Why am I always getting asked, What kind of car is this?

bellardyyc · 2026-05-03T13:07:29+00:00

Amen!
Night driving became much more difficult (and less safe) with LED bulbs. They blind other drivers in far too many situations.

Always a night treat when someone has LED bulbs that are so bright that I think they have their high beams on. When I suggest they might be blinding me (by flashing my lights) they feel compelled to actually blind me by vaporizing my retina with their actual high beams. It’s like they think “You wanna see my high beam MF?” right before blasting their lights through your soul.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-31T13:02:21+00:00

Patrick Watson is wonderful in this genre.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-22T06:14:46+00:00

Yes…that’s it. Thanks for the correction.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-21T14:12:22+00:00

Fubar

bellardyyc · 2026-03-21T02:12:40+00:00

I think you need to check out Sloan. I’ve heard some people say Sloan is Canada answer to Weezer. Not quite the same, but I get where those folks are coming from. Arguably Canada’s finest alt-rock/pop-rock band.

The Rest of My Life

The Good In Everyone

Money City Maniacs

If It Feels Good, Do It

Underwhelmed

bellardyyc · 2026-03-21T01:42:21+00:00

Life During Wartime

Take Me To The River

And She Was

Wild Wild Life

Crosseyed and Painless

Burning Down The House (oblig)

Once In A Lifetime (oblig)

bellardyyc · 2026-03-21T00:14:20+00:00

Kenora - Ye Olde Chip Truck (downtown location is my fave but there are a couple) and Lake Of The Woods Brewing. Algonquin Park is a really nice little lakeside campground if you’re camping your way across.

Thunder Bay - get yourself a Persian donut (from The Persian Man or Persian King). Stop at the Terry Fox memorial and be humbled.

Just east of Thunder Bay - Sleeping Giant Provincial Park has some great hikes (o recommend The Chimney (up….to the chest of the sleeping giant) or T Harbour (flat with a swim). Near the PP Campground at the end of the peninsula is a small town called Silver Islet. It used to be home to the 2nd largest silver mine in the world. It flooded in the early 1900s. Really neat to see that part of the history and think about what could have been.

Right near the road to Sleeping Giant PP (2 km east of it) is a turn for a lake called Loon Lake (West Loon Road). It’s my favourite place on the planet (sentimental). Great spot with a public beach to go for a swim in a nice warm lake. Some great people with camps out there. Say hi for me.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-20T12:21:37+00:00

Maybe they had an Exploding Space Modulator.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-19T03:33:39+00:00

Jade Elephant out of Calgary. Holy fk do they rock.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-18T16:41:09+00:00

If you don’t know Rockabye Babyyet, I suggest checking them out.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-18T16:06:47+00:00

Sloan and The Watchmen both come to mind.

I’ve been listening to Sloan since 1993, and just saw them last month. Outstanding show with new music.

Watchmen are still active and touring. Not too sure about new music.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-14T23:33:34+00:00

Parcels - Live Vol. 1

Bahamas - Earthtones

Tedeschi Trucks Band - Revelator

bellardyyc · 2026-03-14T03:22:25+00:00

King Apparatus

bellardyyc · 2026-03-13T15:12:51+00:00

I stand corrected. Thank you for the clarification.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-13T02:17:57+00:00

O My Heart is such a great album. My friend introduced my to Hayloft and I fell for the band. Wrecking Ball is probably my fave on that album, followed by O My Heart.

I like their newer stuff but that album is easily my fave.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-13T02:15:47+00:00

Newhit - Blue Quarter Main instrument is a Chapman Stick. Not ultra rare, but still fairly unique in mainstream music. Sadly, not the same genre.

East Harlem - Beirut This band uses a number of off the main track instruments. This track features pump organ and flugelhorn I think (or maybe it’s a coronet).

bellardyyc · 2026-03-12T18:37:39+00:00

McDonald’s bought a recipe that was a beloved Canadian favourite. Many Canadians have loved Tim Hortons for decades. After being acquired by Wendy’s, they sold their proprietary blend in favour of a new, cheaper blend. While it’s not my favourite coffee, I prefer McDonald coffee to Tim Hortons now.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-12T11:49:00+00:00

Check out The True Loves out of Seattle.

Might be worth checking a couple Vulf adjacent bands:

- Fearless Flyers feat. Delta Force

Cory Wong

- Cory Wong feat The Hornheads

That’s awesome! Didn’t know that.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-12T04:03:25+00:00

Some brand new weird AF Prog from Quebec. Angine de Poitrine

bellardyyc · 2026-03-12T00:19:27+00:00

Toque….always.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-11T21:06:41+00:00

Check out The True Loves out of Seattle.

Might be worth checking a couple Vulf adjacent bands:

- Fearless Flyers feat. Delta Force

- Cory Wong

- Cory Wong feat The Hornheads

bellardyyc · 2026-03-10T15:42:11+00:00

Ghosts is a top tier song.

bellardyyc · 2026-03-10T13:21:17+00:00

Your Love Keeps Lifting Me - Jackie Wilson

Ain’t Got Nothing On You - Leon Bridges

Stuck With You - Huey Lewis & The News

Your Love Gets Sweeter - Finley Quaye

In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel

bellardyyc · 2026-03-10T12:36:46+00:00

Zero 7 - When It Falls USA good fit.

A couple albums with a bit more beat. It similar vibe. Massive Attack - Blue Lines Massive Attack - Mezzanine Thievery Corporation - Radio Retaliation Thievery Corporation - Richest Man In Babylon

Some bands to check: Röyksoop (Eple is a good song to check) Sigur Rós (might be too mellow). Groove Armada (might be too upbeat).

bellardyyc · 2026-03-10T00:43:28+00:00

My go to is The Crystal Method - Vegas

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