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GameFace – “Four Chords, Seven Years”

derek — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:54:57 +0000

Let’s do one thing I seem to enjoy quite a lot: take it back to the early ‘90’s. This is a pop-punk band you might not have heard of. But you need to. They were signed to Doghouse records, a label that has signed many of my other favorite bands. For example, The Honorary Title, The [...]

Davenport Cabinet

derek — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:40:26 +0000

“I surrender… to the stereo…” What a great line to start this song with. It fits so well atop the main guitar riff, you couldn’t ask for more. Davenport Cabinet is a side project of Travis Stever, of Coheed and Cambra. I’ve listened to his album Nostalgia in Stereo a few times now, and it really [...]

Fleet Foxes – “White Winter Hymnal”

derek — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:59:44 +0000

This song came out in 2008, but I felt I should share the song and video for those who haven’t heard about it. The video is some fun claymation. The song really stands out on its own, and will surely be stuck in your head:

Derek Olson – “The Going Price For Home” (D-Roc Remix)

derek — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:41:19 +0000

If you haven’t heard of The Prize Fighter Inferno, today is your lucky day. They are one of my favorites. They are one of those bands that people either really love or really hate. And I think most of that is because of Claudio Sanchez’ voice; I like his voice. But some dislike him for the [...]

Ghostland Observatory – “Dancing On My Grave”

derek — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:02:35 +0000

What is this? That was my question when I first heard Ghostland Observatory. I still don’t know. Their brand of music has been called electro soul rock. Well, ok. It does sound like a music baby of Daft Punk and Queen, so I can see that. Give em a listen and see what you think. This is “Dancing [...]

Derek Olson – “Digital Tigers” (Surgery Mix)

derek — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:18:13 +0000

Last week my brother Logan was having his shoulder operated on. While in the waiting room, I was going through my music and got some inspiration. Funny how creativity hits at times like that. So I sat with my laptop and headphones in a corner of this large waiting room, full of people. The sound of [...]

Against Me!

derek — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:31:05 +0000

Against Me! is one of my favorite bands, not just because their music is powerful and makes me get up and move, but also the seeming simplicity it has. Such songs as The Disco Before The Breakdown and Reinventing Axl Rose have so much infectious energy that you can’t help but sing along. They end [...]

Paul Burch – “Fallin’”

derek — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:35:58 +0000

This track is another of Paul Burch’s songs that gives me a good vibe. It just sounds happy, and reminds me of old timey tunes that give me the same feeling. I wrote about Paul’s song “On the Mountain” some time ago. Well, he’s got a new release this year called Still Your Man. Here is [...]

The Get Up Kids – Daytrotter Sessions

derek — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:26:43 +0000

I just found out about this site: Daytrotter They have recordings from tons and tons of bands. The one I’m going to tell you about is The Get Up Kids. These tracks do not disappoint. The first song is a Vitreous Humor cover called Sharin’ Stone. This is followed by an unreleased track called Your Petty Pretty Things. [...]

New Album – Everyone Is A Ghost

derek — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:47:55 +0000

I just uploaded my new album, so head over to my music page and check it out. It’s a free download so what do you have to lose? It was a lot of fun making this album. I know you’ll enjoy it. Its got beautiful guitars, processed beats, big synths, and some ambient sounds. Also used some [...]