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A Mountain Bike worth close to as much as a Brand New Toyota Yaris looks like. We are talking well over $12,000. Clicky Clicky.



-G

The Lucky 13 According to Nibs

Seeing as Graham posted his top 15 albums of all time I thought it only nessasacry to do the same. However, I really couldn’t finds 15 that I liked all the songs from. So instead I pick my top 13. A bit of overlap with Graham – seeing as we have very similar taste in music – but I am sure you will be equally as satisfied with my selection.

I would describe this collection as chill gangster songs for the electro lover with a place for indie tunes.

Check it out. Let me know what you think.

Minus El Oso - Minus the Bear (seriously G, how did you miss this one?)(G's Note - Highly refined pirates is better. Son)
Elephant Eyelash - Why
Tha Carter III - Lil Wayne
Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles
Acoustics - Minus the Bear
Saturdays=Youth - M83
Abandon All Your Friends - From Autumn to Ashes
Oi Oi Oi - Boyz Noize
(What’s the Story) Morning Glory - Oasis (2nd CD I owned)
Plans - Death Cab For Cutie
In Our Bedroom After the War - Stars
Stop Looking Like Music - Hey Ocean!
Want - 3OH!3

Much love
Nibs

(G's Note. I agree with half, the other half, very much no.)

G's 15 Essential Albums.

If you don't have them. Please do, even if you don't think you will like them or have some sort of misconception about them. Some are new (within two years) and one goes back to the 80s *smiths*. I have put in two albums from both M83 and Why? as I when I was listening to them deciding which one to put in this list, well, I couldn't decide, and I felt that if I left one out, I would instead be putting a worse album in this list for the sake of not having repeated artists.

Think about this list in this regard. A few of these albums I haven't listened to in a few months, but the fact is, if I was going to be stranded somewhere and I could only have 15 albums...these would still be them.

While these days, my music taste may vary broadly, and I do have some music snobicidal (yeah, I just made a word. what what!) tendencies, there still are some main stream albums which will always strike a chord within me (pun intended).

Anyway. These are albums that I like every song on, not just one track. I have some songs in my library that individually may be as strong or stronger than many tracks on these albums, but the album in its entirety probably wasn't up to snuff.

I may post comments about each album later, but for now. I will just be listing, and in no particular order.


1. The Notwist - Neon Golden

2. Silversun Pickups - Carnavas

3. Minus the Bear - Highly Refined Pirates

4. Why? - Elephant Eyelash

5. Why? - Alopecia

6. M83 - Before the Dawn Heals Us

7. M83 - Saturdays = Youth

8. Incubus - Make Yourself

9. The Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

10. Cut Copy - In Ghost Colours

11. Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

12. Placebo - Sleeping With Ghosts

13. The Smiths - Meat is Murder

14. Sigur Ros - Takk...

15. Deftones - White Pony


-G. (was going to put up album covers, but back to essay writing instead)

Remix time.

Empire of the Sun just went like double Platinum in their Aussie home land, and even though I don't particularly care for Australians. At all. Whatsoever. Douchebags. Aussie Aussie Aussie!

These Aussies have put together some good new Remixes of two of the better tracks off their Walking on a Dream album. Check 'em.
Linkage.

-G

Oh, and Ill be putting up an essential album list according to ME at some point this week.

Work, Work, Drink, Concert...

Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while. I've been working a lot. And when I haven't been at work, I have been doing an excellent job of neglecting my studies by drinking, mostly with Moose (my roomate).

I went to see the Arkells play at Laurier on Thursday which was pretty fun. They put on a good show for everyone and I ended up being way to drunk for my own good.

And... Katey was kind enough to go on line and actually buy the tickets for Steve Aoki, MSTRKRFT, Bloody Beatroots and Crookers in Toronto April 9th! Im super pumped for that. Probably the best $50 bucks I will ever spend on a concert ticket!

Here is a link to the Bloody Beatroots new video, Warp feat Steve Aoki

Simply Stunning HDR.

Came across 13th Witness' photo stream. I am just in awe at his use of HDR.
I'll be posting new music over the next few days.
Isn't exam time fun.
-G

Oh, and make sure you CLICK to EXPAND the photos.

Two of my favorite things...

Combined to make one awesome filled blog.

Chicks and Bikes

Overhaulin

So my room was a mess! and I decided to clean it today!
Very exciting I know!
Before:

After:


Well that about as exciting as my life has been lately!
-Nibs

Wednesday's post disappeared.

