iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Putting a Planet Fitness right next to Casa Di Stefano seems like a cruel joke. Kinda like this scene:

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A little bit of a heavier tune, courtesy of Chaosbay, to get you moving on this Saturday. Get outside, enjoy the sunshine!

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Brand New Day was excellent. My heart is happy.

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I have been listening to a lot of Caamp this summer. They are a wonderful blend of Mumford & Sons crossed with Ray Lamontagne.

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Burial created an absolutely beautiful, electronic tapestry of sounds with this album.

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I wanted to feature Carly but I didn’t want to go with the obvious hit. She is so talented. People need to give her catalogue a listen. She is far more than just “that girl who sings Call Me Maybe.”

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

After all these years, this song still makes me chuckle 🤭

030

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

After ranting about the state of the Discovery Centre, I must note: I was personally not a happy camper on this trip. Someone keyed our new car in the library parking lot and THEN I got a parking ticket in the Seaport lot (my fault, I was distracted and forgot to pay). Ugh. At least my son had fun.

211

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I’m sorry for being a negative nelly… but, does anyone else find it as unacceptable as I do, how many exhibits are constantly broken at the Discovery Centre? That’s not even to mention the maker-space which is now abysmal. For how much money you pay to get in, I expect everything to work 🤷‍♂️

230

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I’m pretty sure Pat Junior and Tecoby Hines just dropped a perfect hip-hop track. Wow.

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Today’s song choice is a request from one of my all-time favourite colleagues of my teaching career. I worked with her for 5 of the best years of my life as a teacher. Doesn’t it suck that you can’t keep your work soulmates with you every time your position changes in life?

010

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I sincerely hope that New Radicsls are making enough money on the legacy streaming of this classic to live happy lives.

450

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Following up yesterday’s pick with another gem that I love but yet didn’t know the artist or the name for the song. Harvey Danger, huh? Sure. I’m not sick, but I’m not well!

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Today’s choice is brought to you by a list that I came across of “Songs You Love But Kind Of Forgot Existed”. I honestly knew neither the band nor the name of this song, and yet I love it. Well, today is the day that I give James their flowers for Laid. What a tune.

110

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The rain knocked out the power this morning in Bedford. Great excuse to visit The Pink Piano, grab a drink, and read a chapter or two 😌

030

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I am loving the new wave of pop-punk bands making their way on the scene right now. It is no wonder at all that Travis Barker has taken a liking to The Paradox and is now helping them produce. Undeniable talent!

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

To any of my pocket friends reading this: If you aren’t going to see any comedy on August 9th, please consider buying a ticket to my boy Addi John’s show that night at The Carleton. He is phenomenally talented. Show him this and he might give you some merch 😎

012

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I absolutely adore the hook and the beat for this track. It’s the song that got me into Cordae in the first place!

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

While listening to this song, the refrain of “Where has the time gone” really hit me hard. Like, I literally can’t believe that I’m 41 years old. I feel like I’m still in my twenties (mentally). Of course, my body reminds me every day that this is NOT the case.

010

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I genuinely don’t understand my neighbours garbage habits. I feel like they’re fucking with me. I find their garbage on my lawn all the time, but it’s always the same thing: Kraft cheese singles wrappers. For extra context, I have tried to get to know them but they don’t care to. They’re renters.

static.klipy.com

Barack Obama's Confused Reaction

ALT: Barack Obama's Confused Reaction

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Ok, I’m back on my early 2000’s rock train after a one-day detour. This song was mentioned in one of my comments and I forgot how much of a gem it was! I love the scream of the lead singer from Trust Company.

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Man, so much for a lot of rain. Hope this weeks forecast calls for some more!

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Been listening to a lot of rock lately so I needed to switch it up today and bless you all with some good hip-hop. Redveil was suggested to me by a former student of mine. Turns out, he knows ball.

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The new Casa Di Stefano location is doing incredibly well. Holy moly. And the spot is beautiful.

120

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Continuing along with my current obsession with early 2000’s rock bands having a resurgence… Everyone should have some Chevelle on their playlist. The Red is such a banger that it is never skipped while out for a drive.

