Decibel Festival, oh how I heart thee. You swooped in to rescue me from a weekend of hunkering down, preserving my energy for the tough times to come. Sure, that would’ve been healthy, but why hibernate for winter already when there is music to be heard and dancing to be done? If you were a tall, dark, handsome gentleman, I’d totally make out with you. Or at least give you a sweet peck on the cheek. You were my knight in shining armor this weekend.

Highlights? Too many to recount, but my top is definitely booty shakin’ to Chris de Luca from Funkstörung. Amazing, amazing set. Speedy J closing out Saturday night was great too, especially since I bowed out early last year and missed his entire set. He sure knows how to work a crowd. AAM was PHENOMENAL. Mexican psychedelic IDM with live drums? Oh hell yes. I won’t bore you with the rest of the highlights, as most of you could give two shits about the music I listen to (except maybe Ludie since we have equally strange taste).

I’ve been quiet and insular this month - don’t mind me. It’s been a tough month, but it’s nothing I care to discuss publicly. For those of you who have managed to get two peeps out of me, I thank you way more than I am comfortable admitting. You have helped support me through this month, even if I haven’t been able to verbalize it.

And now, it’s almost time to peace out on September. Now I have my favorite holiday (Halloween) creeping up, and some New Years plans to make. Things will be good.