It had some music that hasn't come out yet which could (is definitely) why. If you know me, IM me or Facebook me and I will hook up the tracks I had posted. Hell, even if you don't me you can add me on facebook I guess. Graham Michaelson. Off to the gym of for the first time in a month. This is really going to suck.
-G.

Bloc Party are back at the Remixs

I'm a fan of Bloc Party. But moreso, I am a fan of their Remix albums. The original one they did for Silent Alarm, was in my opinion, far better than the actual album. So I just got wind of the fact that the Remix album for Intimacy drops on May 9th I think. Let's hope they feature Remix artists such as M83, Four Tet and Mogwai again. Another creepy video for you guys, ill try not and make a habit of it...
Bloc Party - Signs (Armand Van Helden Remix)


-G.

Thanks...

I don't think either Jay or I imagined that we would have 1000 hits in roughly ten days of this blog being up. Even if it was because we offended the female population of Laurier. Anyway, I am heading to bed waay too early tonight as my body is crashing, but I will be posting up a bunch of new tracks tomorrow. So check back kids.

-Graham.

VW Love

Ok so as many of you know I drive a Volkswagen Golf. I also have a huge love for anything high performance and Volkswagen. So when i stumbled upon this VW concept Car about a year ago I couldn't help but fall in love.
This is the VW GTI W12. It has a 650HP engine. The rest of the main components are stole from other cars of VW subsiduaries such as Bently, Lambourgini and Audi. 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds and looks like pure sex!
To bad they will never put it into production :(

G's Edit: This will hit our shores in production form. Do want. 270HP 4 wheel drive. And somewhat affordable.

Two things to get stoked about.

One of my favourite bands of 2007, Silversun Pickups, just released their first single off their album due next month. They have said that the album is both really heavy and super mellow. And dare I say from this track (and numerous others as of late) that 'grunge' is on its way back? Either way, I am stoked as shit on this song.

Silversun Pickups - Panic Switch

Also, the Juan Maclean are coming back with a new album at some point this spring and this one remix just hit the net this week as far as I know too.

Juan Maclean - One Day (James Curd Remix)

Yes, I like fixed gear bicycles.

Empire from Empire on Vimeo.

Editors note: Jay may own a fixie, but he rides with both brakes. Purpose defeating.

The Scheduled Music Post.

Sorry about the Z-Share Links yet again. These ones are worth it though, but I am staying away away from any electronic tracks today.

Check the totally disturbing Handsome Furs video, which is worth a watch/listen. Certainly stoked for the upcoming album.


Handsome Furs "I'm Confused" from Sarah Marcus on Vimeo.

Phoenix has gone and changed it up a bit with a bit more rock added in with their signature happy go lucky vocal sound. The album is out May 25th.

Phoenix - 1901

Nas has revamped the original If I Ruled the World and released the 09 version. It's got a sick beat which I wish there was more of in current Hip Hop world.

Nas - If I Ruled the World '09

I shamelessly have stolen this one off of Neon Gold today, but for good reason.

Kurran & the Wolfnotes - Your Four Limbs

-G

Its Wednesday...

and I'm not working! YAY! I'll be at Bomber... come say hi!

The 87 Stickup Kids- Stoops and Basements

The Girls Rebuttal - The Boys of the Loo.

Without further ado, I happily present to those girls we pissed off yesterday...

In contrastto the "Waterloo's Guide to Girls", Stef and myself, Alex, have decided to write "Waterloo's Guide to Guys". Please do not take offense, especially if you read this and think, "Well a lot of that is me but I'm not REALLY like that".. or if you realize, "Shit, they hit me bang on.." We know not everyone falls into a mold, though most of us, Stef and myself included, can compare to some of the characteristics (not all) of some of the girls that Jay has decided to describe (and Graham agreed with), thus most likely some guys will fit ours as well.

