The Friday Five: February 10, 2012
On the sixth day of every week, Michael Parr shuffles through his library to bring you five random tracks.
The Friday Five: May 14, 2010
On the sixth day of every week, Michael Parr shuffles through his library to bring you five random tracks.
My Top 3 Hip-Hop Songs of All Time
If you had to choose your top three rap / hip-hop songs of all time, what would they be? As I got on down to my Old School Mix at the gym today, that question worked its way into my…
A Nudge in the Right Direction
Editor’s Note: Ah Sunday, it’s time to relax and you know what that means a glass of wine, your favorite easy chair and of course a few nudges in the right direction. The All Points West Music & Arts Festival…
Beastie Boys on Fallon
The Beastie Boys appeared on Jimmy Fallon last night. Some thoughts: The Beastie Boys still kick ass. The Beastie Boys are aging right along with the rest of us (except for that poofy haired Mike D. What’s his secret?). I…
Austin City Limits 2009 Lineup Announced
If you’ve been hiding under a rock for fear of contracting the Swine Flu, you might have missed the lineup announcement for this year’s installment of the Austin City Limits festival (Official Link) – and it looks to be a…
The Friday Five: April 17, 2009
For those who have not joined in the Friday Five here is all you need to know; each Friday I hit the shuffle button on my iTunes and share my five and drop a little knowledge and insight for each…
The Friday Five: April 3, 2009
For those who have not joined in the Friday Five here is all you need to know; each Friday I hit the shuffle button on my iTunes and share my five and drop a little knowledge and insight for each…
Ickmusic’s Old School Mix
I’ve been itchin’ for a while to put together a nice little collection of my old school favorites. In the mid 80’s, I was in my mid teens when I became obsessed with a. Prince and b. the rap/hip-hop of…
We’re Gettin’ Root Down
Since I just took off the Jimmy Smith track from last week, I feel obligated to include another JS gem. As I mentioned before, I didn’t find out about the greatness of Jimmy Smith until last year. Little did I…