I had to post a video for this song. I had no idea what Allen Stone looked like – and not that it matters – but it’s not what I imagined and I love how he surprised me. His soulful voice and smooth melodies will make anyone a fan. Listen for the falsetto at the [...]
I’m a little obsessed with talk radio – or podcasts. There is nothing better to brighten up your work day than learning something new and interesting that you can share at dinner parties when the conversation gets awkward and boring. And WNYC’s RadioLab is one of the best out there. Being a music fan, [...]
Alright folks, here are three more random jams that I was listening to this weekend and thought you might enjoy. Don’t know too much about Murder By Death, but this song had me with what I think is an opening violin. I just love everything about this song. The melody, the words…you get it. [...]
Future Islands are totally under-rated in my opinion. I love their distinct sound that goes outside the box but doesn’t scare you off. This song showcases their softer side but keeps their signature sound. Love. Future Islands – Where I Found You Jared Mees and The Grown Children found me by accident, but I fell [...]
So there was pretty big news in the world of Toe Jams last week. I got engaged! You may remember reading about my favourite Ukrainian in such posts as Lolapalooza Day 2 and Bombay Bicycle Club. Well, he proposed! and I couldn’t be happier. But this means that my life is going to be [...]
My friend Andrea Rehill (some of you Hamiltonians might know her) is a huge Bruce Springsteen fan. I’m not talking the kind who goes to every show that comes to Toronto and surrounding area. I’m talking super-fan, like driving to Jersey on the regular, is covered in tribute tattoos, and even has his manager’ss [...]
