Today in Brooklyn
Posted by Troy | Filed under Found
Since I didn’t post Today yesterday I decided yesterday to post it tomorrow.
Which is today.
Tags: Ben Kweller, brooklyn, video
Odorifous: Wayne Adams
Posted by Troy | Filed under Odorifous
I just had a realization that hopefully isn’t true…
When I started Strong Odors, I had no intention of it becoming such a personal space. I really dislike diary-blogging and had every intention to keep my writing altogether fun and challenging without much introspection at all.
Obviously that didn’t happen.
The more I investigated the little things that make me feel alive, (like certain strong odors do) whether “good” or “bad,” the more I started sharing my own stories and experiences.
These interviews have a variety of motivations, one of which is an opportunity for me to write about something other than myself.
However, this unsettling realization I just mentioned is that the subjects seem to be becoming more and more like me.
Tags: art, brooklyn, interview, painting
Nada Surf Still Exists
Posted by Troy | Filed under Music
That song “Popular” was popular right around the time I graduated high school.
It was obviously a one-hit-wonder from some random Brooklyn band that no one would ever hear from again.
Or so we would have guessed.
Tags: brooklyn, Music, nada surf
Sleigh Bells: Treats
Posted by Troy | Filed under Music
The Go! Team + M.I.A. + Japandroids = Sleigh Bells
I’m sure someone else could come up with a more analytic description, but you really just have to hear it.
Disclaimer: There is no point in listening to Treats
The National: High Violet
Posted by Troy | Filed under Music
For some reason I did not have high expectations for this new album from The National.
I guess maybe because Boxer was so good I just assumed whatever came next would be a disappointment.
Well… I should have given these guys more credit.
Because this may turn out to be my favorite record of the year.
Tags: brooklyn, Music, the national
Red Baraat at Barbès Brooklyn
Posted by Troy | Filed under Music, Travel
You can’t visit New York without catching some live music, and you can’t catch live music like this anywhere but New York.
Cram an Indian marching band, a jazz ensemble, a funk band and 100 audience members (of every race and creed) into a 200 sq. ft. room.
That is Red Baraat at Barbès in Brooklyn.
Thanks Paul for encouraging me to attend.
