHARMAT - The Back Nine 13:56 CHUCK LOEB - Springs 13:52 GINO ROSARIA - Island Life 13:47 JOY RIDE - Strollin' 13:44 CHRIS GODBER - At Last 13:39 SMOOTH SOUL HOLIDAY - Angel's Serenade 13:34 LAWSON ROLLINS - Come To Light 13:29 PIECES OF A DREAM - In Too Deep 13:24 WARREN HILL - Renewal 13:21 VINCENT INGALA - The True Meaning of Christmas 13:18 CHRIS GODBER - Sizzle (feat. Adam Hawley) 13:13 CAROL ALBERT - On My Way 13:09 MARCUS ANDERSON - Your Touch (Dedicated To Will & Maggie Shares) 13:04 BUTCH, RHONDA COLEMAN - Bean's Groove 13:00 NICK COLIONNE - Call Me Love 12:56 RAGAN WHITESIDE - Meu Amigo, Meu Amante 12:51 ROBERT HARRIS - Life's Journey 12:47 SYLVIA BENNETT - Wrap You up for Christmas (World Version) 12:42 JONATHAN FRITZEN - Hammers of Love 12:39 ADAM HAWLEY - 35Th St. (Feat. Eric Darius) 12:35 BENNETT B - MIdnight Passion 12:31 EJAZZ ARTISTRY - Never Too Much 12:26 FREDDIE FOX - Day Dreamin' 12:24 ART MORRIS - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 12:20 SERGEY CHIPENKO, DAVE KOZ - Kindness (Remastered 2021) 12:15 MARC ANTOINE - Hi-Lo Split 12:10 PETER WHITE - Wake Up Everybody 12:05 GARY MEEK - For a Long Time 12:00 RHYTHM LOGIC - There for You 11:54 CHRIS STANDRING - All In Good Time 11:49 U-NAM - Back in Style 11:45 SHARMOND SMITH - The First Noel 11:41 MEKIEL REUBEN - No Where Love 11:37 NILS - Jump Start 11:33 ROB SABADO - Spice Of Life 11:28 DAVID BENOIT - Rejoyce 11:24 ANDRE DELANO - Face Off 11:21 DREW DAVIDSEN - Joy To the World 11:17 BRAD ALEXANDER - Straight Up (feat. Donald Hayes) 11:12 JC SOL - Our Groove 11:08 GARY MEGGS - Life's Little Changes 11:04 HIROSHIMA - Always Tomorrow 11:00 PATRICK LAMB - I See it in Your Eyes 10:56 D.A. SCOTT - We as One 10:51 BIRDS OF A FEATHER - Thickets 10:47 CHRIS 'BIG DOG' DAVIS - Santa Baby 10:41 AL DEGREGORIS - Times and Travels 10:36 KIM SCOTT - Poolside 10:33 PAUL BROWN - Angel 10:29 PHILLIP DOC MARTIN - American Garden 10:25 BLAKE AARON - Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing (feat. Kim Scott) 10:20 DAVE KOZ - I'll Be Home For Christmas (Feat. Matt Cusson) 10:16 RAGAN WHITESIDE - In Love 10:12 PIECES OF A DREAM - It's A Vibe 10:08 PATRICK YANDALL - Someone to Love 10:03 JONATHAN FRITZEN - Sweet Spot (feat. Paul Brown) 10:00 RICK HABANA - Lost Records 09:57 PETER WHITE - Excusez-Moi 09:54 RICK HABANA - LA to KC (feat. Blair Bryant) 09:49 PEGGY DUQUESNEL - Under the Christmas Tree 09:44 ELAN TROTMAN - Twice as Nice (feat. Marcus Anderson) 09:40 GREGG KARUKAS - Green Hills 09:36 JACKIEM JOYNER - Secret Admirer 09:31 PETER WHITE - Don't Want To Be A Fool 09:27 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - Tonight Is the Night 09:22 SHAKATAK - Silent Night 09:18 NILS - Catnap 09:14 RANDY SCOTT - T.G.I.F. 09:10 VINCENT INGALA - Hypnotic State 09:06 BRIAN SIMPSON - A Soft Touch 09:00 EUGE GROOVE - Get Em Goin' 08:54 PETER WHITE - The Storm 08:50 SHARMOND SMITH - It's Christmas Time Again 08:46 AL GOMEZ - Groovetimez 08:41 WALTER BEASLEY - Strasbourg 08:38 JAY KING - Breathe (Cami's Song) 08:33 CHIELI MINUCCI - Leilani 08:27 JEFFERY SMITH - Turn It Up 08:22 CHRISTMAS CAROLS - Happy Christmas 08:18 JEANETTE HARRIS - Just Keep Holding On 08:13 MICHAEL ROSS - Four Seasons to Cross 08:10 TONY MOMRELLE - We Can Have It All 08:06 FREDDIE FOX - Still Lovin' You 08:00 KIM SCOTT - What You Stank About This 07:55 JIM ADKINS - A Kiss From You 07:51 RONALD BOO HINKSON - Prim 07:45 MARCUS ANDERSON - Oh Come All Ye' Faithful 07:41 DAVE KOZ - The Bright Side 07:38 BEN TANKARD - Afternoon Nap 07:34 PEET PROJECT - Tell Me You Want It 07:28 JEREMY HECTOR - Ascension 07:24 JOHN NOVELLO - Love Affair 07:20 MARION MEADOWS - The First Noel 07:15 BOB BALDWIN - Stand Tall 07:11 BRYAN LUBECK - Top Down 07:08 JAZZ FUNK SOUL - Count Me In 07:03 GREGG KARUKAS - Azure Dreaming 07:00 WADE C. LONG - Happy Go Lucky 06:56 BRIAN CULBERTSON - Go 06:52 PETER WHITE - In The Rain 06:48 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - Let's Do It 06:44 IN GIWON CHRISTMAS CAROL COLLECTION - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 06:41 NILS - In The Moment 06:36 KEN NAVARRO - Frenchmen Street 06:33 VINCENT INGALA - T.L.C. (Tender Lovin' Care) 06:29 MARQUEAL JORDAN - What Key 06:25 ADAM HAWLEY - Detroit 06:21 SPECIAL EFX - Silent Night 06:18 GHOST JAZZ TRIO BAND - Looking Good (feat. James Morgan) 06:12 OLI SILK - Tokyo 06:09 WILL DONATO - Jaywalkin' 06:04 WALTER BEASLEY - Skip To My Lew 06:00 JEFF KASHIWA - August Nights 05:55 JAREZ - One Take 05:50 GREGG KARUKAS - Believe in Me 05:45 SHAKATAK - Merry Christmas In Summer 05:42 ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY - Get Up (Levantar y Bailar) 05:38 LOUIE FITZGERALD - Surviving the Storm 05:34 NICHOLAS COLE - The Weekend 05:30 EARNEST WALKER JR - Chandelle Drive 05:26 J. WHITE - Free 05:22 BRADLEY LEIGHTON - Winter Wonderland 05:17 PAUL BROWN - The City (Instrumental) 05:11 KIM WATERS - 95 North 05:08 PATRICK YANDALL - Let's Flow 05:03 BRETTINA - Low 05:00 BEN TANKARD - Goodness Gracious 04:55 TERENCE YOUNG - Still Here 04:51 JEREMY HECTOR - St Paul's 04:46 DR. SAXLOVE - Greensleeves 04:42 MARK HARRIS II - Pocket Change (feat. Bernard Harris) 04:38 MARCUS ANDERSON - Unity 04:34 AL DEGREGORIS - Absolute 04:30 MARION MEADOWS - Dream Catcher 04:26 GREGG KARUKAS - Rocky Peak 04:22 JULIAN VAUGHN - O Christmas Tree 04:17 PETER WHITE - Caravan Of Dreams 04:12 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - Feelin' Good 04:08 MARC ANTOINE - Still In Love 04:04 SEAN U - Sunburst 04:00 BLAIR BRYANT - B's Bounce 03:55 KIM SCOTT - Give Thanks 03:52 RICK HABANA - RH Lounge 03:49 COOL SPRING JAZZ QUARTET - Go Tell It On The Mountain 03:44 MEZZOFORTE - Sizzle 03:39 DOMINIC CAMARDELLA - Headwinds 03:35 VINCENT INGALA - What's Option B 03:30 LAWSON ROLLINS - Quest 03:26 UNDER THE LAKE - When Autumn Comes 03:23 AARON BING - Silent Night 03:17 LOUIE FITZGERALD - Watery Eyes 03:13 ADAM HAWLEY - Anytime At All 03:10 PEET PROJECT - On My Way 03:04 BLACK GOLD MASSIVE - Let It Flow (Sausalito Calling) 03:00 JEFF RYAN - Embrace 02:56 BENNETT B - Selfie 02:53 OLI SILK - All We Need 02:49 EJAZZ ARTISTRY - Need You Now 02:45 BRADLEY LEIGHTON - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 02:41 PAUL BROWN - In The Shadows 02:37 RANDY SCOTT - Tempo 02:33 JACKIEM JOYNER - Round The World 02:29 GERALD ALBRIGHT - G-Wiggle 02:25 BEN TANKARD - Still Here 02:20 DAVE KOZ - Little Drummer Boy 02:17 FUNKTASTIC PLAYERS - Always 02:13 CHRIS STANDRING - The Gist of You 02:09 JEREMY HECTOR - I'll Remember 02:04 AVENUE BLUE - Just Goodbye (feat. Jeff Golub) 02:00 MARCUS ANDERSON - Pure Love 02:00 MARK HARRIS II - Pocket Change (feat. Bernard Harris) 01:56 MARION MEADOWS - Life In The Clouds 01:51 KIM SCOTT - Treetops 01:48 JODY MAYFIELD - Angels We Have Heard on High 01:43 GREGG KARUKAS - Riverside Drive 01:38 PETER WHITE - Peeto Bandito 01:34 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - After Hours 01:30 ROB TARDIK - Get Up 01:26 BRIAN SIMPSON - Whisper To Me 01:22 KNIGHTHAMMER - Christmas, I Love You 01:18 JEANETTE HARRIS - Saxy 01:14 BRENDAN ROTHWELL - Carmel 01:08 MEZZOFORTE - Sea Breeze 01:04 DEE LUCAS - All In (feat. George Freeman) 01:00 BRIAN CULBERTSON - Go 00:56 BLAKE AARON - Shine 00:52 NORMAN BROWN - Late Night Drive 00:49 GARY PALMER - Coast 2 Coast 00:45 DIDIER LABOSSIERE - Back to the Beginning 00:43 JONATHAN BUTLER - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 00:39 BENNETT B - Above The Clouds 00:35 ADAM HAWLEY - Cruisin' (Feat. Brian Culbertson) 00:32 VANN BURCHFIELD - Never Too Much 00:27 ROB MALETICK - In My Arms 00:23 RON OTIS - Out of Pocket 00:20 SHAKATAK - Jingle Bells 00:16 TONY SAUNDERS - My Real Love 00:12 PHILIPPE SAISSE - And So But Then 00:08 LES SABLER - Keep Pushin' 00:04 PAUL BROWN - Deep Into It 00:00 SPONTANEOUS GROOVIN' COMBUSTION - Soul Stirrer

