By James Lane Anthony David “Tony” Scott (June 21, 1944 – August 19, 2012) was a British film director. His films include The Hunger, Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, The Last Boy Scout, True Romance, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Spy Game, Man on Fire, Déjà Vu, The Taking of Pelham 123...
Read More »
By Keith Chachkes As a reviewer I listen to about 300-400 releases per year. Most of the stuff I hear ranges from decent to crappy with some occasional gems mixed in. Few times too often I find something unexpected that I really enjoy and go on to celebrate. This is looks to be the...
Read More »
By James Lane Ronald Gabriel “Ron” Palillo (April 2, 1949 – August 14, 2012) was an American television and film actor. Palillo was best known for his role as high school student Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on the ABC sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter, which aired from 1975 to 1979. Born in Cheshire, Connecticut and of...
Read More »
By Kye Lee Chilling at the Rock Shop in Park Slope, Brooklyn on a muggy Saturday night, I nursed a beer while waiting for the band WYATT to arrive so I could get a quick interview before they went on stage. Maddy, Paul, and Alex are the Wyatt siblings, who play with bassist Zach...
Read More »
By Ralph White Los Angeles based rapper Emaculent (aka Emac) delivers the true representation of the art, the grit and the skills of a seasoned MC. He possesses a self-assured swagger. His words bob and weave throughout track after track like a professional verbal athlete with enough fire to set the sun on...
Read More »
By James Lane Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein and her vice presidential running mate Cheri Honkala were arrested today during a protest at the offices of mortgage company Fannie Mae on Banker’s Row in Philadelphia. Among those arrested along with Dr. Stein and Ms. Honkala were labor lawyer James Moran and Sister Margaret...
Read More »
By Keith Chachkes It used to be that female rock singers were a dime-a-dozen. For the most part they imitated GRACE, JONI, PATTI, BONNIE, SUZI, DEBBIE and JOAN and repeated with little variation. The 80s rise of Alternative music and the 90s Riot Grrl gave us a few more unique voices, but not too...
Read More »
By Keith Chachkes Children’s albums are an interesting enterprise these days. Much like most programming for the thumb sucking crowd, it is challenging to gear the entertainment value of it toward adults while being enjoyable and digestible mentally for a child. Often times what you get is deceptively clever like the Yo Gabba Gabba...
Read More »
By Keith Chachkes Up and coming pop rockers THE COMO BROTHERS have a cool new EP out showcasing their best songs as they continue their ascent to being one of the best underground, commercially friendly acts in the country. The brothers in the name refer to bassist Matt and guitarist Andrew, both of whom...
Read More »
