Gold on the Ceiling

The motivation gene. Both of my folks had one but somehow it bypassed me completely. I know I'm a carrier. And i'm pretty sure it lies between the ambition gene and that gene which enables you to take out the recycling and clean out your fridge. Recessive.

This song prompts me to do stuff.

The Fox

If you were to say that Niki & The Dove are not influenced by Kate Bush or Björk, I'd call you a lying liar. I love the fact that this duo exists today in an indie climate awash with frat-diluted dubstep. This video for The Fox has bizarre and stunning imagery from Seattle's Wintr.


Niki & The Dove - The Fox.

I'm not leaving without you

There's nothing like the feeling of getting humbled by a swarm of musical theater folk at a karaoke bar after delivering an arguably passable version of Gaga.

On a faux-holiday.

This year, at least, I averted the despondent loneliness.

RIP

Her gorgeous voice reinforced my love for song during my most formative years...

My trouble comes with bluest eyes

Went to a show last night at a small venue in Williamsburg. Attending gigs like this was such a defining part of my existence back in the day. It was really more than just a hobby but a source of joy. I mourn the fact that this is no longer true but the memories bring me warmth. I've followed these guys since the very first EP and I got to meet the lead dude after their set last night. He's a sweetheart and a cutie. And I found myself briefly reliving my 20s again.

I liked it.

snowden - anemone arms

snowden - between the rent and me

Your soul descent to madness has just begun...

"Black white and blue"...my corporate colors!

Good happenings are extremely rare here. When they happen, it is in my nature to question how I can deserve such happenings, especially when horrible things are happening to people I care about. I am still questioning...but I am goddamn grateful. I received a ridiculous promotion and a ridiculous raise this week...only after three months of tenure. Thank you, manager. Thank you, universe. Thank you, temporary (yet inexplicable) ghost of self-affirmation. Feeling worthy is a state of mind. So nascent and remote.

Irrelevant and mediocre music video to follow. (I like the song.)

All I can do

...is extend my hand. And I know it's not nearly enough.

ray laMontagne - let it be me

Love at first sight

I don't do this, right? Oh god do I do this?
Still,not giving up gin.

Home is where the cable is

When you don't have a lover or a mother's arms to sink into, nothing really compares to the warm comfort of having a sleepover on a good friend's couch. Living alone is freeing but sometimes god-awful.

iron and wine - my lady's house

Conductor

The subway just got played. By Alexander Chen.