2010

2009 was definitely the best year of my life, so far. so many memories, strides, changes etc. i used to be so stubborn to change, now its like i always crave it. 2010 looks very promising, the year of change and productivity. im excited to go back to school, but im sure as soon as it starts ill fucking hate it for taking my time away from me.

in regards to our EP, we sent our stuff to be mastered yesterday. its going to be a 4 songs EP, produced by bret hudzietz (fiore, a fall farewell) and mastered by beau burchell (saosin). i think its titled "the process of illumination", idk though, its impossible for us 5 to all decide on one thing, haha. we still have to get our ducks in a row in regards to album art and a website though. its gonna be made available to download on our site for free.

moving forward, ive started the writing process for our next batch and hope to have it recorded by april-may, depending on our schedules. im actually really excited about the new batch of stems i have. i havent played guitar in so long, its like i have a renewed love for it like when i first started writing full song arrangements. plus 2009 had some great records so the inspiration is flowing freely.

favorite 11 records of 2009:
11) the mercury program - chez viking
10) rx bandits - mandala
9) thrice - beggers
8) grizzly bear - veckatimest
7) mutemath - armistice
6) as tall as lions - you cant take this with you
5) yeah yeah yeahs - its blitz
4) phoenix - wolfgang amadeus phoenix
3) animal collective - merriweather post pavillion
2) tegan & sara - sainthood
1) st. vincent - actor

st vincent is the best thing ive heard in forever and i recommend everyone listen to this album. this list will probably change after i catch up on all the music thats coming out=] be happy and be safe everyone!



st vincent - the strangers


lovejohnmata.


ps-if you live around san juan capsitrano/southern orange county, we have a show at the ymca with a bunch of bands on the 22nd (friday).