Beastie Boys on Fallon
The Beastie Boys appeared on Jimmy Fallon last night. Some thoughts: Check out “So What’cha Want” from Fallon:
New Nino Moschella: Boom Shadow
Slipping just under my radar last week was the new release from California funk-soulmeister Nino Moschella. His debut a couple years back, The Fix, was heavy on the retro 70’s soul/funk sound – think Parliament, Sly, Shuggie Otis and the…
Tractor Pull Divas
It’s time to spread the word about some quality music in my neck of the woods here in Arizona. I don’t do it enough.. Tractor Pull Divas hail from Chandler, one of Phoenix’s ‘burbs just southeast of the city. They’ve…
Lady Beatboxer
A couple of years ago, I posted this sweet French beatboxer. Today, the ladies take over things and show us how it’s done… Thanks to Crooks & Liars Late Night Music Club.
Ick’s Pick (Week XX): Jason Lytle
I got sucked right into grandaddy‘s beautiful space pop when I heard their amazing album The Sophtware Slump way back in old ’00. A couple of albums later, front man Jason Lytle decided to call it quits (after releasing Just…
Family Guy channels Revenge of the Nerds
I was delighted this past Sunday during Family Guy, when “King Stewie” and Griffin Peterson (Peter) decided to settle their differences the old fashioned way: with a talent show straight from Revenge of the Nerds. Classic! A must see for…
Happy Birthday Joey Ramone
The world is worse off without the presence of Joey Ramone. Eight years ago (8!) last month, Joey lost his battle with lymphoma – he didn’t even see his 50’s, and that’s a tragic shame. I think often about how…
30 Rock’s Kidney Now!
Here’s that great moment from 30 Rock last night. NBC will probably yank it off Youtube in a matter of minutes, so check it out while you can…
Ick’s Pick (Week XIX): Steve Earle – ‘Townes’
I’m sitting down to write this after the improbable occurrence of just seeing Steve Earle in the 30 Rock season finale. Oh my, what an ending! It’s a kidney benefit for Jack’s dad, and a We Are the World-esque gathering…