Jens Lekman

Welcome to another week, another band, another blog.  I would like to welcome the newest follower, a late bloomer, my brother Andy Cutler.  Welcome aboard sir, you have missed so much.  In recent news, I attended my 10 year high school reunion last week!  What a blast that was...

Unfortunately this week I have not come prepared with a new beer.  I happen to be enjoying a Busch Light.  This is a beer made in St. Louis, MO by the Anheuser Busch Brewing Co.  In the world of domestic beers it's not too shabby.  One eyebrow up folks.

I have to admit I have been quite the slacker this week and have not been partaking in any new music.  Because of the I have chosen Jens Lekman as my music pick of the week.  Jens is a singer/songwriter form Sweden. He is more of a folk artist but I really enjoy his music.  His songs tend to be slow, but at the same time weird and fun.  The first song I have decided to introduce to my bloggers is called Postcard to Nina.  This is a song about a lesbian who is scared to tell her Catholic parents that she is gay, so Jens visits her parents with her posing as a boyfriend.  It unfolds as a funny story of dinner and awkward conversation.  One of my favorite lyrics are: "I get a little nervous and change the subject/I put my hand on some metal object/He jokes and tells me it's a lie detector."  Love it.  The second song I would like to share is call Jens Lekman's Farewell Song to Rocky Dennis.  I actually just learned tonight that Rocky Dennis is the real life person behind the movie Mask with Cher.  At any rate, both songs are great so check them out!

Postcard to Nina:

Jens Lekman's Farewell Song to Rocky Dennis:

And now this...

Allen 'Bon Iver'son enjoys Grouplove

Well I am back from a three week hiatus folks.  Not to make any excuses but the last three weeks have been fairly hectic with work, and visitors.  Fortunately over the last three weeks I have had the chance to listen to some great music, as well as enjoy a handful of delectable IPAs.  I have been excited to finally sit back down and share some of the news tunes that I have been listening to.  I feel like over this lapse in blogs so many good bands have released new CDs like Bon Iver, Handsome Furs, and The Wooden Birds (2 of 3 will be featured in today's blog.)

First things first, I want to discuss this week's IPA.  It is Arcadia Ales IPA and it might just be the best IPA I have tasted to far.  The best thing about blogging about IPAs is the fact that most taste so money that I am hardly ever let down, and tonight is no exception.  This IPA is brewed in Battle Creek, MI.  Not only is it one of the best IPAs that I have had, it probably has one of the coolest bottles as well.  Check it out!  I think it is no surprise that this IPA gets:

2 EYEBROWS WAY UP!

Due to fact that I have missed the passed three weeks, I have decided to add three different songs this week to make up for missed time.  The first song comes in hot from Bon Iver's (some call him Bone Eve-air) newest self titled album.  Much like The Antlers I had trouble just picking one song from this album because it is so good, but I had to.  For some reason Bon Iver reminds me of Aaron Neville.  Far fetched? Maybe...The song I chose is called "Michicant."  Give it a listen!

Bon Iver - Michicant:

The second song I have chosen is from the band Grouplove.  I heard about the band from my friends Matt and Justin.  This band reminds me a lot of Brand New.  Matt requested that I add this song to my next blog and dedicate it to Justin.  So here you go Justin.

Grouplove - Colours:

The last song comes from the band Handsome Furs.  Handsome Furs is a Montreal-based band led by Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade).  They have more of a techno feel, but doesn't stop me from wanting to sing and dance.  Without further adeau...

Handsome Furs - "Memories of the Future"

...and now David Hasselhoff eating and cheeseburger...