Nate Gass

Nate Gass is currently studying to be a librarian at Dominican University. He blogs and shares music he's recorded at The Love Universe. Nate also plays guitar, mandolin, and banjo for Zach Pietrini & The Broken Bones.

 

One Twenty-Two and an Eight

Written by Nate Gass
Recorded & Produced 2009-February 2012 by Nate Gass
Featuring additional percussion by Jay Jenison

A couple years ago Jay came over to my apartment and we recorded samples around the living room and kitchen. These samples sat neglected on my computer until last Friday. I made a goal to utilize these samples and complete 1 song within a week. …Continue reading this entry

 

I’ve been following Lawrence Lessig for a few years now. Reading Free Culture & Remix was for me a transformational moment that completely changed how I view copyright. Lessig’s ideas inspired me to use library school to study and celebrate the culture of shared information and creativity we currently live in.
Now Lessig is branching out and addressing broader government issues. …Continue reading this entry

 

The new Roots album is only $3.99 on Amazon. You should click the album cover and and buy it now! …Continue reading this entry
 

David Post wrote a good summary of the severe problems with the “Protect IP Act” and “Stop Online Piracy Act” that are making their ways through Congress.

“It’s not law — it’s a kind of thuggery, and it will make the Net a much, much less vibrant place (and a teeny bit safer for copyright holders — if that) if it is enacted.” – David Post

Anyone who has ever kept a blog, uploaded a YouTube video, used Google for research, or ever created or published anything on the web should be concerned about this legislation. …Continue reading this entry

 

 


Amazing song suggested by Stephen Hull.

 

Requested by Tem Jhoenz. …Continue reading this entry

 

A blues favorite of mine. The harmonica is just killer.

 

Always exciting to hear a new Wilco album, even more exciting when you hear its some of their most experimental stuff since Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. This first track is so good.

 
I tried this album by Scottish songwriter “King Creosote” after hearing a recommendation on All Songs Considered. I’m glad I did, Diamond Mine has really grown on me over time. It will probably end up being one of my favorites of the year.

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