[ifishouldvanish]

@maplesyrupao3 tagged me in a thing 500 years ago and I’m finally makin good on it, y’all!!!

10 Songs I’m currently rockin’ out to:

“Monday Morning” - Fleetwood Mac | This song is such a great kick-off to a great album. It’s one of my favorites to listen to during my morning commute n_n

“Bad Girls” - Donna Summer | I’ve been on a disco kick lately. BEEP BEEP! TOOT TOOT. BEEP BEEP! Such fun. 

“Drunk in LA” - Beach House | I love the new album and I can’t get enough of this song. Like I’m at a loss for words at how to describe it?? Trippy eerie hazy vibes??

“Summertime Rolls” - Jane’s Addiction | Summertime is indeed rolling here in Florida and this song is, to me, the soundtrack to feeling lazy in the sweltering heat and not wanting to move aka #FloridaGothic. Anyway Jane’s Addiction RULES everyone else droolz

“Fast Slow Disco” - St. Vincent | If you’ve been following me for any significant duration of time over the past 2-3 years, you know that Annie Clark Owns This Ass. I already loved “Slow Disco”, and this uptempo version fuckin’ slaps!!1!

“Street Player” - Chicago | Y’all I’m going to see Chicago next month I’m fuckin PUMPED

“Sabotage” - Beastie Boys | My brothers and I were having a heated game of Mario Party 2 the other day and declared this the “Stealing Someone’s Star” theme

“I Fall Apart” - Rory Gallagher | this bluesy irish b is finally on Spotify y’all!!!!!

“Loud Love” - Soundgarden | big sexy riff. big sexy voice. big sexy fun.

“Das Letzte Streichholz” - OOMPH! | idk man these guys can write a hook, ok??

Tagging... @winterswanderlust, @madasateacup, @evilsnowswan, @ianbrunner, @nerdrumple, @wixley-kryptonese, @imgilmoregirl, @galactic-pirates, and/or anybody else who sees this and thinks it looks fun

[kevinbabbles]

Here are my favorite tracks of 2017. Links go to youtube videos and shhhhh you can download them all here.

IDGAF - Dua Lipa

Lemon - N.E.R.D. & Rihanna

Blanket Me - Hundred Waters

Feel It Still - Portugal. The Man

Caramelo Duro - Miguel & Kali Uchis

What Can I Do If the Fire Goes Out? - Gang of Youths

The Way You Used to Do - Queens of the Stone Age

Bad Liar - Selena Gomez

BagBak - Vince Staples

Black Smoke Rising - Greta Van Fleet

Need to Feel Your Love - Sheer Mag

Uh Huh - Julia Michaels

Malibu - Miley Cyrus

Do You Still Love Me? - Ryan Adams

1 Night - Mura Masa & Charli XCX

This Song - RAC & Rostam

Don’t Kill My Vibe - Sigrid

Only God Knows - Young Fathers & Leith Congregational Choir

The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness - The National

Hi Bich - Bhad Bhabie

Hear This - Jarami

Undercover - Kehlani

Right Now - HAIM

Philly Sinks - Aimee Mann

Bless This Acid House - Kasabian

New Rules - Dua Lipa

Green Light - Lorde

If We Were Vampires - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

The Underside of Power - Algiers

Now or Never - Halsey

No Fear - DeJ Loaf

No. 28 - Methyl Ethel

Learn to Let Go - Kesha

Love Galore - SZA & Travis Scott

Broken Halos - Chris Stapleton

27 Kids - GRMLN

Redbone - Childish Gambino

Diane - Cam

Money On You - Chris Blue

There’s a Honey - Pale Waves

Wonder Blind - Karen Elson

Up All Night - Beck

Cold Little Heart - Michael Kiwanuka

Sparks - The Family Crest

Drowning - A Boogie With Da Hood

I Love You More Than You Love Yourself - Austra

Something For Your Mind - Superorganism

Make It Better - Hazel English

For What It’s Worth - Liam Gallagher

Life to Save - Hurray for the Riff Raff

Speakerbox - Wiley

No Roots - Alice Merton

Alleyway - Anna Tivel

Silver Lining - Mt. Joy

Perfect Places - Lorde

MUMBO JUMBO - Tierra Whack

Dive - Ed Sheeran

Rattlesnake - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

dirt - deem spencer

Ran - Future Islands

Never Have Time - The Royal Foundry

Cloud 9 - Jamiroquai

Sour Breath - Julien Baker

The Cure - Lady Gaga

Savage - Lights

Big Fish - Vince Staples

Ballad of the Dying Man - Father John Misty

Los Ageless - St. Vincent

High - Sir Sly

Misery - Creeper

[poptimaforma]

2017

1. Bjork - Utopia (ft. Arca) 2. Sigrid - Don’t Kill My Vibe 3. (Sandy) Alex G - Bobby 4. Charli XCX - Dreamer (ft. Starrah & RAYE) 5. Moses Sumney - Doomed 6. 1010 Benja SL - Boofiness 7. Arca - Desafio 8. Lorde - Homemade Dynamite 9. Tyler, The Creator - 911 / Mr. Lonely (ft. Frank Ocean & Steve Lacy) 10. Kelela - Take Me Apart 11. Frank Ocean - Biking (ft. JAY Z & Tyler, The Creator) 12. Sampha - Incomplete Kisses 13. Porches - Country 14. Ronnie Flex - Is Dit Over (ft. Tabitha) 15. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds - Dead In The Water 16. Chad VanGaalen - Mind Hijacker’s Curse 17. Phoenix - Fior Di Latte 18. Naaz - Can’t 19. Young Fathers - Only God Knows (ft. Leith Congretional Choir) 20. Lana Del Rey - Love 21. Kelly Lee Owens - Anxi. 22. Lorde - Writer In The Dark 23. Perfume Genius - Slip Away 24. St. Vincent - Slow Disco 25. Dua Lipa - Lost In Your Light (ft. Miguel)

///SPOTIFY

[sendintheantiheroes]

Vincent Price marathon Day 11: The Comedy of Terrors (1963/1964?)