I can think of many more types of guys to add to this list, but these are the main ones;

The Bro. (also commonly known as "Frat Boy")
Description: If their backwards trucker hats, and birkenstocks don't give them away, then it's their "graphic logo" Abercrombie, American Eagle and Hollister tees. They sometimes wear necklaces, either with a shark's tooth on it, or some sort of 'dog' tag, usually purchased at the same store as their logo tees. By day you can find them staggering, late, to class. Usually with stubbled facial hair, and tired eyes from their night of beer pong, flip cup and funnelling with other 'bros' the night prior. They have been known to wear sweatpants with socks and sandals.. or.. even crocs (that's right, those hideous coloured plastic shoes made to be worn by 6 year olds). Just by the fact that they buy their jeans already ripped and their hat brims already tattered attracts other bros to them. Their hair is usually short to a bit of a shag. Colours vary, but it doesn't really matter, because they are never seen without their hats anyways. Their form of dressing up is to throw on polo, or button up shirt: Popped Collar a must. They carry around their Blackberrys to keep track of the plans their bros all have for the evening, and the 'bitties' they're trying to 'wheel'. They often refer to girls at 'broads' and 'bitties' to their fellow bros, yet to girls they're most likely use pet names to keep girls straight, most commonly used name: 'babe'.
Hangouts: Fox, Caesars, McMullens, Duke, Wilfs, Bomber, Philthies, Spur, House parties.. basically anywhere there are drunk girls, you'll find "Bros". They love anywhere that is licensed to serve alcohol.
Ease of Pickup: High-- as long as you have boobs, you're in.
Preferred Girl: Preppy/Woooo Girls (more commonly known as "Laurier girls")
Chance of Relationship: slim to none, they're all out to 'get ass' and 'wheel' and if you do get one to buckle down.. they'll cheat.
Hotness: 7.5-10/10
Tips: wear a low cut dress/shirt, and tell them you love to funnel.

The Jock.
Description: Similar to the Bro, yet the main difference is, these guys actually play sports. Not just Ultimate Frisbee or road hockey like a Bro. These guys use their 'team' status to get them in girls pants, even if they're only bench warmers. They wear varsity jackets a lot, some even have team rings. Can be spotted at the Laurier gym, or tossing around a football anywhere girls will see them. They are easily aggravated, especially with alcohol in their system. They have no problem starting fights, especially with members of opposing teams, they think girls find it sexy. It's not rare to see them with a new girl each week, or juggling more than one girl at once. They like to make girls think they don't sleep around.. but we all know they do. NO ONE is that naive.
Hangouts: Campus bars, Philthies, Fox... really anywhere they play sports, and serve wings and beer.
Ease of Pickup: Extremely High, since you'll only be a one night thing anyways.
Preferred girl: Jersey Chasers
Chance of Relationship: Low, they all cheat, and can't commit for longer than 2 weeks.
Hotness: 7-10/10.. (Though sometimes 5/10 face and 10/10 body).
Tips: Tell them you love whatever sport they play, but you especially love to 'wrestle'. Editors note: a dumb guys dream

The Normal Guy.
Description: This is the guy that all girls want. But is nearly impossible to find and when you do, he's either in a serious, long term relationship, or is 'too focused' on his life to enter into a serious relationship at the moment. This guy is not cocky, yet modest, but is probably one of the easy to get along with guys you'll ever meet. He doesn't hit on girls in front of you at the bar, or leave you as soon as a cute girl walks past; he genuinely wants to get to know you better. Instead of asking you home at the end of the night, he asks if he can call you later that week to grab dinner or see a movie, actually take you on a REAL date, not just a booty call. He becomes your friend, yet a love interest. He attends class and cares about what his friends and family think, yet knows how to have a good time, but isn't a borderline alcoholic. He can stay in on a Friday night and be totally content just being with you, yet you can party together and he doesn't start fights or get jealous if you go out without him or wear a hot dress.
Hangouts: Huether, Wilfs, Fox, Duke, McMullens, Campus bars..
Ed. Note: they go to Phils too.
Ease of Pickup: Medium to Impossible.. (if you can find one that doesn't have a girlfriend).
Preferred Girl: A Normal Girl.
Chance of Relationship: If you find one, let me know..
Hotness: 6-9.5/10

Ed. Note: Normal people are boring.

