More country-pop-indie-rock dreamy goodness, this time from Richmond, VA, David Shultz and the Skyline made a record for driving or for sitting on your front porch in a rocking chair. They sound like Bob Dylan meets Tom Petty on the opener, “Free,” which tempts me to sing “falling” after its one-word chorus.
There has a been a discussion about pop punk as of late, that the bands like Panic At The Disco have taken over the definition of this genre where Blink 182 left off. Of course, the argument is futile most of the time because music is in the ear of the beholder.
First, for those of you unfamiliar with The Jai-Alai Savant, the proper pronunciation of this Chicago troupe is: hi-a-lie-sa-vant. I point this out because I expect we’ll be hearing a lot more from these guys, so you won’t want to look like an utter twit by stumbling over their name.
A friend of a friend’s sister’s cousin told you about an after party that you just have to go to. That cute guy you’ve seen around at shows will definitely be there. He knows this band that’s coming through town and will playing at this house after their gig at the corner venue. “God I […]
Standard Issue, a group comprised of MC T1-O (the one & Only) and DJ Silent Ben, hail from the colorful Colorado plains and a little place called Grand Junction. There they’ve honed their skills and used the environment as influence in creating their debut album, Blurred Vision. The CD, produced and written entirely by T1-O, […]
The first time an album plays, the first bits of the first song is the most illusive moment. The intro comes through, and you get a feel for the guitarist’s approach. Sometimes an arty intro really spells out an arty band; sometimes not. The vocals are the focal point. When they come in, you’re finally […]
Michael Moore Premiers “Sicko” at Cannes Film Festival Michael Moore is at it again, thankfully. We all know how unhealthy our health care system is and how it’s one of the main issues that have been completely ignored by our administration, it takes a filmmaker to bring things to light. Bright, burning, blinding light.
