Last week something kind of important was released in the music world. Capital Punishment’s debut full-length Roadkill, originally released in 1982, finally saw a more proper release, courtesy of Captured Tracks. The name Capital Punishment might be new to you, but its drummer certainly isn’t. It is none other than Hollywood funny guy Ben Stiller. Read more…
Today in New York City, a big budget historical biopic from the Philippines opens in theaters. Goyo: The Boy General focuses on the latter months in the life of Gregorio del Pilar, one of the youngest generals of the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine-American War. Read more…
You probably have no idea who Sean Ardoin is and that’s just fine. But after this weekend, you darn well better remember his name. Ardoin released his latest album, Kreole Rock and Soul today and it absolutely demands your attention. A fourth-generation Creole accordion prodigy, Ardoin is a name that’s worth remembering this fall and beyond. Read more…
We’re big fans of singer-songwriter David Nail and still remain baffled as to why he hasn’t garnered more accolades and fans. After four country albums with major labels, he is now an independent musician and today launches his new project, David Nail & The Well Ravens. The debut album Only This And Nothing More is a marked departure from his prior catalog. To put it simply, it sounds little, if anything, like modern country music. Read more…
Whoops, September began and we got quiet. Rest assured, it’s not for lack of desire. Alas, life has been a whirlwind these past couple weeks, but we’re back on track and ready to dive in.
We’ve long been fans of Brooklyn’s quirky funk-jam-pop outfit Rubblebucket, mostly because of their dynamic live show, but also because so many of their songs are downright magnetic. The band’s latest album Sun Machine is out now and just might be their best album to date. Read more…