IckMix 6: Move
I put this together for my brother a few months ago as a running/exercise companion. Since then, I’ve listened to it quite a few times on my runs, and quite simply, it pretty much kicks ass. So download, throw it…
The Month of May – New Arcade Fire
Oh, how sweet it is to a hear a new song from Arcade Fire – an energetic tune called “The Month of May” that instantly grabs hold and takes flight. I frigga-dickin’ LOVE this band and I cannot wait to…
Pete’s Favorite Albums of the 00’s
Quick Note: I didn’t want to bombard my Top 10 with Springsteen and Prince albums, so I chose my favorites of theirs from the 00’s. Did I spend more time with M.I.A.’s Arular than with Bruce’s Magic or Prince’s Musicology? …
A Nudge in the Right Direction
Editor’s Note: It’s been a busy ‘music news’ day, here is what has my attention… U2 is following this weeks “No Horizon on the Line” with what Bono describes as a “sister release” titled “Songs of Ascent” later this year.…
Pete’s Year in (Ick)Music: 2007
I know you’re probably all sick of the obligatory year end list mania sweeping the interwebs, but indulge me, if you will, as I throw in a few favorites myself. I give you…. Pete’s Year in (Ick)Music: 2007 Songs of…
How to Endear Yourself to a Canadian Crowd
1. Be Bruce Springsteen.2. Bring the E Street Band.3. Bring up the core members of Arcade Fire for a couple of songs during the encore. As promised, here’s the encore from Ottawa the other night (Sunday, Oct. 14th). Great quality?…
Ickmusic @ ACL: Day Two Recap
With the cancellation of the White Stripes, Saturday’s headliner, many called this the weakest day of the festival lineup-wise. But for me, it turned out to be my favorite. Here’s why: Raul Malo – What can be said about Raul…
It is Hot
It’s Saturday night, it’s Arizona, it’s June, and it’s going to be over 100 degrees here for the next four months! Let’s fire it up with a Saturday night hot mix! Can you feel the sizzle people…. Little Village –…
Intervention
I’ll need an intervention soon to stop me from listening to this tune. Arcade Fire’s “Intervention” is blowing my mind! I’d heard live versions of it before (on their KCRW appearance, for example), but never like this version on their…
A Monday Mixed Bag
Happy Monday. Joy joy! A few odds and end here: WILCO streamed their new album, Sky Blue Sky, on their web site over the weekend. Pretty cool idea to hold a special listening party for their fans. I’m sure people…
