Thank you, Internets! (Another Epic Win for Humanity)
Sean MurphyClick on the link to read the story. Just do it. Of course, you don't really need to read the link; just looking at these pics pretty much tells the…
Lighting The Night: For Herbie, My Brother and Someone You Love
First of all, just stop and listen to this: Maybe you're hearing that for the first time and thinking, like I did about a decade or so when I…
Steel (Guitar) This Album
I've long maintained that the judicious use of steel guitar is always one of the ultimate secret weapons of any musical act. I've just never said it out loud. Well,…
It’s Official: The Budos Is Upon Us
First off, can we get an Amen for Daptone Records? You know a label has arrived when you go from being pleasantly surprised at the consistent quality of each new…
Steven Wilson: The Gentleman Doth Protest Too Much (Part Two, The Fury)
Many of Steven Wilson's mostly accurate, but increasingly tedious denunciations of inferior audio can be attributed to genuine motivations. He really does despise digital downloads and looks askance at those…
Three From O.C.
I've had some things to say about the indescribable Ornette Coleman, and at some point, I'm sure I'll say more. But what can (should) one really say when it comes…
Steven Wilson: The Gentleman Doth Protest Too Much (Part One, The Sound)
Take a gifted and successful musician; add a cup of elan, a dash of pomposity, some shoulder chips for spice, ambition and sensitivity to taste, bring to a boil then let simmer and...voila,…
Honeycrisps are Back
And they are back, BIG! The taste of autumn is in the air, and in my mouth.
Checking In From Colorado Springs
Not a bad way to begin the day, up in the mountains of Colorado Springs. It almost feels inappropriate to be using a computer here; it almost feels wrong to…
The Budos Is (Almost) Upon Us
Much more on these cats, coming soon. Get ready...