It’s been a while.

You’ll notice that my tone has changed, both on the blog and in life. I think it’s called growing up. That doesn’t necessarily mean that my tastes in music have changed (they’ve always been incredibly diverse), but my tastes do continue to evolve and right now I’m in a bit of a mellow mood. So I haven’t been as in touch with the indie dance-rock type of stuff I used to write about (although I still love it).

Plus, I haven’t been listening to an awful lot of music lately, and when I have it’s usually just been the same songs over and over again. But anyways, here’s what I’ve been listening to:

Janet Jackson Feedback

I said this about her last album, but this time I really do meean it: this is the album that will put Janet back on top of the charts. I haven’t heard the whole record yet, but the single is fucking rad. And the artwork for the CD cover is amazing. I’m looking forward to hearing more.

Paul McCartney Ever Present Past

This is a song I first heard at about 3 am one morning when I had left Much Music on the TV and had fallen asleep. It woke me up. I have to say this is one of the coolest, most contemporary songs McCartney has put out in years. It sounds like he’s been listening to some Killers and Rapture tracks. And a stunning video. Paul dances??

Bruce Springsteen Radio Nowhere

Speaking of comebacks, it’s good to see Bruce Springsteen get back to doing good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll. This is a song that is politically relevant, and Bruce seems energized in a way that I haven’t seen him in at least 15 years. Could be my new favourite song.