The Natural State is celebrating 175 years of statehood today. I have spent most of my life in Arkansas and have become very fond of my home state, and am therefore excited to celebrate that on June 15th, 1836, Arkansas was admitted to the Union as the 25th state. In honor of this occasion I am sharing with you the one and only song that Sufjan Stevens has written for the state of Arkansas. I had once hoped to someday get to dissect and digest an entire album of work inspired by this great state, but that dream seems to be nothing more than wishful thinking anymore. If you are fortunate enough to live in Arkansas right now, go outside today and enjoy some the natural beauty that this great state has to offer. If you have never been to Arkansas and laugh at the idea of it being one of the more beautiful states check out these phenomenal photos that give just a glimpse of some of the wonders you will encounter as you explore the Ozarks or the Buffalo River Valley.
Every time Coldplay releases something new, I think that I won’t care about it. Some uber fan will inevitable dart into my office and announce their excitement about the new Coldplay single and I will blow them off like they were announcing a new Nickelback single. It’s not that I am pretending, I genuinely think that I don’t care about it, but will somehow find myself listening to said new single later that week. And so far, ever time they have managed to surprise me with yet another single worthy of my listening time. It’s no where near one of the best songs of the year, but once again Coldplay has given us a catchy jam worth listening to, and have proven that everyone is in on bringing the 80′s back in 2011. Enjoy this synth heavy pop gem from one of the radio giants that I can still stand to listen to.
It’s been way too long since I have posted anything new on here and it’s been way even longer since we have gotten anything new from the incredibly talented Zach Condon. No news yet on a new album coming anytime soon. But they have apparently been performing a few new songs at their live shows and will be selling “East Harlem” on an exclusive 7-inch single that you can order here, which gives me hope that we might yet receive a new full-length from them by the year’s end. Either way this gorgeous and catchy tune should hold you over for quite some time. Beirut – East Harlem by Revolver USA
The Natural State is celebrating 175 years of statehood today. I have spent most of my life in Arkansas and have become very fond of my home state, and am therefore excited to celebrate that on June 15th, 1836, Arkansas was admitted to the Union as the 25th state. In honor of this occasion I am sharing with you the one and only song that Sufjan Stevens has written for the state of Arkansas. I had once hoped to someday get to dissect and digest an entire album of work inspired by this great state, but that dream seems to be nothing more than wishful thinking anymore. If you are fortunate enough to live in Arkansas right now, go outside today and enjoy some the natural beauty that this great state has to offer. If you have never been to Arkansas and laugh at the idea of it being one of the more beautiful states check out these phenomenal photos that give just a glimpse of some of the wonders you will encounter as you explore the Ozarks or the Buffalo River Valley.
