There will be no mention of “Joe the Plumber” on this blog tonight. Sorry if you’re looking for a video clip or a silly joke about Joe The Plumber Dot Com, you’re…
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Chris Corsano – The Young Cricketer
The first time I saw Chris Corsano play drums, I quickly realized I would never see another percussionist that was so amazing, maybe ever! Zach Hill, Jim White, Jerry Fuchs, Chris Brokaw,…
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Roger Rodier – Upon Velveatur
“We haven’t been this excited about a rediscovered psych-folk classic since Red Hash by Gary Higgins. Nobody knew what to expect from the cover photo of Rodier, (looking a lot like Geddy…
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Killdozer @ The Echo; Los Angeles, CA
Last night I was rendered speechless by yet another incredible live performance. It seems like the past few months have given me opportunities to witness some truly awe-inspiring bands. When I read…
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Hwyl Nofio – The Singer And Harp Players Are Dumb
“Multi-instrumentalist and composer Steve Parry has produced a work of haunting beauty and timeless depth in The Singers…his ethereal piano chimes and drone-like resonance pervade this album. In a slowly unfolding landscape…
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SUNDAY MIX TAPE – NUMBER 114
Sunday, cruddy Sunday. Many of you have to return to work tomorrow. I’m sorry. Some of you worked all weekend like I did. I’m sorry. Some of you are out of work…
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The Distinguished Gourmand: Messob
Last night, I took my ever-expanding palate (I can taste, like, four flavors now!) to Messob (1041 S. Fairfax) for Ethiopian food. In my quest to try ten new styles of cuisine…
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The Crust Brothers – Marquee Mark
C’mon. Surely you know about The Crust Brothers, right? A band formed by Stephen Malkmus and members of Silkworm (Michael Dahlquist, Tim Midgett, and Andy Cohen)? They played a bunch of shows…
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The Top Ten Ways To End A Date Early
It’s Friday night, and you’re reading this piece of shit. Do you know where your social life is? While perusing some old top ten lists, I realized that there was a lot…
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Space Machine – Cosmos From Diode Ladder Filter
“Osaka-based artist Takushi “Maso” Yamazaki has taken quite a turn these past couple of years. His more well-known alter-ego Masonna is best known for ear shredding cut’n’paste sonic assaults. Masonna’s live performances…