The Band boy.
Description: This boy is often referred to as an "Indie" boy, because not all these boys are actually in bands, so their label can be controversial. But if in fact they are in a band, it gives them advantage over the rest, because girls love men who are musically inclined. These boys can be spotted in hip, chic stores like Urban Outfitters and American Apparel, they are a fan of the Deep-V tees, tight to just form fitting jeans, hoodies and cardigans. They are fashionable and enjoy a good Nike high-tops shoe, or Vans slip-ons. They prefer either the 'greasy' hair look, or the fashionable mullet/fohawk. (Ed. Note: both mullets and fohawks are completely gay, and I disagree that they fit in this genre) Sometimes they like to wear beanies (wool hats). They have good taste in music and you can rely on them for solid underground beats you've most likely never heard of before, but you end up loving. They're usually fairly skinny and tall. Brown to very dark hair. Notable for their thick black framed glasses, and Ray Ban sunglasses in the summertime. They usually attend parties and bars for the music, and they are fairly shy when it comes to hitting on girls. There are many subgroups of the "band boy", most common one.. the "emo boy". or the "punk boy". But these boys don't usually hit the bar seen, they are more about local shows. The Emo boy is different with their tighter than life pants, and straightened black hair that covers 95.6% of their face.
Hangouts: Phils on Electronight, and Starlight
Ease of Pickup: Low to High
Preferred Girl: Fashionista/ Indie Girl
Chance of Relationship: Medium to High
Hotness: 5-10/10
Tips: Know your shit, aka your music. (and dress well)
Ed note: I will never date a girl that has zero taste in music. These girls have a valid point.

The Gino.
Description: These boys can also be known as the boys around the bar and just wait til a girl is drunk enough and dancing with her friends, then they swoon in and start grinding the girl from behind. Basically, they are creeps. They are known to wear tinted sunglasses inside. Their hair is perfectly spiked with about half a bottle of gel, and a spritz of hairspray. If you had to compare them to cartoon characters, they would resemble ones seen on Dragonball Z (if you remember that show). If you see a couple who looks like they're having sex on the dance floor, it's probably the case that the Gino has found the drunkest girl in the bar so she cannot say 'no' to his borderline harassment dance moves. They are all about Jagger Bombs and getting 'fucked up'. (For reference please refer to the youtube video: My New Haircut)
Hangouts: Caesars, 140 West, Vault
Ease of Pickup: Easy .. but you don't really want to pick these guys up.
Preferred Girl: Girls in general (preferably incoherent).
Chance of relationship: Does it matter?
Hotness: 3-7/10
Tips: Make sure you watch yourself, and your drink around these guys.
Ed. Note: These fucking toolbags haven't realized that just like everything else they have laid their dirty fucking paws on, Ed Hardy isn't cool.

The Dick.
Description: When you see him out and about you think.. "Fuck, not him again". He walks into the bar like everyone there is beneath him and he is God's gift to women. But what he doesn't seem to get is.. no one wants him around, and girls do not find his rudeness attractive, and when they act disgusted they're not just pretending, they genuinely do not like this guy. He isn't always bad looking, and he can have a charming smile, though as soon as he opens his opinionated mouth, you wish you'd never begun a conversation. He's loud and when he drinks he gets moody, and complains about everything and everyone. He can make you question your character and priorities in life, but then you knock sense into yourself and remind yourself.. you don't give a shit what he thinks because he's insecure and has no real friends, because he's a dick.
Hangouts: Wherever people he knows are.
Ease of Pickup: Hard, no girl is good enough for him. But then again, he's not good enough for any girl.
Preferred Girl: Opinionated Bitch (so they can argue and have angry sex all the time)
Chance of Relationship: Slim to None
Hotness: 7-10/10. (But 0/10 in the personality department).
Tips: If you can't handle criticism, don't talk to him. He will rip you apart.

- Stef and Alex
Heres proof they are actual girls...

Alex and Stef Happy as can be.



Thankfully somehow, according to the wonderful women who wrote this angry Rebuttal, I myself, (and Jay) can for the most part bounce around between categories a bit more than most...

id like to say you have good taste in music...you love the random hook ups but at the same time if you found that right girl i couldnt see you cheating...you're perfect to talk to ...id rather tell you things and get your point of view than some of my friends i have known for years...(Ed. Note while that comment is like nails on a chalkboard for most guys. friendzone sucks 90% of the time, I've learned to run with it) you care about how you look but not because you want to show off but because it makes you happy..you pay attention to the things around you..you refer about sunsets and going snowboarding and you dont brag about how many girls you bring home every week...great friend...perve and all

Ha.

If you are here to read Jay's Girls of the Loo post...

We are going to be featuring a guest female writer tomorrow throwing down about the guys of the Loo as well. So check back, we don't discriminate.