An undertaker and his assistant, who have been killing people off to keep their business running, find themselves in trouble when one of their victims seemingly comes back from the dead.

Oh my. I think I actually prefer Vincent in comedies given his track record. He was superb. Probably another one of my favourite characters of his here as a morally corrupt undertaker that is driven only by money and decadence (with a real Frank Gallagher vibe to him). Vincent just lets loose completely with his comedic abilities and had me in stitches most of the time.

Also, Boris Karloff and Peter Lorre co-starring again? They must have watched The Raven and saw big money. Boris as the senile old father of Vincent's on screen wife is a farcry from his other roles but he executed it perfectly.

Honestly I'm surprised Roger Corman didn't direct this film, it is so similar a style to his work. Awesome effort 👌

[emiledekeyser]

BRITSE INVASIE

3 bands in 1 week. 3 reviews die 1 geheel vormen.

Hookworms, Brussel 2018 Slaves, Gent 2018 IDLES, Brussel 2018

HOOKWORMS

In een tijdspanne van 5 dagen steken 3 bands uit die Nieuwe Generatie Britse Gitaarrock het Kanaal over: op deze pagina’s krijgt u ook een verslag van Slaves in de Handelsbeurs (31 oktober) en Idles in de Orangerie van de Botanique (1 november), maar beginnen doen we met Britse Invasie: Deel 1 – Hookworms in de Rotonde van diezelfde Botanique op 28 oktober.

Het lijkt geen slecht idee om eerst even in te gaan op die Nieuwe Generatie Britse Gitaarrock. Want, wat is daar nu eigenlijk zo nieuw aan? En wat maakt die dan zo interessant? Simpel: het genre, vooral vertegenwoordigd door Shame en Idles, is weer springlevend. Het eiland lijkt eindelijk komaf gemaakt te hebben met de leegte die er gaapte na Oasis en The Libertines, toen elke Liam Gallagher-copycat er de hemel werd in geprezen. De dagen van de overgebleven rocksterren van de ‘oude generatie’ lijken ook stilaan geteld, zo gaf Noel Gallagher het meest zoutloze optreden van Rock Werchter 2018, en kwam Richard Ashcroft een aantal weken geleden met het middelmatige “Natural Rebel” op de proppen, die zelfverklaarde rebel vertelde in 1 adem ook dat bands zich moeten onthouden van politieke statements. De nieuwe lichting daarentegen heeft lak aan het concept van de ‘rockster’, zit niet verlegen om een politieke boodschap van samenhorigheid (unity!) te verkondigen en stelt zich bovenal authentiek en kwetsbaar op. Het hoeft niet te verwonderen dat hun optredens opvallend minder voetbalhooligans aantrekken.

Het is meer die attitude dan een vergelijkbaar geluid dat de gemeenschappelijke deler is tussen al de bands uit deze ‘nieuwe Britse invasie.’ Hookworms klinkt helemaal anders dan Shame, maar zit er wel eenzelfde idee achter; waar bij Shame de popsong verscholen zit achter een punkgeluid, zit die song bij Hookworms ergens onder de vele lagen elektronica, post-punk, en zelfs psychedelica. Ook met Idles vallen er parallellen te trekken, zo behoort het concept van toxische mannelijkheid bij beide bands tot een van de grootste tekstuele inspiratiebronnen.

Datzelfde Hookworms is dus waar dit verslag over de nieuwe generatie Britse gitaarrock begint. De heren uit Leeds timmerden al een tijdje traag maar gestaag aan de weg met platen als “The Hum” (2014) en “Pearl Mystic” (2013) waarop ze een heel sterk postpunkgeluid lieten horen. Hoewel de synths in hun eerder werk al duidelijk te horen waren, treden ze vooral op de voorgrond op het in februari dit jaar verschenen Microshift. De plaat, die goed onthaald werd, doet heel hard denken aan het beste van New Order, gecombineerd met “Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space” van Spiritualized, het kenmerkende LCD Soundsystem-geluid, en het popgehalte van Pulp. Veel invloeden dus, maar toch valt niet te ontkennen dat Hookworms op Microshift vooral een verfrissend geluid – een mix van post-punk en pure elektronica – gecreëerd én zich eigen gemaakt heeft.

In tegenstelling tot hun eerder werk is de algemene vibe ook zeer positief, Microshift is een happy plaat. Dit mag je gerust een wonder noemen, want de band lijkt wel geboren voor het ongeluk. De opnames van de plaat vielen letterlijk in het water, toen een overstroming in Leeds op tweede kerstdag in 2015 de hele studio (inclusief het opgenomen materiaal dat moest dienen voor een derde plaat) verwoestte. Bovendien verloren ze later ook nog eens hun boezemvriend annex geluidsman. Het is misschien een verklaring voor de overgave en verbetenheid waarmee de band z’n anderhalf uur durende set kwam afwerken in de Botanique.

Vooral het eerste halfuur kan enkel omschreven worden als een furieuze start. Met 4 oudere nummers (atypisch voor een band die net een nieuwe plaat uitheeft), “Away / Towards”, “Radio Tokyo”, “The Impasse” en “On Leaving”, werd een heuse wall of sound neergezet. Het begin was dus ook meer guitar-driven, de synths – hoewel aanwezig – bleven eerder op de achtergrond, de bedoeling was om al knallend binnen te komen, met lang uitgesponnen Thurston Mooresianse noise-intermezzo’s.

Na dit uitermate bombastisch begin was het tijd om de synths naar voren te brengen. Het trio “Negative Space”, dat steunt op een verdomd goede hook die even goed van Factory Floor kon zijn, “Static Resistance”, of hoe New Order zou (moeten) klinken anno 2018, en “Ullswater” was het absolute hoogtepunt van de set. De elektronica kreeg vrij spel en de band presenteerde voor het eerst op de avond een dansbaar geluid met makkelijk meezingbare refreinen (“I wanna know if we were like that / I wanna know if it's how we'll die / Thirty years and thirty questions / But now you can’t reply” uit “Ullswater” krijg ik de eerste dagen niet meer uit mijn hoofd.) Al snel werd duidelijk dat dit Hookworms op z’n best is.

Het bijzonder dromerige “In Our Time” uit Pearl Mystic ging haarfijn over in de perfecte intro van “Opener”. Die haarfijne overgangen waren een constante doorheen het optreden, dat aanvoelde als een pure technoset doordat zanger/knoppendraaier Matthew MJ Johnson na afloop van een nummer altijd wel met een pedaaltje zat te spelen om het zo op geen moment stil te laten vallen. Hoe het ene nummer aan het volgende geregen werd, was ook gewoon veel interessanter (en indrukwekkender) dan een zoveelste ongemakkelijke stilte of cliché bindtekst. “Opener” ging op zijn beurt over in het psychedelische “Shortcomings”, met dat heerlijke baslijntje, en hoewel dit aanvoelde als de afsluiter van de set – het is tevens de afsluiter van Microshift en de band stond al ruim 75 minuten vrij intensief te spelen – was dit buiten Hookworms gerekend. Als toetje kreeg het publiek namelijk nog een mix van “Boxing Day” (uit Microshift) en “Beginners” (uit The Hum), en werd de guitar-driven Thurston Moore-sound van het eerste gecombineerd met de elektronica uit het tweede deel. Dit laatste nummer was tekenend voor het eigen geluid dat Hookworms op Microshift heeft gevonden, de bijzondere mix van post-punk en elektronische hooks. De jongens uit Leeds presenteerden deze mix in de Botanique op een uiterst uitmuntende wijze, zonder stilvallen en vol overgave. Het eerste deel van de Britse Invasie die de komende dagen ons land aandoet was dus bijzonder geslaagd. Op naar Slaves in de Handelsbeurs dus. Tot dan!

