UPDATE: A subsequent post is available in refactoring this work with Chat GTP-4. Ok, I’ve gotten deep into collecting music again, after just doing the *streaming* thing for a decade plus. In this deep dive back into music and playing, composing, collecting, reactions, reviews, live shows, and related worlds coming together I’ve found it might... Continue reading →

This past week has been QCon. I departed last Sunday on the Coast Starlight. My preference is to take the train when it’s possible. Sometimes the schedule allows it, sometimes it doesn’t. This trip, the schedule was perfect for a little coding time on the train, reading, and introspection. Taking the train always gives me... Continue reading →

Ever wake up on Monday and just feel like you aren’t gonna be able to handle anything? Well here, open your mind and prepare to get woken up with an unstoppable energy that’ll drive you through the day and breath life into those lungs of yours! For starters: Parasite Inc. Then, make sure to give... Continue reading →

Welcome to another metal Monday morning wake up call. Here’s your dose, get going, may your thrashing code be the best ever! Unearth is back with some Incinerate! If you dig Adele, here’s a version of the song Hello that’ll go over better for the metal inclined. Then for a little melodic death metal, check... Continue reading →

A new band I just learned about this last week is Bloody Hammers. Listen to those vocals, traditional dark prodding rhythms and melody. It’s eerie in the best of ways and provides that melancholy horror movie feel so well! Beautiful! You can check out their website which has good details and information, but their material... Continue reading →