Song obsessions are those songs that we listen to on repeat. I noticed that my obsessions are often a week long. I also thought that other people might have similar obsessions. I've collected a panel of a few like-minded individuals and gotten their "song obsessions of the week." Quite often it's easy to explain why the song is good; it's much hard to explain why we're obsessed. Maybe you'll become obsessed with one of these. - Adrian ( me ): French Miami - Science Fiction (mp3) (not [...]

There is always a way when you want to get your hands on some studio time. Even it means you have to do a little trespassing. Brooklyn band Motel Motel member Eric Engel about the recording of their forthcoming album New Denver : We recorded New Denver in Denver Colorado's Hamilton Theater (we would sneak in at night and record until the morning and then try to sneak back out, mostly unnoticed except two occasions we were escorted out by the Denver police, very nice people though i have to say). [...]

We've had some really great unsigned bands on HearYa in the past. Some of my favorites have been The Record Low , Pale Young Gentlemen , Gringo Star , Cracklin Moth , and yesterday Woody featured a great album by Bean Pickers Union . I think I have a new band to add to the list and their name is Motel Motel. Motel Motel hails from New York City and are polishing up their debut album entitled New Denver . They describe their sound as "schwag rock" which is a fitting [...]

An open letter to the guy in front of me at the bookstore checkout counter this morning: Dear guy in front of me at the bookstore checkout counter this morning, There was nothing clever, smart, cute or witty when you asked the girl at the bookstore checkout counter: "Where can I find books by Honoré de Ballsack... oh, I mean Balzac." No, you didn't mess up. It wasn't a slip. It was purposeful. You tried. I know you tried because you turned to me with a grin of [...]