May 2008
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sxsw revisited, in polaroid
previous sxsw coverage: the beat goes on kodak moments free is my favorite four letter word
April 2008
10 posts
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take what you have gathered from coincidence
Bob Dylan: ‘It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue’ It’s funny how something familiar can all of a sudden resonate with you differently and become new again. That’s where I’m at right now with, “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue.” It fits so well in the context of my current situation. Obviously, that’s the beauty of good lyrics, they portray...
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My top 5 picks from the "50 Greatest Comedy...
Nerve.com and IFC recently collaborated to compile a list of the 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches of All Time, from which I have picked my five favorites. Their list is impressively thorough, while mine is of course a narrow selection based on personal taste, but nonetheless, here it is: 5. “Argument to Beethoven’s Fifth,” Caeser’s Hour (#29 on their list) I wouldn’t...
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Mahna Mahna
With two roommates bogged down by finals and two ridiculous, large dogs in our tiny three-bedroom house, the daily grind has regressed to something like this: This is basically our houses’ new theme song.
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things to do in 78702
I’m currently awaiting confirmation on a sweet little house on Austin’s east side, for which I am extremely hopeful and increasingly excited. I perceive East Austin as an intriguing redevelopment. The area is still largely perceived as “the wrong side of the tracks” (the tracks being I-35), but the ongoing gentrification process has seemingly served the area well....
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sunday recharge: field of dreamers
We were born before the wind Also younger than the sun Ere the bonnie boat was won as we sailed into the mystic Hark, now hear the sailors cry Smell the sea and feel the sky Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic And when that fog horn blows I will be coming home And when that fog horn blows I want to hear it I dont have to fear it I want to rock your gypsy soul Just like way back in the...
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The Miscellaneous Adventures of King: The Jump Off
I have this friend, Greg King. He’s undoubtedly one of the most ridiculous characters I’ve ever met, and I mean that in the best way possible. For some time now I’ve been building a mental catalog of stories and events that could honestly one day make an enjoyable sitcom, and thus some serious bank. Seriously. Seinfeld’s got nothing on this kid. For example, here’s...
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'Exile in Guyville' Reissue
Twelve years ago THIS PERFORMANCE by Liz Phair on SQUiRT TV changed my life. I was fourteen and yet to experience any non-commercialized female role models, other than my mother. I was 100% intrigued by her storytelling approach, which contrasted with mainstream female artists’ use of sexuality. She took the drivers seat without hesitation or apologies. I was in awe. Within days I obtained...
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tiger style
This picture from The Felice Brothers’ myspace delights me in the way few things do. It’s fucking incredible and reminds me that in one of the first interviews/reviews I read about them, they mentioned listening to Wu-Tang growing up. And if you follow this page, by now you should recognize my sentimental attachment to Wu. And perhaps this further demonstrates regional culture trends,...
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taking it for the team
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