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Song of the Day: August 7, 2024

Ducks Ltd: Train Full of Gasoline Train Full of Gasoline on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_8fmcCTDfE&list=OLAK5uy_lVyYM1A48QAxgwq3JRGctuEIjDbASiPmc&index=4 https://open.spotify.com/track/59bZ9ljtDTsYJZZqgGHQNW?si=f26d49d7d2af4f61 I've found myself in the middle of a run of new indie-rock tunes so I'll keep it going with new music by Toronto band Ducks Ltd. Although they are from Canada, they might as well be from New Zealand … Continue reading Song of the Day: August 7, 2024 →

Photo of the Day: August 6, 2024

Pair of Purple Petunias Ms. Faux and I have a garden. It is not very big, but it is packed with variety. I love the dark purple veins on these wave petunias. I've also included a song if anyone would like to relax to the beauty of Nick Drake. Day Is Done on Amazon Prime … Continue reading Photo of the Day: August 6, 2024 →

Song of the Day: August 6, 2024

NewDad: Angel Angel on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIBWBrJzXU0&list=OLAK5uy_lM28qB7-vxNCQYvBjGJH_OH9-k0QBSZJM&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/1kiw6IXeTauPy3L964yxoZ?si=a14a8b363c1c461b Irish goth-rockers NewDad released their debut album Madra in January. This is 21st century goth-pop a la The Cure and Bauhaus. If you like that sort of thing, it is worth a listen. I do, so I listened. It's not groundbreaking, but it works well if … Continue reading Song of the Day: August 6, 2024 →

Photo of the Day: August 5, 2024

Back of Sunflower Ms. Faux and I have a garden. It is not very big, but it is packed with variety. We grow a lot of sunflowers. Here is a different perspective on a sunflower photo. The back of this sunflower variety is as beautiful as the front, if not more. I've also included a … Continue reading Photo of the Day: August 5, 2024 →

Song of the Day: August 5, 2024

Rachel Chinouriri: The Hills The Hills on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5lKmUw_Vxs&list=OLAK5uy_kYBs7YL0Rlpa_rgf93IcvXy024jvOL9I8&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/6Zjl1UHb5J2dnYenp0plkN?si=c420520be73343e4 British/Zimbabwean Indie-pop artist Rachel Chinouriri recently released her debut album. What a Devestating Turn of Events is a catchy collection of indie-rock/pop that combines a variety of modern styles. There are several standout tracks - album opener "Garden of Eden" verges on shoegaze, … Continue reading Song of the Day: August 5, 2024 →

Song of the Day: August 4, 2024

Olli Ahvenlahti: Paint It Blue Paint It Blue on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaxXh8iDtqw&list=OLAK5uy_nNjwl_KYRP0QOIcQHNQGNYphCGV3HO2aY&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/0o5TqLCM8VoKMZId4l8BpY?si=1167823733bb42b2 Sunday is jazz day. Today's selection is from the new album by Finnish musician Olli Ahvenlahti. Mirror Mirror is a collection of jazz fusion that runs from smooth slow jams to upbeat funk. "Paint It Blue" is the funkiest cut on … Continue reading Song of the Day: August 4, 2024 →

Song of the Day: August 3, 2024

Stump: Charlton Heston Charlton Heston on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWa3ouFWwJs https://open.spotify.com/track/6fetHeKRE6IaFt9GJMgCVu?si=3ff3f4f7f5554e01 Saturday is Lost Classics day with a focus on great songs that aren't very well-known. Like I did last Saturday, I've selected one of my favorite songs that I discovered as a deejay in college. Stump were an indie band from Ireland/England in the … Continue reading Song of the Day: August 3, 2024 →

Photo of the Day: August 2, 2024

Green-Vested Caterpillar I found this incredible caterpillar in our morning glories, ready for a night out in a green vest. I've also included a very "on-the-nose" song if anyone would like to take a few minutes to bounce around the house. The Caterpillar on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzxJ5YvYfx4&list=OLAK5uy_kQjXr2yYQ6NLA93SlnTAh6REUOW0PfEQo&index=6 https://open.spotify.com/track/52TvlkVyCQkCCehvE9nVFU?si=777c40747183425c

Song of the Day: August 2, 2024

Chocolate Milk: Grand Theft Grand Theft on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru1e98RmRO0&list=OLAK5uy_nl_NaeXae-XhFjpctFecJtnxl4wy-hrEM&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/4oYqp76JQmkXHRz3dQuJqM?si=8d7d49967e604d72 It's funky Friday! Chocolate Milk worked in the same style of funk/R&B as Kool & The Gang and Earth, Wind, & Fire, but they never achieved the success of either of those funk legends. To be honest, this is because they weren't as … Continue reading Song of the Day: August 2, 2024 →

Photo of the Day: August 1, 2024

White Morning Glory I am a huge fan of photos that show beauty found in the decay of flora. Today's photo juxtaposes the beauty of a white morning glory growing on a fallen tree outside our neighborhood. Finding flowers like this growing in the wild is always wonderful. I've also included a song if anyone … Continue reading Photo of the Day: August 1, 2024 →