Untrue, what is true.

Burial is really fucking good. Untrue is a great album, especially late at night. I bought this record in Japan after having an urge to listen to it. So home hasn't changed much, but I am finding it's nice to be in one place for a change. The trip to AZ was a bit of a disaster but at least the show turned out great (American Airlines is terrible -remember never to fly with them again). There is a lot of work to do, but it's hard being motivated with so much free time surrounding me and all of the distractions. I picked up the new M83 record which promised to be more focused and developed than their previous releases, but it's still not what I would have preferred. That's the first record I bought since being home - still loving the new Crystal Castles/Beach House/Destroyer, etc. I decided not to go to Coachella this weekend so I will be around and going to The Stickup show in Toronto. Bummed on missing Kraftwerk, but apparently Florian Schneider isn't even on the tour. Picked up the Minimum Maximum DVD... mind-blowing.  I've been making a lot of techno these days (even more than before).  Today I picked up the Kaossilator and it's rocking my world.  One day I will post some of the noise I have been making, for now it stays in my headphones.

Kansas City Wasteland

America has some of the worst neighborhoods I have ever seen.  The class separation that exists in this country is mind-blowing.  Urban centers are continually built up and renovated, while all of the poor are forced to flock to super-slums surrounding the perimeter of these cities.  Kansas City sucks, and this area is terrible.  Every building and business is vacant and boarded up - pretty depressing.  There are some places of the United States I really enjoy, but the whole mid-west isn't too great.

I miss Canada, and Tim Hortons.  I've replaced 'Timmy Ho's' with a frequent visit to the Starbucks in cities across the country (triple-grande soy marble mocha!).  It's a great social activity and very delicious.  Looking forward to the wonderful Canadian eateries once I return.  It will also be nice to cook for myself again.  6 more days remain, and then life will change.  Pizza is here, mmmmm.

Raindrops + Sunshowers.

Returning to home in just over a week (9 days to be exact) after a 39 day trip across the United States.  Every climate, weather condition, and form of precipitation has been experienced over the course of the tour.  Overall, it's been smooth, and relatively fun.  It's going to be a strange transition back to the stability of being at home.  I have been away for 95% of the year so far, beginning right after New Years with a flight to Australia.

There are a lot of shows (Converge, Disfear, Destroyer, etc.) in April that I plan on attending - even though it would probably make more sense to distance myself from live concerts after playing one almost every night.  I'm still unsure about going to Coachella, but I have feeling that I will probably end up there.  The time at home seems like a lot, but I know it will go by in a flash.

Time goes by fast.