SLAVES

In een tijdspanne van 5 dagen steken 3 bands uit de Nieuwe Generatie Britse Gitaarrock het Kanaal over. Op 28 oktober was er Hookworms in de Botanique (zie: Britse Invasie Deel 1), op Allerheiligen is er Idles in diezelfde Botanique, en op Halloween was het tijd voor Slaves in de Handelsbeurs.

In de Hookworms-review werd beschreven wat deze nieuwe lichting, de Class of 2018, zo speciaal maakt: ze hebben lak aan het concept van de ‘rockster’, zitten niet verlegen om een politieke boodschap van saamhorigheid te verkondigen, en stellen zich bovenal authentiek en kwetsbaar op. Dit staat vrij ver van de copycatbands die opkwamen tijdens de leegte die gaapte na Oasis, én van de overgeblevenen uit die tijd zelf (Noel Gallagher is een geitenwollensok maat 47,5).

Ook het voorprogramma van dienst, Hotel Lux, wordt gerekend tot deze nieuwe golf. Ze behoren tot de beruchte South London Scene, ook de uitvalsbasis van Fat White Family, Goat Girl en Shame. Met die laatsten hebben ze eigenlijk wel wat gemeen qua sound. Er zit zeker potentieel in de band, maar het kwam er in De Handelsbeurs niet echt uit. Het leek wel of het vijftal – met duidelijk allen dezelfde kapper – te kampen had met een kater, ze stonden vrij apathisch te spelen en werden bovendien ook niet echt geholpen door het belabberde geluid in het bezig van de set. Naar het einde van de set toe kwamen ze (alsook het geluid) er precies wat door en “Berlin Wall”, de afsluiter, was een dijk van een song. Toch maar in de gaten houden, hoewel ze vandaag niet konden overtuigen (een accident de parcours?) hebben ze wel degelijk een aantal sterke songs.

Toegeven, Slaves tot die nieuwe generatie rekenen is wel een behoorlijk arbitraire keuze. Het duo Isaac Holman (drums + lead vocals) en Laurie Vincent (gitaar + vocals) hadden al in 2015 hun eerste succes te pakken met hun debuutplaat Are You Satisfied? Op die plaat combineerden ze hun humoristische teksten vol zelfrelativering met pompende drums en scheurende gitaren. Singles als “Cheer Up London”, “The Hunter” en “Sockets” waren een hit. Terend op dat eerste succes doken ze zo snel mogelijk de studio weer in om een jaar later al met het door Mike D geproducete Take Control te komen aanzetten. Geen enkele song haalt echter het niveau van Are You Satisfied?, de succesformule (aangename teringherrie maken en er absurde teksten over schreeuwen) leek uitgewerkt.

Wat maakt hen dan zo verwant aan die Class of 2018? Simpel: voor album 3 zijn ze niet vertrokken vanuit het idee om enkel Lawaai te maken, maar om eerst en vooral een Song te schrijven, wat je ook bij een band als Shame vindt. Slaves’ derde, Acts of Fear and Love, is het puike resultaat van een band die nagedacht heeft over hoe de nummers moesten klinken. “Cut and Run” is het beste voorbeeld: een pure popsong en dus helemaal anders dan wat je op de voorgaande platen vindt, maar de fans van het eerste uur hoeven niet te vrezen: op een manier is het toch gewoon vintage Slaves – de tongue-in-cheek humor en het enthousiasme blijven intact.

Humor en enthousiasme bleken ook de kernwoorden te zijn voor hun passage in De Handelsbeurs. Voor wie Slaves eerder al het werk gezien had kwam het wellicht niet als een verrassing toen Laurie en Isaac het podium kwamen opgerend in ware Halloween-stijl: Isaac als zombie, Laurie als duivel. De dresscode van die laatste was de meest toepasselijke, als door de duivel bezeten raasde het duo door de 14 nummers durende setlist. Met een stelletje zombies had het niks te maken. De twee werkten ook keihard om er voor te zorgen dat werkelijk iedereen in de zaal mee was, Laurie verkende elke vierkante meter van de prachtige Gentse zaal, en zelfs (rechtstaande) drummer Isaac kwam af en toe hallo zeggen. En het harde werk loonde, niet enkel op de voorste rijen zat de sfeer goed, ook de mensen achteraan in de zaal waren mee. Slaves weet als geen ander hoe je een publiek inpakt.

Zo’n publiek inpakken doen ze dus ook met humor, naast dat aanstekelijk enthousiasme. De vrij absurde tekst van “Where’s Your Car, Debbie?” werd vooraf uitvoerig geanalyseerd: “this song goes like this: ‘where’s your car, Debbie? / Debbie, where’s your car? / is it far, Debbie? / Debbie, is it far?’ It’s a song about Debbie not finding her car. I wrote it myself.” Heerlijk. Het nummer “Fuck The Hi-Hat” werd aangekondigd met een verhaal over hoe vroeger niemand in hun band geloofde, want wat een absurd idee ook, een duo waarvan 1 van de twee leden een rechtstaande drummer is met een wel zeer minimalistische set-up, en dan nog zonder hi-hat. Waarop Isaac reageerde met “Fuck The Hi-Hat”. Hij liet het door iedereen scanderen, zelden een publiek gezien dat zo veel woede uitte jegens een instrument. Volledig terecht ook, Slaves heeft helemaal geen hi-hat nodig, zoals zo vaak bij duo’s vraag je je ook bij hen af: hoe kunnen zij in godsnaam zo’n vol geluid produceren?

Ook als Slaves aan maatschappijkritiek doet, is dat vaak via de kenmerkelijke humor. In “The Lives They Wish They Had” wordt de Instagramcultuur op de korrel genomen. Dit lijkt een makkelijk slachtoffer, maar het tongue-in-cheek karakter van een lyric als “Poolside-poses, / but don't fall in / You'll remove the glow / from your otherwise pasty skin” zorgt ervoor dat het niet is alsof ze enkel maar met het vingertje staan te wijzen. Hun boodschap, al dan niet politiek, bestaat er vooral uit om saamhorigheid te prediken. Iedereen op 1 lijn krijgen, gewoon plezier maken, en bovenal: jezelf niet al te serieus nemen. Soms hoeft het echt niet veel ingewikkelder te zijn dan dat.

IDLES

IDLES was de laatste van de 3 bands uit de Nieuwe Generatie Britse Gitaarrock die in een tijdspanne van 5 dagen het Kanaal overstaken. Eerder kon u op deze pagina’s al deel 1 en 2 lezen van de Britse Invasie (met Hookworms op 28, en Slaves op 31 oktober). Meer dan Hookworms en Slaves belichaamt IDLES écht deze nieuwe lichting, zij staan voor alles waar ik de afgelopen twee recensies een lans voor gebroken heb: een politieke boodschap van samenhorigheid (UNITY!) verkondigen, en zichzelf authentiek en kwetsbaar, en dus niet als een rockster, opstellen. Kortom: IDLES, dat zijn de vaandeldragers van de Britse Gitaarrock anno 2018.

Voor de aanvang van het concert hing in de hopeloos uitverkochte Orangerie een merkbare spanning in de lucht. Aan alles voelde je het: hier staat iets te gebeuren. En dat iets, dat bleek achteraf het beste concert dat ik dit jaar bijwoonde te zijn. De spanning werd nog eens extra opgebouwd door hoe de band het optreden begon: “Colussus” werd ingezet door drummer Jon Beavis, waarna bassist (een teddybeer in zwemshort) Alan Devonshire het podium opstapte en inviel met een dreigende baslijn, zanger Joe Talbot al biechtend (“Forgive me father, I have sinned”) de eerste regels declameerde en gitaristen Lee Kiernan en Mark Bowen zich klaarmaakten voor de storm. Toen het nummer ontplofte, deed de zaal dat ook. Bierbekers vlogen de lucht in, en jong én oud, man én vrouw, vormden 1 grote moshpit. Vanaf dan was het dus al snel duidelijk: dit publiek eet uit de hand van Talbot & co.