-G

Shoes a Plenty

ok so G and I have come to the conclusion that we have far too many shoes. Here is a short list we have complied:

G: Lakai Mids, Es Mids, Es lows, Blundstone 510s, Simple (brand) recycled flats, Nike retro runners, New Balance Gore Tex trail runners, New Balance squash shoes, denim circas, 3 pairs of dress shoes, 510s (biking and climbing) and who knows.
editors note: And you can all be fucked if you think im going to find the names of mine like Jay did.

J: Nike P-RodII's, Nike Dunk Pro Mids, Nike Air Max 90's, Hundreds Johnsons, Black DC's, Black Etnies, Brown Circa's, Flip Flops, Dress Shoes, Flip Flop, Pearl Izumi Gym Shoes, Black ES's

and we both own bike shoes and snowboard boots ontop of that.

and now for the super gay part... we have almost the same size feet and could potentially wear each others shoes.

Born Ruffians - I Need a Life (Four Tet Remix)



G's note: I just found a few more pairs of skate and running shoes in my closet.

All I Do is Party... ha ha ha ha

Oh and here is a song... I keep forgetting to post one.

Bounce- MSTRKRFT (A-Trak Remix)

G's Note:All I do is chill out. Fever Ray - Now's the Only Time I Know

Waterloo Guide to Women

Editors note: So as of right now some photos had to be taken down, as apparently some people are unable to take a joke. Drama drama.

The following is an essential guide for men in Waterloo. This guide will enable you to choose which bar to go to in order to find a specific type of girl. I will outline the different types of girls our diverse city has to offer and their preferred watering holes.

Woooooo Girls!
Description: If not for the fact that there are two Universities in Waterloo this could be classified simply as The Laurier Girl. By day they disguise them selves in Uggs, with grey track pants (most say Laurier on the butt or one leg) and a colourful TNA hoodie. They also wear oversized sunglasses to hide their face from those who may see them at night . Their hair will most likely be very blonde or very dark. Nothing in between!! By night they are totally different creatures. Shimmery outfits and heels are standard attire. Straight hair with extensions and some sort of up do are also standard. Hidden in their Coach clutch purse is their Blackberry which will most certainly have a bright coloured silicon skin, usually pink, which seems to keep it permanently attached to their hand.
Hangouts- Caesars all the time, 140west, Vault, Fubar, Philthies, Can be Seen at Bomber and Laurier bars as well (look for Jocks then move eyes 8 inches lower).
Ease of Pickup-High
Preferred Guy-Abercrombie Douchebag
Chance of relationship- Slim to none
Hotness- 7.5-10/10
Tips- Bring money to get them drunk, get drunk yourself… the sex will be bad.


Jersey Chasers
Description: Pretty much the same as above with one major fdifference… As the name implies these kind of girls love the jock! She will do anything and everything to sleep with members of varsity sports teams. It doesn’t even matter what sport they play, put on the Warrior or Golden Hawk jersey and your getting laid!
Hangouts- Bomber, Turret, Wilfs Philthies
Ease of Pickup- High
Preferred Guy- Jocks
Chance of relationship- Low
Hotness- 5.5-10/10


Normal Girl
Description: This is the girl that every guy looks for. Nothing fancy here. Dresses well, attends class, but knows how to have a good time. They don’t wear skirts in January because it’s ‘cute’, they wear jeans because it’s fucking cold out. These girls are easy to talk to, easy on the eyes and don’t laugh stupidly when they don’t understand what your drunk ass is talking about, they question it. However, there is one major problem with this type of girl. She most likely has a boyfriend, therefore, totally ruining any chance you have of bringing this girl home at the end of the night, or even getting her number.
Hangouts- Molly’s, Bomber, Spur, Heuther, Fox, and Campus Bars
Ease of Pickup- Medium to Impossible
Preferred Guy- Average Guy and or Jock, Despite the fact they know the jock will cheat on them at some point.
Chance of relationship- Medium… if you can find a single one.
Hotness- 7.5-9/10

Lil’ Hipster Girl
Description: This girl knows how to push the limits of fashion and music. Loves to rock out to the latest electro jam in her bright colours, skinny jeans and dunks. Her hair is probably chopped in a very different yet attractive way. Beware, at the bar this girl will be wasted. Totally off the wall and having an amazing time. If you can in fact, get a chance to talk to her she’s pretty cool. Good taste in music (according to this blog), which means a varied sampling of all genres with a focus on anything ‘indie’.
Hangouts- Phils, Starlight
Ease of Pickup- Easy-Medium
Preferred Guy- Hipster Guy or Skater/Snowboarder
Chance of relationship- Medium
Hotness- 6.5-9.5/10

