Bloghttp://www.joshkocurek.com/blog/en-US2010-03-11T04:44:12ZSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)My Top 10 Songs of 2009 (and the weird ass videos made for them)http://www.joshkocurek.com/blog/2009/12/21/my-top-10-songs-of-2009-and-the-weird-ass-videos-made-for-th.htmlJosh Kocurek2009-12-21T20:23:34Z2009 music musicMusic is something I am very passionate about. So passionate, in fact, that it is getting me to do something I never do...blog. With the New year quickly approaching, every website and magazine known to man will start releasing their "Best of 2009" lists. I figured I would try to get the jump on them.

The list below comprises of my favorite songs released in 2009, as well as a few honorable mentions. For those who don't know, I am very open to all genres, but I tend to dwell mostly in Indie and Dance/Electronica. What do you think? Did any of your favorites make my list? Did I miss any?

 

(10) Grizzly Bear - Two Weeks

Grizzly Bear's third album, Veckatimest, came out in late May this year and quickly became one of my favorites. "Two Weeks" was the first single released and it stood out as one of the more popular tracks on the album. Unfortunately, it was accompanied by what I think is one of the weirdest fucking music videos I have ever seen in my entire life. The video consists of all four members uncomfortably sitting in a church while the camera slowly pans the group. Halfway through the video, they begin to glow and eventually spontaneously combust in a Forth of July celebratory manner. The song is top notch, as is the rest of their album, but this video just creeps me the 'f' out!

]]>Love Conquers All In 'Away We Go'http://www.joshkocurek.com/blog/2009/7/1/love-conquers-all-in-away-we-go.htmlJosh Kocurek2009-07-02T00:22:12ZmoviesThe worst thing about being an "Indie" flick lover living in St. Louis, is that you don't have much of a selection to choose from when you get the itch to see a movie outside the mainstream. You have the Frontenac Plaza Cinema or the Tivoli Theatre, with a combined total of 10 screens. I do my best to make it out to one of them at least once a month, when something interesting happens to be showing. I was a bit distraught when I missed the short run "The Brothers Bloom" had at the Frontenac (why this movie was a limited release is beyond me). I took a look at the next bunch of incoming flicks, and "Away We Go" caught my attention instantly. At first, I thought he casting of John Krasinski (The Office) and Maya Rudolph (Saturday Night Live) might not do the directing of Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Road to Perdition) any justice. Little did I know I was in for quite the surprise.

WARNING: Possible Minor Spoilers Ahead

]]>Needs More Blogging!http://www.joshkocurek.com/blog/2009/6/12/needs-more-blogging.htmlJosh Kocurek2009-06-12T14:38:08ZIts coming...I promise. Kinda working on finding the right angle/niche to make this at least mildly interesting and entertaining. I've been doing a lot of socializing, and have been able to meet alot of talented and interesting people.  Inspiration has a funny way of showing itself. Ill crank something out worth posting later this week. Procrastination FTW!

]]>Do Your Part!http://www.joshkocurek.com/blog/2008/11/4/do-your-part.htmlJosh Kocurek2008-11-04T20:45:25Z 

Go out and vote today!  If you are too young to vote, make sure our parents do!  Regardless of political party, Americans need to go out and exercise the rights and freedoms this nation was brought up on!

As for me...I will be hitting the polls about 4:00PM CST today!  I hope I dont have to wait too long, but I dont mind either way.

Tonight is going to be an interesting night.  I will have CNN on in the background for sure!  Good luck to everyone! Oh, and don't forget your free goodies!

 

]]>Fixing Rock Band's Poor DLC Choiceshttp://www.joshkocurek.com/blog/2008/11/3/fixing-rock-bands-poor-dlc-choices.htmlJosh Kocurek2008-11-03T23:08:28Z

Another week has started.  With it comes another week of shitty Rock Band DLC.  Seriously guys!  Presidents of the United States?  Srsly!  Look, I admit I listened to "Dune Buggy" a few times when I was in the 8th grade, but come on!  What else do we get?  More Fall Out Boy.  This time it's their new single off of their future album.  Still no "Dance, Dance" or "Sugar We're Goin' Down," which are their two most popular songs, granted they are also their first.  Why does all of this feel backwards?

]]>Impressions : LittleBigPlanethttp://www.joshkocurek.com/blog/2008/10/28/impressions-littlebigplanet.htmlJosh Kocurek2008-10-28T19:58:00Zgames

LittleBigPlanet has been on every PS3 owner's wishlist for 2008.  I was lucky enough to pick mine up from Gamestop yesterday and I am loving it.  My girlfriend and I are about 30% through the campaign.  Co-op is definitely a must for this game.  I have yet to dive into any creation or online worlds, but I will do so shortly and share some feedback. 

I still have that Trophy-whore mentality, so I will be touching the far ends of the game to get as many of them as I can.  I also have a few ideas for some pretty sick levels I want to attempt at making once I unlock everything.  Not to mention, the Playstation Eye is starting to look more and more appealing.  What, with the Sony EyePet and now LBP integration.

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