Gigamesh - "Don't Stop"


I like this song.  What, you don't? Probably because you think you're cooler than Read more

Toro y Moi - "Minors"


"Minors" came out two years ago.  But, like, in chillwave years that's only two weeks.So, this song is practically brand new.  Oh my god, so Read more

Wildlife Control - "Ages Places"


Remember those times as a kid in school when you were taught things that initially seemed counter-intuitive?  Like wildfires:"Naturally occurring wildfires play an integral role in nature. They return nutrients to the soil by burning dead or decaying matter. Read more

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An Object of Beauty

On by Alex Mitchell In Blog, Stories | comment  

I didn’t think I could make it. Six months in LA traffic and I was feeling the rage. Over Christmas, on a week trip to Portland everyone was asking about my exploits in the big city. “Phew,” I told them, “traffic is killer.” Which, truthfully, is on par with “the weather is unbeatable.” Or, “we have an IHOP down the block with valet service.”  Just kidding I love/hate that fact. However, when driving becomes such a significant, depressing portion of your life, it comes up in conversation with people who bike to work.

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