Song of the day - 154: Winston Echo

Winston Echo. He makes Daniel Johnston sound like Daniel Johnston.

Song of the day (Australia) - 143: Venom P. Stinger

OK. Day two of my tribute to becoming Australian, and this group have significance for me.

Song of the day - 107: Daniel Johnston

I've heard a lot of Daniel Johnston's music in my life. And I mean a lot.

Song of the day - 66: 13th Floor Elevators

This is here, because I was sent a promo of the new Roky Erickson album - his first studio album in 13 years, recorded with pseudo lo-fi stadium rockers Okkervil River.

The True Report - 1: Daniel Johnston in Australia

Sydney (Monster Children)
The conversation between Loene Carmen, Millie from Bridezilla and myself went something like this.
“Looks like it’s going to rain. Let’s go inside.”
“Might not rain.”
“Let’s stay in the courtyard. There’s more room here – and look, here are some beers.”
“It’s going to rain. Let’s go inside.”
“Have you seen the line of kids outside? It’s crazy. Let’s stay outside.”
“There’ll be more atmosphere inside. Also, Daniel’s supposed to be playing an art gallery, not a courtyard.”

Tall Tales And True - the confessions of a former music critic, part one

I woke up, and my face was floating in vomit.

Music to drive by

Music for listening to in the car is way different for music for listening to at home.

Daniel Johnston live @ (outside) Monster Children

The conversation between Loene, Millie and myself went something like this.

Wild Beasts interview

It's Laneway nest week. That's exciting. They've got several artists I'd like to have a peek at - including Bridezilla, Florence And The Machine, The XX, Daniel Johnston and Wild Beasts. Rockin'!

what I bought today at Rocking Horse

Iñigo at Spain's awesome Munster Records indicated the other day that he thought it was unusual for music critics to actually purchase CDs. So I thought I'd share my buying habits with you once more.

Daniel Johnston is coming to Australia!

...and Brisbane is his opening show!

Daniel Johnston. Again.

(from Facebook)

Three More Reasons Why I'm Cooler Than You.

Another very short list.

Guitar Hero debacle, continued - Kurt Cobain vs Sunny Day Real Estate

I dunno. I can't help thinking I'm missing something important here.

Great trainwrecks of our time - 7: Kurt Cobain vs Guitar Hero pt 2

Wait a second. Now I'm reading news stories on the web about this? I'll say this once, and once only, people. I'm not that interesting.

One-minute reviews - 3: Daniel Johnston, Scarce, Soulsavers, Wavves

Well, no one's slapped a cease-and-desist order on me yet. Indeed, quite the opposite. One fellow was kind enough to remark, "I'll take the one-minute reviews of a man who loves music (i.e. you) over a lot of critics who love, frankly, themselves. : )" and another, "most accurate Mint Chicks review yet/ever". I asked him if he was being droll, and he denied it vociferously. So, whatever. Obviously people appreciate sloppy music criticism. I don't know why this should come as any shock to me.

new Daniel Johnston album!

His first in six years, due in October. And if this doesn't spur me into finishing my book on him, then little will...

the myth of Daniel Johnston

Interesting article from David McNamee about DJ on The Guardian's website.

ET Recommends - 5: The Lovely Eggs

Ah jeez.

Jeffrey Lewis vs Bob Dylan

I was interviewing Jeff Feuerzeig this morning for my Daniel Johnston book.