Long | Distance

Bad Fads | Fake Bullet Holes

Comments 26 | February | 2012

There are plenty of things in this world that I don’t get, but occasionally something strikes me in such a manner that it’s hard NOT to comment. While I feel that we as a nation are on the back end of this fad I can’t help but pay extra special attention to cars donning stickers of bullet holes. For the longest time it sufficed to say, “Well, at least it’s not a pair of rubber testicles hanging off the back of a pickup truck,” but when I came across this “phenomenon” in the parking lot at work recently, it begged a more incisive look at the trend. Continue Reading

Albums, Videos

Sleigh Bells | Reign Of Terror

Comments 21 | February | 2012

In 2010, Brooklyn-based duo Sleigh Bells unleashed their debut LP Treats. While they missed a brilliant opportunity for cross-promotion with any number of ear plug manufacturers, the resulting fanfare was as loud as their music. Fortunately for my ear drums, they waited 20 months before returning to market with their latest product. Reign of Terror, the much-anticipated second LP (and third offering overall) was released today, just a week after Valentine’s Day. It’s a perfect album for couples…..if you’re idea of a romantic date night is a trip to the firing range followed by a viewing of Heathers. Continue Reading

Mix'd Bag

A.D.D. | May I Have Your Attention

Comments 13 | February | 2012

Recent studies have shown that Americans’ attention spans are growing shorter and shorter. Continue Reading

Mix Playlists

Mix Playlist | January 2012

Comments 02 | February | 2012

JANUARY 2012

The Knux | You Can’t Lose
Grouplove | Tongue Tied
The Black Keys | Little Black Submarines*
Phantogram | Make A Fist
Holy Ghost! | Do It Again Continue Reading

Songs

Songs of the Year | 2011

Comments 17 | January | 2012

I’ve already divulged my Top Albums of 2011, but some of you might be thinking, “Hey LDD, let’s get specific. I would really love it if you were to highlight the exact tracks that created cavalcades of emotion for you in the past year; from the boogie in yer underwear hits to the introspective think pieces that leave you tingly.” Well lucky for you (and thanks to a recommendation from Ryan O.) I’ve done just that. The best 1 hour, 18 minutes, and 52 seconds of music from 2011 according to some random internet guy with too much free time on his hands.

Now that it’s almost 2013, here are….

The Top Songs | 2011 Continue Reading

Albums

Top 10 Albums | 2011

Comments 09 | January | 2012

Now that Santa is done checking off his list, it’s time for me to do the same. The votes have been cast (all by me) and the results are in for the Top 10 Albums of Winter 2011. Those lucky enough to make this list then went on to contend with the veterans of my Top 40 Albums of 2011. When all was said and done, it was a tough decision paring the list down to a Top 10 overall, but I reached deep within and summoned the strength to….oh who am I kidding, I chose the music that kept my iTunes chugging and put the biggest smile on my face.

Hopefully you have found some great music in 2011 and are as excited as I am for more to come in 2012. Cheers to all and on to the lists!! Continue Reading

Mix Playlists

Mix Playlist | December 2011

Comments 02 | January | 2012

DECEMBER 2011

Deer Tick | The Bump
The Black Keys | Gold On The Ceiling
Bone Quida Ida | Dead Beaches
Gotye | Somebody That I Used To Know
Phantogram | Don’t Move
M83 | Midnight City Continue Reading

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Sleigh Bells | Reign Of Terror

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In 2010, Brooklyn-based duo Sleigh Bells unleashed their debut LP Treats. While they missed a brilliant opportunity for cross-promotion with any number of ear plug manufacturers, the resulting fanfare was as loud as their music. Fortunately for my ear drums, they waited 20 months before returning to market with their latest product. Reign of Terror, […]