MISSING IN ACTION

Yup, I've been kind of missing for the last couple weeks. I was off work, and away at the cottage for an extended amount of time, then back in the city for a job interview and funeral, then out at the cottage again. For five days, I was wayyy up north on Manatoulin Island, visiting my parents at their cottage. It's the most beautiful place I've ever been to in Ontario, the water is crystal clear, warm and it's sooo private. Didn't do much except sit in the sun reading multiple issues of The New Yorker, swim, eat and sleep. It's exactly what I needed. Check out pics from my trip below.

All pictures were taken my Mark Balson. More on his site. Haven't been to any shows in a while, I've been on a mini-break but things will be picking up in the coming weeks starting with the Indie Unlimited weekend at Harbourfront Centre. Then Sailboats Are White! in Mississauga, then Virgin Festival with Fern (if she can manage to secure tickets through work). See sidebar for complete listing of shows I'm planning on attending.

In terms of music, I've been listening to the following albums obsessively:

I'm From Barcelona - Let Me Introduce My Friends - As much as I like to hate on Pitchfork, I must give them props for reviewing this and making me pay attention to this band. The album is genius.

Shout Out Out Out Out - Not Saying/Just Saying

Beirut - Gulang Orkestar ( I'm super excited to see in October, except for the fact that Joanna Newsom is in town the same night, and she trumps Beirut cuz I've been waiting for years to see her.)

Cat Power - The Greatest (I'm passing up her Lee's show as it's the Monday of the labour day long weekend, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to get back to the city on time from the cottage).

Hot Chip - The Warning (Sooo much better than their debut)

I guess that's it for now. I'm really going to attempt to not be lazy and post everyday or two.