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To leave something behind: A haunting song about meaning

To leave something behind: A haunting song about meaning

Sean Rowe's "To Leave Something Behind" has many wondering the song's meaning. My take.

Listening to Cataplexy by Paul Mac

Listening to Cataplexy by Paul Mac

A long-time Paul Mac fan, from back in the Itch-E and Scratch-E days, it's always a joy to hear new tunes from one of Australia's electronica pioneers.

Giuseppe Ottaviani live performance on A State of Trance

Giuseppe Ottaviani live performance on A State of Trance

Watching Armin van Buuren geek out to this live performance from Giuseppe Ottaviani is pretty cool.

Listening to #ASOT831

Listening to #ASOT831

Great new release this week from Above & Beyond, called My Own Hymn. Another high velocity episode of the greatest trance radio show on the planet.

Listening to See Me Speak In Color by Rocket Empire

Listening to See Me Speak In Color by Rocket Empire

I’m building a website for a client today. It’s a chill project. So are these tunes from Rocket Empire. If you subscribe to Spotify, enjoy!

Listening to I AM OMNI (produced by Tricky)

Listening to I AM OMNI (produced by Tricky)

IAMOMNI's eponymous full-length debut brings back memories of Massive Attack, Portishead and DJ Shadow, but with an LA twist. Enjoy!

Listening to #ASOT710 the best episode yet!

Listening to #ASOT710 the best episode yet!

This week's A State of Trance is the best I can remember. Driving synths, chill breakdowns. Coding? Pushing your daily exercise to the limit? This. Is. It.

Listening to Love Story by Yelawolf

Listening to Love Story by Yelawolf

Eminem put the idea that white guys can't rap to bed. Just in case you're still not convinced /:

Listening to New Music Tuesday via Spotify

Listening to New Music Tuesday via Spotify

Notwithstanding my criticisms of Spotify’s family pricing model, I still love the service. Especially when it comes to hearing new tunes.

Listening to Dummy by Portishead

Listening to Dummy by Portishead

Portishead’s Dummy was a revelation when I first heard it and like all great records has retained its vitality while revealing something new on each listen.

Listening to Two Bodies by Flight Facilities

Listening to Two Bodies by Flight Facilities

Any questions about Australia’s ability to produce amazing music (or tech startups for that matter)? Flight Facilities feat. Emma Louise released by Future Classic.

Listening to A Kind of Blue by Miles Davis

Listening to A Kind of Blue by Miles Davis

I have posted this album before, but it's one of my faves and I listen to it often. It is one of the very rare recordings that will stand the test of time.

Listening to #ASOT679

Listening to #ASOT679

If you love electronic dance music and have not yet discovered, Armin van Buuren, you're missing out experiencing a master at work.

Listening to State of the Art by Hilltop Hoods

Listening to State of the Art by Hilltop Hoods

More *Hilltop Hoods*. *State of the Art*. Sounds kinda old school, for 2009.

Listening to Walking Under Stars by Hilltop Hoods

Listening to Walking Under Stars by Hilltop Hoods

Hilltop Hoods is the best hip-hop group Australia has produced. Few would disagree. If you're not familiar with their work, do yourself a favor and check out their debut State of the Art [https://robertcollings.com/listeningto-state-art-hilltophoods/]. Here's their new release, Walking Under Stars.

Listening to Flesh & Blood by John Butler Trio

Listening to Flesh & Blood by John Butler Trio

I remember seeing John Butler Trio play in Sydney, Australia in 2001. It was a stunning performance and at the time I thought to myself here was an artist with something to say.

Listening to The Low End Theory by ATCQ

Listening to The Low End Theory by ATCQ

Justifiably one the ten best hip hop records of all time, The Low End Theory swings and grooves like few other records in the genre.

Listening to Once More 'Round the Sun by Mastodon

Listening to Once More 'Round the Sun by Mastodon

Mastodon is band I hadn't really paid much attention to. Once More ‘Round the Sun is a stellar release.

Listening to Robert Johnson

Listening to Robert Johnson

No idea what the ethnomusicologists say about Robert Johnson, but imho a lot of modern music follows a road back to this master of the Delta Blues.

Listening to Black Sunday by Cypress Hill

Listening to Black Sunday by Cypress Hill

This record makes me so incredibly happy: can't quite explain it. You'll just have to listen and discover for yourself.

Listening to Mama Said Knock You Out LL Cool J

Listening to Mama Said Knock You Out LL Cool J

These are some of the finest rhymes ever ... Everyone is due a second chance after all.

Listening to It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back Public Enemy

Listening to It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back Public Enemy

Growing up in a very white Australia, Public Enemy had a huge impact on my world view. Thx Chuck D.

Listening to Since I Left You by The Avalanches

Listening to Since I Left You by The Avalanches

The greatest Australian album of all time? You've gotta listen to the entire recording — no cherry-pickin' songs. DJ Dexter is pure genius.

Listening to Monsters OST by Jon Hopkins

Listening to Monsters OST by Jon Hopkins

I. Love. This. Record. Good movie too, with a narrative about alienation, foreigners and building walls to keep them out.

Listening to Acoustic Reflections by Steven Price

Listening to Acoustic Reflections by Steven Price

Ambient, spacy chill for late night coding or relaxation. You may know Steven Price's work as composer of film scores for Gravity, Aningaaq and many others.