October 2008

Friday Mix Tape: Rocktober Collection

Once again it’s my turn to prepare this week’s Mix Tape and once again I don’t have a theme to tie the songs I’ve selected together. Let’s just say that

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Tour Dates: Van Returns To Astral Weeks

Over the last few years, the hot thing has been get indie-rock bands to perform a classic album from their catalog. Well, for his upcoming residency at the Hollywood Bowl,

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Richard Shindell: Tractor Tavern, Seattle, WA 9/28/2008

There’s something comforting about Richard Shindell.  He makes folk-oriented rock’n roll, simple, lovely, melodic, and lyrically engaging.  A troubadour of sorts, this Buenos Aires resident (by way of New York City) manages an engaging ease that not only endears him to the audience, but that beautifully complements the salt-of-the-earth, storytelling nature of his songs. 

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YouTube Introduces Music Downloads

Video sharing website YouTube bosses have introduced a new feature that allows users to download music via the site. Through the new program users are able to click on an

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