…Tokyo restaurants are the best in the world, by far. There is always a new unexpected surprise which will lead tourists think over and over “did I really just see that?” I have been to my fare share of big cities around the world and in my mind Tokyo is #1. It is a city of …
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The HMMA Awards (Hollywood in Media Awards) has just announced the names of this year’s nominees, and on the list of international names is Denmark born artist Ronny Morris. Morris, who recently released his debut album titled, Sweet Silence, is nominated for this year’s Best Adult Contemporary Song and Best Down Tempo of the year with his new single “Windows”. The single …
Here’s a nifty new song from a Seattle artist who has been working with legendary Seattle personage, Jake Crocker. “Most of my songs are based on personal experiences that I hope resonate well with my audience,” says Ali Diane. “My latest song being released on all platforms on 10/11/19 is “Alive” and is based on …
“…do it to myself [on such a winter’s day]…” vocal barbarella Nova Miller time travels listeners with her thrift shop pop bop “Do It To Myself“ Nova Miller takes listeners on a time travel with her bop “Do It To Myself” – listen here. The single, which is about one recognizing their own toxic behavior, showcases Nova’s retro pop …
Having completed my initial assignment “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me” (thanks, Chris Estey), and having enjoyed said project a GREAT deal, I’ve decided to post 25 MORE, for good measure. So, “50 albums in 50 days”, here I come. Upon completion later this month, …
50 Albums in 50 Days – The Firesign Theatre: DON’T CRUSH THAT DWARF, HAND ME THE PLIERS, by Tom Kipp
Having completed my initial assignment “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me” (thanks, Chris Estey), and having enjoyed said project a GREAT deal, I’ve decided to post 25 MORE, for good measure. So, “50 albums in 50 days”, here I come. Upon completion later this month, …
Is Japan finally embracing a more inclusive definition of what it is to be a Japanese thanks to sport? Japan is a uniquely homogenous country on a planet in which most countries are steadily becoming more and more diverse. Immigrants make up just two per cent of Japan’s population with the majority from Korea and …
Having completed my initial assignment “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me” (thanks, Chris Estey), and having enjoyed said project a GREAT deal, I’ve decided to post 25 MORE, for good measure. So, “50 albums in 50 days”, here I come. Upon completion later this month, …
Somebody out there has to have a Creed tattoo. Who is it? I remember in college when drunk frat dudes would say who ever the hell played guitar from his soul patch, was a better guitar player than Jimmy Page. ….and I would laugh. And then I laughed some more. I always thought Creed sucked. …
Having completed my initial assignment “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me” (thanks, Chris Estey), and having enjoyed said project a GREAT deal, I’ve decided to post 25 MORE, for good measure. So, “50 albums in 50 days”, here I come. Upon completion later this month, …
The Triple Door is a most glorious and peculiar place to take in a rock’n’roll show. Its tidy stage, with perfect colored lights and even more perfect amplification is only matched by the classy seats that all come with their own tables for dining and drinking. It can’t seat much more than 150, which makes …
October 8 was a day I had been looking forward to for months. Not only was Stiff Little Fingers headlining the Showbox, but the Avengers were opening. This was a show not to be missed by any punk rock fan. Stiff Little Fingers opened their show with my favorite song, “Roots, Radicals, Rockers & Reggae.” …
Behold the latest from woke, substantive, LA-based, glam rockers Populuxe. Their harmonious vocal arrangements, soft psychedelia and dark night of the soulful lyrics bring to mind the Beatles, Marvin Gaye, David Bowie, Simon & Garfunkel and the Holland-era Beach Boys. Their new LP, Beauty in the Broken Place, has just been released and though the …
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Having completed my initial assignment “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me” (thanks, Chris Estey), and having enjoyed said project a GREAT deal, I’ve decided to post 25 MORE, for good measure. So, “50 albums in 50 days”, here I come. Upon completion next month, I …
Having completed my initial assignment “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me” (thanks, Chris Estey), and having enjoyed said project a GREAT deal, I’ve decided to post 25 MORE, for good measure. So, “50 albums in 50 days”, here I come. Upon completion next month, I …
A new album from Tvärvägen (aka Henrik Oberg) is due out on October 18. This is the video for the first single. A month ago I was able to hear an advance stream for the new album and I can assure you that it is intuitively brilliant and emotionally evocative, a great work of art …
Having completed my initial assignment “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me” (thanks, Chris Estey), and having enjoyed said project a GREAT deal, I’ve decided to post 25 MORE, for good measure. So, “50 albums in 50 days”, here I come. Upon completion next month, I …
Earlier this year I had the pleasure to interview the Swiss artist Veronica Fusaro for East Portland Blog. In that interview we talked about her journey, her music, touring, writing and her upcoming EP „SUNKISSED“. I have been looking forward to listen to that EP ever since and now it’s out! I just listened to …
Hey kids! I know it’s early for Christmas music. However, a recent post by Nancy Wiebe Mazurowski reminded me of music that is deeply rooted with me, so I bringz to y’all the Festival of Lessons and Carols, recorded at Queen of All Saints Basilica, Chicago, in December of 1987, featuring the North Park College …
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Ginger Baker, acclaimed drummer for Rock supergroups Cream and Blind Faith, has died at the age of 80. Keith Moon, John Bonham, Mick Fleetwood, Phil Collins and Michael Dahlquist may have all been slghtly “better” in their own ways than the ferocious and chemically invigorated Baker, but I listened to and enjoyed more of Baker’s …
Having completed my initial assignment “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me” (thanks, Chris Estey), and having enjoyed said project a GREAT deal, I’ve decided to post 25 MORE, for good measure. So, “50 albums in 50 days”, here I come. Upon completion next month, I …
No American candidate since Teddy Roosevelt, when he got shot during a speech on the campaign trail, has taken an otherwise knock out punch like Bernie Sanders. It was just a heart attack. Teddy got shot in the chest by an Italian anarchist, when such a thing was all the rage. Teddy spoke for another …
Having completed my initial assignment “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me” (thanks, Chris Estey), and having enjoyed said project a GREAT deal, I’ve decided to post 25 MORE, for good measure. So, “50 albums in 50 days”, here I come. Upon completion next month, I …
Just heard a just-released new song by the Who: “All This Music Must Fade.” Notwithstanding some hackneyed and seemingly test-marketed Whoisms, it’s more vital (and professional) sounding than anything they’ve done in a long long time. This is not excitement or anticipation, merely sober observation of what feels to me (as I’m sure it does …
The Bergamot’s new album, Mayflies has become an important release in the group’s history, as told by the number of hits on these videos. The band has announced a full U.S. tour this fall. More music videos are coming up and the band’s fanbase grows by the day. It’s been an overnight success that has …
Abraham Mateo shines through with his new hit single “¿Qué Ha Pasao’?” with the talented Latin Pop artist, Sofia Reyes. This song is part of Abraham’s next studio album. The fusion of Latin sounds with Spanish folklore make Abraham Mateo’s music uniquely sensational. Abraham and Sofia’s joint voices make a perfect combination as they sing of a …