Christopher Bingham and High Five Spaceship: Shooting to the stratosphere with “Pathfinder”!
It is not uncommon for individuals to contend with the many schisms that polarize pockets of society whenever the question of music’s role in one’s…
Cookie cutters and circular traps: Are we condemning creativity itself?
You’ve Cott Mail, the free weekly digest mailer of arts news and commentary run by one, Thomas Cott, recently featured and linked to a pair of stories…
Thanksgiving Cheer
I would like to take this moment to say how thankful I am for the ongoing opportunity to connect with people all over the world and…
On the “Record” with Stephen Godfroy of Rough Trade (NYC!)
In the CD’s heyday and before the iPod broke up the existing music landscape, there were record shops. People went to these places, bought music, chatted…
Seizing the Moment to Celebrate Independent Music!
Tomorrow is going to be the kickoff of Austin’s yearly SXSW (South by Southwest) Festival -an event that always brings swarms of bands to the forefront…
From Pressing to Publishing, Musing on the DIY Route
“There is no substitute for hard work” -Thomas Edison “Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement,…
Gratitude – Invisible but Infinite
Today is the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving. It’s very much a hallmark of American culture and it is the one major occasion for celebration that everyone,…
Eclectically Selective
I’ve been yet again inspired by, and find myself relating to, an article that has been insanely signal boosted via the power of ArtsJournal.com. Thankfully, this…
Making No-Frills on Morality and Music Piracy
Gilkey said that he didn’t like to spend his own money on books and that it wasn’t fair that he didn’t have enough money to afford…
Ain’t Asking for Additional Anticipation
It’s a few days into June and I thought that after the rather intense post on John Mayer from last time, that I would shift to the lighter…