With lyrics about zombies, taking Xanax, breaking limbs, brains on fire, shooting guns and drowning boyfriends, there’s no doubt that Be Your Own PET is balls out rock and roll. Originally from Nashville, they are signed to a UK label and have had all of their singles celebrated on that far-away island. […]

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Welcome back. What you are hearing is Delta Spirit. They combine the edginess of Indie rock renegades with the soulfulness of folk rock poets quite well. In all honesty, Delta Spirit sounds like what you would get […]

I was researching contemporary illustrators when I came across two separate animations that impressed me not just with their luscious animation style but also by the music they featured.
First is “I Lived on the Moon” by Kwoon, animated by Yannick Puig.

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Next is “Peluche” by Static of the Gods, animated by Alberto Cerriteno.
Peluche: the Music Video […]

To make a long story short, because Time Warner is really eager to control all information coming into my home, I just got a free phone line. Like most people of my generation who have not yet settled down like we’re supposed to and possibly live with a roommate rather than a spouse, I […]

Just got back from an amazing Jill Scott concert at the Gibson Amphitheater here in Los Angeles. I wanted to get this review down as soon as possible, because I’m still riding the high from this experience. If you ever get a chance to see her live, I strongly urge you to check her out. […]