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Ren – Troubles
Ren has dropped a new single, Troubles, about his health issues. Of course, it’s great.
Rolling Stones – Shine A Light (A Film By Martin Scorsese)
I found this blu-ray recently for $5, brand new. Of course I bought it. I have the 1CD and the… Read more Rolling Stones – Shine A Light (A Film By Martin Scorsese)
John Lee Hooker – The Best Of Friends
In 1998, John Lee Hooker dropped this compilation of collaborations and it rules. I mean, just look at the songs… Read more John Lee Hooker – The Best Of Friends
The Definitive Cannonball Adderley
I’m always wary of a disc of such a giant’s work calling itself definitive when it only has 10 tracks… Read more The Definitive Cannonball Adderley
Canadian Brass – Red Hot Jazz: The Dixieland Album
I used to play trumpet in the band, from 12-18 years old. Loved it. Still have my horn here, actually,… Read more Canadian Brass – Red Hot Jazz: The Dixieland Album
Neil Young And Crazy Horse – Fuckin’ Up
I didn’t know this was being released, but when I saw it on the rack at our local corporate whore… Read more Neil Young And Crazy Horse – Fuckin’ Up
Robert Belfour – What’s Wrong With you
I’ve got all the time in the world for the Fat Possum/Epitaph blues albums. I have a few, but I’d… Read more Robert Belfour – What’s Wrong With you
Pearl Jam Interview At Their HQ
This was a great watch, would love to tour that place! Also a cool look into the new record…
David Gilmour – The Piper’s Call
David Gilmour has a new single, The Piper’s Call, from his upcoming album Luck And Strange (dropping September 6, 2024),… Read more David Gilmour – The Piper’s Call
Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
Dark Matter dropped recently, and I got the deluxe edition with Blu-ray Dolby Atmos Immersive Mix Album and HD Audio. … Read more Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
Hey Community
Hey, it’s Aaron of the KMA, it’s been a while. With no schedule, no plan except when I can get… Read more Hey Community
Two LPs That Made Aaron’s Day
I had occasion to spend a few minutes in our local corporate whore record shoppe in the mall, so I… Read more Two LPs That Made Aaron’s Day
Sic
I’m adding an item to my Grail List, so if y’all could keep your eyes peeled, I’d be much obliged!… Read more Sic
Half A Ghost Town
So my lovely wife and I both tested positive for Covid this morning. Both kids tested negative, thank goodness. I… Read more Half A Ghost Town
All At Once
This Jack Johnson song came on in the car the other day, and it’s been stuck in my head ever… Read more All At Once
Fear & Cowardice
On my long list of Highly-Rated Guitarists Who Are Still Somehow Criminally Under-Rated (TM), Ian Thornley is high up there.… Read more Fear & Cowardice
One Time At Band Camp
I’d given up on Bandcamp. It wouldn’t work with my email and a password reset wouldn’t work with my username… Read more One Time At Band Camp
Jump For Millenials
Memes From Dad
I’d mentioned on Mike’s show (on Friday) that my Dad has been sending me memes. Have a look!
Lebrain-less On A Friday Night
Hey y’all, I had the good fortune of being part of the crew on the Lebrain-less episode last night, with… Read more Lebrain-less On A Friday Night
Lebrain-less On Friday
Hey y’all, it’s Aaron of the KMA. I’m gonna be on the chat for the Lebrain-less episode this Friday night.… Read more Lebrain-less On Friday
A Mid-ish-February Update
Hey y’all, hope you’re well. Everything here continues apace. Here’s a pile of musics stuff I got (for cheap) recently:… Read more A Mid-ish-February Update
Stuart Clifford – For The Greater Good Of God (Iron Maiden cover)
Another awesome interpretation:
Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
I have a new song stuck in my head. Pearl Jam is dropping a new album, Dark Matter, in April… Read more Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
GRAIL LIST ITEM PROCURED!!
NB: This post is a reminder to check the KMA Master Grail List, make sure your list is up to… Read more GRAIL LIST ITEM PROCURED!!
