Method Man and Redman are one of the best duos in hip hop history. In 1995, Red and Meth's single, "How High" from "The Show" soundtrack showed their undeniable chemistry. They encompassed charisma, wittiness, lyrics and a free-spirited demeanor. So, in 1999, Blackout was born. The album contained … [Read more...]
David Gilmour brings high hopes to Gdansk
Some years back a friend told me that he learned more about life from Tupac Shakur albums than his actual parents. Following his statement was the seemingly inevitable question: who taught you life? Without a full understanding of what was asked I haphazardly replied, “my favorite band is Pink … [Read more...]
The Best Thing Since Bread Came Sliced
It’s not everyday one gets to spend an up close and spiritual evening with REM, but that is how Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, and Peter Buck all made the people of Osaka feel throughout their wonderfully charismatic performance last Friday night at the Grand Cube, Osaka. Since the departure of drummer … [Read more...]
Having a One Track Mind at the right time
One Track Mind is 36 minutes of pure heart and guts. It’s a must see for any surfer interested in what goes on inside the minds of the top surfers on the World Tour (and those groms getting ready to make a run for it.) Directed by Chris Malloy and produced by Woodshed Films, the surfing flick … [Read more...]
Carlon : Johari Window in the City
By Lindsay Wallace If you’ve never heard of Carlon, now is the time to give them a listen. Refreshingly, this New Jersey quartet’s new album Johari Window has quite literally broken every cliché of the indie rock scene. The first chords of the album instantly pull you into their meditative yet … [Read more...]
Sugar Ray Brings Cougar Music to the Fillmore
Upon covering this event most people asked me "Sugar Ray?!? They still make music?" I kindly replied, "Of course, they just released a new album called, "Music For Cougars." Everyone at the Fillmore that night, on the other hand, knew all the words to their current single, "Boardwalk," the ode to … [Read more...]