Hello blog. Things are going pretty well for me. Or at least I'm getting there. I can't speak for a couple posts prior to this, but right now I'm thinking very clearly and feel like myself again. Family is good. Relationship is good. Business is good. Money could,should, and would be good but let's not go there. Now, for the more important stuff:
I interviewed Francis of Francis and the Lights. I will upload it soon. I'm just looking for a audio host that I think will be around for a while. I have very firm beliefs about what Francis and the Lights are doing. Even if you dismiss the musical talent, stylish outfits, and (most importantly) stage presence they are at least young people who know exactly what they want and are actually doing it. In the process they're collaborating with excellent artists and exposing a new generation to some of the greatest (forgotten) aspects of music... particularly live music. This was my second interview with Francis Starlite. After the interview, my girlfriend and I were comped tickets for the show at Lupo's. It was a phenomenal experience to visit such a great local venue to interview such a fresh and upcoming artist. What a privilege.
In other news (I'm very excited about this)
N*E*R*D is dropping their newest album, 'Nothing', tomorrow! I've been a Pharrell Williams fan for years (mostly because he has great style; as I got older I admired his production and his ear). I discovered The Neptunes in high school and loved them. Without knowing it at times, I've rocked out to radio hits (which is rare) that just so happened to be featuring or produced by Pharrell. Now I feel like I couldn't be more ready to hear a new album by them. I've been slowly discovering my own production style for years and now I can really appreciate what's being released, right off the bat. It's a beautiful thing. I wish I could make it to NYC on the 4th because N*E*R*D will be appearing in Union Square at Best Buy. I don't think I can swing it, but no worries. One day.
I forgot to mention, Pharrell/The Neptunes earned some major points in my book when they did a remix of AIR's "Don't Be Light". If you didn't know, AIR is one of the most amazing duo's of all time. French-born artists who create spaces in their music that you've never heard. I wish I could get my hands on some more AIR stuff... but then again.. all the US fans probably feel that way.
