It may be hard to believe, but Green Day’s Mike Dirnt turns forty years old today. In honor of the iconic bassist hitting the big 4-0 I decided to construct a “ladder” connecting Mr. Dirnt to 1920′s blues powerhouse Bessie Smith. I mean hey, why not have some fun to celebrate a milestone in the life of a member of [...]
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
With his debut album, Loveblood, due to come out early may, having come second in the ‘MTV Brand New For 2010’, and playing shows all over Europe, things really seem to be getting exciting for King Charles. Having toured with acts such as Laura Marling, Noah and the Whale and Mumford and Sons, he has [...]
Monday, April 9, 2012
Now I’m sure you’ve heard Lana Del Rey’s name floating about the music scene for a while now – but it is only recently that her songs have caught my attention and drifted into my ears in a chilling way. Her eerily titled album Born to Die is a definite first-time listen favourite for me. [...]
Friday, April 6, 2012
The self-titled second album from Bon Iver, aka Justin Vernon, is what some may consider to be one of the masterpieces of the 21st century, consisting of ten beautiful, emotional, and ingeniously thought out tracks. This album being his second and not having an actual title may be considered strange. Along with the album [...]
Friday, March 30, 2012
One of the coolest things about Apple’s iPhone is that you can customize it with fun yet protective covers and cases. These items can show off quite a lot about your personality, especially when you select those that are music related and depict a musical artist or band you love. Some of the most wicked [...]
Silversun Pickups: Neck of the Woods
Musical Ladder: Mike Dirnt to Bessie Smith
A (Brief) History of House Music
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