010

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Ariana Fig is an Ontario-born Canadian singer-songwriter who I personally think is on the cusp of blowing up. The algorithm brought me to her so now I am happy to bring her to you. Please show her some love. Her first LP drops in August. I hope she has plans to come to Halifax!

010

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I don’t even know why I open Facebook anymore. My feed is just ads and articles that have been “tailored” to me by the algorithm. I miss when I actually saw friends posting things.

020

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Watched the newest episode of X-Men 97. Devoured two sleeves of Oreos without even realizing. I now feel like I am going to explode.

static.klipy.com

Man with Gas Pains

ALT: Man with Gas Pains

010

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I am loving this current resurgence of bands who got their start in the 2000’s. It brings me great joy seeing the generation coming up discovering bands like Breaking Benjamin and just rocking their hearts out.

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I’m about to go to bed and I realize that I almost forgot to post my song choice for today. So, I went with what I was listening to as I drift off to dreamland. Bon Iver is so soothing to me. This alongside my book… I’ll be out in no time.

030

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I’m having a very bad day. I wish I could just deny the feelings swirling around in my head and just bounce back. Sevendust would want me to do that.

210

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I am ashamed to say that I missed a song recommendation yesterday for the first time in well over a year. I was too preoccupied with the World Cup and UFC 329.

010

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Today, I was pretty useless. Exhausted from a concert I attended last night. However, I had a smile on my face all day even though I couldn’t accomplish anything. And so, the title of my song choice describes exactly how I felt today: A Happy Idiot.

040

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Remember my story about the mom yelling at her son yesterday at camp drop-off? Well surprise surprise… I see her all smiles and polite talking to the camp director this morning in the parking lot. People like her are so fake. Snakes in the grass. Makes me so angry.

020

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This song is such a cool throwback. It gives me Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson vibes. If that’s up your alley, give this one a listen!

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Man, sometimes I check myself because I can feel myself being short with my son. But I can honestly say that I have never yelled at him. I have raised my voice, but yelling? No. I just witnessed a mom literally yelling at her little boy headed into camp drop-off and it rattled me. Poor guy 😓

130

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Man, X-Men 97 is SO good. It’s way beyond what I thought it could be when they first announced it. It’s easily the greatest thing that Marvel has released since The Infinity Saga ended.

static.klipy.com

X-Men '97 Beast: Astute Observation

ALT: X-Men '97 Beast: Astute Observation

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Sometimes, the algorithm blesses me with an incredible Canadian artist that just blows me away. I am so excited to go see Addi John at one of his upcoming shows in Halifax. If you like indie-pop ala Two Door Cinema Club, I think you’ll love Addi John.

010

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I have had the recommendations just flowing in for me to listen to Geese… My verdict: Pretty Good! If you’re anything like me than you will probably enjoy the fact that they sound like a very quirky version of The Sheepdogs 🤪

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

With Death Cab For Cutie just putting out a new release (I Built You A Tower), it’s got me listening to their entire catalogue. I know that I am in the minority on this one, but Black Sun is my favourite song by Death Cab. I know, gasp!

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Student pick from this year that I never got around to. Pleasantly surprised!

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I regret my midnight snack of 4 hot dogs last night. I’ve got bubble gut and have been visited by the hot snakes…

static.klipy.com

Chris Pratt as Andy Dwyer's Confused Reaction

ALT: Chris Pratt as Andy Dwyer's Confused Reaction

120

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Sometimes, the algorithm presents me with an awesome tune that I have never heard before. I then check out the album and I conclude that the entire album is fantastic. AND THEN I FIND OUT THEY ONLY RELEASED ONE ALBUM. What the heck, Autopilot Off?

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I woke up this morning needing a jolt. The coffee didn’t work. Cancer Bats did.

030

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This song by A Day To Remember sounds like it belongs on a Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater soundtrack. For that reason alone, these guys appealed to my ears immediately.

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy Canada Day! Proud to feature some good ol’ Maritime boys in The Town Heroes. They’re singing something synonymous with Canada here. Doesn’t get much more patriotic than this 😆

000

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Final student pick of the 2025-2026 school year. I ain’t mad it. This kid was raised right on some good R&B!

010

Joseph Paul @jayprime16.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Sheryl Crow looks so badass in the cover art for this album.

010