Driven by my love for both music and ranking things in order of significance, I have made a list of the best artists that defined the 2000’s. Decades past have been dominated by genre, with synthpop and grunge-alternative as the norm in the 80’s and 90’s respectively. When I think of the 1980’s, I think of artists like New Order, The Smiths and Devo. In the ‘90’s, Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Sublime quickly come to mind. This past decade was the first to break down the confining walls of genre, never before have so many different musical…

WOOOOSHHH! Surely, most of you are familiar with that sound. Ah yes, it is the sound of a very busy life coming to a smooth halt. Similar to a train, except the train is next to your window and it's 3 o clock in the morning. Like it or not, I am passin' by.

I will spare you the pleasantries and lay it on the table. I am as happy as a clam in Alice's Wonderland. For reasons unclear to even your humble storyteller, I packed all of my junk and moved to another state. Luckily, all roads lead…

Ever wonder how many states in the Union Saves the Day reference in their music? I did today. A friend and I laughed with joy recalling more and more states as we sang along. When we counted as high as five, I knew we were on to something. Who knew it was so much fun to call out random spots on the map at the top of your lungs? I love it.

Leif and I are on the train to New York, Car 1399…
California, where the mountains are so tall and waves crash blue around you… Maybe I should…