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17 February 2009

Featured on a Podcast Near You!


Exciting news! Some friends of mine have a rad film podcast called Film101 and the latest episode features a few of my songs, including my latest!

The Film101 podcast is worth checking out in general-- the hosts are hilarious and insightful and they choose great topics to discuss. You can listen to the first five episodes on the Dane101 website or by searching for "Film101" in the iTunes store.

03 February 2009

New Demo: Paper Weight

I recorded a new demo tonight for Paper Weight. Rough vocals!

Original (30-second) demo is HERE. Read feedback HERE.

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paper weight
you're my paper weight
without you
i might just float away

i'm a red balloon
floating high above the clouds
can't touch the ground
but you reach up through
and you pull me down

you're my paper weight
without you
i might just float away

i'm a tornado
grabbing up all my dreams
and pulling them into the sea
but you calm me

you're my paper weight
without you
i might just float away

01 February 2009

New Song: Paper Weight

Dudes, my last post was two months ago. That is not OK.

I guess I haven't had much to say, musically-speaking. I've been so focused on writing that I've barely touched my piano. But here's what's been up in Mixtapes Land since last we spoke:

  • Found out I earned a grand total of 28 cents in royalties last year. DRINKS ON ME, Y'ALL. In other news, I won't be quitting my day job anytime soon.


  • My song "Come Around" hit the T61 homepage for the... third time? Fourth time? It happened out of nowhere and I was pretty psyched.







  • February Album Writing Month (FAWM) is back!

    I'm not sure how active I'll be this year, given my busy writing schedule and the fact that I share a house with very thin walls with four other people, but I did start my first song today.

    Here's a thirty-second clip:



    paper weight

    you're my paper weight
    without you
    i might just float away


    This is the first time I've really sat down and played in a long time and my voice sounds a little rough. But progress!

    Speaking of progress, you can follow mine HERE.


  • My friend LK is learning embroidery and she made a sweet tea towel for me for Christmas. I'm basically obsessed.



    Can we just talk about how cool that is?


  • I've been listening to the new Bon Iver album non-stop for the past few weeks. I definitely recommend it!


And that's all the news that's fit to print.

Stay warm, peeps. Spring's just a few months away...