De energie die de band een heel optreden aan de man brengt is quasi ongezien. Zo houden ze het ook voor zichzelf spannend, en dat moet ook wel, de band is bezig aan een onafgebroken wereldtour, en wie elke avond krak dezelfde show speelt gaat daar uiteindelijk aan kapot. In die val zal IDLES dus niet rap lopen, zij proberen zich bovenal keihard te amuseren. Zo schuimde leadgitarist Mark Bowen tijdens “Danny Nedelko” met microfoon in de hand de volledige zaal af, nam slaggitarist Lee Kiernan op een bepaald moment plaats in het midden van een circlepit, en toen Joe Talbot voor “Exeter” plots opmerkte dat er in de Orangerie geen barriers zijn, werd iedereen uitgenodigd op het podium. Dit zijn slechts enkele voorbeelden in een poging om wat gebeurt op en naast het podium in woorden weer te geven. De realiteit is dat dit echt geen gemakkelijke opdracht is, waardoor dus niet genoeg benadrukt kan worden dat van zodra je de kans krijgt, je dit gewoon live moet aanschouwen.

IDLES is ook meer dan enkel een geweldige liveband. Het vijftal houdt meer dan gelijk welke andere band de vinger aan de pols. Muziek is hun vehikel om brandend actuele issues bespreekbaar te maken en het publiek een spiegel voor te houden. Vluchtelingencrisis? Het opzwepende “Danny Nedelko” is het perfecte antwoord (“my blood brother is an immigrant!”), een verbindend nummer dat UNITY predikt. Brexit? De leugens van het Leave-kamp werden op de korrel genomen in “GREAT”, Talbot voelde zich overigens schuldig dat hij over dit onderwerp moest zingen in de hoofdstad van Europa. Toxische mannelijkheid? “Samaritans” verklaart waarom dit fenomeen ervoor zorgt dat mannen vatbaarder zijn voor een depressie dan vrouwen: “man up / sit down / chin up / pipe down / socks up / don’t cry / drink up / just lie / grow some balls, he said / grow some balls” wordt hen namelijk aangeleerd van jongs af aan. Ook de cover van Solomon Burke’s “Cry To Me” behoort tot deze categorie: “well here I am, boy / cry to me!” Afgaande op het enthousiasme waarmee deze teksten werden meegebruld was de Botanique een optreden lang de mooiste plek op aarde. Een plek waar voor Forza Ninove en andere ranzige racisten geen plaats is, achterbakse politici die hun bevolking voorliegen en zo in een politieke impasse terechtkomen, streng veroordeeld worden, en waar het volstrekt normaal is dat mannen zich kwetsbaar opstellen en hun gevoelens uiten. Maakt dit IDLES te politiek? Dat hangt ervan af wat uw invulling van ‘te politiek’ is. Ik vind de mening “Brexit is kut, mannen mogen gerust wenen, en immigranten moet je ook behandelen als mensen,” meer een uiting van common sense.

Hun meest recente plaat heet Joy As An Act Of Resistance, en daarmee dekken ze eigenlijk zelf perfect de lading. Het optreden draaide rond plezier maken, zowel voor de band als voor het publiek. IDLES bewees dat ook op rockoptredens het dak er nog steeds kan af gaan, terwijl vaak schertsend beweerd wordt dat je daarvoor tegenwoordig op hiphopoptredens moet zijn (er zit een grond van waarheid in, check bijvoorbeeld eens de clip van Roméo Elvis’ laatste single “Pogo”). Tussendoor probeerde de band ook om van de wereld een betere plaats te maken door een positieve boodschap te verkondigen. Een broederlijk sfeertje dus, hoewel ze in de Botanique misschien eerder aan preaching to the converted deden. Je moet ergens beginnen natuurlijk, na dit concert keerde alvast niemand naar huis zonder de overtuiging dat UNITY de weg vooruit is.

Nu moet enkel nog de balans opgemaakt worden van het drieluik. Is die nieuwe golf van Britse gitaarbandjes nu echt zo interessant? Dit verhaal begon met Hookworms, dat zeker en vast een puik optreden afleverde. Van hen gaan we echter niks meer horen, want hun passage in de Botanique was meteen ook hun laatste optreden ooit. Afgelopen week bleek dat zanger MJ Johnson, die altijd als eerste op de barricades staat om de slachtoffers te verdedigen bij een geval van sexual harassment in de muziekwereld, zélf niet al te koosjer is op dat vlak. De gedegouteerde bandleden besloten vervolgens om er de brui aan te geven. De enige juiste beslissing, hoe jammer dat voor die overige bandleden ook is. Op Halloween wist Slaves het Gents publiek in te pakken met een mix van aanstekelijk enthousiasme en tongue-in-cheek humor. Allemaal bijzonder fijn, maar het was IDLES dat er met kop en schouders boven uitstak , zij bewezen hét gezicht te zijn van deze fameuze nieuwe generatie Britse gitaarrock: rockstarshit kan hen gestolen worden, ze prediken een heldere politieke boodschap, en authenticiteit en kwetsbaarheid zijn begrippen die hen na aan het hart liggen. Dat de jongens van Shame, die andere voortrekkers van the class of 2018, alvorens ze op 13 december afzakken naar de AB, hun tenen mogen uitkuisen om IDLES van die troon te stoten. On se voit là-bas.

[mrwilliamcharley]

The Best Remixes Of The Week 021

This week was stacked with remix packs from Louis The Child, Illenium, and ODESZA, each drawing a diverse lineup of hot shot producers, plus even more remixes from Dillon Francis, Vincent, Manila Killa, KRNAE, Kill Paris, Hotel Garuda, and more.

Also check out our spicy new Run The Remixes playlist on Spotify with all our all-time favorite remixes, updated weekly.

Cardi B – I Like It (Dillon Francis Remix) | Stream

Dillon Francis has had a massive week between releasing his new single “Look At That Butt” and producing Panic At The Disco’s new track “Hey Look Ma, I Made It”. To top it all off, the iconic producer has unleashed a crazy official remix of Cardi B‘s “I Like It”. Dillon Francis gives the track this latin inspired trap vibe that perfectly amps the song into a fiery club hit. This is definitely one you’ll hear all festival season long.

Kiiara – Messy (R3HAB Remix) | Stream

Multitalented producer R3HAB has pumped out some of the hottest remixes this year and his latest is perfection. R3HAB has given Kiiara‘s new single “Messy” a brilliant rework to add to his collection alongside recent remixes of Lauv, Marshmello, Calvin Harris, and Halsey. Bright, bouncy synths dance around the deep, thumping bassline and snappy percussion, wrapping a lush tropical vibe around Kiiara’s sultry pop vocals. R3HAB’s “Messy” remix absolutely screams summer.

Khalid & Normani – Love Lies (Medasin Remix) | Stream

Medasin shares his latest work of art. Giving Khalid and Normani‘s “Love Lies” a facelift, check out why this remix is quickly spreading around. This sensual Future Bass rendition possesses all that you need to melt your heart. The elements align to create the recipe to perfection. Sound design, Atmosphere, and killer vocal prowess shine brightly in this production. Fair warning that once you hit play you may become addicted. Prepare to drop this tasteful remix into your daily playlist. – Omar Serrano

Gryffin – Winnebago (feat. Quinn XCII & Daniel Wilson) [Vincent Remix] | Stream

Trap lord Vincent has been dropping off goodies all year, knocking us off our feet with his banging official remixes of KRANE and Grandtheft. He’s now been drafted to flip Gryffin‘s summer single “Winnebago” feature Quinn XCII and Daniel Wilson. Grungy guitars rumble under the rising synth melody and building percussion before exploding into a thunderous future trap drop. Vincent has definitely turned the heat up on “Winnebago”.

ODESZA – Across The Room (feat. Leon Bridges) [Tycho Remix] | Stream

The legend Tycho is back with an absolutely stunning rendition of ODESZA and Leon Bridges‘ “Across The Room” as part of their official remix pack. He swirls the track into an atmospheric wonderland with breezy percussion and soulful guitar melodies playing off Bridges’ lush vocals. This masterpiece of a remix is so beautiful that it’s almost better than the original. Tycho’s “Across The Room” remix is simply unforgettable.

