Category Archives: Music

The Hot Toddies: Not a drink

By Conlan | Published: May 19, 2009
A few months ago, I saw The Hot Toddies perform at a local watering hole (figure of speech)1. The Oakland-based, all-girl quartet plays an ironic mix of twee surf-pop, girl-group beach party, retro-inspired philspectorism2. But the Splenda-sweet melodies and truly brilliant multi-part harmonies are belied by the absurdist and cynical lyrics, ranging in topic [...]
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Nekoquest 2009, Vol. 1: Middle Cyclone

By Conlan | Published: March 12, 2009
In late February, an alarming bulletin appeared on my MySpace homepage. A MySpace “Secret Show” was to be held the following Tuesday, March 3, in San Diego. The performer? Neko Case. A free show, at a tiny club—first come, first served. “It was so clear to me that it was almost invisible” I love Neko Case, as [...]
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Dogs are nice, Neko Case, and I’m an ass

By Conlan | Published: January 13, 2009
When Neko Case says “blog”, you damn well better believe I blog. I would anyway, but especially so because I did not know she had a new album coming out on March 3. What kind of ass am I?1 You don’t understand. Neko Case… Neko Case is amazing. Her music pierces my soul. Her voice [...]
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In California

By Conlan | Published: December 1, 2007
In California I dream of snow And all the places we used to go With the night falling down With the night falling down Now I’m living in Korea Town Waking to the sound of car alarms I remember your face when I showed you the ticket Said you were happy for me, your heart wasn’t in it Just a phone call away Now [...]
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