Hawk On Fire

Good morning; good afternoon, good evening. Wherever you may be tonight, hello, from the other side. Every year I come across new music and every year I update my blog with an end-of-the-year recap on the year that was. 2015 was without a doubt the most monumental year of my life. But what brought it to life was the music; the intangible resource that surfaces through connections, moments, memories and expressions. It goes without saying that music plays a vital role in our daily lives and having music allows us to access deeper feelings with friends, brothers and sisters, and loved ones. Every song has an attachment to it, and every song represents a glimpse into our own world. Our taste in music defines us, not only to ourselves, but also to each and every individual in the world. It represents who we are. We don't go and see a band or an artist perform just because they are what's defining the music industry right now, we go see them perform because we have a common ...

Image via Getty Images It appears as if playing in the Rogers Centre has taken the toll of the Taylor Swift stadium curse . So maybe a game in Arlington will be what the Jays need to stay in this as, T. Swift won't be playing there until October 17. Now for the recap. Looks like the Blue Jays have to learn to adapt to American baseball rules. Troy Tulowitzki tags Rougned Odor but is called "safe". In Game 2, it all came down to a controversial call when Rougned Odor narrowly took his foot off of 2nd base while Tulowitzki applied the tag. It wasn't enough evidence for the umpires to call him out and so the call went in the Rangers' favour. Jays fans have a lot to criticize about the calls the umpires made. Right from the get-go, home plate umpire Vic Carapazza was thrown into the thick of it all, without even knowing the area of the strike zone. These calls were almost done intentionally and for the most part, against the Blue Jays' odds. And I...

Image via USA Today The date is August 12, 2011. The Toronto Blue Jays are home to the Los Angeles Angels. It's the top of the 2nd and there are already 2 out. Vernon Wells, in his first appearance back to the Rogers Centre, steps up to the plate and, to no surprise at all, receives a standing ovation. The crowd roars and Vernon then tips is helmet to the crowd. This was the very moment why I wanted to be inside the dome - to hear Tim Langton over the PA system call Wells' name again felt a sense of closure and restoration. The crowd was electric and Vernon deserved all of it. For 8 seasons, Wells was the core that brought the Blue Jays' outfield together. He was a huge contributor to the starting lineup and he was able to walk away from the Jays with 3 Gold Gloves, 3 All Star appearances and a Silver Slugger Award in 2003. So for him not to get a standing ovation and a huge applause in a city that birthed his career would be bitter. He steps in the box. Brand...

07-06-15 Hi there! How's your year going? Usually I don't update this blog until after the year has come and gone, but I got eager and wanted to share some new music with you. We are halfway into 2015 and this year's music is proving to be another head-banging/easy-listening year. With new artists such as LunchMoney Lewis and Shamir being introduced into my list, old favourites of mine, Kid Cudi and The Chemical Brothers made their return. I've collected a bunch and saved a few for your listening pleasure and categorized them into a playlist to give you a preview of my Best of 2015 list. So here, in no particular order, is what I currently have circulating in my top music of 2015. Enjoy! Here is the list of songs in the playlist: Camm Hunter - "Easy" Letts - "Emeralds" Ex Cops - "Black Soap" The Wombats - "Greek Tragedy" Kid Cudi - "Love." Freedom Fry - "Shaky Ground (Hey Na Na Na)" Tw...