From this 1911 newspaper article that’s been going around the internet, with predictions of what the world would be like in 2011.
“The American will be Taller:
by from one to two inches. His increase in stature will result from better health, due to vast reforms in medicine, sanitation, food and athletics. He will live fifty years instead of thirty-five as at present - for he will reside in the suburbs. The city house will practically be no more. Building in blocks will be illegal. The trip from suburban home to office will require a few minutes only. A penny will pay the fare.”
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vision loser - vhs (2011)
1. have i changed as you have
2. you’re being lied to
3. royal bummer
4. hooks for hands
5. hushery
6. years or so
7. sandsea
8. even if you one day leave
9. cloud king
10. it’s the nineties(click through to listen/download for free)
If you only pay attention to one of my tumblr posts this year, this should be it.
10 Favourite Shows of 2011
This was initially going to be a list of the 5 shows I enjoyed most this year, but then when I looked through my day planner to refresh my memory, there were just too many good ones.
Sort of somewhat in order:
1. James Blake - September 25 at the Commodore Ballroom
I like James Blake, but it definitely occurred to me that this show had the potential to be boring. Instead, every aspect of it was near-perfect.
2. Sheezer - March 12 at the Rickshaw
I think they were opening for Born Ruffians, but we didn’t even stay. This was probably the most fun I have had at any show ever. We were just drunk enough, and we definitely sang along to every song, and Sheezer was just amazing.
3. Shonen Knife - November 7 at the Biltmore
They can make me smile like no other band. Plus, (local!) openers Keep Tidy are so great live. (And recorded).
4. Apollo Ghosts - September 17 at the Toast Collective
This was a shitty day, made better by this set.
5. …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead - June 21 at the Electric Owl
Both times I have seen them live, I have been blown away. Nothing beats “How Near How Far”.
6. “Not a Cub Reunion” - Mint Records 20th Anniversary Party at the Waldorf
OK, it wasn’t all of Cub, but a singalong involving Lisa Marr’s grandmother was about as delightful as I could have hoped for.
7. Woolworm - Everywhere
This is lame, but I couldn’t pick just one show. So here’s to Woolworm for being the band that I saw the most times, in the most random venues (from parking lots and basements, to churches, to nightclubs), and that I always always enjoy seeing.
8. Gang Gang Dance - October 15 at the Biltmore
Freaky.
9. Forgetters - January 29 at Branx in Portland
We saw Blake Schwarzenbach, how could it not be memorable? Great show, and I’ve been enjoying the 7 inch that I got from it ever since.
10. Set Foot - September 1 at the Zoo Zhop
The hardest drive.
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kingsgate chorus - where is my mind? (pixies cover)
videos from my choir’s concert last wednesday are up on youtube. i’ve watched them all, and this is my favorite one. we sound awesome. also, i can be seen rocking out and it’s tight.
This was easily my favourite holiday activity so far.
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