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The Durutti Column: Inspiration for Final Fantasy VIII?

June 30, 2016July 1, 2016 / David James / 1 Comment

The Durutti Column, aka Vini Reilly, is my favorite guitarist of all time. His vast discography stretches over countless incredible rhythms, solos, and experimental moments of unbridled joy. To hear him play is to witness a musician in total communion with his instrument, his true voice.

The Durutti Column – For Belgian Friends

March 22, 2016April 4, 2016 / David James / Leave a comment

This morning, terrorist attacks in Brussels killed dozens of people and injured many more, stoking flames of hatred and fear around the world. There is no end in sight for this fire. But like with all tragedies, we’re seeing an outpouring of humanity from the art world. Today, someone in The Durutti Column group on … Continue reading The Durutti Column – For Belgian Friends

The Durutti Column – Trust The Art Not The Artist

September 29, 2012August 15, 2016 / David James / Leave a comment

A few months ago I really wanted to share this incredible song with you and found, to little surprise, that it was streaming exactly nowhere on the internet. So I put my copy on youtube because everyone deserves to experience this distilled observation of profound humane love.

The Durutti Column – Otis

September 14, 2011June 28, 2016 / David James / 6 Comments

Another sleepless night for me…

Echo Station [mixtape]

May 17, 2020May 17, 2020 / David James / 1 Comment

Echo Station begins on a city street with the honk of a car horn giving way to bird calls and dogs barking. There’s a gathering of synth sprinkles, footsteps, the low drone of far off conversations, and then a voice speaks closely in your ears. It’s time for peaceful adventure. Lean into the membrane of … Continue reading Echo Station [mixtape]

50 Best Albums of 2018

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 / David James / 12 Comments

I say it every year because it’s always true: this year has been great for music. All it takes to find the greatness is an open mind and a set of ears. And a little help from your friends. So to begin, I want to thank all my friends around the world for the tips … Continue reading 50 Best Albums of 2018

Until the End of the World [mixtape]

January 22, 2018January 23, 2018 / David James / 4 Comments

Every day, I’m becoming more and more the person I decided I would be. There is no immutable, core me – at least, not on a long enough timeline. It’s freeing to realize this and to reflect upon it every once in a while. They say that no matter what you’re writing about, you’re always … Continue reading Until the End of the World [mixtape]

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