Clean Bandit – Solo (feat. Demi Lovato) [Sofi Tukker Remix] | Stream

Electro pop duo Sofi Tukker have stormed the charts with their cheeky singles and quirky remixes of Billie Eilish, TOKiMONSTA, and Big Wild. Back with yet another gooey remix, Sofi Tukker have unleashed their signature style on Clean Bandit and Demi Lovato‘s “Solo”. Ringing synths bounce around shaking percussion and deep bass to give the track this eclectic tribal pop. This is one remix you won’t be forgetting any time soon.

Louis The Child – Better Not feat. Wafia (KRANE Remix) | Stream

Louis The Child and Wafia‘s “Better Not” was everything we could’ve hoped for and it’s just gotten a ridiculously gooey remix pack. First up, trap legend KRANE has put his dark and twisty signature on the pop ballad, amping it up with booming bass stabs and sharp percussion. KRANE’s “Better Not” remix seriously slaps. Check out the full remix pack here.

Mija – Falling ApART (again) [Kill Paris Remix] | Free Download

Kill Paris has just unleashed one of the hottest remixes of the year with his take on Mija‘s “Falling ApART (again)”. Turning the already gorgeous track into an absolute banger, Kill Paris perfectly balances Mija’s catchy vocals with an electrifying burst of dance pop. You’re definitely going to want to put this one on repeat.

Illenium – Needed You ft. Dia Frampton (StayLoose Remix) | Stream

StayLoose is back with one hell of a remix. Just two weeks after releasing his new single “Hey Mama“, StayLoose has now been tapped to be a part of Illenium‘s Awake remix album by remixing his Dia Frampton featured single “Needed You”. Dreamy synths create a euphoric atmosphere around Frampton’s sultry vocals before exploding into one of his signature future bass drops. StayLoose’s “Needed You” is absolutely phenomenal. Check out the full Awake remix pack here.

Logan Henderson – Bite My Tongue (TELYKast Remix) | Stream

TELYKast consistently step up their game with every new remix. Their latest spins Logan Henderson‘s “Bit My Tongue” into a vibrant dance pop remix perfect for any day at the beach. The LA trio wrap Henderson’s pop infested vocals in luscious synths and wavy percussion that bring a shimmering sun-kissed vibe to the track. TELYKast have seriously amazed with this remix.

CHVRCHES – Miracle (Manila Killa Remix) | Stream

Manila Killa never fails to impress when it comes to remixes and his latest is extra saucy. Taking on CHVRCHES, Manila Killa has drummed up their single “Miracle” into a spacey future bass creation. Twinkling percussion and effervescent, fluttering synths create an atmospheric soundscape before dropping into vibrant, rhythmic dance break. You’ll definitely be hearing this one on his upcoming tour supporting Petit Biscuit this fall.

Kygo & Miguel – Remind Me To Forget (Young Bombs Remix) | Stream

Young Bombs never fail to deliver dreamy dance pop remixes. The Vancouver duo have now been drafted to remix Kygo and Miguel‘s “Remind Me To Forget You” and it’s definitely a contender for best remix of the year. Snappy percussion and fluttering synths drape Miguel’s vocals with a glittery, sensual atmosphere, showering the Kygo original in luscious vibrant melodies. Get ready to fall in love with Young Bombs’ “Remind Me To Forget You” remix.

ABOVE & BEYOND – ALWAYS (SLANDER REMIX) | Stream

Having garnered over 4 million streams on their latest Post Malone remix, SLANDER‘s new Above & Beyond remix was bound to be a banger. The LA duo’s flip of “Always” is masterful, instantly drawing you in with its ominous melodies and atmospheric soundscapes. SLANDER seriously impresses with this Above & Beyond remix.

Louis Futon – Kevin’s Heart Ft. Bellah, BXRBER & Armani White | Stream

There’s nothing smoother than a Louis Futon cover to perk up your Friday.  Taking on J. Cole’s “Kevin Heart,” Louis Futon follows his recent single “Fall On Me” with a deliciously smooth cover featuring Armani White, BXRBER, and Bellah. Riding on majestic waves of electronic goodness, Futon expertly rebuilds the original production with layers of lush melodies creating an incredible groove to sink into.  Soulful features from Armani, BXRBER, and Bellah completely change the dynamic of the original, elevating it into an even more addictive summer anthem that you’ll want to leave on repeat. – Peach Gallagher

Illenium – Taking Me Higher (Felix Cartal Remix) | Stream

Felix Cartal never fails to shake things up. Having been tapped by greats like Wafia, TOKiMONSTA, Alma, and more, it was only fitting that Felix Cartal pop up on Illenium‘s new Awake remix album. Giving a bubbly infusion of house pop, Felix Cartal drops the beat, kicking the drums up a notch on Illenium’s “Taking Me Higher” to insert that feel good upbeat rhythm. Check out the full Awake remix pack here.

Louis The Child – Better Not (feat. Wafia) [Hotel Garuda Remix] | Stream

Louis The Child and Wafia‘s “Better Not” already screamed summer but Hotel Garuda‘s remix just took it up a couple notches. Their shiny, sun-kissed remix glistens with their signature bright, tropical sounds and upbeat, groove infested rhythms. Shimmering synths bounce around playful percussion, forcing you to move and shake instantly. This is definitely one you’ll have on repeat all summer long. Check out the full remix pack here.

Preme ft. Post Malone – Jackie Chan (tarro remix) | Free Download

We’ve heard dozens of Post Malone remixes but one of the finest has just arrived from none other than beartrap producer Tarro. For his latest remix, Tarro swerves his dark, ominous bass lines, trap infested snares, and twisting, echoing synths around Posty’s “Jackie Chan”, building it up into an classic Tarro banger. This is definitely one of our favorite Tarro remixes to date.

Brian Fresco – Higher (feat. Chance The Rapper & Blue Hawaii) [Just A Gent Remix] | Stream

Remix giant Just A Gent, know for his massive remixes of NGHTMRE, Illenium, Kill Paris, and more, has just unveiled yet another banging flip. Taking on Brian Fresco‘s “Higher”, which features Chance The Rapper and Blue Hawaii, Just A Gent unleashes an earthy future trap remix that is even better than the original. Chilling, dark synths drape Chance’s iconic vocals while rumbling, crisp percussion gives the track this R&B sultriness. This is one of Just A Gent’s finest remixes yet.

Robotaki – Satisfied ft. City Fidelia (Madnap Remix) | Free Download

Madnap has been blasting this summer with glittery, golden remixes of Kill Paris’ “Red Lights” and Win and Woo’s “Chasing Tail” and now he’s back as part of Robotaki‘s Science remix EP. Twinkling synths sparkle around the bubbly pitched vocals and witty percussion, bringing a lush pop vibe to Robotaki’s “Satisfied”. Yet another stellar remix from young Madnap.

Illenium & Said The Sky – Where’d U Go (Thoreau Rework) | Stream

Thoreau is one of our favorite new artists so it was amazing to find him tapped to remix Illenium and Said The Sky‘s “Where’d U Go”. Colorful synth stabs instantly bring an upbeat, melodic nature to the track before dropping into a wild, eccentric future bass break. This is one of those remixes that would so easily slide into any DJ set. Check out the full Awake remix pack here.

Billie Eilish – Ocean Eyes (Naderi Remix) | Stream

 Following his fire hot mix with Annie Nightingale on BBC Radio 1, Naderi is back and ready to give you an eargasm with his latest remix of Billie Eilish’s “Ocean Eyes.”  Offering a fresh take on one of Billie Eilish’s early originals, Naderi adds his Midas touch to original, elevating it with airy synths and lush piano chords.  Eilish’s ethereal voice soars as the track builds into an explosion of future bass goodness at the drop. – Peach Gallagher

Anne-Marie – 2002 (BKAYE Remix) | Stream

From The Chainsmokers to Post Malone, BKAYE always knocks it out of the park when it comes to remixes. For his latest, BKAYE has put his spin on Snakehips and Marshmello collaborator Anne-Marie‘s “2002”, turning it into a breezy dance pop hit. Bright percussion rock against the summery guitar strums before bursting into a dance pop haven filled with bubbly vocal chops and colorful synth stabs. BKAYE’s “2002” remix is a vibrant pop-infested jam absolutely perfect for summertime.

