Authors: Conor Dow
National CD Reviews – October 2009
Reviews of national music, including new releases from The Black Dahlia Murder, Converge, The Entrance Band, Exene Cervenka, Health, Karl Blau, Liturgy, Mew, Pissed Jeans, Thrice, The Twilight Sad and many more. … read more
Product Reviews – December 2009
This month we review products from Boardpusher, Brinno, Zagg, Sleepictures, Lafe’s and Electro Joe. Whether you like skateboards, belts, earbuds or deodorant, there’s something for everyone. … read more
Todd Barry: Amused to Death
Todd Barry has been on stage for just over 20 years, mocking life’s ridiculousness with his recognizable cadence of mellow, tranquil delivery. His comedy, which he describes as “super flashy with many ‘bells and whistles’ to keep you focused” is not for everyone. He doesn’t yell his punch lines at the top of his lungs, or work up a sweat stomping around on stage waving his arms. Instead, he takes on a role similar to the guy you may have heard sitting in the back of class making sarcastic comments about everything he sees and hears. … read more
Know Thyself: Rosetta then and now
There’s an incredible sense of earnestness and excitement in the music Rosetta creates. Music listeners are drawn to their style of heavy, melodic music, which holds a dense cosmic atmosphere that is undeniably alluring. The impact they’ve had on their listeners isn’t just exclusive to metal fans however—as time progresses, their audience steadily increases. … read more