The Futura

There are many reasons that I am looking forward to the spring right now. I finish my certificate program, search for a new opportunity, bask in warmer weather, and peruse for new music. Like this new track from that Scandinavian country that consistently produces superb tunes. I have to say that I am very excited for the new album by The Radio Dept. With tracks this good, there will definitely be a spring in my step. Yes, cheesy pun intended.

On a side note, futura is quickly becoming my favorite font of the moment. Original? Probably not, but who cares?

Alt-Country

For some reason, I've been on a huge alt-country music kick. Maybe not just alt-country, but folksy acoustic driven songs in general. I think it may be because these remind me of the road trip a few months back. All of these songs make me think of driving through this vast and open country.

1. Guster - Two of Us


2. Ray LaMontagne - Hannah


3. Ryan Bingham - Weary Kind


4. The Shins - Gone for Good


5. Wilco - When the Roses Bloom Again


6. West Coast Grand - West Coast Grand


7. Billy Bragg & Wilco - Remember the Mountain Bed


8. Jeremy Fisher - Cigarette


9. Wilco - When You Wake Up Feeling Old


10. Lucero - All the Same to Me


11. Billy Bragg & Wilco - Secret of the Sea


12. Ryan Adams - Gonna Make You Love Me


13. Ray LaMontagne - Within You


14. Ryan Adams - Dance All Night


15. Wilco - Either Way


16. Laura Marling - The Captain and the Hourglass


17. Pete Yorn - Life On A Chain


18. Billy Bragg & Wilco - California Stars

New Year

2009 was a great year for me. I became an Uncle, went on a 7500 + mile road trip around the continental U.S., ran a marathon, and left my job in search of something else. What does 2010 have in store? I really don't know, but every January brings a sense of optimism to my spirits. I'd like to wish everyone all the best in 2010.

An upbeat track which I found very late, but enjoy very much. Soooo hipster.