Long Weekends

It’s Friday morning and while I should be enjoying the beginning of a long weekend, I’m working from home today and knee-deep in an Excel spreadsheet or two. It’s funny though, I’m really into Excel. Though Statistics scares the bejeezus out of me, discovering all the awesome things Excel can do is entertainment […]

Adem, Kozelek & Austin

My first piece on Swoon since the redesign is up

It’s about Adem and The Beach Boys.

I didn’t know Kozelek was recording on this tour.

I hope there’s some tape of him yelling at that douche on the phone with his girlfriend from the show here at the Parish.

You can still own a small record […]

That Shit, Microsoft & Chavez

I Fucking Hate That Shit

“Fifty Four. Feeling guilty about enjoying fast food.”

Can Microsoft ever be cool

I have to admit the Zune looks really cute, but can it actually compete? I imagine looks have quite a bit to do with it, but I’m no expert. How can you rationally discuss marketing and product strategy when people […]

What, exactly,

is wrong with me?

Sam Bassett