Insanity rolled down like the thunder from mighty Zeus himself the night Metallica blasted through Long Island's Nassau Colisseum, a.k.a. "The Mosoleum." Things seemed innocent enough early on. Got off the train, ran into some beer swelling frat boys screaming "METALLICA!!! AAAERRRRHHHHH," passed by … [Read more...]
Dangerous MCEES
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...]
Japanese Folk Music Relflected on Prism
The Yoshida Brothers, Japan's young masters of the ancient tsugaru-shamisen, are back with a new album, Prism. The aptly-named release reflects their long-standing commitment to traditional Japanese folk music, refracted through modern musical sensibilities, incorporating elements of pop, rock, and … [Read more...]
Ciara’s New ‘Fantasy Ride’
Singer Heats Up At Radio With Two Simultaneous Hits "Never Ever" Featuring Young Jeezy And "Love Sex Magic" Featuring Justin Timberlake. LaFace/Jive Records multi-platinum recording artist Ciara is set to release her third album, Fantasy Ride on May 5th. The release comes as both of her singles … [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...]
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...]