The first post, ever.

Enclosed find Depressionario: Reasons To Be Happy. The purpose of this blog is to provide a reason why you shouldn't be depressed. Each post will contain a genuine and uplifting story or article to make you, the reader, feel a better about your life.

This page is a grim celebration of life: music, movies, technology, and existential inspiration.

For the first post, I thought I'd give you something that has uplifted my spirits recently:



This is my new current favorite band. They're called Lightning Bolt. It's Brian Gibson (guitar/bass), and Brian Chippendale (explosive drum attack!). They're signed to Load Records.

The official website: http://laserbeast.com/

Purchase their mp3's online at: AudioLunchbox

The part that makes me happiest is the guy jumping off the lights in an attempt to crowdsurf.

If you ever have a chance to see them live, grab a pair of earplugs and do it. They're notorious for playing in people's kitchens, outside movie theaters, and generally in random places.