Favorite Movies of 2014

Favorite Albums of 2014

                       

 

My Favorite 3 Movies of 2013

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Favorite Albums of 2013

#10. LAKE - The World Is Real

Great production with a nostalgic throw-back chill out feel.

check it out HERE

#9. Kennedy Cult - (monthly E.P.s)

Kennedy Cult released 12 EPs, one every month, and all of them are very 80's radical.

Check them ALL out HERE  

#8. Lorde - Pure Heroine

One of the 2 "popular" albums on my list. I was reluctant to give this a chance until I stumbled on a live performance of Lorde and was impressed with her 90's "girl power" persona. Though the radio has murdered "Royals", I feel the rest of the album is quite refreshing. 

#7. The Song Poem Project Vol. 1

Compiled of a load of talented, unique, under the radar musicians. The Song Poem Project was created to resemble and pay tribute to the honesty of original Song Poems.

Check it out HERE

#6. Rotten Musicians - Rotten Zoo

Bizarre Hip-Hop thrift store madness. More talent than any other "Rap" album that came out this year. 

Eat it up HERE

#5. Janelle Monae - The Electric Lady

The shining example of how all female pop artists should be. This album is astonishing, especially being "popular music". From spaghetti western to bouncy dance pop to R&B sweetness and the spirit of young Michael Jackson is all over this thing.

#4. La Femme - Psycho Tropical Berlin

Retro french magic ear candy!

Check out this music video/short film compiled of 3 songs from the album HERE

#3. Lebanon Hanover - Tomb For Two

Oh the power of sad beautiful cold wave. Lebanon Hanover is in fact my favorite band right now and there was no disappointment with this icy gem. 

Get on this HERE

#2. Rosie June - Listening Post

Whispery dreamy female love pop. So much love.

Fall in love HERE

#1. Camera Obscura - Desire Lines

Getting the opportunity to see Camera Obscura Live this year really nailed this album to my #1 spot. Probably the best album they've ever put out. So much juicy pop bits and Tracyanne Campbells voice melts my heart into a sloppy puddle of sweet sugary goo. 

Here's my top 10 songs of 2012

10: Myth by Beach House.


9: Thinking About You by Frank Ocean.


8: I Can't Believe That You're Real by Agent Ribbons.
http://www.amazon.com/Cant-Believe-That-Youre-Real/dp/B008KCX4WG

7: Five Seconds by Twin Shadow.


6: Losing You by Solange.


5. Jealousy Song by PTO.

4: Going Nowhere Fast by Joey Ramone.


3: Free Will by Chain and The Gang.


2: Just Breath by Willie Nelson. (This song is a tribute to my dad and it tears me up every time i listen to it, dang it)


1: The One You Love by The Hobbes Fanclub. (This song just makes me feel really good)

My top 3 Films of 2012

Best Moments of 2012

2012 was probably the worst year I've ever had, for one reason, My dad died unexpectedly while he was with me and I still feel that I could have saved him if I did CPR better.
But to think positively instead of continually drowning in sorrow I felt the need to list the good things that happened this year to give a better outlook on it as it ends.

• Opening for Kepi Ghoulie (one of my all time musical inspirations) 
• Camping at Goblin Valley with my family and good friends
• My good friend Helen started working with me and started a new band with me
• Calvin Johnson stayed at my house (another all time musical inspiration of mine)
• Backpacking in and around Neon canyon with good friends
• Our traditional annual Crystal Hot Springs/Village Inn Thanksgiving Eve with best friends
• The Abegg Shoot Out
• Recording and releasing the "Rise From Your Grave" EP 
• Going to the movies during work
• Performing in The Museum of Art at BYU
• Getting (and riding) my road bike
• Going to Las Vegas with Rachel
• Getting (and playing) my DiPinto Galaxie 4 guitar
•  Discovering (and playing) the Boing! house
• Performing on Radio West KUER
• Record listening parties
• Family Home Dance-parties 
• Rachel got to quit working full time so she could stay home with the kids
• Started walking to work
• My first 30+ mile bike ride (here's to 60+ next year)
• Going to awesome concerts with my brothers and cousins
• Making rad new friends (including but not limited to Cash Carter, Greg Larsen, and Misti Cobb)
• Seeing the Smoking Popes on Rachel's and my anniversary