Latest From The Blog

  • HI 5 2/24/23

    HI 5 2/24/23

    I was pretty excited for HI 5 for this week, mostly because I painted myself a HI 5 picture to replace the old AI art with, and that makes me happy. Blue Mena “Phone Song” Feb 17 All of the songs are a bit on the slow, emotive side this week, I don’t know maybe… Read more

  • I Saw Gossip Stone, Lily Bones, Rosemont, and Saving Throw at Sanctuary Detroit

    I Saw Gossip Stone, Lily Bones, Rosemont, and Saving Throw at Sanctuary Detroit

    This is going to be mostly pictures, (which I am only so so at taking) so I hope that’s chill with y’all. Gossip Stone (who’s song “Carry On” I truly adored last year) kindly invited me out to see them at Sanctuary Detroit. I did, and I had a great time. I got a chance… Read more

  • HI 5 2/17/23

    I really, really like that I got to put this playlist in the order of “Sing 4 U” and then “Kill For Me.” I don’t know what story that tells, but I definitely want to hear it. Mickey Sunshine “Rock God” Feb 13 If you’ve followed me for a bit you’ve probably seen me talk… Read more

  • Killing Pixies Fire “Bullet” Your Way

    Killing Pixies Fire “Bullet” Your Way

    I’m making a prediction now that pop-punk is gonna show up in a lot of indie music this year. I don’t remember exactly what evidence I’m using to support this (it sure isn’t a lot), but we’ve got Killing Pixies “Bullet” for sure. Killing Pixies are a pop punk band out of Detroit made up… Read more

  • “A Dead Man.” Is At Your Door

    “A Dead Man.” Is At Your Door

    Let’s talk about meeee for once. Justin H.K. (lil’ ol’ me) just won’t shut up about death. So, he’s been forced to release another album, even though he definitely just released one. “A Dead Man.” carries on the themes of “You’ll Be Dead” with lyrics focusing on mortality, mundanity, and masculinity. Musically, it attempts to… Read more

  • HI 5 2/10/23

    HI 5 2/10/23

    February is really coming in hot man. MUSIC IS BACK PEOPLE! Howevever “Here It Comes, There It Goes” February 3 You can check out the review of the whole album here. Really like the lyrics on this one, with some relatable musings on aging. Beauty Saloon “Liza Minnelli” February 8 This song is simply very… Read more