The world is over. That’s it. It’s been a nice run, but we’ve come to an end. Because Snuggies/Slankets became the biggest thing ever, some geniuses thought it would be cool to make wearable towels. So that’s all she wrote. Any kind of reasonable mankind is done. All because of this: The best part? You… Continue reading Wearable towels? Umm… NO. Kthx.
Month: May 2009
Sony’s PSP to become a music service?
From CNET: Sony has spoken with some of the major recording companies about providing music for the PlayStation Portable, music industry sources told CNET News. The sources said the talks are only preliminary and no deals have been struck. But apparently, Sony is considering offering music on the PlayStation Network, the company’s nascent multiplayer gaming… Continue reading Sony’s PSP to become a music service?
Nurses: “Caterpillar Playground” [MP3]
Portland’s own Nurses gives us this sweet adorable taste of their upcoming debut LP, Apple’s Acre, with the soft childlike “Caterpillar Playground” (sweet, apple, child, caterpillar, playground?? I sense a theme here). It’s a song you can really get into sink your teeth into. Yikes, ok, that one pun is enough. The song is great, there’s… Continue reading Nurses: “Caterpillar Playground” [MP3]
Tunturia is one of the best post-rock bands you’ve never heard of
On a warm, quiet night last summer, I was driving to a friend’s house with three others in my car. The air conditioning was off and the windows were barely cracked open. We began to head over a causeway, and besides the near-silent lapping of the water next to us, everything was quiet save for… Continue reading Tunturia is one of the best post-rock bands you’ve never heard of
Fraser’s ‘House on a Hill’ springs from the purest roots
And so it goes; the crop of rural Canadian music continues (for me at least). Like Prince and Madonna, Fraser rocks the one-name moniker. Household name much? Fraser: the next Cher. Okay sorry, sorry, I’ve had enough fun, at this point I’m just doing Fraser’s music a disservice. Indulge me though, I’m working with this… Continue reading Fraser’s ‘House on a Hill’ springs from the purest roots
Little Steven harshes on lack of rock ‘n’ roll spirit
Steven Van Zandt may have had a sweet ass role on The Sopranos and DJd the awesome Underground Garage show, but now he just sounds old and irrelevant. Because he’s bitter and wants things to be all 1974 again, Little Steven put up a rant, “A Crisis of Craft,” (originally given as a speech at… Continue reading Little Steven harshes on lack of rock ‘n’ roll spirit
Every time I listen to Shugo Tokumaru I want to hug a kitten
Because I spend so much time worshipping my bust of Chuck Norris and throwing darts at Iraq on my world map while blasting “America, Fuck Yeah” and eating a Big Mac, I sometimes forget how great a lot of music outside of the states can be. But I only needed to go as far as… Continue reading Every time I listen to Shugo Tokumaru I want to hug a kitten
Siren adds Japandroids, Spank Rock, others to lineup
The lineup for the much-anticipated free one-day, two-stage bonanza that is the Siren Music Festival is ever-growing and continuing to be awesome. Organizers just added four new bands to the lineup: Japandroids, Spank Rock, Future Of The Left and Bear Hands. I’m more excited as the day draws near. Expect more news as it comes.… Continue reading Siren adds Japandroids, Spank Rock, others to lineup
Mat Kearney to play Radio City Music Hall (and more)
In support of his newest album, City of Black & White, which just dropped yesterday (May 19), Mat Kearney, he of melodic pop/rock, will be performing May 27 at Radio City Music Hall (unfortunately already sold out! But I’m sure if you look hard enough you could work something out…). Wow that was a long… Continue reading Mat Kearney to play Radio City Music Hall (and more)
21st Century Breakdown is maybe the best awful album ever
I hesitated to review this album, but some things just need to happen. There are times in the lives of some musicians when they try to transcend their old sounds to recreate their images, usually to appeal to a wider audience (many call it “selling out.” I don’t). Bands like the Rolling Stones did it… Continue reading 21st Century Breakdown is maybe the best awful album ever