I went to a sporting goods store today during lunch to buy some Phillies gear and chatted with the cashier about the festive atmosphere. She asked what I did [for a living] and before I could respond, she said, “You look like you do computers.” Thanks, dear. That’s the exact opposite of saying, “You look [...]

Okay, not much unearthing to do here, this video is only about three years old but I felt the need to give it some love. If you dig The Editors, Interpol, Stellastarr*, Art Brut and even The Jam, pick up A Certain Trigger, it’s one of my top records of the past few years. Here’s what I wrote it about back in 2006…

More Sleeveface: Are you in a pissy mood like me? Here’s a little sleeveface to brighten your dark soul.
Need Another Reason to Dislike Denis Leary? I don’t. This pretend-fireman, pretend-hockey player and legit joke thief has been ripping off comedians (entire bits from Bill Hicks) for years.  His comedy career-defining bit “I’m an Asshole” was [...]

Interviews: Artist Frank Stella and Musician Peter Holmström (The Dandy Warhols). Topics: Proton Accelerators, Cuddle Parties, French Orgasms, Major MP3 Recorder Mishap, Understanding BBC Accents and Ladder Accidents. Playlist: Little Death, The Los Dos Bros, Fleet Foxes (Daytrotter session), The Standard and The Dandy Warhols.

CDs: Linden Calling
I recently went deep into my old CD collection and pulled out some vintage power-pop-punk goodness like Big Drill Car, The Doughboys and Overwhelming Colorfast. I’m so happy I did, you can’t help but feel good — invigorated, I dare say — after listening to these bands. Ahhhh… musical memories… of [...]

After years of onstage fistfights, drinking, drugs, backstabbing, bad-mouthing and other unsavory internecine behavior, Philly’s own The Hulihees are calling it quits. But thankfully their cash-grabbing management team persuaded them to get together for one last epic show:

WHEN: Saturday, October 4th, 8-10PM
WHERE: Burlap & Bean - 204 South Newtown Street, Newtown Square PA

Don’t miss [...]

The 88 are an indie pop band based out of Los Angeles California. Their sound is 60’s pop mixed in with some good old basic garage rock. You may have heard their songs being played in such TV shows as “How I Met Your Mother” and films such as “You, Me and [...]

Just press “Play” button on cassette to enjoy some goodness:

Playlist

The Notwist - Good Lies
The Sammies - Falling Out
The Hold Steady - Constructive Summer
Just Jack - Starz In Their Eyes
Broken Social Scene Presents Kevin Drew - Lucky Ones
Earlimart - Song For
Johnny Foreigner - Yes! You Talk Too Fast
Little Death - baby can you dig your man?
CSS [...]

CD: Strange Scars
Our love affair with New York artist Julia Brown began back in 2001 after hearing her debut release Jubilant Newborn Alien Haze and subsequently being sure to catch all of her Philadelphia appearances when she swept through town. After the flurry of critical praise, international touring, and appearances following that release, we waited anxiously [...]