MOG

So it's been ages since I last MOGged...

I was lost in my dissertation proposal grind for awhile... and then before I knew it, the summer was here and I embarked upon my fieldwork excursion to Rwanda, where I lived for three months conducting research. There, my musical experience consisted of a lot of American mainstream (such as Nickleback, Beyonce, Rihanna, and Johnny Cash, of all things).

I returned in September in a whirlwind, trying to acclimate back to live on this side of the world. I also discovered a new love of house music... which is not something I would have ever suspected. Kigali has a very lively nightlife, and I spent many weekend nights dancing. Upon returning, I found the house scene to be the most welcoming scene in stark contradiction to the "pop" nightclubs I frequented in my younger days. As such, I've acquired a taste for djs such as Andy Caldwell and Kaskade... and even some local favorites from the small weekly dance club I attend. In particular, this song (the remix) is one of my favorites. I have it in constant rotation and find that it lifts my mood and inspires me to do more of whatever I'm doing (running, cleaning, writing, etc).

Anyway, fellow moggers, I am hoping to do my best to catch up on what I've been missing out on with your music.