Filed under: on the turntable
it has a been a while hasn’t it!
but i’ve got a whole host of free tunes for ye…just click the names below, follow the links, and there you have it :)
Summer Camp – Nobody Knows You
Strummerville (Glastonbury) – Mixtape
Colorfeels – Your High Fidelity Train Ride
Mechanical Bride – Colour Of Fire
Laura Hocking And The Long Goodbye – Four Letter Word
Hyde And Beast – Pictures In The Sky
Crystal Antlers – Summer Solstice
The Civil Wars – Barton Hollow
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – Same Mistake
Esperanza Spalding – I’ll Look Around
…enjoy!
Filed under: on the turntable
to get in the mood for glasto!
&& the proper showing off this is going to be on bbc 4, later tonight at 10.30!
ps…going to throw tons of freebies your way tomorrow, so be prepared!
x
….here’s that Bon Iver review, taken from new blog!
Filed under: on the horizon, on the mind, on the streets, on the travels, on the turntable, on the waves | Tags: Aberdeen, flickr, memories, new blog, photos, Thank Folk For That
i’d like to throw a few things your way this evening if that’s ok :)
first of all, i have a new blog!
it is chiefly aimed at spreading the wonderful world of folk to the masses, but will also include a number of other music genres etc just to keep you on your toes! i’d absolutely love it if you could pay it a visit once in a while, but don’t worry, The Checkered Mind will still continue as i splurge out nonsensical, longwinded ramblings from day to day!
click the link below to go to Thank Folk For That!
the first post is a review is of Bon Iver’s new self-titled album, and as a little treat i’ll pop it on here too so you can get a sneaky read in :)
secccondly, the end is drawing near on University life. four years of pure, unadulterated, dedicated studying (ahem…) has come to an end and as i begin to pack away all the junk i’ve collected, i can’t help but feel somewhat sad that i’m leaving this Scottish seaside town, despite my many moanings over the years!
i’ve met some quite brilliant people, done things i never thought i would, lived in some hell-holes, somehow blagged my way through essays and exams coming out with as little history knowledge as i had back in 2007, made some hilarious mistakes, made some never-regretful decisions, been to liquid at least 10 times, more than i ever should, shared some historical moments, waded into the north sea resulting in a 5 second case of bollocks-loss, been to rugby games, balls, and mountains, written a bloomin’ dissertation, watched dolphins at sunrise, danced like a twat in exodus, snowboarded, went on the hunt for the legendary one legged prostitute at the docks (lol) and bought a fish that eats better than i do…so Aberdeen, it’s not been too bad!
and, finally, having pretty much nothing to do this week, i thought i’d go on a few travels – went back up Bennachie with Cal and Marc, visited the insane ‘shop’ near Montrose again, mooched on down to Edinburgh for a few days and hit the beach with the camera and Sloan…here are a few snaps from my travels, and you can see more on my flickr if you click the link on the left :)
Filed under: on the turntable | Tags: anis mojgani, Friday Treat, shake the dust
this week’s is courtesy of my chum miss becca sloan…stay positive people!
x
Filed under: on the mind, on the stage, on the turntable | Tags: Gil Scott-Heron, RIP, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
RIP Gil Scott-Heron who passed away today at the age of 62…
the spoken-word ‘bluesician’ was well known for his inspiring blend of music, poetry and politics, which paved the way for many of the great rap and hip-hop artists of our day. He set the soundtrack to many demands for change in the 60′s and 70′s, protesting against the rise of mass media, the consumer society and nuclear energy and conflict. Moreover, his words inspired black activism in their call for equality throughout the world.
Last year, Scott-Heron released his first studio album in 16 years, titled I’m New Here. It was one of finest records of the year and was met with deserved global praise. It helped bring his overwhelming talent to the new generation and his voice was sampled frequently in Kanye West’s 2010 release, Dark Twisted Fantasy.
Gil Scott-Heron will be a massive loss to both music and poetry. Rest In Peace.
Filed under: on the turntable
BIG FAN of these two artists…only just discovered them but very pleased i did!
enjoy this week’s, friday treat….
x
Filed under: on the turntable | Tags: bon iver, bonnie raitt, donny hathaway, fight the big bull, jimmy fallon, justin vernon, megafaun, sharon van etten, sound of the south
a post about Stockport County’s famous stand? surely not!? actually no, it isn’t :)
it’s about good ol’ Justin Vernon of course! i know i go on about him a fair bit, but he is bringing out a new record etc, and im sure he’d appreciate the publicity!
anyways….here’s a few covers that he’s recently done while out and about…enjoy…
ps. look out for a review of his new album, coming soon to a checkered mind blog near youuu…
x
