Time for a little retrospective on the year that was 2006. First installment is my list of CD’s I purchased either at the store or online via iTunes this year. In the next day or two, I’ll go through movies I saw, gear I bought (i.e. music, camera and computer) and, finally, my “what the hell did I do this… Read more →
Category: Music Archive
A Band Breathes Its Final Breath
First, this isn’t about my current band, orange is in. We’re good. This is about a band I used to play in, Under the Sun. Recently, I got a call from the guitarist, Larry Cooper, about doing a reunion show tonight at the Continental Club. I wondered what would happen if a band did a reunion show and nobody came. … Read more →
Now, Here’s a Year-Ending List I’m Down With
The Best of ’06 from Twangville.com. You can even download the mix through iTunes. The Gate†by Sam Roberts “Thrill of It†by Robert Randolph & The Family Band “Hey Kids†by Jet “Comatose†by Pearl Jam “Chips Ahoy†by The Hold Steady “Lately†by Soul Asylum “No Backbone†by The Lemonheads “Sweet Lady†by What Made Milwaukee Famous “Incinerate  Read more →
Teacher, Why Does Every Band Sound Like the 80’s?
I was parusing Underrated Magazine’s Top 25 songs of the year and I had to wonder out loud why it is that so many indie bands sound like demos from post-punk bands of the early 80’s. Not all, obviously, but what the hell? I feel so friggin’ old. Is this what they mean when they say that you know you’re… Read more →
Video: U2 “Window in the Skies”
Really interesting how they show all these iconic singers mouthing words. Good job of editing. Read more →
To Sir With Love
Dear Sir George Martin, Today, I re-discovered the greatness that was and is the Beatles. I’m not sure how I could have forgotten. Their songs are etched into my conciousness as they are not just for musicians, but for anyone who grew up with pop music as the backdrop of their lives. While young people no doubt know about the… Read more →
Colbert v. the Decemberists
This video has everything: a mock 80’s new wave video, a picture of Yngwie Malmsteen, Colbert talking about his whammy bar…it’s just loaded. Read more →
File Under: Most Annoying Christmas Song Evar
Hey Santa – Wilson Phillips I’m just sayin’. Read more →
More Proof the Grammys Suck
As if we needed any further evidence that the Grammy Awards were stupid, pointless and utterly out of touch with modern music, the nominees for the 49th annual circus were announced today. I don’t really have comments either way on most of the stuff, but these two categories peaked my interest. Best Rock Song Snow Patrol – “Chasing Cars” Red… Read more →
A Brief History of Pop Music in Four Chords
Pretty brilliant. [source] Read more →