Month: January 2015

Posted on: January 13, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Baïki Globalienation CD Review

Walk The Line is a powerful rock track that pushes forth equal amounts of vocals and instrumental elements. The taut arrangements that are present during this track is reminiscent of an early Billy Bragg or Jello Biafra. No Way Out begins with a strong drum beat and raucous guitar line that is punctual while still having that spontaneity needed to keep things interesting from beginning to end. There are hints…

Posted on: January 12, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Don Kesson Drinking With The Angels CD Review

Winds of Change  is effecting, melodically solid, and possesses a dynamism that will tattoo the song’s melodies deep into the psyche of listeners. The extended guitar / drum dynamic tells more of a story than ten pop tracks, while the added presence of Kesson’s vocals here creates considerable depth. The titular effort on Drinking With The Angels is a very traditional country effort that would sound perfect in the late…

Posted on: January 12, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Shawn Kent When The Lights Go Off Single Review

The first thing that listeners will hear when they begin to spin When The Lights Go Off Single is the tremendous production, allowing the beat to swell up and immediately command attention. When the flow begins, fans will have pay full attention to hear everything that has been placed into the track. There is a complex and intricate style that is fostered through When The Lights Go Off by Kent.…

Posted on: January 10, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

The Skeleton Twins (DVD)

Though billed as a comedy, The Skeleton Twins is a pretty dark offering. It’s got a stellar cast and an engaging storyline, but aside from two brief moments of levity, thanks to dentist office laughing gas and a cheesy Starship lip synch moment, this indie is mostly a bleak affair.

Posted on: January 8, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Seconds Before Landing Interview

Hello. It’s been a while. What has been happening in your neck of the woods? Yes, it has been a while, and it’s nice to be speaking with you again. Everything is fine here.  I’m working in the studio every day, and loving every minute of it.

Posted on: January 7, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

EB 11 Enjoy The Ride CD Review

All is Fake is a high energy track that ties together hard rock, emotive music, and just enough hardcore chops to make for a track that will resound loudly with listeners long after the cut has stopped. With this goodwill, EB 11 is able to move into System Breakdown. The drum work and sizzling guitar lines that are commonplace during this sound further build on the overall sound of the…

Posted on: January 7, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys

Rarely has a book title been so accurate. In the surprisingly candid memoir by former Slits guitarist and member of the ‘70s British punk scene inner circle, Viv Albertine offers a compelling look at growing up in the vanguard of the music scene and her obsessions with the music, fashion and, well, boys.

Posted on: January 6, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Sarantos Interview

We were lucky to sit down with Sarantos a few weeks ago and wished to bring you this interview. It is our first audio interview, so let us know what you think about this format of coverage. For those that wish to read more information about the previous Sarantos album, “Not Where I Wanna Be,” please check our coverage here .

Posted on: January 5, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

zPizza – 5060 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214

We were lucky enough to stop by a zPizza location in Columbus, Ohio and ordered the company’s Casablanca pizza. The offering contains mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and ricotta cheese alongside roasted garlic sauce and an additional amount of Parmesan. The restaurant was clean and the wait staff was extremely friendly. We put in our order and were pleasantly surprised to receive it no more than 10 or 15 minutes after finding…

Posted on: January 5, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is one of the most visible and well known attractions on Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio. The Hall of Fame is jam-packed with ephemera from the last century of popular music. While rock musicians are given the lion’s share of attention at the museum, there are antiques, costumes, instruments and a bevy of other items from gospel, rap, and EDM artists. What results…