So much awesome

Soooo … this happened.

Sonsoles play to the runners at mile 7 (and mile 12 1/2 on the way back) at the LA Rock and Roll Marathon

We interrupt this previously scheduled Tumblr neglect to let you know that Desert Noises’ full-length album is now available for digital consumption. Overlook all of my posts as much as you want, but please don’t overlook this one. Such an amazing album.

Desert Noises - “Smoke Breathing Monsters”

Saturday afternoon, downtime, song. 

I LOVE THIS SONG. Seriously, the last bridge totally destroys me, especially on the proper recording. Not sure what happened to this album’s release or when to expect it now that 9/6 has come and gone. You’ll definitely hear from me when it does.

The Swell Season - “Into the Mystic” (Van Morrison cover) 

This might be the absolute most perfect Sunday night song. 

Austin Gibbs - “Cut Me Off”

Sunday evening, itching for Arizona, song. 

It’s about that time. One last weekend before taking off for AZ on Wednesday. Getting family, friends and food I miss for a solid four days. I never had to be an adult in Arizona and I don’t plan on starting now with this trip. Let’s party. 

Important, official office business around here

Blind Pilot - “New York”

Sunday morning, I LOVE THIS ALBUM, song. 

As happens every year, I think that I have my top 10 albums list in line by August, and there’s always a curve ball. Between this one, new Desert Noises next week, new Ryan Adams and potentially a new Bowerbirds, I need to stop counting my chickens … or whatever. 

ARMS - “Eyeball”

Sunday evening, homesick?, song.

Oddly enough, through the many (MANY) tweets I followed from friends in NYC, it actually made me miss it, for the first time since leaving. I’ve had a lot of homes in 25 years, and this song in particular feels like New York to me.