Today, with the lighting (and uh, re-lighting) of the Olympic torch in Greece before the ruins of the Temple of Hera (must. resist. Battlestar Galactica reference), it finally became official: Olympic fever is upon us! I am […]
Belgian-Australian musician Wally de Backer, aka Gotye, is the brains and voice behind the catchy pop ditty, “Somebody That I Used to Know”. The single was first released in July of 2011, is part of […]
Last Friday evening, Bruce Springsteen and the newly-enlarged E Street Band brought a little – no, A LOT – of magic to the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Or, as Bruce joked, “the least luxurious place […]
“Patrick Watson” is somewhat of a möbius strip. The name refers to: 1) the man, singer-songwriter Patrick Watson from Montreal, Quebec who formed 2) the eponymous band. Note that the former is not the “Patrick […]
“The indie record shop is a global institution. It’s a place that reflects history, the current state, and at times, can predict the future. Identities are formed and molded at record shops when one discovers […]
It speaks volumes for the Alabama Shakes that after months of wildfire-like buzz (thanks to some stellar YouTube videos capturing the band’s electric live performances, an early plug over at Aquarium Drunkard, and successful appearances at such badass […]
Spring is here! And with the arrival of that glorious season (and even better weather) comes the wearing of sandals, MLB baseball, unrelenting allergies, and of course, Spring fever. That’s right: it’s adult time here […]
I get that misogyny exists in our society. And being one with the lady parts, I am very sensitive to this fact. It’s a sad reality, but I deal with and fight against it as […]
I hate running. That point cannot be emphasized enough. But I do it for two reasons: 1) to take care of my heart by doing some cardio exercise and 2) I want to be prepared […]
“The great challenge of adulthood is holding on to your idealism, after you lose your innocence” – Bruce Springsteen Springsteen’s albums have always been reflective not only of his current emotional state and whatever demons […]
