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The Good Kind: How Big Name Artists Are Giving Back
posted: October 28, 2010
It seems that lately famous names, especially those with musical talent, are all about doing good. Musically inclined individuals are readily inspiring warm fuzzies. Maybe I wear rose-colored glasses when viewing icons responsible for my longtime…
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Wrapping up CMJ 2010
posted: October 26, 2010
Taxi rides from east to west side; uptown todowntown, overlapping forty- to one-hour set times in Brooklyn and Manhattan, droves lined up to see the next big thing, open bars and deeply-discounted beers”this was the…
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Rock 'n' Roll Call: Playlist for an Autumn Day
posted: October 26, 2010
The leaves have changed, the temperature has dropped…there’s no doubt that it’s officially fall. Before the really cold weather starts to set in, sometimes it’s nice to go for a walk with some hot chocolate…
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Needle in the Haystack: Yael Meyer
posted: October 25, 2010
This week’s Needle in the Haystack talent knows how to pen a great song. This may have something to do with the fact that she’s been writing music since she was 8-years-old. With all this…
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Q&A With Rogue Wave
posted: October 23, 2010
Rogue Wave hits the shore with an eclectic blend of pop/rock, folk and alternative indie. At first listen, the music seems subtle and soothing. Take in a live show, however, and it’s clear that the band is full of energy…
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New Kids On The Block: Willow Smith and Diggy Simmons
posted: October 22, 2010
Move over Bieber¦there’s a new batch of fresh-faced, super-kids coming for your crown, and they’re packing some serious street cred. In addition to breakout internet stars like The Astronomical Kid (14-year-old Brooklynite Brian Bradley), two…
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