Hippie Chick
Description: This girl can be found in the ES buildings at UW. Probably a head full of dreads, second hand cloths and patchouli sent which follows her everywhere. She likes ot have fun but mostly hang out with her own kind. Not the easiest to talk to sometimes but few are known to incessantly pester you for the entire night. They love the environment and tree plant every summer. Now this is in no way a bad thing. The Hippie chick has a very wide range on the hotness scale, which leaves room for absolutely amazingly beautiful girls.
Hangouts- Phils, Starlight, Ethels, Filates
Ease of Pickup- Hard
Preferred Guy- Hippie or Tattooed Guy
Chance of relationship- High
Hotness- 5.5-10/10

Opinionated Bitch
Description: This girl gets dragged out by her friends or class mates once or twice a term. She thinks every day she is going to the office and dresses like it. Very clean cut and proper at all times. She will stand in the corner with one drink all night and form opinions about everyone at the bar. If you try and talk to her you will be forced to her how inadequate you and everyone else at the bar is and when she is the first female Emperor of the World you will be imprisoned and alcohol will be illegal.
Hangouts- Campus Bars… they don’t ever leave school
Ease of Pickup- Very Hard
Preferred Guy- Student Government
Chance of relationship- Low… but why would you want too?
Hotness- 1-6/10

*note: if you are in any of these pictures I'm sorry. They just seemed to fit!

Few days worth of tracks.

3 genres. Something for everyone.

Wale - Chillin

Dinosaur Pile-Up - Love is a Boat and We're Sinking

Ellie Goulding - Black + Gold (Until she releases an album I am going to keep posting each track of hers I can get ahold of)

-G

Skyline - Sunset

Taken from 15th and Lonsdale looking over Lions gate bridge and Stanley park from about 5 - 7pm Tonight.

A New Backpack... Just Incase

Seeing as my new Macbook is so amazing I thought it would be wise to invest in some sort of protection. As with many things in my life that need protecting, I thought a bag to be the best form of protection. Unlike most of the bags I have used in the past this on isn't thin or clear, but awesome nonetheless.

Incase seems to make the best accessories for all things Apple so I decided to go with the Incase Nylon backpack. It has a very simple and clean look (I went with black) and is aesthetically pleasing. There is a small front pocket and two larger main compartments. The two large ones are full of mesh pockets to keep all your gear organzied but still have more then enough room for textbooks, cloths, beer ect.

The top of the bag features a nicely lined iPod/camera/blackberry pockets with a headphone hole. The standout feature in my mind is the incredibly soft laptop pocket. I have never felt a fabric so soft as the the one which Incase used. There is no way anything is going to happen to my Macbook in the heavenly pocket! There are also plenty of straps to keep it on your back and two nifty pouches which sit right on your hips.

Overall this bag is awesome. However it is an investment... at $130 its not the cheapest bag on the market but well was well worth it to make sure my new baby is safe an sound at all times!

Snow, Shoes and Sound.

First and foremost, losing an hour of sleep sucks. Especially when you are sleep deprived.

So, after a perfectly clear past few days, the snow really started coming down late this afternoon. If snow could come down torrentialy (I know, not a word), that's what it was doing. Wasn't sticking to the ground too much, but that's gotta be due to the insanely nice weather as of late. C'mon Spring.

Secondly, while Jay is fussing about his Kanye shoes, I am going to pay far more interest to these Nike's designed for street cycling (fixies and road bikes using toe clips). They are the City Tiempo and they've got a stiffer sole and some reinforced areas. I had a pair of these when I was really young for indoor soccer as that was their original use before they were just revamped for this purpose.

Thirdly, These are the Nixon Wire headphones and while I have never had any issues with Nixon products before, but don't buy these, they are lame. Sure, they have great build quality,look the part and are backed up by decent sized drivers, but in order to get any type of bass response you have to have them jammed so far into your ears it is uncomfortable, and then they still fall out. Clearly I am not a fan.

On the other hand, everybody has a pair of SkullCandy's these days, and there is a reason for that, if you don't own a pair, do yourself a favour and join the trend, they definitely have the best sound and bang for your buck in this price range.

I have yet to try Nixon's newly released DJ style headphones, so I will hold my judgment on those. In the meantime, these Grado SR80s I have had for over a year now, may not be the prettiest nor the comfiest, but the sound they output is head over heals beyond anything else I have used that is under $200.