Early February 2024
The last couple of weeks of January were busy, and I’m still working away on things. Progress not perfection! It’s… Read more Early February 2024
Jack De Keyzer 2024-01-27
How I got there: When I heard Jack De Keyzer was coming to town, I asked a buddy if he… Read more Jack De Keyzer 2024-01-27
Fender Mustang III (v1)
I got a new (to me) old amplifier! Thought you might wanna see. But first, an old story: My son… Read more Fender Mustang III (v1)
1002 KMA 2-Fer!
Recently, both James and I had the distinct pleasure of appearing on Geoff’s brilliant 1002 Album series for a second… Read more 1002 KMA 2-Fer!
Mid-January 2024
Hey y’all, here’s a quick update. For me, the first two weeks of 2024 have been a lot of work.… Read more Mid-January 2024
Aaron’s Best Of 2023
Well 2023 has been a year. At the end of 2022, I said “I’ll just go with my gut.” Yeah… Read more Aaron’s Best Of 2023
Take It So Hard
I was wandering my local Sunrise in our little shite mall and happened across this gem. Sure, I already have… Read more Take It So Hard
Theme From Trans-Canada Highwaymen
Moe Berg (The Pursuit Of Happiness)Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies)Craig Northey (The Odds)Chris Murphy (Sloan) Playing Canadian hits from 1969-1975 (All… Read more Theme From Trans-Canada Highwaymen
Liza (All The Clouds’ll Roll Away) – Take D
Art Tatum’s Finest Hour (2000). Beauty. Play it all.
The Stars Of Track And Field
Only Belle And Sebastian can scratch that itch when I want that sound, the one they make better than any… Read more The Stars Of Track And Field
Black And Blue
I bought this album because how can you not buy an album with this band name and that artwork? I… Read more Black And Blue
Thing Called Love
I snagged this compilation, The Best Of Bonnie Raitt (2003) because I love Bonnie. Here’s 18 tracks that cover the… Read more Thing Called Love
Billy Get Your Guns
I had this debut solo album, Jon Bon Jovi – Blaze Of Glory: Young Guns II Soundtrack (1990) way back… Read more Billy Get Your Guns
The Forecast (Calls For Pain)
Robert Cray’s album Midnight Stroll (1990) is exactly what I needed. Soulful, bluesy, classy, greatness. Get you some…
Greyboy Says
It’s always bittersweet to listen to Gord Downie, these days, because I (like many of us) wish he was still… Read more Greyboy Says
Where Do The Children Play?
Another pure classic for the right mood, Cat Stevens’ Tea For The Tillerman (1970) was an essential grab for $2.… Read more Where Do The Children Play?
21st Century Schizoid Man
How could I not rescue this classic album, King Crimson – In The Court Of The Crimson King (1969) for… Read more 21st Century Schizoid Man
My Life Is Starting Over Again
I already had this 2CD collection, The Late Great Daniel Johnston: Discovered Covered (2004), but I think I paid $1… Read more My Life Is Starting Over Again
The Race Is On, The King Is Dead
A third Guided By Voices album this year? YES PLEASE. Nowhere To Go But Up (2023) rules. Put this in… Read more The Race Is On, The King Is Dead
Easy
I got Faith No More’s Songs To Make Love To Compact Disc Maxi-Single (1993) for $0.25 (I think, or was… Read more Easy
Lover, Lover, Lover
We already had this live CD, Songs From The Road (2010), but I rescued this copy for $2 because how… Read more Lover, Lover, Lover
(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
I found this CD on the sale rack at my local shite mall’s cash counter. Curiosity got the better of… Read more (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
Pride And Joy
The Unplugged Collection: Volume One (1994) is one helluva collection of artists and tracks. Whomever put this together at Warner… Read more Pride And Joy
Travellin’ South
Big Blues Extravaganza! The Best Of Austin City Limits (1998) is a CD that makes Aaron very happy. You knew… Read more Travellin’ South
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