Fader Icon Issue w/David Byrne
julio One can debate the influence of Muddy Waters, Chuck Barry, Elvis Presley, Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Ian Curits, or perhaps, even David Byrne on a number of bands making the…
Culture
Friday Remix…
I don’t think even a prayer will get me Nuggets playoff tickets this evening. I’m pretty pissed because I tasted the sweet nectar of victory; only to have it taken…
Birdman Shirts on Univision!!!
One of the benefits of speaking two languages is flagging down the Spanish news station on the scene to get you on the television. Nothing like some shameless promotion. If…
Bloc Party
I guess more and more bands are getting the fans involved with the creative aspect of video making. The video was shot over two nights at Londons Olympia by fans…
Dexateens
The name of the band dictates one that is comparable to that of a diet supplement (or maybe that was Dexatrim), but these Southerners have created an album that sounds…
Feliz Cinco de Mayo
A common misconception amongst Americans is that Mexicans south of the Rio Grande celebrate Cinco as much as Americans do. Truth of the matter is, Cinco is an American marketing…
The Beach Boys
Cold is to winter as Beach Boys are to (fill in the blank, and no, this isn’t an ACT/SAT question). The Beach Boys will be releasing Summer Love Songs May…
fashion hygiene
peter In my post about swine flu in Mexico City I mentioned I thought that the cubreboca, (medical mask) would soon enough become a fashion accessory. Everybody wants to be an…
who’s afraid of swine flu?
Walking around México, D.F. is a little like being an extra in a zombie movie right now; the city of 20+ million feels deserted with almost everything closed up and…
Radiohead and Philosophy
Radiohead is the most relevant band in the world. I said it. There. Now there’s a book that talks about that and their influence on culture based on their music…