Lastly, the Cure are still kickin' it after all these years. Check it. The Cure - Only One.

My View of Downtown.

Just got back from Watchmen (more on that later) and I snapped this just near my house.

Kaws Trek Madone

So the wonderful world of Twitter has lead me to stumble across the coolest custom bike I've seen in a long time. World renowned artist Kaws has done a custom paint job for none other then Lance Armstrong. Lance will use his new bike at Milan-San Remo (big bike race) which is fast approaching! Here is a link to some more pics.

Gin Gin Gin. Gin in my belly.

So gin + gin = gang signs and very strange photos. $110 of Gin to be precise.
Here is some proof from last night.





And then I take a good photo somehow.




As what will be standard, another track. There is irony here as I have no new girlfriend. New Girlfriend Music - Charles Hamilton.

Bar Review: 140West Waterloo

So last night was my first experience at 140west in Waterloo. Going into it i expected a Caesars type vibe with over priced drinks, smelly Ginos and slow drink service. However, i was pleasantly surprised. First off I seemed to know everyone that worked there which meant no line for me and the girls I was with, and someone to talk to when I didn't feel like dancing. Despite cover being 5 dollars it was a good time. I got drinks pretty quickly, it was so packed that one couldn't move around the bar and the crowd seemed pretty decent. As usual I was the most underdressed person at the bar. I hate dressing up for so called 'upscale' bars. So my tightish jeans and nomis crew allowed me to feel comfortable but still slightly different then everyone else.

Now for what everyone wants to know... there were a bunch of hotties out last night which always adds to the evening!

Overall I give 140west a 4/5 and I will most likely be going back in the near future!

I'm just going to rub in the fact that I will be copping these shoes on April 2nd. May I present the Nike Air Yeezy. Inspired by Kayne west himself and on my feet soon...

while we are on the topic of new shit in my life i feel the need to tell the world that i am now the proud owner of a macbook as of yesterday! my life is now complete!

and now for your listening pleasure, inspired by my new shoes... Love Lockdown (LMFAO Remix)- Kayne West

How it came about...

Jay figured I should post how I came up with the name for the blog. I was sitting on the john reading an interview with Pharrell and voila. I thought his interview was candid, and I knew we were all stars.

Oh, and this hat in the heather grey is all mine.

Round One Part Two. Intro

Jason Simmons-Cabral chillin in east...

Well I guess as one half of this blog I should introduce myself as well. I recently turned 22 and have been attending the University of Waterloo since 2005. I could graduate this April in theory but, with the shitty economy and a lack of really wanting to grow up I'll be back in Waterloo for another year of school come September.

However, between now and then should be fairly interesting as i just took a summer job as a bike mechanic at Panorama Mountain Resort in BC. Basically what that means is that while my partner in crime is out getting in touch with his hippie side and meeting hairy women while tree planting I will take on full responsibility for entertaining you all! And I won't disappoint!

I like Graham found team sports a pile of crap. Just because of some stupid kid who can't skate or some meathead getting stupid penalties why should I be subjected to the travesty that is loosing. Sure, that might be a very conceited view of team sports but if I am going to loose it sure as hell isn't going to be because of someone else! Oh and jocks piss me off. Just because you can throw a ball doesn't mean you get to walk into my bar while everyone else has to wait for 2 hours. (I'm a bouncer) Get that through your thick head!

Unlike G (as he will henceforth be refered to as) I have not been able to make the move to the left side of the country. I have to make due with little mountains and riding cross country instead of downhill. As I have mentioned I will be in BC this summer but only for a few months then back to the flats and more education!

I currently work at the University of Waterloo campus bar, The Bombshelter Pub or Bomber as it is known around here as well as Loop Clothing in Uptown Waterloo. Bikes, cloths and music take up pretty much all of my free time right now, substituting bikes for snowboards during the winter months and I wouldn't have it any other way!

Some people have described my life as being worthy of a reality TV show... hopefully this blog lives up to that reputation!

keeping my eye on the west...

Nibs

Jay's on board.

Ok, so.
Slight change up. There is now going to be two of us updating this blog, hopefully on a somewhat frequent basis. Jay will be throwing down with all things Onterrible and I will be keeping it real from BC. Two friends posting from very far away.

I will figure out how to get direct links to MP3s eventually, but for now zShare is gonna have to do the trick. Without further ado, here is an older track by Pinback - Penelope.

