Happy 2010
Hello Blog. Welcome to a new year, a new decade.
I could say that I resolve to spend more time writing for you,
but why start breaking resolutions already. It's going to be a big year here (i.e. finishing the dissertation, moving on to other things and maybe places, growing, etc.) so I have plenty on my plate without feeling guilty about looking after you.
I'm actually still sifting through all the best-of-the-year lists that came out during the holidays. As much as I find it hard to a) remember every significant thing that happened over the course of a year and b) summarize those events cohesively and cogently, I still enjoy reading other people's re-caps and doing a bit of reminiscing in the process. (Though I should mention my supervisor's no-nonsense round up, which both explains the futility of rounding up and nails a few key categories for such an excercise).
This year, of course, there were twice as many lists to read since everyone felt compelled to provide best-of-the-decade wrap-ups as well. I'm still working on my favourite albums of the year and the last ten (and enjoying every minute of going back to music that's buried on my shelves or obscured in nested folders on my hard drive. I'll post 'em when I get a chance.
Until then, let's start the year off by looking forward. The National Post has an Arts & Culture blog called The Ampersand. They ran a series called "Canadian Futures" where they asked a random smattering of "Canadian mcritics, bloggers and mega-fans" to answer this:
"If you were buying stocks in music, which up and coming Canadian musical act would you invest in?"
Midnight Poutine was asked for an opinion so I chimed in. Of course, if the current state of my finances are any indication, no one should be taking buying advice from me. Still, the whole piece is worth a read since it highlights some well-known and lesser-known emerging Canadian indie acts.
Enjoy:
Cdn Futures - Part 1
Cdn Futures - Part 2
Cdn Futures - Part 3
I could say that I resolve to spend more time writing for you,
but why start breaking resolutions already. It's going to be a big year here (i.e. finishing the dissertation, moving on to other things and maybe places, growing, etc.) so I have plenty on my plate without feeling guilty about looking after you.
I'm actually still sifting through all the best-of-the-year lists that came out during the holidays. As much as I find it hard to a) remember every significant thing that happened over the course of a year and b) summarize those events cohesively and cogently, I still enjoy reading other people's re-caps and doing a bit of reminiscing in the process. (Though I should mention my supervisor's no-nonsense round up, which both explains the futility of rounding up and nails a few key categories for such an excercise).
This year, of course, there were twice as many lists to read since everyone felt compelled to provide best-of-the-decade wrap-ups as well. I'm still working on my favourite albums of the year and the last ten (and enjoying every minute of going back to music that's buried on my shelves or obscured in nested folders on my hard drive. I'll post 'em when I get a chance.
Until then, let's start the year off by looking forward. The National Post has an Arts & Culture blog called The Ampersand. They ran a series called "Canadian Futures" where they asked a random smattering of "Canadian mcritics, bloggers and mega-fans" to answer this:
"If you were buying stocks in music, which up and coming Canadian musical act would you invest in?"
Midnight Poutine was asked for an opinion so I chimed in. Of course, if the current state of my finances are any indication, no one should be taking buying advice from me. Still, the whole piece is worth a read since it highlights some well-known and lesser-known emerging Canadian indie acts.
Enjoy:
Cdn Futures - Part 1
Cdn Futures - Part 2
Cdn Futures - Part 3
Labels: Happy New Year, Lists, Procrastination
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