The Music Geek Track of the Week: “Dancing in Houston”
After Louis Armstrong’s death in 1971, Dizzy Gillespie tersely declared, “No him; no me.” I think that is one of the most beautifully concise elegies of all time. What… moreThe Music Geek Track of the Week: “Warsaw” by Sharon Van Etten
If you’ve followed me on Nerdist this past year you know I have a thing for female singer-songwriters (and Kristen Stewart, apparently. I believe I even called her a “… moreThe Music Geek Track Of The Week: “In Your Light”
I currently live in Chicago, so a fifteen-minute walk outside, according to top scientists, is similar to being bitch-slapped by a throng of Siberian gypsies. Walking to CVS for Craisins… moreThe Music Geek Track Of The Week: “Stay Away”
Recently I have been really digging hanging out with myself. I am aware how impossibly douchey and self-absorbed that might sound, but for an amalgam of reasons I just am… moreThe Music Geek Track Of The Week: “Prayer”
Ah, a new year approaches. I never really make resolutions, just predictions about behaviors that may or may not change (soooo lazy). This year I’m pretty sure I am… more
A Music Geek’s Top Ten-ish Albums of 2011
I’m going to be honest: this year was rough. I am happy to see it go. For some reason I have never had very good luck with my odd… moreThe Music Geek Track of the Week: “I’m Official”
Over the past two years I have become really conscious of how seasonal cycles affect my listening patterns, and what sorts of sounds I gravitate towards at each point in… moreThe Music Geek Track of the Week: “I Don’t Believe You (7″ Version)”
Happy Thanksgiving, nerds! This post is about to take me forever, because I am only using one hand — the other is holding the fattest turkey leg in the history… more
