Ten Random Reviews & Artless Critiques
RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE Torpedo Boyz, “Headache Music" (Sounds From the Roof Records) Funky, kinda crunky Europeans with refreshingly major attitudes (all the funnier given their Ahnold accents), Torpedo Boyz are a lot like 70s funkadelica as seen through a Felix Da Housecat prism. There are plenty of layers going on, which gives weight […]
New Guitar Hero II-Like Game Rumor
Just when you thought there was no way to become more addicted to guitar-controlled video games, Destructoid is reporting a hip new rumor about Red Octane’s ingenious plans to attack to your anti-procrastinatory impulses. According to the gamer culture website’s weekend scoop: Marcus and Red Octane appear to have another plan. He told us that they […]
Monday’s Hors D’Oeuvres
I’m only at about 40 percent today following a fun weekend in Boston and my watching the Super Bowl last night. The first set was fun, but the real highlight was Prince’s guitar playing on a terrific medley that finished with a rousing performance of Purple Rain during a downpour. I wish today was a national holiday, but at […]
Purple Rain: Quite Accurate
Nobody symobolizes the testosterone-laced force and all-out aggression of football quite like Prince. But, seriously, what the man lacks in masculine facial hair and body type, he more than makes up for with sheer fucking incredible talent. Did you see him rip that shit up last night? Did you see that? In the driving rain of Miami, in a […]
Filler: Can’t Get Rid of Me That Quickly
Take a bow, Scotty, you’ve just done a week of yeoman’s work. Yes, whatever they do or whatever they did, you’ve just worked like a yeoman: Many thanks for a full half-fortnight of solid posting while your ol’ pal Ace embarked on a trip of a lifetime to football fantasy camp, my first ever trans-Atlantic […]
Matt Costa / G Love & Special Sauce: Showbox, Seattle WA 1.24.07
Folk-rockin’ singer-songwriter Matt Costa is one of those musicians who just seem like they should “make it” (and indeed, he already almost has – but in a different role, as a pro skateboarder).
The Slip To Play Conan O’Brien Monday Night
The SLIP will be playing on Late Night with Conan O’Brien this Monday, February 5th. Tune in at 12:35am (technically Tuesday) for the show. They will play around 1:20am or so. Set your tivos and dvrs. Two weeks ago the band had the closing song on a two-part episode of Grey’s Anatomy, you can watch […]
Friday’s Leftovers
Did this week seem twice as long as usual to anyone? I honestly thought it would never end. Friday has finally arrived, and you will all be pleased to know Ace Cowboy will soon be back from his trip to jolly ol’ England. To keep you occupied, here are Friday’s Leftovers: Trey Anastasio has been […]
Various Artists: Endless Highway: The Music of the Band
Endless Highway pays great respect to one of the greatest songwriting groups of all time, and serves as an even better introduction to those otherwise unfamiliar with The Band's legendary songbook.