Tuesday, June 28, 2011

GaGa over the folksy revival

Lady GaGa is driving us back into the arms of simple, clean, pure, fun-loving, heart-breaking music.
Folksy acts have always existed on the fringe for the last 20 years, with the occasional act bursting through. Dylan’s omnipresence has refused to let the indie spirit die.
But, how can one explain the recent fame of The Secret Sisters, Mumford & Sons and The Fleet Foxes.
These are more than just a shuffle option on the pod of techno-weary music lover.
These guys are mainstream. I can only point to the over-sophistication of today’s pop music as the reason.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

So...

So, Charlie Sheen is no more news. And neither am I. Which means, he has probably cleaned up. As have I.
Which means, he can get back to acting. As can… no, I can get back to writing.
I’m just back from India – where the nation I once knew as a pimply 13-year old is now a blossoming 16-year old. Full of verve, vitality, passion, hormones and a conscience at crossroads.
I left it all behind. As I did my wife and kids. As I did my dreams and attachments. As I did my desires and weaknesses.
I’m back.