Like a Fox

Tom Vek is 24 years old. That was surprising to learn. I've been playing his new album "We Have Sound" for the last few months, particularly the songs "C-C (You Set the Fire in Me)" and "I Ain't Sayin My Goodbyes." If you go to this page, you can watch a few videos, including ones for those songs. I recommend starting with the top video, though, as it's startling. Shouldn't he feel like a giant nerd, rollerblading around in what appears to be long underwear? I have the answer: NO. He should feel like a dude. This guy has completely sold me.

On this past week's show, I was going to play some New Pornographers and Colin Meloy and, of course, that didn't happen. I tend to forget whatever I had planned and get wrapped up in the whole hurry-hurry-rush mode of doing a live show by myself. Then, during the show, when I get a minute to breathe (hooray for 4 minute songs), I tend to just think about what I want to hear right then. I'll rifle through the new music, pick out something that looks promising, sample it, and if it pleases, I'll throw it on the air. I've discovered most of my favorite bands that way. Or, I'll just route through the library for things I already know I like. Sounds professional, right? Oh, I'm professional. Professional like a fox.

The band I'm currently excited about finding in the library is Slow Runner. I've listened to the song Everything is Exactly What it Seems (click there to DOWNLOAD [don't be frightened] an mp3 sample) several times over the last few days and really like it. Enjoy.

In other news, it's Monday and I'm at work. This blog is rocking your world, I'm sure of it.

P.S. This is Tom Vek.


P.P.S. This is Jim J. Bullock.