Archive for the ‘Reviews’ Category

Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. – “Somebody To Love Me” feat. Boy George + Andrew Wyatt

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

I can’t help but picture Boy George handcuffing an escort to his bed, but perhaps this is his redemption song…?

maybe, maybe not – regardless, Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. (feat. Boy George & Andrew Wyatt) make it look so easy.  Some good composition right here, and equally good delivery.

Jerry Fuentes in San Antonio Express Weekender

Friday, September 10th, 2010

Check out Jim Beal‘s profile on Jerry Fuentes in this weekend’s edition of the San Antonio Express.

It seems Jerry’s well on his way to being a veteran and he’s only in his 30s!  Here’s to all the authentic songwriters still taking it out on the road.

If you’re in San Antonio check out Jerry at Jack’s Patio Bar TONIGHT!

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Bonnie Whitmore adds MS review to MySpace!

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Nashville’s Bonnie Whitmore took to our live review of her 11th Street Bar performance that was featured in the November issue of Caught in the Carousel.

Major thanks to Bonnie for the support!

Check her out with the Pretty Pennies (which includes her equally amazing sister, Eleanor Whitmore and NYC’s Leslie Mendelson) WEDNESDAY night @ 11th Street Bar.

Kanye West and Spike Jonze make a short film

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

It had to be taken down, so this isn’t the best quality, but it’s worth a watch.

Screenshot from Vimeo
Screenshot from Vimeo

Sorry, I know a lot of people hate on Kanye; however, you need to respect a person for being so honest about their seemingly self-destructive ways.  People don’t bare enough soul these days, so I personally think this is refreshing.

La Roux – Colourless Colour

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Just watch this, because damn … it’s on point.

Music Soldiers review of The Lovemakers featured on Groovemine

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Check, check, check it out.  On the “Rants&Raves” homepage!

Bring it!

The Lovemakers - Let's Be FriendsCheck out Groovemine the best of everything indie & DIY

Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Mr. Hudson

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

I’m a sucker for really sick-tastic creative collaborations.  And yes, I’m into the hype that is Jay-Z’s newest release, and Kanye’s last release, for that matter.  And now, I’m looking forward to Mr. Hudson’s upcoming release, Straight No Chaser.  Not sure when it’s released in the US, but looks like it’s pegged for an October 19th release in the UK.

I’ve re-discovered Mr. Hudson on Jay-Z’s new track “Young Forever” on The Blueprint 3.  (Mr. Hudson was featured on “Paranoid” on Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreak, which I also became intensely dedicated to.)

There’s something about successful, cross-genre collaborations that catches and keeps my attention.  I could get used to this.

MR HUDSON [FEAT KANYE WEST] – SUPERNOVA from MrHudson on Vimeo.

Micachu & The Shapes

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Bjork just premiered this England-based artist’s video, “Turn Me Well,” on her site.  Well now, doesn’t it help to have friends in high places…?!

All joking aside, though, Mica Levi deserves the promotion.  She invented her own instrument for goodness’ sake!