Renovating My Blog

I pretty much only use this blog to post my Best Of lists now, and I want to change that, so I'm going to make this more of a music blog. I'll post reviews and stuff, and of course my Best Of lists.

Since my last post, besides my Best of 2009 list, I've been to three concerts. First was Relient K (yet again) with Barcelona and Copeland opening. It was good to see RK and Barcelona again, and Copeland put on a great show. Then I saw Anberlin, with Terrible Things and Story of the Year again. I can't stand screamo, so I didn't particularly care for the latter, but overall the show was awesome. Finally, I saw The Fold, with three local bands opening. Those were The Future Is Me, Jonas Sees in Color, and Gossip Grows on Trees. All were really good. If you ever get the chance to check out any of those bands, do it! You will not regret it.

I've been spending a lot of time on my own music. I have several songs written, and a few recorded. Granted, the recordings aren't wonderful, but that's okay. If you want to check them out they're here.

Best of 2009

Looking back at my best of 2008 list, I realized if I were to make that list again it would be completely different. It's funny how much you can change in a year. Since last year, I've discovered new music, my musical tastes have shifted, and I've started to appreciate more than just the music that can get itself embedded in my head. With that said, here's my shred of recognition for what I feel is the best of 2009.

1. Relient K - Forget and Not Slow Down

2. The Fold - Dear Future, Come Get Me...

3. Owl City - Ocean Eyes

4. Barcelona - Absolutes

5. Deas Vail - Birds & Cages

6. Switchfoot - Hello Hurricane

7. The Almost - Monster Monster

8. We Shot the Moon - A Silver Lining

9. This Providence - Who Are You Now?

10. Philmont - Attention

What Should I Call This?

A lot has happened since the last time I wrote anything since it's been so long. It was over three months ago. I went to two concerts since then. The first one was Mae with Tokyo, Barcelona, and Person L opening. That was pretty awesome. What I heard of Tokyo was good, Barcelona was hilarious, and Person L was good too even though their music isn't normally the kind of stuff I normally like. It's better live, I guess. The second was Relient K (again) with Deas Vail, Rookie of the Year, and Owl City opening. They were all amazing. I wasn't really paying attention to Deas Vail since I was trying to find a place to stand, but I wish I had. I got some of their music later and it's really good. Rookie of the Year was good even though they didn't play my favorite song by them. They did play another one of my favorite songs by Matthew Thiessen and the Earthquakes, side project of Relient K's lead singer. Owl City played two of my favorite songs by them and another that's now one of my favorite songs (I'd never heard it before then). Relient K played three songs off their new album coming out this October. I got Adam Young from Owl City to sign my shirt after. I got Owl City's new CD a few days ago and it's amazing. If you're reading this, get it. You won't regret it. You probably won't be able to find it in stores so get it on iTunes. You get a couple extra songs that way anyway.