July 31, 2008
New Big Damn Band Site Launched
Their new album, The Whole Fam Damnily, will be released on Tuesday, August 5. I knew their old website was just, well, old. So I offered my services.
July 5, 2008
Independence Day Weekend Playlist
In addition to enjoying the pretty spectacular view of the fireworks from our roof, I’ve been doing some cleaning, some other work, watching movies and listening to records.
June 5, 2008
YouTube Videos You Need To Watch Now.
Wierd gadgets playing Radiohead songs, a Rolling Stones “Interview,” Bowie, and of course, Homeless James Bond.
June 1, 2008
Thunders “Sympathetic Oscillations”
A quick show preview and review of the new Thunders EP “Sympathetic Oscillations”
May 6, 2008
nine inch nails_the slip
Nine Inch Nails has another nin album for free. trent likes you. he doesnt like the music biz. nin has offered raw tracks to download and remix for years now, but in a trend that everyone from Radiohead to Thin Fevers uses, its great to see a stadium artist like Trent Reznor offer his work […]
April 12, 2008
Video - Thin Fevers @ Big Car
The first two songs from the Thin Fevers show on April 4th. “Glasha” and “Idiot Archipelago.” Enjoy.
April 7, 2008
More Radiohead - Pitchfork.tv
Pitchfork.tv launches with exclusive Radiohead live performance of “Bangers and Mash,” making me wish we had more videos.
Radiohead Tickets on Sale Saturday - Indianapolis, Chicago, Cleveland.
A new batch of Radiohead tickets go on sale this Saturday. Radiohead will be all over our area, including Verizon Wireless Music Center in Indianapolis.
March 27, 2008
Battle of the Online Mix Tapes: Mixwit vs. Muxtape
In this cloud-computing, Facebook-centered era of the web, it’s no surprise that even the practice of mix tape creation has moved online. Of course, the first question that comes to mind is: do most potential users of these services even know what a mix tape is?
March 24, 2008
Thin Fevers Interviews
Interviews of all of the members of Thin Fevers. Check it out. We talk about “New Systems” as well as some other stuff that you may not want to know about.
March 21, 2008
Ludo - “You’re Awful, I Love You”
I have been attempting to review this record for probably two months.
That in itself should tell you something.
I’m Gonna Kill You, Mellencamp
“Like a Rock” became the new “Freebird.” And now “This Is Our Country” is the new “Like a Rock.”
March 15, 2008
Update on new Thin Fevers EP, “New Systems” - sneak peak
With Chandler temporarily on the bench, I thought I should probably post. A quick update about the upcoming Thin Fevers EP, “New Systems.” Check out the new site, and sign up for RockitBomb’s first exclusive MP3 download release. Don’t worry, it is free.
March 3, 2008
New Systems - Thin Fevers
Thin Fevers “New Systems” EP is heading your way for free. Come and see them with We Are Hex on April 4th to get a limited edition version with exclusive art.
V-Moda: Another Company That Gives a Damn
In November I purchased a set of V-Moda Vibe Duo earphones for my iPhone. In January, they broke. Slightly more than two weeks later, I had a new set at no charge.
February 29, 2008
Rev. Peyton, Flogging Molly in NYC
“Mama’s Fried Potatoes” - Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Irving Plaza, New York City, 2/27/08
February 25, 2008
Sonic Uke, Chicory and a Big Goddamn Pig
So over several giant–and I do mean giant–mugs of pilsner we caught up and checked out the apparently thriving uke scene. The bar is already tight on space to begin with, but the joint was packed to the gills with ukelele enthusiasts.
February 13, 2008
Fall Out Boy?! What Have I done?!
I am coming out of the closet. I have been all about rocking some Fall Out Boy for the last couple of weeks. Please allow me to explain myself over tea.
February 10, 2008
The Grammies Get the Big WTF
Maybe I’m turning into Andy Rooney in my old age, but this b.s. that passes for popular music is absolutely insipid.
Kanye howling about his mama. Fergie dripping ooze all over everything. Cirque de Soleil flopping around like fish on LSD to the music of the Beatles. Carrie Underwood sleepwalking through some song that consists of […]
February 7, 2008
Buck 65, Microsoft Office Mac 2008
Buck 65’s latest, Situation, should not be missed if you’re into hyper-intelligent hip-hop wordsmithing with beats and samples you surely won’t recognize. On another note, the new Microsoft Office Mac 2008 is actually worth it.
January 29, 2008
Upcoming Shows in Indy.
Two very different, but very awesome shows are coming to Indianapolis. Read on for more details on some metal and some rock.
January 27, 2008
Being Justin Broadrick
I don’t feel particularly special, I just feel really lucky. – Justin Broadrick
Justin Broadrick doesn’t have a scene. He isn’t hanging out with record label people or music groups on the weekend and he doesn’t live in the city. He is content hanging out with his girlfriend, listening to music, smoking dope, and watching movies. […]
January 26, 2008
New Author: Amy Mahlum
We have a new contributor, music writer Amy Mahlum!
January 25, 2008
I’ve Had It With Music Writing
Reading over the current Pazz and Jop Poll told me one of two things, and one day I may figure out which: the Village Voice is no more or less relevant than the Stone, Magnet, or re-runs of Thirtysomething; or my own tastes are so far outside of even “alternative” (for lack of a better term) that I’m the one who’s irrelevant.
January 19, 2008
Rock Action, Bagels, and Urinal Cakes
It’s a dark day in Brooklyn when I can no longer get a cinnamon toast bagel with chocolate chip cream cheese.
