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With another year nearly in the books, it is again time for reflection on the best of the wholly unpredictable (Trump?!?!?) year that was. And, as it always is, time is precious so I won’t be overly verbose here. So without further ado, here are a few of my favorite things from 2016… Television Shows 1. Atlanta, FX 2. The... Continue Reading →
The anthology television series, whether seasonal or episodic, has been and will continue to dominate the television landscape for the foreseeable future. Whether you've directly noticed the trend or not, and you probably have if you watch any form of television in this day and age, you've likely enjoyed a show that utilizes this throwback... Continue Reading →
-A great track or two does not always a great album make. As such, there are many differences between my top tracks and top albums of 2016 (so far...). I encourage you to use this list as a guide to some truly wonderful albums that have already come out this year. Be it in the confines of... Continue Reading →
Life is a collection of experiences, which are made more memorable with a terrific soundtrack. Not every experience has a track to score the moment, but how often does a great moment have a corresponding track that helps create the experience and sear it into your memory for life? Whatever the experience or whatever the track, both become forever intertwined. Many of... Continue Reading →
With another year in the books, it is again time for reflection on the best of the year that was. And, as it always is, time is precious so I won't be overly verbose here. So without further ado, these are a few of my favorite things from 2015... Films 1. Mad Max: Fury Road 2.... Continue Reading →
If you're reading this, it's not already too late to enjoy the top albums of 2015. At least for now, not 1989 or the summertime of '06, it is the perfect time to have epic musical adventures in your own backyard. So enjoy the beauty behind the madness... My Top 25 Albums Of 2015 1a. Grimes, 'Art Angels' Wow. Sounding like an... Continue Reading →
What is FOMO? Sure the acronym stands for Fear Of Missing Out but to answer the question solely is akin to dissection in a 9th grade biology class; it means nothing. To truly understand the FOMO meaning, one has to feel it. Be burned by it. Be saddened by it. Be laid bare in a lab... Continue Reading →
Music is life. Music is escape. Music is expression. Music is revolution. Music is life-changing. All these ideas, true as they are, aren't new or revolutionary. Who cares. These ideas are undeniable and as factual as ever. So thank God that 2015 has already produced so much wonderful music for us to get lost in. But seriously,... Continue Reading →
The Academy is in for an interesting night. Sure the ballots have long since been cast but the story of all the votes unfold tonight. The night could go many directions and yield a few surprises but, as always, the Monday morning water cooler conversations that follow will be centered around the biggest awards, of which many are true toss-ups. At the center... Continue Reading →
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