It’s officially 2009, and with that begins the 2009 Kevin John Gomez New Years Revolution.

• Eat better (notice I don’t define “better”)
• Continue “Phase 2″ of the beard
• Explore a new area of the city at least once a week
• Post at least twice a month (no promises, but I’ll try)
• Finish this site’s design updates

Lets see how long I make it this year, I believe last year was in the three week range.

Merry Christmas ya’ll…please drink responsibly.

Some of the stuff I got for x-mas…

• Hand Job by Mike Perry
• Over & Over by Mike Perry
• Chia Pet Bunny (The perfect ironic accessory)
• Beard Grooming Kit (For phase two)

and various other lil goodies…what did you get for JC’s b-day?

Ok, right off the bat for anyone who is unaware, I’ll be moving to New York City (more specifically Brooklyn) in about a week. With the start of this new chapter comes the end of another very important part of my life…my first apartment. Along with the abandonment of my place on Rowley St. I’ll be leaving all sorts of lil Rochester treasures behind. So I give you my Rochester miss/won’t miss list.

Things I’ll miss:

• My Family (They’re always there for you)
• My Friends (Ya’ll know who you are…except you, Holden)
• Boulder Coffee Co. (Local artists, car crashes, and some of the worst stand up in town)
• The Little Theatre (Better than the big theater)
• John’s Tex Mex (The best mexican food…ever)
• The Bug Jar (Where I learned to dance)
• Gitsis (The best diner chicken salad in town, just don’t let all the shootings scare you away)
• Piatza’s (Country sweet chicken pizza…mmm)
• Java’s (Great for when you want a great cup of coffee and a cookie with nowhere to sit!)
• Thread (Supporters of local designers…like me! Go buy clothes there!)
• Form Collective (My first internship love)
• Dumbwaiter Design (My first real job love)
• Paola’s (The second best mexican food in town…haha, suck it Marc!)
• Lakeshore Records (Where I would buy music if I bought music)

Things I won’t miss:

• My Family (They’re always there)
• Robert’s Wesleyan College (Education for character…my alma mater, unfortunately)
• The weather (I’m normally a fan of the cold/snow, but that last couple of weeks are beginning to test even my patience)
• East Ave Bars (If I wanted to hang out with a bunch of douche bags I would have stayed at Roberts)
• Running into kid’s from high school (hey, how’ve you been…me? I’m good, ya know…workin’)
• Driving

I’m sure I’ll be adding to this list as I think of things, but you get the idea. Anyway, er’body wish me luck in NYC, and let me know if anyone is lookin’ for a lil 1 bedroom on Rowley St. downtown! I’ll hook you up!

I know I haven’t really written in awhile, and I could go on with excuse after excuse (some more valid than others) but instead I figured I’d post some new tunes…everybody likes those, right?

About a week ago I went to see The Spinto Band at The Bug Jar. I saw these guys just six months or so ago at the same venue, but since have had time to come to a fuller appreciation for the group. It’s simple indie pop-rock, nothing that will blow your mind or leave you contemplating life…but a good show and one hell of a time.

MP3: The Spinto Band - The Cat’s Pajamas
MP3: The Spinto Band - Vivian, Don’t

No explanation necessary, you just need to watch this video.

P.S. - For any of you Lonely Island fans who find this video reminiscent of a better time, the dudes will be releasing a full length Incredibad album (including this video’s track) in stores February 10th, 2009. So be sure to check it out.

A fictitious soft drink campaign site designed for Dumbwaiter Design’s viral marketing campaign to promote the launch of their new site. Development by the insane flash god Mike Roushey.

Check it out at www.drinkzzz.com.

P.S. - Check out the videos (and type “your mom” in the “redeem here” section)…you might just see someone you recognize.

A fictitious wireless company campaign site designed and developed for Dumbwaiter Design’s viral marketing campaign to promote the launch of their new site. Flash development by this sick flash gangsta.

Check it out at www.flyingfishmobile.com.

Big news this week that’s gonna have the blogosphere blowin’ up! That’s right…recently I redesigned my good friend Josh Preston’s blog, Slightly Overdressed. So be sure to peep that…oh, and I guess you might want to read a few of the posts too.

Also, I should prolly mention that a couple lovely lady friends of mine from the big city have just launched a brand new DIY webzine called The NYC Magnet that’s worth a glance or two. Who knows, you might even recognize the mention of a certain designer from upstate.

Now don’t get me wrong, I like Feist, and last year I was all about her and her iPod-made-fame. Hell, if this site had been live last winter I probably would have blogged all about her. However, I doubt I’m alone in thinking her stuff has since been a bit overplayed. Anyway, all that to say I think we’ve found a suitable replacement for Apple to ruin.

Just as I was beginning to feel like all I’ve been listening to lately is electro (whose shelf-life I’ve heard is diminishing quickly, lol) I stumbled across Lykke Li, or Fiest 2 as I like to call her. I don’t know, I’m diggin’ it, but who cares what I think…decide for yourself.

Lykke Li - Youth Novel
From the debut album of 22 year old (my god, she’s my age…what have I ever accomplished? lol) Swedish indie gal Lyyke Li, or Feist 2.

MP3: Lykke Li - Little Bit
MP3: Lykke Li - Breaking It Up

Four color, hand screen printed on 100% cotton, sweatshop-free American Apparel tee in a limited edition of 50.

Also available at Thread.