William Black X Rico & Miella – Here At Last (neutral. Remix) | Stream

Making his debut on Lowly Palace, rising remixer neutral. has returned with one of his finest remixes to date. He’s stepped up to remix William Black and Rico & Miella‘s “Here At Last”, flawlessly spinning his EDM pop soundscape around the track. Bursting synths dance around the sultry vocals and deep, electrifying bass stabs, creating a drop that would explode on any dance floor. This one is a banger for sure.

Sweater Beats – Faded Away (feat. Icona Pop) [Kuur Remix] | Stream

New favorites Kuur have certainly caught our eye with their remixes of The Chainsmokers’s “Sick Boy” and Robotaki and Manila Killa’s “I Want You”. Now they’re back with one of our favorite remixes to date, flawlessly spinning Sweater Beats‘ “Faded Away” into a glorious dance pop heaven. They darken Sweater Beats‘ bubbly Icona Pop feature single with grungy bass lines and booming percussion, while skillfully maintaining its original fun and flirty energy. Kuur have definitely ones to keep an eye on this year.

Alison Wonderland – Easy (Kaivon Remix) | Stream

Kaivon is easily become a new favorite especially after this remix. The rising producer has been enlisted as part of Alison Wonderland‘s latest remix pack for “Easy” and Kaivon definitely shines. The LA producer wraps the opening in this anthemic, ethereal trap before diving into a dance-crazed future bass drop. It’s no surprise that AW chose to add this one to her official pack.

Bronze Whale – Warm (LMBO Remix) | Free Download

Bronze Whale‘s original melted our hearts whole with its bittersweet atmosphere and up and coming duo LMBO have certainly caught our eye with their remix. With a great track comes even greater responsibility and LMBO takes the challenge head-on. Their rendition expands on the origins pace in an attempt to connect with the listener. The lighthearted sound design allows you to get lost in the production and let every second of it transcend you to a happier state of mind. Following the release of “Dysphoria“, it looks like the potential is settling for this Michigan based duo. – Omar Serrano

Louis The Child – Better Not Ft. Wafia (INZO Remix) | Free Download

Though not a part of Louis The Child‘s official “Better Not” remix pack, INZO‘s remix is definitely one of our favorites. The Chicago producer brings this atmospheric, uplifting vibe to the track with spiraling tracks zooming around deep bass stabs and snappy percussion. INZO has certainly stepped up with his “Better Not” remix.

Flume – Insane (Divinite Remix) | Free Download

Newcomer Divinite has certainly impressed with his debut remix. Its a heavy task taking on Flume and Divinite does it majestically, draping “Insane” dark, sinister bass and echoing vocal chops before going into a full throttle, energy packed drop. Divinite is definitely one to keep an eye on.

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Hyperallergic: After Another Artists’ Enclave in Williamsburg Is Sold, Tenants Live in Uncertainty

Tenant values on display at 475 Kent in 2008 (photo by Jami/Flickr)

David Alan Harvey was out of the country when he learned he was being evicted from his South Williamsburg apartment.

Harvey, 73, has lived and worked in his loft at 475 Kent Avenue for more than a decade. A member of venerable photo agency Magnum Photos, Harvey constantly travels the world shooting for magazines such as National Geographic, and has had his work shown in the Corcoran Gallery, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, while lecturing budding shutterbugs about the trade.

When Harvey came back in May from Mexico, where he had been shooting for his next photo book about rustic beach settings, he found a notice taped to his door. The note indicated he had to leave the premises in the coming months because he spent less than half the year living there.

Harvey was not surprised about his eviction, since deep-pocketed developers bought the building for $56 million in February. “As soon as the building was sold I figured this was over,” he said. “The time was just up. They want to raise the rent.”

Tenants protesting being removed from the building in 2008 (photo by iheart475kent/Flickr)

Artist lofts often take the moniker of the business that occupied their space before them, but most are simply known by their addresses. For example, there is the Pencil Factory in Greenpoint, Industry City in Sunset Park, 1717 Troutman in Bushwick, 56 Bogart in Williamsburg, and 66 West in Greenpoint.

Some of these lofts take on mythic qualities.

Andy Warhol’s iconic studio, The Factory, which was at one point located on East 16th Street and Union Square West, doubled as a hangout for fellow artists and celebrities. The Gretsch Building, once a 10-story factory that made guitars and drums, housed scores of artists before developers Martin and Edward Wydra bought it in late 2001 and converted it to condos. The complex has become one of the most desirable locations in Williamsburg.

Four blocks away from the Gretsch, on the edge of a Hasidic Orthodox enclave sits an 11-story former pasta factory known as 475 Kent. The building’s cast concrete and rebar components were typical of many industrial warehouses built in the early 20th century. The first wave of artists priced out of Manhattan moved into the building in 1998, knocking cinderblocks out of the wall and installing casement windows themselves.

The building’s charmingly ramshackle conditions fostered a close-knit community of visual artists, photographers, musicians, authors, and other creative professionals.

475 Kent tenants moving back in 2008 (photo by Alison Dell/Flickr)

Sculptor Deborah Masters once used a crane to lift her work that would be installed at JFK’s Terminal 4 through an open window in her studio.

Author Jami Attenberg, who wrote the best-selling novel The Middlesteins set her latest book All Grown Up in the loft, as a love letter to the building.

War photojournalist Tim Hetherington, whose documentary Restrepo was nominated for an Academy Award, lived there before he was killed while working in Libya in 2011.

Even Bill Murray rented a summer sublet in 2013 while he was shooting the film St. Vincent.

475 Kent (photo by David Gallagher/Flickr)

Life in a former factory meant regular visits from building inspectors to determine whether conditions were up to code. The city made tenants leave 475 Kent for four months in 2008 when the fire department found two silos of grain used to make matzoh in the basement.

But the rising property values of nearby lots attracted investors. The building’s Kent Avenue neighbors, which had been the Schaefer Brewery, the Domino Sugar Factory, and a bevy of smaller warehouses were converted one by one to luxury condo complexes with names like “The Oosten” and designed by renowned architects like ODA’s Eran Chen. And so investors Shlomo Meichor and Assi Arev of the Israel-based firm Gaia Investment Group purchased 475 Kent from Nachman Brach for $56 million in February.

Gaia, which has ties to Israeli billionaires Raz and Beny Steinmetz, has invested heavily in Kushner Companies, the real estate firm owned by President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, but their footprint in the city remains small. In this case, Gaia partnered with developer Copperline Partners run by the wealthy Miami-based Schlesinger family, to manage the property.

Moving sale (photo by Aaron Short)

Tenants began receiving certified letters in March notifying them that the building had been sold. Termination letters went out to some tenants on Memorial Day weekend while others received notices that their privileges were being revoked. “They were sending out notices to scare people and offer them some buyout number, around two years of rent equivalent for the rights to their apartment,” said Andrew Ohanesian, an artist who received a letter claiming that he could no longer park his truck in a parking space near the freight elevator.

However, many longtime residents should be safe from harassment.

Tenants applied and received coverage three years ago under the 2010 expansion of the loft law, which extended rental protections to residents living in warehouses for any consecutive twelve month period from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009. Their rent would remain stabilized regardless of who purchased the building in the future.

But the state law has several loopholes.

Subtenants do not have the same rights as those on the unit’s lease, even if they live in the premises for several years. Tenants must be physically present in their apartment for more than half the year in order for it to be considered their primary residence. And those who rented out their units on Airbnb found themselves in hot water with their new landlord.

The new owners have already cleared out about 25 percent of the 475 Kent’s residents —  mostly subtenants — and are trying to remove others. About half the building is preparing to defend their rights to stay, tenants say. “What we have here is a vertical village that grew organically and that’s something worth holding onto,” said video artist Eve Sussman, one of the building’s earliest tenants. “This is about whether we care that artists stay in New York, and how hard we are going to fight about it.” Her husband, artist and fellow longtime tenant Simon Lee summarized the issues this way: “The cultural life of the city is being eroded and that is what is at stake here.”

Eve Sussman (r.) and an unnamed friend while Eve was working on installing windows at 475 Kent in 1998 (courtesy Eve Sussman)

Other longtime residents worry the character of their loft and the neighborhood will change for the worse as the new owners refurbish empty units for affluent inhabitants. “What’s happened here is when artists moved out of 475 they were replaced by other artists moving in, and now when artists move out investment bankers will be moving in,” said writer and longtime tenant Guy Lesser.

