Monday, February 22, 2016
The Armed - Paradise Day
Punk Rock/ Hardcore from Detroit, MI. The band has made all their music free to download, i.e. very punk rock ->
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Holy Fever - Find Your Fame
Punk Rock from Los Angeles, CA. Featuring members of The Hope Conspiracy/ The Suicide File, American Nightmare and The Explosion. ->
Monday, January 11, 2016
Worst Coast
After completing a cross country road trip from Los Angeles, CA to Charlotte, NC, it has come to my attention that drivers from California are in fact the worst drivers on the road.
Once behind the wheel, west coast drivers seem to lose all focus and become an infantile, road raging shell of their former self.
The failure to observe the left lane rule is perhaps the most clear cut example of the short comings of California drivers. In California, the law states "It is the duty of slower traffic to keep right." In other words, if that's you in the rust colored 1988 Toyota TownAce minivan... keep right. Keep right off the highway.
However, California motorists will consistently make their way to the left lane, driving well beneath the posted speed limit, browsing Facebook on their cellphone, paying no mind to the road, or the line of cars they're holding up.
In almost every other State in a straight line between California and North Carolina, drivers rarely ever remain in the left lane, using it only for passing. And if you do happen to come up behind a vehicle traveling in the left lane, it's normally not more than a few seconds before they gladly change lanes to the right to let you pass.
There also seems to be a sense of entitlement driving every California driver. When it comes to "Stop" signs or "Yield" signs, it almost seems like a race to see who can roll through them the quickest without making eye contact or even looking to see if there is through traffic.
Outside the Golden State, drivers seem to follow the right of way. And no one seems to be in such a frantic hurry that mowing down a few pedestrians along the way seems like an acceptable loss to make it to the Starbucks drive-through a few moments quicker.
The severe drought in California has only worsened the extreme and exaggerated response drivers have to any less than ideal weather. Even if it's just a light drizzle, motorists drive as if it's the end times. Cars are either recklessly whizzing by you, veering from lane to lane or crawling in all lanes.
The reaction to harsh weather in all other States is considerably more mild. Most motorists keep to the posted speed limits, give an ample amount of room between cars and try to avoid needlessly changing lanes. With the exception of ice and snow or a severe storm, there isn't a need to change much while driving. Keep alert and focused with any and all distractions, such as cell phones, put away (which is the way it should be at all times).
Final note- if Trump introduces a policy where drivers are met with an electric shock and their phone's memory is permanently deleted upon touching it while behind the wheel, I'll vote for him.
Once behind the wheel, west coast drivers seem to lose all focus and become an infantile, road raging shell of their former self.
The failure to observe the left lane rule is perhaps the most clear cut example of the short comings of California drivers. In California, the law states "It is the duty of slower traffic to keep right." In other words, if that's you in the rust colored 1988 Toyota TownAce minivan... keep right. Keep right off the highway.
However, California motorists will consistently make their way to the left lane, driving well beneath the posted speed limit, browsing Facebook on their cellphone, paying no mind to the road, or the line of cars they're holding up.
In almost every other State in a straight line between California and North Carolina, drivers rarely ever remain in the left lane, using it only for passing. And if you do happen to come up behind a vehicle traveling in the left lane, it's normally not more than a few seconds before they gladly change lanes to the right to let you pass.
There also seems to be a sense of entitlement driving every California driver. When it comes to "Stop" signs or "Yield" signs, it almost seems like a race to see who can roll through them the quickest without making eye contact or even looking to see if there is through traffic.
Outside the Golden State, drivers seem to follow the right of way. And no one seems to be in such a frantic hurry that mowing down a few pedestrians along the way seems like an acceptable loss to make it to the Starbucks drive-through a few moments quicker.
The severe drought in California has only worsened the extreme and exaggerated response drivers have to any less than ideal weather. Even if it's just a light drizzle, motorists drive as if it's the end times. Cars are either recklessly whizzing by you, veering from lane to lane or crawling in all lanes.
The reaction to harsh weather in all other States is considerably more mild. Most motorists keep to the posted speed limits, give an ample amount of room between cars and try to avoid needlessly changing lanes. With the exception of ice and snow or a severe storm, there isn't a need to change much while driving. Keep alert and focused with any and all distractions, such as cell phones, put away (which is the way it should be at all times).
