New Muzak (Album Preview): Francis And The Lights

I haven't heard this yet, but it's on my list of albums to listen to. Have you listened to it yet? What do you think? All this buzz I have heard about them for 6 months...is it for real???

New Muzak Video: M.I.A. - Born Free

So M.I.A. dropped this music video/short film last week. First let's start with the song. It's a crazy punk rock ditty, with some M.I.A. flare....at first listen it probably won't make it onto your short list of songs to include into a daily rotation...but like crack...the more you listen, the better it gets. Add to that the very real political issues M.I.A. communicates through this song, like most in her repertoire.

I was going to say some words about the video...just watch. It's more shocking than any music video I have EVER seen.

NSFW

New Muzak: Drake - Find your Love

Since Drake teased about this on his blog last week out of nowhere, and then dropped it later that day...I keep listening to this one over and over. Liking the track, but don't think it's as strong as 'Over'.

What do you think?

New Muzak: Tokyo Police Club - Hands Reversed

Hey ya'll,

I know, I know...it's been a while. I'm moving soon and then hope to make this a daily routine. I know, I know...I've said that a million times before. I'm really gonna try though. Also going to start a new weekly blog portion where I blog about a new indie band I have come across. This portion of the blog will be dedicated to my late friend Gino.

Ok, so here is a new track currently unreleased, and may or may not be off the forthcoming Tokyo Police Club album being released in 2010.

It's called 'Hands Reversed'...it's a nice, simple ditty. Enjoy.

Bluetooth Headsets. Which one is too douche?

So, now that it is against the law to drive your car while texting (I'm ok with this) and/or talking on the phone (mixed feelings) I now require a hands-free solution of some form. I won't require the solution for use anywhere but my vehicle. If I have a call when I am not driving, I will use the phone like a normal human being.

The new law took effect on October 26th, 2009 in Ontario, Canada. Globe and Mail article on the topic here.

My fear is looking like a douche, while this bro is just trying to 'keeps it real'/be compliant with this Provincial law. You see, I am always driving to and from clients with my job and then again driving a ton outside of work...I just want to 'fit in' with the 'normal' people in society.

There are several options I can see:

1) Continue to use phone previous to October 26th, 2009 and face $500 CAD tickets by cops



2) Buy a boring/simple wired ear bud



3) Buy a flashing standard 'douche' Bluetooth headset (Upon internal reflection I feel this is the most douchy solution as the majority of people use this solution...and then wear the headset EVERYWHERE!!!!)



4) Just keeps it real in the car



5) Use the Microsoft Sync system in my Ford/Lincoln



Oh yeah, I don't have a Ford/Lincoln built in the last 3 years with this technology. Damn. Free plug for you FMC!

6) Get a Aliph Jawbone Prime Bluetooth...Just like Johnny Drama in Entourage



I really like the Aliph Jawbone. It apparently has advanced technology and rave reviews about how sweet the sound is and how light weight and comfy the product is. It's more expensive at about $100-$150 CAD, compared to other solutions (Standard Bluetooth about $40-$100 CAD, Earbud around $20 CAD). The product also looks pretty sweet.

Jawbone I am interested in at Tiger Direct

So what do ya'll think I should do? Did I miss any 'solutions' to becoming legally 'compliant'? What do you use that turns up the 'cool' and turns down the 'suck'?

Movie Review: Food, Inc.

This movie is currently making me want to yak ya'll. Check it...

http://www.foodincmovie.com/

Kanye West/Spike Jonze - We were once a fairytale

I don't understand what Kanye/Spike were hoping to do with this video. It seems to be some short film about Kanye West and his inner demons. I don't know that I fully 'get' it. Is there anything to get? Knowing Kanye has some great taste in art (all different types/forms) I guess I was expecting something better. Especially since Spike came on to direct it.

What do ya'll think?

I think Kanye should go back to 'borrowing' samples and 'creating' songs. Love the boys music...hate when stars think they are so creative they can do EVERYTHING!