Harvey wanted to remain at 475 Kent and contest the eviction but found he had little ground. “The loft law doesn’t protect me in this particular case, and I’ve looked at it from every legal standpoint,” he said. “I talked with different attorneys who said you have to prove you were there with credit card records, plane tickets, and restaurant receipts.”

Harvey will miss the building. He’s planning to move out by October. “It was always kind of a renegade building that doesn’t exist in New York anymore,” he said. “It was a really good atmosphere. If you’re there, it had a good vibe going.”

Future generations of photographers, painters, and video artists would be so lucky to find these kinds of places in New York. Harvey’s advice: set up shop elsewhere.

475 Kent at night (photo by Aaron Short)

“Where do the struggling young photographers go? Don’t go to New York. The minute it becomes a rich person’s town it’s all over anyway,” he said. “People are going to LA; Atlanta; Marfa, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Sicily. You have to go out and shoot your pictures in other places anyway.”

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This kindlebook of Writing with the Muse: A Guidebook to Conscious Creativity (Intuition University) by Sara Wiseman accidently came to me by lucky chance. I had seen the kindlebook for Demons of Confusion: Rituals To Hide the Truth, Create Confusion, and Conceal Your Actions by Corwin Hargrove. Even with my intuitive and logical awareness that it helps to integrate both knowledge from spiritual white light and darkness to strengthen my spiritual core, I did not yet feel ready to purchase that book. However, as my soul/spirit craves truth from non-biased  and non-judgmental sources, I fortunately came across this kindlebook of Writing With the Muse by Sara Wiseman as a way to help me gain clarity on my creativity as it pertains to my writing goals. Some of the one of a kind tidbits in this kindlebook; the three trances that she writes are the flow states for creative writing,ideally working by hand to keep a journal in relation to ideas for whatever medium of artistic creation that a person is undertaking as she also addresses artists and musicians, asking yourself if you are willing to press forward in your writing passion regardless of publishing outcome (an easy question for me to answer as I do feel called to writing regardless of the outcome even though I understand it may sound arrogant to others, yet I understand that others may only want to write with regards to a guarantee of profitable andor lucrative outcomes). I admit that I liked that Wiseman encouraged a person to give themselves permission to press on with a project deadline date in relation to one of the ideas in her container suggestion. This encouraging guidance was important for me to come across as I work to improve my writing for creative writing therapy as well while also simultaneously working on my employment goals. Wiseman also gives ideas for having containers open for smaller projects such as articles from magazines, doing art for fun, lyrics from songs etc.

Comment | Permalink Long Story Short: The Only Storytelling Guide You'll Ever Need Offered by Penguin Random House Publisher Services Price: $9.99 Candid and Helpful, April 21, 2017 Verified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: Long Story Short: The Only Storytelling Guide You'll Ever Need (Kindle Edition)This kindlebook of Long Story Short: The Only Storytelling Guide You'll Ever Need by Margot Leitman captures some of the author’s experiences as it relates to her ideas for storytelling. Leitman also bluntly admits that some people wishing to spice up their writing may want to live a life in a way that is a little riskier without venturing too much in the danger zone. I admit that this advice was a splash of cold water to my face (metaphorically speaking) because I am blessed with an abundance of free time and a loving husband who is supportive of my writing goals. 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Her sensitivity to the spiritual/afterlife realms are heightened yet her relationship with her parents is not the same after the incident. Her parents still love her, yet for example her dad admits to her that he would like his old daughter back that existed prior to the car accident. Comment | Permalink The Intern DVD Price: $9.99 I’m Far From the Target Audience For This Film Yet, April 21, 2017 Verified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: The Intern (Amazon Video)I admit that I remember being intrigued to eventually watch the Intern film after seeing an article online related to some public relations managers being inspired by the Intern film to hire some older women in real-life as interns (women in their 40’s, 50’s etc.). I admit that this film metaphorically jumped out at me to eventually purchase and watch, which was well worth is for some of the multiple reasons; Anne Hathaway as the character Jules Ostin is shown in an empowering light doing her best to juggle her career and personal life with her husband Matt (Anders Holm) and daughter Paige (Jo Jo Kushner). Ostin is in charge of a successful/thriving business that adds on more people such as Ben Whitaker (Robert Deniro), Davis ( Zack Pearlman), Doris (Celia Weston) etc. Ben becomes popular at the workplace and is seen interacting a lot with Jules Ostin, Jason (Adam Devine), Becky (Christina Scherer) etc. Ben meets and is instantly smitten with the in house massage therapist Fiona (Rene Russo). One of Ben’s lady friends Patty (Linda Lavin) figures this out and expresses her reaction when Ben is shown taking Fiona to a funeral for the first date. Some of the multiple pop culture references in the film which I admit I noticed in the film due to my interest in advertising/marketing trends; JayZ and Beyonce referenced in the film, Stella Artois beer, Sammy Davis, Billy Holiday, Clancy, Harry Potter, Ocean’s film series starring Brad Pitt as Rusty Yates, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, snippets of a song featured in the film by KC and the Sunshine Band, snippets of a song being played by Busta Rhymes, Teddy’s Bar & Grill, a brief clip of the Singing in the Rain film etc. Comment | Permalink Buying the View Season 1 Price: $16.99 Fun To Watch, April 21, 2017 Verified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: Buying the View Season 1 (Amazon Video)I admit that this series of Buying The View Season 1 caught my attention because it seemed similar to another show that I find to be fun to watch from the episodes that I have watched (Lottery Dream Home). The first episode opens with a couple being shown different properties in Miami Florida. The second features a couple being shown different properties around Whistler BC (which appears to be in a similar location featured in Timber Creek Lodge Season 1). Comment | Permalink NOW That's What I Call #1's [Clean] Price: $9.49 Wide-Ranging and Enjoyable, April 21, 2017 Verified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: NOW That's What I Call #1's [Clean] (MP3 Music)This music collection of NOW That's What I Call #1's is a diverse and amusing selection of songs. One of the strong features of the collection is that the hits are included from different eras of the 2000’s such as; Viva La Vida by Coldplay (2008), Heaven song featured by Bruno Mars (2012), Born This Way by Lady Gaga (2011), Fancy by Iggy Azalea Charli XCX (2014), Lollipop by Lil Wayne (2008), Low by Flo Rida feat. T. Pain (2007), I Gotta Feeling by the Black Eyed Peas (2009), Timber by Pitbull feat. Kesha (2013), Roar by Katy Perry (2013), Happy by Pharrell Williams (2013) etc. Comment | Permalink NOW That's What I Call 90s Pop Price: $7.99 A Variety of Quality Songs, April 20, 2017 Verified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: NOW That's What I Call 90s Pop (MP3 Music)This music collection of NOW That's What I Call 90s Pop features a decent selection of tunes from various artists representing the 90’s music genre. I admit that these songs are some tunes that I enjoy a lot from this collection; Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera, The Boy is Mine by Monica & Brandy, Whatta Man by Salt N Pepa feat. Vogue, Step by Step by New Kids On The Block. However, there are multiple songs from different timeframes of the 90’s and music genres that will appeal to many people who listen to various types of music. Comment | Permalink Lust For Life [feat. The Weeknd] Price: $1.29 A One of A Kind Avant-Garde Love Song, April 20, 2017 Verified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: Lust For Life [feat. The Weeknd] (MP3 Music)I admit that I was first exposed to this unique Lust For Life song by Lana Del Rey feat. the Weeknd less than 18 hours ago (via youtube). The music collaboration is very well coordinated (when it comes to the lyrics of Lana Del Rey and the Weeknd) and the futuristic lounge/electronic music makes it a very novel type of love song. I also like that the Lust For Life song has both a hopeful and happy-go-lucky vibe. Comment | Permalink That's What I Like Price: $1.29 An Exquisite Dance/R&B type of song, April 20, 2017 Verified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: That's What I Like (MP3 Music)I admit that this entertaining song That’s What I Like by Bruno Mars grew on me after multiple times of listening to it. It is a come hither/romantic type of song yet one of the positive features of the song is that it comes out in a imaginative love story type of tune. That’s What I Like by Bruno Mars is also perfect to listen to if you have liked andor enjoyed his Treasure song-it reminds me in an outstanding way of that song.