For those I wasn’t able to get a card out to this year, I hope you had a good holiday season.
Wed 12 28 11
Sun 12 11 11
Over the summer, I found myself in the fine state of Washington for the 3rd time. This time I was there with a purpose; my cousin & dear friend, Anne, was getting married. During the reception, which took place mere feet from the Pacific Ocean, I roamed around with my video camera. I asked the guests for 6 words for the bride & groom. In many cases, I didn’t get exactly 6, but I did get to make a fun little video. I hope you enjoy it.
Please remember that you can find me on Vimeo over at Hyphen Home Movies.
Sun 12 04 11
I simply cannot hype this guy enough. Astronautalis is a performer in a genre of his own creation, lately referred to as “Historical Fiction Hip Hop.” Astronautalis is an indy rapper, a signer, a theatrical performer, and an all around nice guy to talk to. His stage show is engaging and he can spin a solid 10 minute freestyle so comprehensive it will break you.
Astronautalis recently finished touring around the country to promote his new album This Is Our Science, which came out earlier in the fall. Here is one of the singles from that album. I encourage everyone, go check out all of his albums. I honestly cannot pick out a favorite.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib8kvZxpoTs
Sun 11 27 11
Last week, Doomtree released their latest album No Kings. Doomtree is a hip hop collective from Minneapolis, consisting of 5 MCs (Sims, Dessa, Mike Mictlan, Cecil Otter and POS) and 2 producers (Lazerbeak and Paper Tiger). Each member typically performs solo, but when they get together there is an amazing mesh of styles. No Kings touts an impressive variety of beats and lyrics. If you even have the faintest interest in rap or hip hop, I would recommend picking up this album.
Here is one of the singles from No Kings, and probably one of three of my favorite songs.