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Getting Feist-y

One record I’ve had on steady rotation this week is Feist’s latest Metals. It’s the much anticipated follow up to her highly successful The Reminder from 2007 and not only is it all the way good with interesting and varied depth, it also proves she is so much more than that “1234” hit wonder....

Do You Spotify?

Do You Spotify?

OK, no…..don’t panic. It has nothing to do with adult diapers. Spotify is the music streaming service that has made a big splash in the UK and is now hoping to to do the same here in the U.S. I’ve been checking it out over the past few weeks and for the most part...

X Fact-Check

X Fact-Check

I really had no intentions of watching the waaaay over the top X Factor or worse, ever writing a blog about it. They get more than enough airtime without any help from me but now I’ve got a little beef with them and I can’t sit silent. I happened to catch some of last...

Enlightened Song

Enlightened Song

This week the award for best use of music in film or TV goes to HBO’s new series Enlightened for selecting Regina Spektor and her spot-on “Human of the Year.” First, if you’re not up on Regina’s work, please, please, please give her a listen…her latest album Far is a great place to start...

The King of In Between

The King of In Between

When Garland Jeffreys’ new record first came out, it immediately caught our attention. We have since had the pleasure of meeting Mr. King of In Between and he couldn’t have been a more generous and affable character…and every bit the real deal as you will hear in his voice. He’s a great storyteller and...

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Netflix-iated

First it was the price hike, then the Qwikster spin-off and then who could forget the infamous video apology that made you laugh and cry out loud?! If the recent twists and turns in the Netflix saga have you scratching your head, join the club. Even the most loyal fans of the once fool...