
There is nothing like driving across the country. Although it might sound a bit antisocial, I prefer to go it alone. There are no distractions, and nothing to stop you from completely losing yourself in your surroundings. Out of sheer desire (I assure you it is not boredom) you are compelled by unknown forces to try unusual new things and do what you would ordinarily choose not to do. I strayed from the beaten path whenever possible. I was constantly observing, listening to, and recording my constantly changing environment. Upon returning home after a long rip, all [...]
Indie sports fans, here are my assembled thoughts on teams and their selections in this year's NFL Draft... Cleveland Browns - You gotta think the Browns are thrilled with how the draft went. Expected to take Brady Quinn with the number three overall pick, they end up getting the best offensive lineman in the draft and still got Quinn by trading up out of round two to number 22 in round one. They also got CB Eric Wright who will have a big impact on the defense. Considering they won't [...]
Trilobite came to my attention via Stereogum. The band's name (the trilobite was a small segmented marine arthropod in the Paleozoic era that is now extinct) was enough to pique my interest and the... **Click on the link to read the full post, download mp3s, and comment.**

This is a horrible statement to make but if I had seen Trilobite 's publicity photo before hearing their music, I probably wouldn't have taken the time to listen to them. That shot above is total cheese. It looks like something right out of Rock and Roll Confidential's Hall of Douchebags . Thumbs in the pockets??? Come on! Having said that, I'm glad I didn't miss the opportunity to hear their beautiful sounds. Trilobite are from Albuquerque and their self-titled debut came out last month. It's filled with [...]
From Albuquerque, New Mexico come Trilobite--a folk trio led by singer/songwriter Mark Ray Lewis. The name may mean nothing to you now, reader, but it surely will soon. Sounding much like a well-aged Will Sheff (Okkervil River), Lewis and his band lead listeners through rustic visions of his home, always accompanied by various strings and forms of acoustic guitars. The self-titled debut