I can write anytime, anywhere, on any instrument. One of my problems is I can't be around art without trying to participate in it. I can't read because it makes me want to write. By chapter five of something, I've written more than I've read. Music is the same way. Walking down the street, if something's blasting out of somebody's car, I have to write something immediately. There's something natural about attempting something and missing the mark tremendously and coming up with something different. It's a huge part of music and art. Sometimes I'll grab at Earth, Wind and Fire, and it ends up sounding like the Talking Heads or Tom Waits.
(Patrick Stump)

I can not even begin to articulate how much I identify with this quote/sentiment right now re: writing, and my thesis, and OH MY GOD.

Random Tunes:

Shuffle Your Feet, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Classic rock-y with a gospel tinge, political.

Agoraphobia, Deerhunter. Chilled out, sort of sweet alt-rock.

Keep It Clean, Camera Obscura. Lovely, calming, and yet lyrically assertive.

I Love You, I'm Going to Blow Up Your School, Mogwai. Twitchy post-rock with a really rad song title. From their new album The Hawk Is Howling.

As always, if you download, take a moment to tell me what you think, 'kay? &hearts