There’s nothing better than talking up a band’s “Negative Qualities”
Don’t worry, this is no slanderous band rant. This all about the London, Ontario based, garage punk band, Single Mothers and their debut LP, “Negative…
Royal Blood at Webster Hall: A case of priceless concert contradiction
The age old idea of a “quick rise to fame” is something that stirs up a range of reactions, depending on the context in which said…
Ghostly International Show: Christopher Willits, Beacon and Tycho
Even as someone more than waist-deep in the trenleverhes of the music industry, it’s always gratifying when an experience manages to strike my emotions in the…
The Met on the Death of Klinghoffer: Clinging to a half-baked solution for sensitivity?
In a single afternoon, and with a single announcement, multiple news outlets (New Music Box, the New York Times, The Guardian and the Los Angeles…
Amy Lynn and the Gunshow: Firing on all cylinders for their debut album: “Don’t Trip on the Glitter”
There’s something about sax, soul and sass powered group, Amy Lynn and the Gunshow, that makes one believe they have already long discounted and dismissed the…
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…
Love (and) money, make the music world go round
This past weekend, I found myself attempting to contain excitement over the thought of getting to see the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD simulcast of Eugene…
A rash rush to pick(et)ing opera?
The Metropolitan Opera raised the curtain on its 2013-2014 season last night, September 23, with the debut of a new production for the classic opera, Eugene…
Julie Mar’s new “Theorem” is ready to expand your musical horizons
The life of any aspiring New York City songwriter or musician can, at times, feel like the ultimate paradox. Imagine living in one of the most…
Music’s Occasional Misdirection
Happy November! Trying to start on a note of positive energy, as I try to think that you get back what you give out. I realize…