Besnyo/ Blankets

Here's a video my brother's band, Besnyo, just released in conjunction with their new album, Worry. Of all the song on that album, this one is my second favorite, after "Luisa, I Am Tired." It sounds so desperately moody, I can't stand it, like a song New Order should have made way back when they became New Order, instead of making that dull-fest Movement. My brother Steve Nikitas is the guitarist. He makes me proud. Sean Mikula sings, and sometimes I wish they'd mix his voice a little louder and clearer. But that's part of the charm, I suppose.

Blankets

Sunday Morning Reading

For your reading pleasure, here's a little profile of yours truly by Ben Steelman of the Wilmington Star News, published today. Wilmington, NC--or more specifically, UNC-Wilmington, is where I got my MFA in Creative Writing. The program was fantastic when I was there, and it has grown tremendously in size, prestige and opportunity since then.

For your listening pleasure, jump on over to Besnyo's MySpace page and listen to a few tracks from their album forthcoming on April 25th. Besnyo is a post-punk/electronic/experimental band out of Buffalo NY, a group of young guys trying to make a name for themselves in the ever-evolving music industry. Their first album was a treat, but this one shows some incredible technical and songwriting progress. Check out "Olympic" in particular, and "Promises" also in particular. Then show 'em some love and tell 'em I sent you.

Oh, it also just so happens that my little brother Steve is a guitarist/keyboardist for the band.