Tag Archives: Beatles
SheLoom’s debut, Seat of the Empire: perfect pop for the Digital Age
It took me a while, but I finally got hold of SheLoom’s Seat of the Empire. That’s been on my to-do list ever since I discovered them back in the old days on TheSixtyOne. Back then they were called Loom. … Continue reading
Filed under indie pop, review, Uncategorized
Ringo Starr – more than just the ‘nice’ Beatle
I have a friend who says he really likes John Lennon and Paul McCartney. He’s just “not impressed with that little band they were in.” I find that amusing, but I couldn’t disagree more. I’ve loved the Beatles for as … Continue reading
Filed under commentary, music
The Widest Smiling Faces interview — melancholy and optimism coexist
How does an indie musician become successful? I wish I knew. But I am sure of one thing, there isn’t any magic person or company or website out there who will make it happen. You have to do it … Continue reading
Filed under indie, indie pop, interview, music, one to watch, shoegaze, Uncategorized
British singer-songwriter Richard John follows his dream
There is a scene in the soon-to-be-Oscar-winning movie Up In the Air, where George Clooney’s character explains to a man who is about to lose a high-paying job - but has a degree in French cuisine – why kids love … Continue reading
Filed under indie, indie pop, interview, music, one to watch
Before the Music Dies – excellent documentary on the music business
I want to thank Tom Thomas, T61 refugee and Facebook friend for turning me onto this documentary: http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/hulu/show.php?id=14052931 Here’s a clip from one of the key segments: Very enlightening and sad too. Boring, manufactured music rules the airwaves and talented … Continue reading
Filed under commentary, Uncategorized
Great music memories from my childhood
I didn’t get to be a music nut overnight. It started at a very early age. Below are some of my favorite music-related memories from childhood: When I was a kid, we had an old Beatles 45 that used to … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Before you point a finger, remember ‘Everything is a Remix’
When I was a teenager, I read a story by Orson Scott Card that made a big impression on me. “Unaccompanied Sonata” tells the story of a young prodigy in a future society where talented musicians are isolated and forbidden … Continue reading →
1 Comment
Filed under commentary, video
Tagged as Beatles, Danger Mouse, derivative, Everything is a Remix, Grey Album, Jay-Z, Kirby Ferguson, Orson Scott Card, PIPA, Protect IP, SOPA, Unaccompanied Sonata