Though it's a collection of odds, ends, side projects, and B-sides from the pre-69 Love Songs era, Obscurities is surprisingly coherent and also a goo
It's easy to get caught up in post-apocalyptic hysteria. What would we do if the world was reduced to factions of men and women who, fighting for thei
Movies that incorporate heavy-hitting and intense chase scenes always have my vote for a theatrical and entertaining film. Today's theme revolves arou
Image via Wikipedia Even with the right strategy the battle is only half won if the strategy succeeds only with professional execution of tactics. I
On Four Saturdays in August and September, the BBC Proms has been presenting Saturday matinee concerts in Cadogan Hall in Sloane Square. On August 2
I’m not saying Pippa Middleton and Lindsay Lohan should engage in some sort of cage match or Hunger Games-type competition to determine who wore
Good friend of Crushable Kevin Seccia (look how adorable he is!) wrote a hilarious book called Punching Tom Hanks: Dropkicking Gorillas and Pummeling
Something feels a bit disingenuous about this shoot, and here’s what I think it is: Glee‘s status in the hearts of Americans is as the hi
The West has been utterly cowed by a belligerent Iran. Not so in Turkey. Even though both countries are experimenting with using Islamism to run the
Momento Único, Manos de Topo & Tarántula Sones/Producciones Doradas, Spain Rating: 67 by Carlos Reyes Past CF reviews of Manos de Topo and Tar
WWE are said to be trying to get Steve Austin involved with Wrestlemania 28. Odds of him wrestling a match are extremely low. Other avenues like speci
The American Chess Bulletin of October 1917 contains a puzzle story about a boastful player who entered a local club claiming to have beaten one of t
Sorry for missing yesterday. Things around work got interesting and I just didn’t have time (or the courage to risk getting caught) to post to n
Even if you don’t know much about filmmaking, odds are, you’re aware of the mark of good special effects: If the effects are reeeeeeally g
Even if you don’t know much about filmmaking, odds are, you’re aware of the mark of good special effects: If the effects are reeeeeeally g
Vintage Café 3: Lounge & Jazz Blends Selected by RoseMary (2011) Artist: VA Title Of Album: Vintage Café 3: Lounge & Jazz Blends Selected by
If you were to look at a list of the richest minorities in America, you would see a long list of familiar athletes and entertainers. The message, spok
In Arizona we have been hit hard this summer with a series of heavy dust storms. The most serious storm a few weeks ago was reported as being about
That question is apparently causing some problems between Jay-Z and Kanye West. According to the New York Post, the two are at odds with each other a
With new verses from almost every top Clansman, Wu-Tang's latest isn't an odds-and-sods LP, but it isn't a proper follow-up to 2007's 8 Diagrams, eith
The Independent profiles author AL Kennedy. Contactmusic interviews Andy McCluskey of Orchestral Manouvres in the Dark about the band's reunion.
I wanted to badly to write WHO will be eliminated tonight before I realized that I am not Tyra Banks and we are really in Big Brother land. So I ask:
A decade after its hugely successful predecessor, Declan Tan encounters an entertaining but lightweight imitation second time around As the long-awa
Odds defying artists prevail. It's true. There's still space for authentic Hip-Hop. Music and spoken word with a message.... (
01. Against All Odds 02. A Stolen Life 03. Such A Waste 04. The Air Is On Fire 05. Motionless 06. The Sun Is Already Gone 07. The Leaden Sky 08. Where
When I interviewed guitarist Neal Schon back in 2005, he was hopeful that his band, Journey, would one day return to the charts. But, realistically, i
It began with an awkward encounter at a coworker’s BBQ. Then it escalated to a meet up at Starbucks where he ordered a chocolate chip cookie with
It began with an awkward encounter at a coworker’s BBQ. Then it escalated to a meet up at Starbucks where he ordered a chocolate chip cookie with
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Michael Brandvold: Make That Five Tips for Your Domain Robin Davey: What are the odds of succee
Well, Yao Ming’s career is officially over. Ming’s unceremonious exit after a turbulent career leaves his standing in an odd place.You
A new Nielsen white paper shows that audio streaming services in the U.S. -- and four European countries – have potential but lack growth. How
Hi there… Genre mash-ups. They seem to be very popular these days. In the next couple of weeks, we get to see if Cowboys & Aliens works for
Although we heard plenty of gossip about Jersey Shore‘s Italy season, the official trailer is now out. Some of the stuff we already knew about (
On Music Think Tank, we have been debating the odds of succeeding without a record deal. One response post can be found here. This week, Robin Davey
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If you haven’t picked up the latest issue of RESPECT., DJ Khaled’s interview is now available online. Peruse the feature after the jump a
Creepy Things That Seem Real But Aren’t is a series that explores modern urban legends, bringing you a new tale each week. On July 9, 1997, a metal
Creepy Things That Seem Real But Aren’t is a series that explores modern urban legends, bringing you a new tale each week. On July 9, 1997, a metal
Creepy Things That Seem Real But Aren’t is a series that explores modern urban legends, bringing you a new tale each week. On July 9, 1997, a metal
I went to the movies a few days ago. This is not an unusual thing for me to do– I dig movies, and I dig writing about them– but I’m
I went to the movies a few days ago. This is not an unusual thing for me to do– I dig movies, and I dig writing about them– but I’m
I went to the movies a few days ago. This is not an unusual thing for me to do– I dig movies, and I dig writing about them– but I’m
Each week I use this space to post some mini-reviews, cool tracks, random thoughts, neat news, or whatever else I damn well please.MiniReviewAfterlife
It’s easy to forget that some of the simple joys of electronic music are foreign to many lay people. Odds are, if you read this site, you’
The Emmy nominations were announced this morning in Los Angeles. Here’s the complete list of nominees, with my comments below. Best Comedy Serie
Harper's interviews Colson Whitehead about his new novel Zone One. 1. The premise of Zone One is that a plague has struck the world, forming legions
Rock/Pop rock“Page One” is the latest chapter from this former force behind the popular band Barenaked Ladies. Page hasn’t had much of a musical
Radiohead premiered two new songs in a Canal+ From the Basement video session this past weekend. Oscar Hijuelos talks to Weekend Edition about his
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Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Taurean Casey: CALL TO INDIE ARTISTS: STOP GIVING AWAY YOUR MUSIC FOR FREE! DG Gutekunst: Odds
