Brotherly Love

Brotherly Love

Now here’s two bros in perfect harmony. And they get along famously. If you know don’t know the Avett Brothers, then the HBO documentary May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers will be a much needed wake-up call. If you’re already into them, this doc will only add fuel to your fandom. They’re...

Major Explosions

Major Explosions

Last night we stepped out to see the Austin based Explosions in the Sky. These guys don’t come around often so we jumped at the chance. They’re perhaps best recognized for their brilliant soundtrack work on the film (and tv show) Friday Night Lights but they wield lots more power than that – especially...

Fantastic Soundtrack

Fantastic Soundtrack

We loved Captain Fantastic. It’s the movie that Viggo Mortensen could have easily won the Oscar for, had more people seen it. He slays as the head of this unconventional family that’s keeping-far-away-from-the-Joneses, living off the grid and literally fending for themselves. It’s beautifully written and directed by Matt Ross (who plays Gavin Belson...

The National Family

The National Family

We’ve been pounding the drum for The National along with the rest of the world since they exploded with High Violet. We talked about them when the record first hit and then again, with their contribution to the Win Win soundtrack and once more, with Sharon Van Etten, a frequent collaborator who also appears...

Crystal Clear

Crystal Clear

If you’re not up to date with Breaking Bad, you’re majorly missing the boat. It will go down as one of the baddest TV shows of all time. The good news is that you have a chance to redeem yourself. AMC is currently rerunning the series from the beginning or you can binge watch...

The Zen Master

The Zen Master

Netflix has been on a roll with their streaming offerings. First with their highly addictive original political series House of Cards and now this. The Zen of Bennett is an up close look at Tony Bennett and the making of his recent Duets ll record. Lovingly produced by his son, we’re treated to watching...