“Hey, Pisano’s, it’s the Super Mario Bros. Super Show!” I can’t begin to tell you the number of times I
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1944 – Murder, My Sweet
The perfect introduction to the Film Noir genre. For most people my age, the entire genre is a mystery in
Continue reading1996 – Beavis and Butt-Head Do America
About once a year, or once every 18 months, I go back to a special gem in my movie collection.
Continue readingSpace Above and Beyond – the sci-fi series you DIDN'T watch
As you probably noticed from some recent gaming posts, I was a big fan of Wing Commander growing up. But
Continue readingChange is coming: Multimedia Monday
What used to be MUSIC MONDAY is going to become MULTIMEDIA MONDAY. Multimedia Monday will still occasionally cover music, but
Continue reading2011 – The Bunny The Bear – If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say
Are you angry? You will be after you hear this. I was introduced to The Bunny The Bear this week,
Continue reading2003 – Tokyo Rose – Reinventing a Lost Art
I remember liking this band “back in the day” – and when I was just 19 I had a chance
Continue reading1998 – Eve 6 – Self Titled
I remember the holiday season of 1998 like it was yesterday. I was given a portable CD player, and a
Continue reading1967 – The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Music Monday isn’t always about discovering something new. It’s just something
Continue reading1997 – Cornershop – When I Was Born for the 7th Time
You might not remember Cornershop, but you’ve probably heard them. Their album is an eclectic sampling of influences from around
Continue readingMusic Monday: your turn
Music Mondays are among the least read articles on my site. So this time, if you are reading this, stop
Continue reading2007 – Secondhand Serenade – Awake
I don’t know if this album falls under “guilty pleasures” or what, but in 2007 when I first stumbled on
Continue reading2008 – Dr. Dog – Fate
Dr. Dog has a wonderfully old fashioned sound, that only a few indie bands have capitalized on. Falling somewhere between
Continue reading2011 – Jonny Corndawg – Down on the Bikini Line
Jonny Fritz, AKA Jonny Corndawg, is a country singer who knows that Nashville sound as well as anybody, but he
Continue reading2012 – Purity Ring – Shrines
Releasing tomorrow, Purity Ring’s “Shrines” is a beautifully crafted psychadellic trip through a musical soundscape. Much like many of the
Continue reading2002 – Nerf Herder – American Cheese
I recently mentioned the band Nerf Herder when talking about the band’s front man Parry Gripp and how he releases
Continue reading2008 – Lucas Johnson – Love
Update 2018: the Amazon links in this article are no longer valid, but Luke still maintains his page at http://www.reverbnation.com/lucasjohnson.
Continue reading2002 – Midget Fan Club – A Total Nightmare
“Hi there, Midget Fan Club. I’m Garrett. Long time listener, first time realizer.” I’ve had a song stuck in my
Continue reading2011 – Shael Riley & The Double Ice Backfire – Ultimate Songs from the Pit
Shael Riley and The Double Ice Backfire did a Kickstarter fundraiser in late 2010… and even though my discs may
Continue reading2001 – Train – Drops of Jupiter
For this special “day after father’s day” edition of Music Monday, I decided to sneakily go through my father’s iTunes
Continue reading2011 – The Districts – Kitchen Songs
UPDATE: See our 2014 follow up with The Districts. I used to live in York, Pennsylvania. Little did I know
Continue reading2005 – RushJet1 – Sounds of the 2A03
RushJet1 is a chiptune artist who put a few albums out over the last few years, but certainly doesn’t appear
Continue reading2001 – Lit – Atomic
Lit was a one hit wonder from my high school years. Most famous for My Own Worst Enemy, they also
Continue reading2011 – Blink 182 – Neighborhoods
I’ve talked to more than a few people who had no idea this album was ever even released. Yes, in
Continue reading1999 – Angry Salad – self titled
Boston boys Angry Salad had a few albums and received some national recognition. Their major label debut was also their
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