New B-Logo!

I was getting very bored of the old banner i had at the top of the blog so i went ahead and made a new logo for the site. It's a rough version for now but i'll smooth it out and what not later. Quite pleased with it though to be honest. Makes sense with music being a big part of the blog so why not show it in all its glory :)

-Dave

First thing's first in 2010!

I'm finally getting around to posting one of these things in the new decade. It's been a busy couple of weeks so far thankfully. I said i wanted to keep myself occupied and i've been doing just that so i'm feeling pretty good about it all.

Back to the blog though, seeing as it's a new year, i figured i should start adding little tidbits here and there to this blog. So here's the first of them.

It's called "Album of the moment", simple idea really. I said this blog would feature my opinions on everything entertainment and music's definitely a part of that. Every now and again when i come across an album i really like/enjoy i'll give it a little post such as this.

The first album comes courtesy of Manchester's very own "Delphic".



Delphic are an electronic/indie three piece that aim to be the future sound of Manchester, by mixing euphoric electronica with anthemic songs for a post-dance world. (Last FM Page)

I came across this album roughly 3 days ago. The cover art shockingly stood out to me and they were compared to other artists i've become familiar with over the past few months, artists like The Temper Trap and Passion Pit aswell as Friendly Fires and Cut Copy.

My stand out tracks so far seem to be "Red Lights" and "Counterpoint". Both a couple of feel good/chilling out type tracks. By the way if you're reading this post around about the time it's been posted then be sure to get yourself to the itunes store and download their single "This Momentary" for free as it's currently the single of the week.

I'll be back soon with another album no doubt but until then be sure to give this one a listen.

Dave

Last blog of 2009.

It's finally ending, the crap that is/was 2009 is about to come to an end and with it comes not only a brand new year but a brand new decade.

Those of you who know me probably know how bad 2009 has been for me. Lot of things have came and gone, others have been lost but also not forgotten.

What i'm hoping 2010 brings for me is one, some sort of happiness in some shape or form, two. An idea of what i should do with myself now that i'm officially bored of free time and three, pretty much just a brand new me. Tired of sitting back and letting everything pass. Money worries have to go in some sort of way. I need to venture out on that road trip i've always had planned in my head and i need to visit a certain part of the world that i've always wanted to visit. If i can actually make it across to australia that will top the year off right away. It would take something real harsh and drastic to pull me back down to earth.

To end 2009 on a high was never going to be likely, we're hours away and there's still no sign of it. I've been invited to the casino though to finish the year off. Definitely different and something i've never did before. Calvin and co will be present so it should be a great laugh, if not an expensive one :D

I'll see you all in some way in the new year. All the best for tonight and next year as a whole. GOODBYE "naughties" helloooo "deccies" :)

-Dave

Incomplete TV boxsets...

It's a random as hell thing to be speaking about but last night when i just happened to watch a couple of adverts, one popped up about these boxsets on sale. Seasons 1-7 of Scrubs and Seasons 1-5 of LOST.

What is the point in selling these in boxsets when they can easily just wait and put all the planned series into one big boxset?

Scrubs is actually on it's 9th season although it's losing the majority of its early cast, including the legend that is JD (Zach Braff). I just don't see why they can't just wait till it ends and put them altogether, though being honest they probably will and people who bought this will be screwed.






It's even worse for LOST. It's been confirmed that the show will definitely be finishing after its last and final season this coming january. Season 6 will be full of all the answers apparently. I've actually been LOST without it the past few months. It's great television!

Why they decided to release 1-5 then instead of 1-6 is actually shocking. I actually own 1-4 on dvd and was planning on buying 5 but i'm still unsure. Either way they should stop trying to cash in on things like this. I'm not the biggest fan of things like that.

-Dave

Batman - Arkham Asylum 2 Announced!!!

This has not long been announced, but i've just got around to discovering it. The sequel for one of "the" biggest games of 2009 and my very own personal favourite of 2009 has finally been announced.

Very little is known right now but judging from the website and trailer

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They suggest that the joker, albeit a bit scarred, is back and the url suggests "Arkham has moved". Sounds VERY interesting to me. Definite must by for me without a shadow of a doubt. Possibly roaming around Gotham itself?

-Dave

Road Trip - Beer Pong!

Why hadn't i heard of this?

I've just sat and watched it over my xbox, decided to rent it off of live in full 1080p HD quality. Lovely Jubbly!

Now as i said, i've just watched it. I had no idea it had been made, let alone that it'd been released on dvd and co. I'm a massive fan of the first film. Actually lost count at the amount of times i've watched it. The cast was excellent.

Finished True Blood Season 1

Meet Bill Compton. You're friendly, neighbourhood...vampire :)

Just finished up with the first season of true blood on dvd. Before i get into the deep of things i'll explain just how addictive it was.

When it first arrived on tuesday, i ended up watching, having already seen the first two, episodes 3-5. Even after those first few episodes i knew i'd be finished watching it in no time. Fast forward to today and i've just sat and watched episodes 6-12. Crazy stuff when i think about it. I just couldn't switch them off though. The story, action and of course acting were all spot on.

Bit gutted it only had 12 episodes but strangely enough it made sense in a way. Was definitely worth a buy, let alone a buy for £17.95... BARGAIN!!!

Currently downloading the first couple of episodes from season 2 at the minute. Sadly their not out on dvd just yet :(

-Dave

Polls

Seeing as how it's coming to the end of 2009, i've added two polls on the right hand side of the page there. One of them is for "Your Film of 2009?" and the other "Your Game of 2009?"

It's been a massive year for both games and film so if you're bored and stumble upon this page. Vote away. The voting ends early 2010 so there's plenty of time to see the likes of Avatar and give it a vote. I've also added the option of "other" to both so if your game or film isn't in the list then feel free to leave a comment.

On a side note, it's been a month since i started out with this blog, i wasn't sure if it would last a month but i've been unable to stop myself. With that i've changed the look of the site, adding in a third column. Here's to another month of posts.

-Dave

Rihanna - Rated R

I've always said i had a very wide musical taste and this proves it more than anything. It's not the usual rock, punk or indie tune. Instead it's Rihanna's latest R&B venture.

First listen through is somewhat positive. I saw her on the xfactor this past week singing russian roulette and that put me in the mood of checking this album out. I listened to that song first and ended up "Loving it" on my last.fm page.

A few more songs that stick out to me though are Wait Your Turn, Fire Bomb, Rude Boy and Photographs amongst others.

I'll continue listening through fully and see what comes of it.

-Dave

Websites

Started trying to get back into making them today. Fetched a couple of tutorials from the net and i'm working my way through them. Not expecting anything decent at the moment but if i stick at it something might happen hopefully. About time i actually used the CS4 collection i've had for about a year. Barely used it at all the past year. Time's are changing though :)

-Dave