Man, oh man, oh man, did Tom DeLonge put together a good band with a really, really bad album. I think this is one of the very few albums I actually wanted to rush back to the store and strangle the cashier to give me my money back. The problem is that I had such … Continue reading →

By popoular demand this post has been added for those who find Non Top 40 Music on the lighter side enjoyable. We’re talkin’ Steely Dan, George Benson, Lounge, Light Listening…you know…music that makes you want to cork a nice bottle of wine, sit in a nice leather chair, and smoke…(pole?) Now this album is the … Continue reading →

It’s very sad to say that Steve Irwin, also known as the Crocodile Hunter, passed away today, not from a man eating crocodile, but from the “pussy cat” of the sea… a Stingray. Steve Irwin, had many talents beyond croc wrestling. Turns out, he’s quite the music man and his vocal range and showmanship may … Continue reading →

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 →