I am working on three very big papers, but don't worry, I will be back to my regularly scheduled ultimatums and declarations of love very soon. I just had to share this great song I heard today.

"Worms" by Youth Lagoon was included on Space Project, a 14-song compilation put out on Record Store Day. All of the songs incorporate sounds from outer space. "Worms" utilizes noises from Uranus's rings. I'm not a scientist, so I don't know how that works. But it's great.

You can read a little bit more about it here.

Trevor Powers is Youth Lagoon. His debut album "Year of Hibernation" came out last year to great reviews. I was especially interested because he was from Idaho, where I was living at the time. Not too many good independent musicians call Idaho home (Built To Spill is the only other band I can think of). From what I can remember I liked the album at first listen, but I never came  back to it until now.
Youth Lagoon played at Pitchfork Festival earlier this summer, and last month they posted a video of his performance on their website. It sent shivers down my spine. The very next day Daytrotter re-posted his session from last year. I listened to it. I loved it.
I went back and listened to "Year of Hibernation" and this time it made an impression. Most of the album sounds like it was recorded in his basement (I think I read that it was, but I'm too tired and lazy too look it up), which I love. Tracks that I love on the album are: Cannons, Afternoon, Montana, & Ghost To Me.
If you haven't  listened to this album, I highly suggest it.