-Graham.

Another post soo soon...?

I figured this would be easier than repeatedly sending links to these two tracks to people. I have been 'overplaying' these two tracks by Ellie Goulding for a while now. It's what the girl next door sounds like when she picks up a guitar and adds a wicked synth track underneath. enjoi.

Ellie Goulding - Guns + Horses
Ellie Goulding - Wish I Stayed

-Graham.

Round One. Intro.

Graham Michaelson here.

For starters, I will be 23 this spring. Gemini all the way. I'm a West-Coast Kid, but not born and raised. I'm originally from Ontario and my move to the West was inevitable. Vancouver specifically.

Realistically, (optimism here folks) I have no idea who will read this, but we will see how it plays out. I figured that I was sorting through my browser favorites yesterday and happened to realize that pretty much every site I frequent these days is or has a blog of some sort. Blogs are in a sense becoming part of our daily culture, for much of our generation they seem to be like personal newspaper. While I do have a life, I spend waaay to much time on my computer. Its a problem.

Anyway, I guess, I am starting a blog to chronicle not necessarily my trials and tribulations out here, but rather many of my daily interests and happenings. By that I mean everything from music to clothes, to snowboarding and cycling, to parties and bars or my general hatred of statistics.

I will try and post up photos as well showing the beauty of my daily surroundings. In regards to music, I will try and update with new tracks and links as often as possible. We will see what happens.

On that note, here is the first music link. Little Boots - New in Town (Fred Falke Vocal Mix)

Lastly, I am certainly not a poet or always the most eloquent of writers, but I wrote this at one point last year for a mandatory English class. While it is over written in a few areas, it gives a gist of me and why I am in Vancouver in the first place.


Just as with much of our population of young adults, sport is rooted deeply in my psyche. To call it just a passion, would be unfitting of the grasp it actually has on me. Instead, to me, sport is an obsession.

I remember when I was young and dreamt of being that sports hero who could make or break the dreams of thousands of people in a single instant. But I was six. Yet, whether I was managing to stride ineloquently across the local hockey rink or stampede down the soccer pitch in behind my school, I always had an announcer in my head proclaiming my small victories.

However, the time came when I no longer felt that rush when playing these team sports. Truth be told, I was an only child, and the day soon came when I realized that I was not made for team sports. Quite simply, I hated sitting on the bench and even more, I hated leaving the fate of my mood up to fellow teammates.

After all of these years, I still undoubtedly have fond memories of playing hockey and soccer. Except, it took only one sudden avalanche of discovery to transform me into the obsessed athlete that I am today. Thinking back, my obsession was quickly derived from the dramatic conjunction of freedom and speed working in unison, and showing me for the first time, what the hills had to offer. It was almost without warning for those around me, to see me now wanting to spend every waking moment of my winters on ski slopes rather than ice rinks and bike trails in place of green grass and goal posts.

For the past decade, I have based all my significant decisions about my life around these two new loves. I truly believe that I can still call them new, year after year, because of what I both learn from and achieve from them.

Even today, instigation of my obsessive-compulsive behaviour happens like clockwork. Twice a year, I get an itch, one that is deep inside my psyche, and refuses to go away. It first happens during the spring when the ground first shows its colours and again it always happens again during the fall when the trees become bare. To me, the change of seasons is much more than just a change of scenery.

Up until two years ago, my bikes and my snowboards had controlled my social life, my finances and much of my derived pleasure from life. It was that serious of an obsession. Just as many other teenagers choose cars, I chose bicycles. Unfortunately they even had the same monetary value.

Yet, the fact remained that no matter how much I invested in my obsessions, I still lived in Ontario. It is flat, very flat, and the sports I loved needed mountains.

Certainly, the hardest part about my move to the small mountain town of Vancouver has been tearing down 20 years of life at home. Thinking of Vancouver as a small mountain town helps me to feel it is possible to build a life here while conquering the isolation of feeling alone in a new city. Clearly, the city also looks much smaller when you spend much of your time above 6000 feet.

The days which make every sacrifice worth it are always spent moving swiftly through the glades or thundering down the trail, spraying snow and slashing rocks far and wide. The underlying theme of my obsession has been finding those serene places amongst the mountains that no hockey rink or field of green could ever have given me.

When I am up high, I still always glance eastward as to not forget where my obsession began and where it has taken me to, today.



G'nite.