"With a buzz in our ears, we play endlessly" is the translation of Sigur Rós' latest record title and will probably be how I refer to it from now on. I've had little problems pronouncing the rest of their work (except maybe on ( ) where I wasn't sure how I should pronounce it so instead just referred to…
While you peruse the dates, check out this video of the band performing "Salt the Skies." Totally…
10,000 feet above sea level, Skerik & Co. (Brian Coogan on keys and Simon Lott on drums) brought the rage to the 2008 Telluride Jazz Celebration in Telluride, CO, sharing the town park stage with legends Dr. John, The Neville Brothers, Maceo Parker, Joe Lovano and others. The crowd of wine and cheese eating jazz afficinados interspersed…
If I had to grade a band's ability to help Apple sell iPods and music downloads for iTunes, then Coldplay would pass with flying colors. You don't really understand how effective that Viva la Vida iPod commercial is until it squirms its way into your home and takes a hold of your loved…
We have a winner, ladies and gentleman. His name is Lil Wayne.
After all the drama, disses, mixtapes, leaks and beef, Dwayne Carter aka Weezy F. aka Lil Wayne has delivered a masterpiece. Tha Carter III isn't good. It isn't even great. It's transcendent. This…
The Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey is coming to the east and midwest in June to celebrate the release of their new album Lil Tae Rides Again. The trio will once again be accompanied onstage by Pete Tomshany on guitar, to help re-create the lush sonic tapestries found on the new album. Prepare for sensory overload as JFJO further…
my man prince rogers nelson tunrs fifty this week and really - the guy just keeps getting better with time all the while fucking with the media and music biz. adding new meaning to pop life.
frow show, episode 47
