If there is one board game that The Ghost loves, it would be Scrabble. It’s the perfect merger between my right brain (creativity with words) vs. left brain (mathematical strategies with point values). I’ve been playing for decades, and even once earned the affectionate nickname “Scrabble playing bastard.” OK, so perhaps that was not meant […]
The Ghost has been rather busy with Directing the Programming at Deep Ellum Radio. As a result, the blog has been a bit neglected. So today, to “celebrate” Valentine’s Day, I am bringing back the Monday Mixteen. I put the word celebrate in quotes because anyone who knows me realizes that I don’t celebrate that […]
South by Southwest may be over a month away, but it seems as if there’s already plenty of talk regarding the acts that made the cut. Today’s Monday Mixteen gives you an opportunity to sample some of the Texas acts that will be performing. In addition to some very familiar names, there are a few […]
The Ghost hopes that 2018 is continuing to be good to you. The Ghost has been busy with his day job, along with helping out Deep Ellum Radio with playlists (note: you can also click the Deep Ellum Radio link in the menu to listen). Hopefully by next Wednesday, my show will resume on the […]
2017 was a crazy roller coaster ride of a year for The Ghost. I went the first two and a half months of the year without a peep of the blog due to life stresses. After that, posts were sporadic as best. In fact, The Ghost came close to taking an “indefinite hiatus” from the […]
Here you go, my entire Top 101 in one nice and concise post. You’re welcome. The Speedlights, “After Tonight Most Vivid, “You Make Staying Easy” Loyal Sally, “Out West” The Prof.Fuzz 63, “Three-Way Tie for Dog of the Year” LEV, “Search Party” Artemus, “White Noise” Toadies, “Broke Down Stupid” Hello Shannon, “Slowly” Sunbuzzed, “Ooze” SUNBUZZED […]
The Ghost has always avoided doing Best Albums of the Year lists. There is something intimidating about making such lists and making certain that your words are appropriately eloquent for each of the releases. But for the first time, The Ghost is taking on the task… sort of. What follows is an unranked listing of […]
So, we have now arrived at the Top 50. And yes, each song gets a little bit awesomer. No, that’s not a word, and The Ghost don’t care. This is exciting stuff, ya know? Imma shut up now and share some songs, K? David Ramirez, “I’m Not Going Anywhere” This is the kind of song […]
I hope my readers have had a restful and peaceful holiday weekend. You’ll need that, as we have more work to be done. By work, I mean more songs to reveal in my year end countdown. Today, we reach the halfway mark, so it seems like the perfect time to review. The Speedlights, “After Tonight […]
I feel kind of guilty for not providing more commentary on these lists. I’ll change that tomorrow… maybe. In the meantime, how about songs #80-71? You’d like that, wouldn’t you? Emily Bell, “Can’t Talk Back” Loafers, “Bobby” Brightwire, “Despite the Grey” Eye of the Storm Demo by Brightwire Ask for Joy, “Deep in the Night” […]