That was a little more like it.
After the confusing evening that was Wednesday, Sled Island delivered the goods.
We started off at Grace Presbyterian church with Darren Frank, the Edmonton singer/songwriter who seemed highly uncomfortable on-stage. Things started out very nicely – the songs were there, his voice was immaculate (a cross between Damien Rice and Jeff [...]
Archive for June, 2007
Sled Island: Day 2
Posted in Calgary, Music on June 29, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Sled Island: Day 1
Posted in Calgary, Music on June 28, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Last night, Sled Island kicked off with the highly anticipated Cat Power show at Knox United church.
The show opened with Jane Vain and the Dark Matter, whom I felt were charming and who were the perfect opening act for Cat Power. Jane Vain (aka Jamie Fooks) was endearing with her oversized glasses and her nervous [...]
Class divisions reflected in Myspace and Facebook?
Posted in Internet Culture on June 25, 2007 | 4 Comments »
A fascinating read (here)
What I lay out in this essay is rather disconcerting. Hegemonic American teens (i.e. middle/upper class, college bound teens from upwards mobile or well off families) are all on or switching to Facebook. Marginalized teens, teens from poorer or less educated backgrounds, subculturally-identified teens, and other non-hegemonic teens continue to be drawn [...]
A moment of doubt
Posted in Academic on June 24, 2007 | 3 Comments »
I take a moment away from constant self promotion to actually do some “real” work, and I realize how much I have taken on, and how slowly I have been working on it. This is kind of my thing – I tend to work in cycles, and I realized JUST NOW that I am starting [...]
Sled Island Preview Playlist
Posted in Music on June 22, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Here is the playlist for the Sled Island preview tomorrow afternoon from 430 to 6!
Jane Vain and the Dark Matter – Don’t Mind Us
Cat Power – Cross Bones Style
The Forbidden Dimension – Bloody Show
C’mon – Waste My Time
Destroyer – Students Carve Hearts Out of Coal (alternate version)
Chad VanGaalen – Gun
Mates of State – Goods
Montag – [...]
Calgary Herald!
Posted in Calgary, Music on June 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I just got interviewed about how to select shows at Sled Island and how I plan on getting around. Truth is that I hadn’t thought about it. Look for it Tuesday or Wednesday!
Factory Records Fonts
Posted in Naveling on June 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Peter Saville, the British designer closely associated with Factory Records, is offering free downloads of some of the fonts he used in designing record sleeves and other work for New Order, Joy Division, and other Factory Records artists.
Joy Division Closer – Trajan (Adobe)
Blue Monday – Engravers Gothic (Bitstream)
New Order 1981 – Futura (Bauer)
New Order 1993 [...]
Saturday, June 23 on CKXU – SLED ISLAND PREVIEW
Posted in Music on June 22, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I am going to be covering Sheena’s radio show this Saturday… something about rehab? Not sure exactly, but she is in our prayers anyway.
I will be on the radio from 430-6 PM, and will be doing my Sled Island preview. Don’t worry, there will be different songs than the ones in my mix (different bands [...]
Rush Hour Renegades, already in Podcast form
Posted in Music on June 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
If you go to renegades.wordpress.com, you will be able to see our playlist, as well as listen or download the entire program in Mp3 form.
We have also made a Podcast feed, which you can subscribe to HERE. We have also submitted the podcast to iTunes, which you will be able to find shortly [...]
Rush Hour Renegades on CKXU Radio
Posted in Music on June 20, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I am doing a new radio show on CKXU in Lethbridge (88.9 FM or listen LIVE on the web). It will be on Thursday mornings from 1030 AM -1200noon (though next week, we will be pre-empted due to SLED ISLAND festivities).
Your hosts James Leroy and Paul K will be your guide to the completely [...]
Control
Posted in Film on June 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This is the trailer for the new Ian Curtis (of Joy Division) biopic, “Control.” Compelling stuff.
IN THE YEAR 2030,THE YOUNG HOTSHOT AT MY OFFICE TRIES TO WALK ME THROUGH “CENTAUR,” APPLE’S NEW MIND-ORB-BASED OPERATING SYSTEM.
Posted in Internet Culture on June 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
BY MATTHEW DUVERNE HUTCHINSON-
(more from McSweeney’s here)
ME: For some reason, I can’t get this report orb to beam.
HOTSHOT: Well, go ahead and materialize the topaz orb first. That should launch your facefield preferences.
ME: OK, here goes … Wait, remind me, how do I get to the topaz orb? Sorry, I [...]
Sled Island
Posted in Calgary, Music on June 16, 2007 | 2 Comments »
A follow up to my post below on Sled Island.
Buy a pass. Take a couple days off work, and get your fill of live music. There are bands for everyone, and even if you haven’t heard of many of them, you can hear almost all of them via Myspace.
I won’t take any excuses.
Dumb, dumb, dumb…
Posted in Hate on June 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I noticed, down the page it says “Partying like its 1995″
Way to go University!
My Sled Island Preview!
Posted in Music on June 13, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, June 27
On Wednesday, it all looks pretty simple – get to Knox United early to get a spot for Jane Vain and Cat Power. I am going to try and be there for 6 or so, as you are forced to sit on wooden church pews, and you want to get there early [...]
McSweeney’s in Trouble
Posted in Literature on June 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
McSweeney’s distributor filed for bankruptcy late last year and now they’re out $130,000:
As you may know, it’s been tough going for many independent publishers, McSweeney’s included, since our distributor filed for bankruptcy last December 29. We lost about $130,000 — actual earnings that were simply erased. Due to the intricacies of the settlement, the real [...]
Partying like its 1996
Posted in Lethbridge on June 8, 2007 | 6 Comments »
Today I did something in Downtown Lethbridge that I hadn’t done since 1996… I put up a shit load of gig posters on light-poles, in stores, and any flat surface that I could find. There I was, getting yelled at by shop owners, getting harrassed by homeless people (though, to be fair, one dude that [...]
Passive Aggressive Notes
Posted in Internet Culture on June 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
For about two weeks now, this little blog has wormed its way into my heart as one of my favorites. In fact, I look forward to updates for this blog as much as I do “Post Secret.” The structure is simple: people submit digital camera shots of passive-aggressive notes, and this guy posts them. I have [...]
The Square Waves Shows
Posted in Music on June 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
For anyone who reads this who doesn’t know, my band The Square Waves is playing at Sled Island at the end of June. This is a four day, multi-venue festival in Calgary running June 27-30, featuring some big name acts like Cat Power, Spoon, The Walkmen, Les Savy Fav, Destroyer, Mates of State, Boredoms, Erich [...]
“Get out your f*&cking checkbook!”
Posted in Naveling on June 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This will disturb and amuse (CLICKY)
