Woo! Another great zine that I picked up from UPC. I was so nervous when I came up to the WIPE table, I rambled through some form of greeting, and then proceeded to grab myself this issue of WIPE, mainly because it had a bunch of different colors! Woo! 😀 I’m not disappointed in the material inside either, as it is the same high quality stuff that I’ve learned to…
Musicians: Tony McGhee (drums, vocals), Brazz (bass, vocals), Demi “Doc” McGhee (keyboards), Rodney Womack (keys & drum programming), Bryan Mills, Rube (sax), Earl Carter (guitar), Donald Tillery (trumpet), Shanita Johnson (vocals) Review: Who is Tony McGhee? A fair and appropriate question for anyone unfamiliar with this artist. My introduction was an on-the-fly experience. Walking out of a local music store recently, I was stopped dead in my tracks by the…
ScriptureThis (Christopher Kuntz) was influenced to write music by the Rhohacodesh which is Hebrew for Holy Spirit, as well as his friend Blaine Larsen, and family. Chris grew up around people that loved God and loved music. His brother Johann, was a huge inspiration for why he started recording music. Christopher used to be embarrassed by his brother’s all out heart for God and life, but he now appreciates and…
While the media continues to contemplate the future of the music business, singer-songwriter Adrienne Arno was not content to wait for the answer. The indie artist chose instead to explore the boundaries of the typical singer-songwriter tack with the creation of her album, theVirgin Hunger. Adrienne Arno’s passionate voice and thought-provoking songs have mesmerized and inspired fans all over the worldwide web, earning her comparisons to celebrated artists such as…
This issue of WIPE really felt as if it was done by a different person. With issues #8 and #11, and yes I did review them in a weird order, the zine felt so much more personal. I don?t know whats up with this issue. I sound harsh, but I’m not intending to be. This issue of the magazine still has it over on about 80% of the zines I’ve…
Aberdeen-born Finlay Morton releases the follow up to the much lauded ‘Interpret This’. On ‘Back To Basics’, Morton builds on his much loved formula of bringing together the irreverent, the humorous and the heartfelt to make his form of rock/blues/country all the more sweet. When Interpret This was released, it picked up play from BBC Radio 2, Radio Scotland and BBC Wales, and garnered attention from The Times, The Express…
Coinciding with this month’s new DVD release of “The Godfather†trilogy, leading online action figure and collectibles retailer Entertainment Earth is offering fans eight “Godfather†items to select from, including the bobble head pictured here. Please visit http://www.entertainmentearth.com/hitlist.asp?theme=Godfather to check out the collection.
On September 30th, ECM released the last two volumes of András Schiff’s complete Beethoven Sonatas recorded during the 2004-2006 season when he was performing the cycle in Europe.
For some, inspiration comes from a trip to Paris, but for Roger Bennett and Josh Kun, the lodestone points towards Boca Raton (and eBay). AND YOU SHALL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF OUR VINYL: The Jewish Past as Told By the Records We Have Loved and Lost (Crown/$24.95/November 18, 2008) is about two men in search of their past and how they found an unexpected narrative through the faded…
A5, trade and 32 pages on newsprint. TWWBAMBPIEWERP (or WIPE as I will call the magazine from now on) contains a lively sense of humor, something the major zines have lost in the search for pc-correctness. “When You’re Bored†is an excellent way to start off this magazine. An interview with Reel Big Fish is the next article, which is truly odd because RBF haven’t did anything for a few…
Southern California-based singer-songwriter Greg Copeland’s new album DIANA AND JAMES is released today, October 7 on Inside Recordings, the independent label founded by Jackson Browne and his management team. Browne also serves as executive producer for the project, which was produced by Greg Leisz, a pedal steel ace and renowned guitarist who plays on every track as well. Throughout, Copeland’s folk-flavored songs come alive by virtue of his resonant and…
This fall, legendary cult-rock band THE FLAMING LIPS, Warner Brothers Records, and film company Cinema Purgatorio finally bring the long-awaited CHRISTMAS ON MARS: A Fantastical Film Freakout Featuring the Flaming Lips to offbeat venues across the country. The companies have carved an innovative deal to book CHRISTMAS ON MARS into rock clubs, stage theaters, museums, and select movie theaters across the country. This continues the Flaming Lips’ own presentation of…
Paying for a magazine that is completely in color is a daunting task, and this may explain why there are so many advertisements strewn throughout this issue. Even more so, it seem as if Wonkavision has made the deal sweeter for a number of these record labels by giving them a feature piece in the magazine. The main piece for this issue has to be a feature on those individuals…
EMI Music is thrilled to announce that it has signed an exclusive worldwide deal with multi-platinum recording artists Depeche Mode. EMI Music’s Mute label has been the best-selling British trio’s international home since 1981 when the label released the group’s debut single “Dreaming of Me” in the U.K. The new deal means that EMI Music will now release Depeche Mode’s music in the U.S. for the first time, as well…
Charleston, WV pop-rockers Time And Distance (www.myspace.com/timeanddistance) have recently signed to Not Alone Records (www.notalonerecords.com). The group will be hitting the studio this January with Rob Freeman (Cobra Starship, Hit The Lights, Houston Calls) to record their third release. Along with T&D’s new full-length, Not Alone will be putting out a limited 7†pressing of unreleased acoustic tracks.
Check out a day in the life of Keith, Anthony, and Adam in stop motion, they really are clever. You can see the video series exclusively at Imeem, you can now know what a morning with Anthony and Keith would entail…Next week will be filled with another beautiful stop-and-go morning with Adam.
With a career spanning nearly two decades, Ken Andrews has fronted bands, produced and mixed records, written and recorded extensive material for himself, as well as an array of others. The acclaimed talent has now joined the burgeoning roster of Dangerbird Management, which currently houses Tony Hoffer (The Kooks), Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Nine Inch Nails), Dave Cooley (Silversun Pickups), Ben Kweller and Peter Walker (Dappled Cities) on the producer/mixer side and…
Wonkavision is always a magazine that is well worth the $2.95 cover price of an issue. This issue has a lot of contentious material in it, especially in the top 5 albums of the year feature. I still do not understand why everyone liked the newest Propagandi album; it was probably their weakest effort. This is the same case with another album that featured prominently, Against Me’s latest album. Therea…
“With Talk To Your Angel you can be certain that ROLAND APPEL has been blessed by the Gods of music. Just listen to it and like JAZZANOVA and the Sonar Kollektiv crew, you will instantly fall for it and you will give ROLAND your benediction without a doubt.” -Rooftop Promotion
Leading independent home entertainment studio, MTI Home Video will next release BLOOD WARS on DVD November 11, 2008. The film stars Tony Todd (The Candyman), A.J. Draven (Disarmed), Jason Connery (Urban Ghost Story, Shanghai Noon) Rini Bell (Road Trip, Bring it On) C. Thomas Howell (E.T, Hidalgo) and Allison Lange (Rowell).