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8 April 2010
Farewell to Malcolm McLaren: January 22, 1946 – April 8, 2010
Written by Nick Leitzke
Malcolm McLaren died today at the age of 64. So far (as of 2:57pm on April 8, 2010) there are few details about his death, but initial reports say McLaren was diagnosed with cancer a while ago. While not a blow to the music world or something …
30 March 2010
Eternal Hope with Eternal Summers
Written by Nick Leitzke
A bold notion that I rejected many years ago is the assertion that music can change the world. While I consider myself progressive and tolerant, yearning for change in our current system and jubilant at the small victories we garner along the way, I don’t believe that …
25 March 2010
“This Article Will Change Your Life, I Swear”: Nick’s Musical Affliction
Written by Nick Leitzke
Tonight as I waited for my nachos grande at Sheetz I noticed the employees were listening to the R&B channel on their radio. This was a welcome change to the typical bad pop that may or may not be Top 40 I usually hear at Sheetz. I …
19 March 2010
Between The Lines Of An Animated Life: Pixar Does It Best
Written by Nick Leitzke
I am an animation nut and a sucker for Pixar. When an animated movie can make you care as much for a drawing as you would for a live human being, you know the filmmakers did their jobs. Animation for the sake of special effects always comes …
17 March 2010
Get Physical’s Heidi: Two Decks and a Bouncing, Blonde Fro
Written by George Karmokolias
I remember the last time that Heidi (Get Physical, Berlin) came to town, there was quite a bit of hype going around. Most people were really psyched. All the people who believe in pussy-power (I’m one of those people by the way) were psyched to have a …
14 March 2010
Happy Pi Day And The Infinite Amount Of Days To Follow
In celebration of Pi Day, we recognize an infinite string carried by a single number. A fascinating concept only because we can compare it to the repetitive nature in our daily lives, that may or may not provide stability. What’s intriguing about the idea of a number that …
3 March 2010
In The Spotlight: The Vita Ruins
With their chainsaw guitars, atmospheric overtones, and sultry vocal track, The Vita Ruins are a band that should gain attention with their debut release, A Day Without A Name. After picking up shows around the DC area and finally taking it to the studio, we’re left with 11 fresh tracks …
3 March 2010
Album Review: Besnard Lakes – The Besnard Lakes Are The Roaring Night
Written by Nick Leitzke
On March 9 the Besnard Lakes release their third album, ‘The Besnard Lakes are the Roaring Night.’ A benefit of pre-ordering albums is the free digital download, and I have been listening to ‘The Besnard Lakes are the Roaring Night’ so much that I can’t remember when …
27 February 2010
Who’s Pre-prepared?: The Bastardization of Words
Written by Nick Leitzke
Dictionary definition of the prefix “pre”: 1) before, earlier 2) in advance, preparatory 3) in front of.
One of my fascinations is how engrained language is in our psyche. We freely use words and prefixes knowing well enough what they mean but not completely conscious of what leads …
21 February 2010
In The Spotlight: Wolf + Lamb (Interview with Zev)
When we live in a world obsessed with genres and labels, it becomes gratifying to find artists that are willing to push the boundaries and produce a marketing nightmare. The New York duo, Wolf + Lamb, do just that. Formed by Zev Eisenberg and Gadi Mizrahi, they create a sound …
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