I'm Stray, or Jeff if you want to get familiar. I'm an artist, music maker, aspiring writer, goofball, geek, nerd, and dork. I design graphics for t-shirts for money.

This blog is mainly for my own artwork. I also make daily confessions and daily music posts.

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Daily Music Post #134

Jai Paul - Str8t Outta Mumbai

Posted Jai Paul a few months back when you could only find 2 songs by him. Since then a leaked debut album has come out, according to Jai and his label XL recordings, it was illegally leaked demos and not really his debut album, but there’s apparently evidence that Jai himself actually leaked it. Who knows what the real story is, but I know I can’t stop listening to it. And if there’s a REAL debut album on the horizon I can’t wait.

Hope you enjoyed today’s daily music post, if not that’s okay, perhaps you’ll dig the next one.

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Daily Music Post #133

Kate Boy - Northern Lights

I haven’t done these in a while, but I liked this song so much I thought I’d bring this feature back. If you’re into The Knife or Niki & The Dove, you may enjoy this. So far it appears though Kate Boy only has 2 songs released and a couple remixes of their work, I look forward to hearing some money

Also “In Your Eyes”: http://youtu.be/ngBwzR1ZQHE

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Daily Music Post #132

Charli XCX - Nuclear Seasons

Haven’t listened to a lot of this lady’s work, but I dig this song.

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Daily Music Post #131

The Shoes - Time to Dance

Really great music video starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a really creepy psychopath. Looks like a really long trailer to a good indie film. Maybe don’t watch if you’re not into violence. I really like the music too.

I hope you enjoyed today’s daily music post, if not that’s okay, perhaps you’ll dig the next one.

Daily Music Post #130

Haim - Forever

This is one of those songs where a few seconds into it I’m in love with it and know I’ve found a new band to add to my list of favorites. Also, I love unchoreographed dancing in music videos, it’s fun to watch people have fun.

I hope you enjoyed today’s daily music post, if not that’s okay, perhaps you’ll dig the next one.

Daily Music Post #129

Solange - Losing You

I love this song and I love this video and I love Solange Knowles, she’s adorable.

I hope you enjoyed today’s daily music post, if not that’s okay, perhaps you’ll dig the next one.

Daily Music Post #128

Gary Clark Jr. - You Saved Me (live KCRW)

and here’s the studio recording if you want to hear a more crisp version.

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Daily Music Post #127

Giraffage - LUV

Cool night time music. He happens to be on tumblr if you want to follow him www.giraffage.tumblr.com

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Daily Music Post #126

Jai Paul - BTSTU

Going to bring daily music posts back. I just heard of this guy Jai Paul today and apparently he only has 2 tracks that I can find, but I’m really loving these 2 tracks so I had to share. The other one is Jasmine. Real sexy time music.

Hope you enjoyed today’s daily music post, if not that’s okay, perhaps you’ll dig the next one.

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2012 Faves

I didn’t listen to as much new music this year as I would’ve liked to, partly because I was so busy, and partly because podcasts took up a huge majority of my ipod listening time, but the music I did listen to I enjoyed the hell out of and listened to incessantly. NZCA/Lines became a new favorite for me. Niki & The Dove and T.E.E.D. released their first full lengths. And there were lots of other new discovers and old favorites. I know some people think mixes shouldn’t have more than one song from artist but for a lot of people on this list I just couldn’t choose one, and also fuck rules.

I know this list is probably omitting a lot of noteworthy stuff, but I’m just very bad at paying any attention to what’s going on in the cultural zeitgeist. I’m sure next year I’ll be catching up on what was popular this year.

I like sharing mixes in the hopes that even just one person will discover something they love.

I usually put a lot of thought into the order of my mixes, but it’s 3:30am and I kinda got lazy, but hopefully it’s a good listen anyway. Enjoy.

…I’ll probably edit this post to not be so boring after I’ve gotten some rest.

Daily Music Post #125

Last year’s best of mix. Guess it’s about time to make my 2012 mix.

(Source: 8tracks.com)

Daily Music Post #124

Hot Chip - Look At Where We Are

Warning, this video is weird, haha.

Hot Chip are one of my absolute favorites, and this song off their new album In Our Heads is right in the same vein of some of my favorite Hot Chip songs like We’re Looking For A Lot of Love, Shining Escalade, and Look After Me. When Hot Chip do love ballads I really really respond to that. By the way I’m going to try to make sure these daily music posts are more daily.

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Daily Music Post #123

Groundislava - Suicide Mission ft Baths

Just found out about Groundislava, already a fan of Baths. They compliment each other quite well. Been checking out other Groundislava songs on youtube and so far I’m digging what I’m hearing. Good find.

Creeper Shit - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaJbl5d4zFI

One For Her - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw1lg7xCIuE&feature=relmfu

Final Impasse - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwYdS4TjSQw&feature=related

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Daily Music Post #122

Ultraista - Our Song

So this new video by Ultraista was just posted today, if you follow any music blogs maybe you’ve already seen it. Today’s my first time hearing about them myself. I’ve listened to their album and I dig it, it’s good music to relax to.

Small Talk - http://youtu.be/9vRtx8cICvs

Bad Insect - http://youtu.be/pjOsYpQ7J_s

Static Light - http://youtu.be/63Qor0R-B00

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Daily Music Post #121

Asbjørn - The Criminal

This guy is from Denmark, no idea how to pronounce his name. He’s a 19yr old singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and very good in all 3 respects.

Strange Ears - http://youtu.be/Ajd-qAUg6Xg

Father Figure - http://youtu.be/gFuwPMrdaq8

She Is A Hurricane - http://youtu.be/K6I4tbaG4kI

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