Shane Handler

Mardo: Mardo

Shane Handler December 21, 2004 No Comments

Even retro is retro at this point, but that doesn

John Lennon: Acoustic

Shane Handler December 21, 2004 No Comments

There are some albums you always hope will see the light of the CD case. As for a John Lennon acoustic album? Well, we’ll take what we can get from the legend on his first acoustic album aptly titled Acoustic.

Channels: Open

Shane Handler December 20, 2004 No Comments

In the studio, a husband and wife pairing either lends itself to standard cookie-cutter romance or some completely unique creations. When they have a musical menage a trios with a fierce and fiery drummer though, the results are bound to be pounding hot.

Todd Carey: Revolving World

Shane Handler December 17, 2004 No Comments

It was just a bit ago that Todd Carey was stage leader and front-man of west coast jam rockers, Telepathy. Recently, a music transposition occurred for this Chicago native allowing him to mature as the sensitive singer-songwriter type. His debut album Revolving World is molded upon his strongest elements of showmanship, production and songwriting, bridging the cap between singer/songwriter and rocker.

Lost In Transition: A 16mm Snowboard flick by Standard Films

Shane Handler December 16, 2004 No Comments

Its an indie-film revival period with corporate sponsors, and this hybrid release by Standard Films and a few young, talented editors is a perfect example. Maybe I just expect every ski film to be a Warren Miller film, but Lost In Transition has hot, killer footage, with no substance.

Blanche: If We Can’t Trust The Doctors….

Shane Handler December 13, 2004 No Comments

Fans of bluegrass and roots rock will find Blanche as a Radiohead to their collection, making the modern and exciting out of something familiar, without leaving the listener alienated. If Loretta Lynn, who recently won new fans with Van Lear Rose can do it, the more youthful Blanche might be next.