* The Lakers were swept. The Lakers were swept by the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki and the infamously choking Dallas Mavericks. C’mon, if you say you saw this one coming, you’re either lying, or you’re far more of a basketball genius than me and most other b-ball fanatics, because I don’t know anyone who predicted such an outcome. I’m still in shock. The Mavs not only swept the Lakers, they completely embarrassed them in the fourth game. It’s just too […]
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Jennie Arnau Recording New Album: Help Out with PledgeMusic!
I have had the pleasure of getting to check out singer/songwriter Jennie Arnau in a live setting, and believe me when I tell you she KILLS. Her singing can best be described by the word “wrenching”. Although she’s not a soul singer in the most commonly accepted definition of the term, the songs she writes and performs are definitely emanating from the heart and soul. Jennie is now in the process of following up 2009’s Chasing Giants album, and she’s decided to […]
Who the Hell Are…Bad Rabbits?
If you’re local to New England, then you probably don’t need me to tell you who Bad Rabbits are (unless you’re one of those easily confused people who’s confusing them with White Rabbits…or Frightened Rabbit…or Eddie Rabbitt…). They’re a funk/rock behemoth ’round these parts. Those of you who are not familiar, however–get ready to have your eardrums penetrated by some dope sounds. These guys have been working on their debut album for quite some time, under the guidance of the legendary Teddy […]
Chart Stalker: 1992 Flashback Edition
There’s not much going on as far as this week’s Billboard charts. People apparently ran away from record stores in droves following Easter weekend, and last week’s sales totals are pretty low. Thank goodness for Adele, who scans another 124,000 copies of 21 to land at #1 yet again. Without that number, the chart would look very dismal indeed. The Foo Fighters stand at #2 with a dismal 34,000 copies sold, and the three debuts in the Top Twenty (Explosions […]
Hear Here!: Liam Finn Premieres “Cold Feet”
Fresh from a fantastic show in Boston comes some new music from Liam Finn. His second album, entitled FOMO, will be out on June 21st, and the first single from it is entitled “Cold Feet”. It’s a jangling pop-rocker with a melody that should be easily identifiable as emanating from the Finn family, with just enough synth wildness at the end to define it as being exclusively Liam. In short, I dig it, and I’m looking even more forward to the album! video platform video management video solutions […]
New Release Report 5/3/11: Beastietude
The week’s biggest news is certainly the release of Hot Sauce Committee, Part II , the Beastie Boys’ first non-instrumental album in six years. The longest-running hit making rap act in history, this album has gotten universally solid reviews, proving that Mike D., Ad-Rock and MCA have not lost their mojo even in their mid-forties. However, it’s far from the only thing going on in a crowded new release week. The Beasties will likely be vying for the #1 spot on the album charts with […]
Roundball Soundoff: Dear Mr…
Dear Mr. Chandler, Sorry you couldn’t make the playoffs. Hopefully you’ll be able to make an appearance next year. Dear Mr. Rose and Mr. Bryant, I’m never believing you when you say you are injured again. Your best games of the season were when you weren’t sure if you’d even play. Actually Mr. Wade should be copied on this too. Dear Mr. Rondo, Your team wins when you play aggressive and loses when you aren’t. Please have the right Rondo […]
The New Blerd Radio-Episode 3: May Flowers (Almost)
Episode 3 is in the books and on our latest podcast, Mike and Jesse discuss pop culture events including the new Beastie Boys album and video, Lady GaGa’s continued stranglehold on pop culture, and the debut of “The Voice”. Also discussed: “Fast 5” (which is out today) and it’s pretty cast, May’s potpourri of album releases, why no one should ever watch the first 10 minutes of “Up” , the rumored follow-up to “Garden State”, and Jesse gets the package […]
Give Me “Beats, Rhymes & Life”!: Tribe Doc Gets Release Dates
If you, like me, have been salivating for a viewing of the controversial Michael Rapaport-directed Tribe Called Quest documentary “Beats, Rhymes & Life”, then you’re in luck, as a national rollout was just announced. The film premiered at the Sundance festival earlier this year, screened at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC last night, and officially premieres in New York and Los Angeles on the 8th of July. Over the following month or so, it will hit most major cities […]
New Release Report 4/26/11: Explosions in the Aisles!
Welcome to the potpourri edition of the New Release Report, where we have new music coming out from artists in pretty much every genre conceivable! If you like your rock and roll grandiose and epic, you might want to give the new one from Explosions in the Sky a shot. Take Care, Take Care, Take Care just might be the Texas band’s American breakthrough. They’ve received some great press (and some notice in the UK), but they haven’t quite caught […]
Roundball Soundoff 4/25/11: Playoff Ponderings
Well, the Boston Celtics are the first team to advance to the second round, sweeping the New York Knicks. This series was closer than what the broom indicates. Even so, many people are calling for a new coach in New York, and I can’t say I blame them. D’Antoni’s offense-only approach, in my opinion, will never make a title contender. Some people are also saying the Melo move wasn’t good, but I think an Amare/Melo combo will only get better […]