Final note- if Trump introduces a policy where drivers are met with an electric shock and their phone's memory is permanently deleted upon touching it while behind the wheel, I'll vote for him.
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Bleached - Next Stop
Punk Rock/ Pop from Los Angeles, CA. Jennifer and Jessica Clavin, the sister duo of Mika Miko, formed the band in 2011. They have released one LP and three 7" records. ->
Trumped
One of the greatest ironies surrounding Donald Trump is that he seems to have gained most of his political momentum from his thoughts on immigration. The irony stems from the fact that immigration seems to strike up a great deal of racial controversy. However, race plays no part in the actual debate over immigration. The problem of immigration comes down to law- if someone enters the United States illegally, the law should be enforced. If the law is not going to be enforced, it shouldn't exist. But until the law is changed or eliminated, it should be enforced. Donald Trump might be a racist...
"When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists." Donald Trump ->
"I have a great relationship with the blacks. I've always had a great relationship with the blacks." Donald Trump ->
...but he's not wrong for wanting to enforce the law.
Further irony regarding Donald Trump is his infatuation with his intellect. Trump seems to brag about his intelligence sort of like the pseudo tough-guy in grade school who is always quick to threaten a beating, simply to mask his own insecurities. And he's not shy to point to his wealth as the centerpiece of evidence demonstrating his intelligence. As it's well known that Justin Bieber is a well respected genius and both Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla were millionaires.
"Let me tell you, I'm a really smart guy." Donald Trump ->
"The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive." Donald Trump ->
"I'll tell you, it's Big Business. If there is one word to describe Atlantic City, it's Big Business. Or two words – Big Business." –Donald Trump ->
"Part of the beauty of me is that I'm very rich." Donald Trump ->
“There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge." Isaac Asimov ->
Ultimately, Donald Trump is not much better or worse than any candidate currently in the running. The only reason he is receiving any attention at all is because he's the class clown of the bunch. He's also making something of a joke out of the election, and for that I applaud him. Because, the problem isn't choosing between the lesser of two evils. The problem is being forced to make a choice that isn't your own. The problem is believing you possess the freedom of choice, and believing you possess any freedom at all.
“A managed democracy is a wonderful thing... for the managers... and its greatest strength is a 'free press' when 'free' is defined as 'responsible' and the managers define what is 'irresponsible'." Robert A. Heinlein ->
"When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists." Donald Trump ->
"I have a great relationship with the blacks. I've always had a great relationship with the blacks." Donald Trump ->
...but he's not wrong for wanting to enforce the law.
Further irony regarding Donald Trump is his infatuation with his intellect. Trump seems to brag about his intelligence sort of like the pseudo tough-guy in grade school who is always quick to threaten a beating, simply to mask his own insecurities. And he's not shy to point to his wealth as the centerpiece of evidence demonstrating his intelligence. As it's well known that Justin Bieber is a well respected genius and both Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla were millionaires.
"Let me tell you, I'm a really smart guy." Donald Trump ->
"The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive." Donald Trump ->
"I'll tell you, it's Big Business. If there is one word to describe Atlantic City, it's Big Business. Or two words – Big Business." –Donald Trump ->
"Part of the beauty of me is that I'm very rich." Donald Trump ->
“There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge." Isaac Asimov ->
Ultimately, Donald Trump is not much better or worse than any candidate currently in the running. The only reason he is receiving any attention at all is because he's the class clown of the bunch. He's also making something of a joke out of the election, and for that I applaud him. Because, the problem isn't choosing between the lesser of two evils. The problem is being forced to make a choice that isn't your own. The problem is believing you possess the freedom of choice, and believing you possess any freedom at all.
“A managed democracy is a wonderful thing... for the managers... and its greatest strength is a 'free press' when 'free' is defined as 'responsible' and the managers define what is 'irresponsible'." Robert A. Heinlein ->
Friday, October 23, 2015
Bass Drum of Death - Get Found
Garage punk from Oxford, MS. Often compared to Fidlar, but since they suck now, give this band a listen. Their new record "Rip This" is actually quite good. ->
TV Freaks - Rewind
Punk rock from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This song is from the album titled "Two." The band just put out a new record called "Bad Luck Charms." Check it out ->
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