blog, 2.0

so this is the new iteration of my blog. no more myspace silliness for me. well, of course that isn’t entirely true. myspace silliness certainly still has its place. i was actually going to use iweb for this at first, since i had more control over its design and what not, but there aren't any comments, and what the hell fun is that??

anyway, hopefully not much else has changed with this blog. i’m even thinking about moving some of my better entries over to this new home. i will still be featuring “kk recommends,” ny times editorials that even i’m too cheap to pay for but still have access to, stupid musings and whining, and, of course, lame attempts at self-actualization.

with any luck nothing i publish here will get me fired or put me on any government watch lists. but, if it does, fuckit.

while i'm here, let me recommend some new music that i've gotten my little hands and ears on:

1. HER SPACE HOLIDAY: THE YOUNG MACHINES REMIXED
i actually like the remixes better than the album. with heavy hitters like album leaf, dntel, and nobody stepping in, the songs can't help but be improved. my personal favorite track is the arab strap remix of "something to do with my hands." it's kinda dirrty, but that's probably why i loooooove it.

2. MIKA: LIFE IN CARTOON MOTION
so this is an indie [ maybe not so indie ] darling, but you can't help but bob your head. it's loveable, fun, bubble gum pop with highlights including lyrics like, "big girl, you are beautiful" and "am i too dirty, am i too flirty?" i mean, cmon, that's brilliant.

3. DAVE FISCHOFF: THE CRAWL
for those more mellow moments.

4. DEAN & BRITTA: BACK NUMBERS
in searching for the album artwork, i learned from wikipedia that dean and britta are the couple behind luna and galaxie 500, which, had i been more in the know would have lent much credibility. but i like it even without that little detail.

5. DIRTY ON PURPOSE: HALLELUJAH SIRENS
i've given it one listen and liked it immediately.

6. THE MOST SERENE REPUBLIC: PHAGES
a good follow-up to underwater cinema. haven't fallen AS in love with it yet, but i'm giving our relationship time to grow.

7. PANDA BEAR: PERSON PITCH
i actually like these guys for more than their name. no, really, i do.

8. SOFTLIGHTES: SAY NO TO BEING COOL SAY YES TO BEING HAPPY
good advice for all.

well, that's plenty for now. i've downloaded much more, believe me, but this should keep anyone who is reading this busy enough for now.