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O. A. R.: Rain or Shine (LIVE)
Written on 13 Mar, 2010 at 12:05 in Music | viewed times | 0 Comments
March 13th, 2010 – I’m amazed by people who don’t know their favorites: their favorite movies, sports teams, food, color, companies, friends, cousins or musical artists. In the huge genre that is rock I’m partial to DMB, Incubus, Citizen Cope,... (Continue reading)
5 Artists You Should Know: January
Sneaking the “5 bands you should know about” in right before the end of January. This month I’ve tried to mix it up a little and bring attention to four historic bands that are still impacting the music you hear... (Continue reading)
Local Ish: Local Artist Spotlight – The Potentials
Let’s be honest here…with the NFL Playoffs going on, people (at least the ones I know) aren’t too concerned about going out during the weekend. Most seem content to either sit around on the couch or to go out to... (Continue reading)
5 Artists You Should Know: December
Hello again it looks like I might become a regular on “5 artist you should know about” in the near/current future. For the month of December I have a variety of bands from all over the world with a range... (Continue reading)
A Guide to the Mixtape (Plus a chance to win free stuff)
Hip-hop is different from all other musical forms in many ways and maybe one day I’ll write an entire post on all of them, but for now I just want to briefly touch on “the mixtape” and where the best... (Continue reading)
Review: Battle Studies
I walk into my building around 7:30pm and proceed to check my mailbox located on the first floor. It’s around dinner time and I smell what seems to be baking bread. It’s divine. I proceed to the second floor where... (Continue reading)
5 Artists You Should Know: November
So this is what I'm listening to this month. Check out the bands and let me know what you think of them in the comments section below, and don’t worry, daddy will do the dishes.... (Continue reading)
5 Artists You Should Know: September
Below are five artists I discovered this past summer that I think you all may find interesting and possibly new. Let me know if you like them and feel obliged to suggest your favorites. (Photo Credit) 1. 10 ft. Ganja Plant –... (Continue reading)
Jay-z & Kanye West Big Brother Rihanna
Even though Jay-z isn’t technically with Def Jam anymore he’s still watching out for the little ones left on the label. Just look at Run this town. Released on August 11th and the second single off of Jay-z’s anticipated eleventh... (Continue reading)
The Real Guitar Hero: Les Paul
On August 13, 2009, legendary guitarist and inventor Les Paul died at the age of 94. Being as that I own a Les Paul standard electric guitar, I felt obliged to acknowledge the passing of such a legendary American musician... (Continue reading)
5 Bands You Should Know: July
Written on 16 Jul, 2009 at 7:45 in Music | viewed times | 3 Comments
Welcome back my patriotic ladies and gentlemen! Running a little late with this months installment but the beach was just too nice to spoil with things like laptops and work……. Okay so back to business. This months theme is breakups; no... (Continue reading)
311 Concert: Exclusive Access [Title Edited]
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I was able to use my credentials as a budding member of the press to score a photo press pass to the recent 311 show. Below are some of the pictures from the show and a video clip montage of... (Continue reading)
311 and my Band of Brothers
Written on 12 Jul, 2009 at 10:44 in Music | viewed times | 2 Comments
Being new to blogging, it has taken awhile for me to transition myself from someone experiencing things simply on a personal level, to having this outlet to share my thoughts and experiences with others. So before attending the upcoming 311... (Continue reading)
Mos Def: The Ecstatic
A few weeks ago I got Mos Def’s new album, The Ecstatic, and I highly recommend it for anyone who still remembers what good ol’ hip-hop used to sound like. In typical fashion, Mos Def a.k.a Pretty Boy Flaco Bey,... (Continue reading)
5 Bands You Should Know: June
Written on 2 Jun, 2009 at 8:52 in Music | viewed times | 5 Comments
Back for our second installment of 5 bands that you should know, I’ve decided that each month the selections will have a theme besides being bands worthy of some of your ears precious time. This months bands all have new... (Continue reading)
Eminem Relapses into Mediocrity
First and foremost, I want to be clear that this post is not a review of Relapse. This article’s purpose is to serve as a treatise reflecting on what Eminem has culminated into based on what I consider to be... (Continue reading)