Julian Casablancas – who knew?
Wow, did this one come out of nowhere. I’d never come across Julian Casablancas‘s post-Strokes solo stuff until just last week, when I heard it on a local indie AM station. I seeked out the record, and was amazed. Great…
Erykah Badu’s new video – “Window Seat”
Interesting new video from Ms. Badu… xf Also, today (March 30th) is release day for her new album – check out New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh in the Amazon Mp3 Store.
New Tunes from What Laura Says [mp3’s]
Here are a couple of free & clear tastes from the forthcoming album (June 8th) by local band doin’ good What Laura Says. Below the tunes is a trippy newly released video – a “dubbed-out tanpura remix” from the new…
The Friday Five: March 26, 2010
On the sixth day of every week, Michael Parr shuffles through his library to bring you five random tracks.
New Gaslight Anthem: “American Slang”
Over the last couple of days, not only did Jersey’s Gaslight Anthem join Facebook, but they also released their first single (and title track) from their forthcoming album American Slang. Stoked! This means not only will we all be rocking…
The Friday Five: March 19, 2010
On the sixth day of every week, Michael Parr shuffles through his library to bring you five random tracks, this week Rob Smith takes the wheel!
I Shall Be Released from The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz – best concert film of all time? Certainly right up there. When I stumble upon it on TV, like I did tonight, there’s no way I can turn away. Thanksgiving 1976. The Band. Bob Dylan. Van Morrison.…
Ick’s Pick: Josh Rouse’s El Turista
I knew next to nada about Josh Rouse before hearing of his new album El Turista a couple weeks ago. The review I read spoke of laid back Latin-inspired rhythms, the kind of vibe Stan Getz and João Gilberto exuded.…
Phish confirmed for Telluride Town Park
If the ticket gods are kind, then come August 9th and 10th, I’ll be in one of my favorite places on earth – Telluride, Colorado – to see Phish! My first Phish show was 20 years ago, when Phish came…
Elvis Presley’s first Ed Sullivan Appearance
I finished up Peter Guralnick’s “part one” bio of Elvis Presley last week, a book called Last Train To Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley. It’s a fascinating and exhilarating look at “50’s Elvis,” including his first TV appearances in…
