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Under Covers 9: Social Commentary Collaboration
posted: November 28, 2009
There’s no denying that musicians today are far less outspoken about political affairs than they were during the 60s. Maybe this wouldn’t be so alarming if we lived in a state of eternal peace, but…
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Backtracking Forward: Collecting Vinyl 102
posted: November 26, 2009
Digging ain’t easy folks. These days there’s increasing competition and more knowledgeable sellers to contend with. Not to mention moldy boxes where a slab-of-gold may lie in a sea of pyrite. Yes, these are the…
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Bodega Girls' Jacob Otis Tells It Like It Is…
posted: November 24, 2009
There’s several schools of thought when it comes to forging a career in music. One is to play as often as you can, appreciate the people you meet along the way and take every opportunity…
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50 States in 50 Weeks… Week 24: New Mexico
posted: November 24, 2009
Home of: John Denver, Neil Patrick Harris, Demi Moore, Xzibit, The Shins, aliens. Fun Facts: State Flower: Yucca, State Song: O Fair New Mexico, State Insect: Tarantula Hawk Wasp. The Venues: New Mexico is the…
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Metal Monday: Reinventing the Paris hardcore scene with Danforth (Q&A)
posted: November 23, 2009
Though the appearance and sound of hardcore music and hip hop music have very striking differences, they share some common ground. Stemming from political frustrations, these genres were born and raised in the underground music…
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Backtracking Forward: Spotlight On Phil Ochs
posted: November 19, 2009
Names like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez and a young Bob Dylan are synonymous with the origins of folk music. In particular, Dylan and Baez are heralded as folk icons of the 1960s and…
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