Is it just me or does everyone get cranky after Christmas? After the presents are opened and after familiarity has bred a fair amount of contempt, all I want to do is get away. It’s not fair, and it’s not always possible, but that’s the truth. Is that just me? Gosh, I hope not. It’s not that I don’t love [...]

There are some really awesome Christmas songs. And then there are the kind that are really, really awful. And since I like focusing on things that suck, here are my least favorite Christmas songs. 1. The Christmas Shoes – New Song Patton Oswalt has said (NSFW Language) pretty much everything I want to say about The Christmas Shoes. This song [...]

Bob Dylan. The king of song writing. For five decades (just professionally) this guy has been basically musical God. With trillions of fans, an uncountable amount of awards, and 37 albums- that last one wasn’t a joke- the baby born Zimmerman is one of the most accomplished performers alive. His latest album, Tempest, is just one in a long line [...]

(Bonus points for anyone who recognized Mitch Miller of “Sing Along with Mitch” fame on the cover photo!) Cracking into the music business has changed drastically over the past decade. In years past, one had to be signed with some big record company to gain a certain amount of success. These days? Not necessarily. Take a stroll over to YouTube to see the good, [...]

With temperatures pushing triple digits across the country, my thoughts have drifted to cooler times.  From jumping into cold ocean waves on summer vacation back in the day to knocking back cool drinks with friends more recently, the summer soundtrack below accompanies many a sunny flashback.  Just as John and I gifted you our hipster Christmas playlist in December, I’m happy [...]

These days, most people do their music purchasing through downloads. iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, or some other website/program offer cheap, single song purchases in a convenient, immediate download. This is the future, right? Gone are the days of searching through a brick and mortar store for hours only to find they don’t have the album you’re looking for. Most would probably [...]

“Somebody I Used To Know” is this big and growing hit. You know it. Even if you’ve never “heard” it, it’s always been there. It lives deep within your soul as some innate wisdom, like the kind that make you understand being sad is not the same being happy. Making Mirrors was released in Australia in July and has been [...]

Oh man. You guys are in for a treat. A treat your grandmother didn’t make. A treat that gets forced deep into your innocent little pillow case. A treat that reminds everyone to check for needles in their candy bars. Three Sisters from Alice Donut. Don’t look it up. Not yet. You haven’t received your full briefing. And, trust me, [...]

Special credit to Emily Bacha and John Calhoun for putting this list together. Music is a completely subjective experience, except for these ten songs that definitively make up the holiday season… or maybe a hipster Christmas mix. Whatever the case, if you prefer others songs you’re probably wrong. Do Christmas a little justice this year. These aren’t the songs Christmas [...]

Wow, is it just me of has Foster the People EXPLODED? I think there’s a reason for it, though. They’re actually good. I mean, every hip-hop producer and his cousin are out there making the feel good club hit of the century. But when it comes down to it, they’re not doing anything of note. They’re not trailblazing in the studio. They’re [...]

  If you’ve been a fan of Mogwai since their conception (or even if you’re just faking it like I am), Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Willwill throw you in the Gulag and re-educate you on just about everything you thought about the band in the past.And for those of you out there who are looking to get your [...]

Camp by Childish Gambino Without the help of the internet, if you were to see Donald Glover on NBC’s Community and listen to Childish Gambino, you’d never know they were the same person. I’m sure, in some way, that is what he intended. It makes sense as to why he would take a stage name; they’re two different personas– TV’s [...]

Every Tuesday, I will compile a list of new DVD and music releases so you don’t have to worry about it. You may ask, “How can we repay you, good sir, for providing such a service.” No payment is needed, citizen, but I will accept hugs. DVD Releases for November 8, 2011: 1.      The Change Up. Starring Ryan Reynolds and [...]