While I’m not crazy about those headliners, I respect Outside Lands for continuing to attempt a diverse lineup. It did make for a wacky mix in the crowd last year, I’ll say that much.
Pearl Jam are one of those bands I respect, but don’t enjoy listening to. They seem like more than capable musicians, [...]

You know, we all seem to break down into different groups based on all sorts of interests, likes/dislikes, backgrounds, etc., but few lines seem to cut so distinctly as the Cat Person/Dog Person divide. I have friends who absolutely and without question cannot stand cats, to any degree. They think they’re dirty, annoying, persnickety and [...]

Per The Guardian:

“Dear Neil and Chris, You have many loyal fans of the Pet Shop Boys here at Peta. We have a request that may at first seem bizarre, but we hope that after considering the following facts, you will understand why we are asking this of you: will you please consider changing your name [...]

I find this totally fascinating. Something magical about vinyl, always will be. Of course, it’s also easy to see the argument for digital given the man hours and equipment needed for vinyl pressing. Still, the tangibility of the whole process appeals to me. I like having something to hold, to slip out of the case, [...]

This is one of those artists I’ve had in the back of my head to write a post about for months, but for whatever silly reason I just kept re-queuing it over and over again. Maybe I just couldn’t think of anything worthwhile to say? Or I just wasn’t in the right mood. I’m a [...]