9 Million downloads of a $5 video shot in their back yard has landed OK GO a spot on the MTV Video Music Awards as well as a whirlwind of limo rides, big parties, bigger venues, more albums sold, a spot on Conan O’Brien & David Letterman, as well as a worldwide contest on You … Continue reading →

A friend just turned me on to Marillion, a UK band that has been around for ages, but I had never heard of them. I bought “Misplaced Childhood” and even though I’m only on my second listen I know that I’m going to love this band. Misplaced Childhood was made in 1985 and it sounds … Continue reading →

Rush has released which is a compilation of the Exit Stage Left, Grace Under Pressure, and A Show of Hands tour. Each DVD features new 5.1 surround sound and stereo mixes created by guitarist Alex Lifeson and Mike Fraser from the original concert multi-tracks as well as digitally transferred and remastered visuals. The package also … Continue reading →

james baluyut = vox guitar keyboardchris deaner = drums samplerpatrick ramos = vox guitar keyboard Great news! +/- has signed from Teenbeat Records over to Absolutely Kosher and plan to release their third record, Let’s Build a Fireon October 24. The band features ex-Versus members James Baluyut and Patrick Ramos who latter added accomplished drummer … Continue reading →

Sebadoh has released it’s 1991 album “Sebadoh III” on a 2 disk, extended, and remastered package. In my opinion it is one of their best albums and when Lou Barlow and Eric Gaffney went electric and also a bit wacky. But we all know wacky is good. Check out some free mp3’s of The Freed … Continue reading →

Well, what can I say? I think the last tune on Helmet’s latest release, Monochrome, says it all. ———————————-“Goodbye” It can be hard to find your markJust light yourself on fireI’ll sound the smoke alarmStill life will pass you byYou’re gone without a traceMight slow down just enoughTo spit right in your face GoodbyeSo longNow … Continue reading →

So it seems Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie has gotten “I wanna do my own thing for now” bug again that most musicians get after being with a band for some time. And who could blame him? He’s not only the backbone of Death Cab as as muscian but he’s an accomplished producer … Continue reading →

Live, breathe, and post about gear here. Recording Tips, Guitars, Basses, Keyboards, Drums, Mics, Effects, whatever. Continue reading →

Agent Orange, 7 Seconds, Pennywise, Television, Bad Brains, Black Flag, Husker Du, Firehose, and who did I miss? Continue reading →

I need some good new bands to listen to. Hook a brotha’ up…you’ll pretty much see what I’ve been listening too based on the posts here. Continue reading →