Music: Washed Out - My Summer Obsession

 Washed Out, has been my obsession this summer. The music feels like it's playing in the background of every adventure I take. Super chill, and chocked full of organic melody these tracks are my soundtrack right now. Ernest Greene, the mind behind Washed Out seeks out forgotten instruments and sounds to create the true essence of being "washed out". Maybe you'll get it.   

Jealous of this guy ^

Check out this documentary following Ernest Greene through the development of Washed Out's new album "Paracosm". 

Music: What I'm Likin'

(Brick + Mortar) Just bought the new album. Love the sound from these guys. "Bangs" sounds tough, but has hints of a melodic sweetness that gives a unique perspective. The rest of the album is fantastic. "Heatstroke" and "Keep This Place Beautiful" both have a raunchy realness to them.

(Kings of Leon) Glad to see these guys are getting their shit back together and putting out good music again. My first thought after hearing this single was, "This must be Caleb (lead singer) telling his band to wait for him while he works his demons out". Classic KOL sound.

(Half Moon Run) Discovered these guys sifting through iTunes releases. I enjoy. Cool video.

(Phosphorescent) This track is simple enough, but hits on a deep level. Lyrics like, "Some say love, is a burning thing...but I know love as a fading thing, just as fickle as a feather in a stream". It's humbling to hear lyrics describing love as such a painful thing.

Niangua River - July 2013

Camped along the Niangua River outside of Lebanon, MO. Beautiful area, but we were hit with heavy rain nearly the entire day of canoeing.

Kayaking Lake Jacomo

Went kayaking on Lake Jacomo for a few hours with dad. Did some fishing and exploring of the smaller creeks feeding the lake.

North Fork of the White River

Spent a few days on the North Fork of the White River in southern Missouri this year. Put together a short video with clips from my Kodak Underwater 1080p video camera, and Joe's GoPro HD.